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A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A coastal hotel with a pool, rocky cliffs, and ocean views.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

1. Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

Immerse in coastal bliss with pristine sands, beach yoga classes, and a refreshing beach bar just steps away from your room.

NZ$253

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

2. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

Unwind on the golden shores of Palmeiras Beach with easy access to water adventures, snorkelling, and parasailing just steps away.

NZ$332

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a swimming pool, and a building with multiple windows and a red door.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.

3. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

NZ$183

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

A coastal property with a large building, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

Restaurant

4. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

Unwind on sun-soaked shores at this waterfront paradise with private beach access, pristine pools, and Mediterranean dining delights.

NZ$671

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a garden with palm trees and a tiled floor.

A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with various plants and trees.

A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall and a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers.

5. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

Escape to botanical bliss with beach access, where lush gardens and relaxation await just a two-minute drive from black sand shores.

NZ$390

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by glass walls and a high ceiling.

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

6. PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

NZ$274

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

Two people riding a red bicycle on a paved path with a coastal view.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a chair, and a table.

7. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

Savour the sun and surf along Madeira's coast at this all-inclusive haven, just a 3-minute stroll to pristine Reis Magos Beach.

NZ$517

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a food display counter.

A multi-story building with balconies, a tiled roof, and a garden area.

A two-story building with a stone wall and lush greenery.

A wooden interior with a bar area, wicker chairs, and a counter with various items.

8. Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Santa Cruz

NZ$169

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

NZ$253

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

NZ$183

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a modern interior design with circular windows and decorative wall tiles.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and trees.

A modern hotel lobby with red seating, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

NZ$390

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

NZ$332

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

NZ$274

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

A coastal property with a large building, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

Restaurant

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

NZ$671

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A room with teal walls, a chandelier, a wooden cabinet, and two green armchairs.

A pink house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

NZ$301

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A golf course with a clear sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.

A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

NZ$517

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A small red building with a white door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

A large, red building with multiple windows and balconies, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various trees.

A red building with multiple windows and a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a lawn with lounge chairs.

A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Santa Cruz

NZ$230

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

NZ$253

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

NZ$183

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

NZ$332

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

A coastal property with a large building, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

Restaurant

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

NZ$671

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a modern interior design with circular windows and decorative wall tiles.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and trees.

A modern hotel lobby with red seating, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

NZ$390

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

NZ$274

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a food display counter.

A multi-story building with balconies, a tiled roof, and a garden area.

A two-story building with a stone wall and lush greenery.

A wooden interior with a bar area, wicker chairs, and a counter with various items.

Vila Ventura Apartment Hotel

Santa Cruz

NZ$169

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A golf course with a clear sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.

A pool area with a gazebo, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

NZ$517

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A room with teal walls, a chandelier, a wooden cabinet, and two green armchairs.

A pink house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

NZ$301

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Santa Cruz

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

NZ$253

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

NZ$183

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

NZ$332

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A large indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and a modern interior design with circular windows and decorative wall tiles.

A house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and trees.

A modern hotel lobby with red seating, a reception desk, and a large window with curtains.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

NZ$390

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

NZ$274

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

NZ$517

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A woman in a green swimsuit relaxing by a pool with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Santa Cruz

NZ$290

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views. Food was amazing and so was the service. Entertainment was great too."

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful! Highly recommend! Would love to come back."

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very helpful."

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

8/10 Good

"Friendly, & helpful staff. Room was clean and had a nice balcony and small kitchenette. No Air in the room. Nice to have breakfast included."

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was exceptional. Each day they greeted us with warm smiles. They enjoyed working at the hotel and interacting with guests. The property was extremely clean and well maintained. The rooms are a bit outdated though. The breakfast is high quality."

Caniço Bay Club

Caniço Bay Club

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean rooms, friendly."

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

8/10 Good

"Super lovely people in beautiful surroundings"

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Cruz like for travellers who love the beach?

Known for its beaches and restaurants, Santa Cruz offers a lot for the traveller booking a beach holiday.

What's the best accommodation option to stay near the beach in Santa Cruz?

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive is a top beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants, and it's located on Reis Magos Beach . Other good choices for your beach trip include The Views Oasis - Family Friendly and Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club.

How many beach hotels can I expect to find in Santa Cruz?

Expedia has 6 beach hotels in Santa Cruz that are great for your beachside getaway.

When's the best time for a beach holiday in Santa Cruz?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Santa Cruz: The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 17°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 506 mm.

What is there to see and do around Santa Cruz?

After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Reis Magos Beach or Machico Beach. Treat your taste buds to the area's restaurants, and make time for local attractions such as Palmeiras Beach and Aquaparque Madeira. Other things to see and do in the area are Santo da Serra Market and Ponta da Oliveira.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Cruz?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Cruz more easily: Make your way to Santa Cruz with a flight to Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo), the closest major airport which is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.