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Tonight
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Tomorrow
19 Sept - 20 Sept
This weekend
18 Sept - 20 Sept
Next weekend
25 Sept - 27 Sept

Our top choices for Santa Cruz LGBT-friendly hotels

Outdoor dining
Superior Suite
Interior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

1. Hotel Madeira

Hotel Madeira
Funchal
United States
Kancy
NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hotel Madeira
Aerial view
Couples treatment room(s), Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments
Master Suite | View from room
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

2. Melia Madeira Mare

Melia Madeira Mare
Funchal
United Kingdom
Sally Nichola
NZ$390
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Melia Madeira Mare
Garden
Golf
Yoga
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

3. Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux
Funchal
Canada
Janet Darlene
NZ$753
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux
Garden
Restaurant
View from property
Interior detail

4. Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only

Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only
Funchal
Ireland
Michael
NZ$360
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

5. NEXT - Savoy Signature

NEXT - Savoy Signature
Funchal
Canada
Ellen
NZ$469
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
NEXT - Savoy Signature
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchenette
Terrace/patio

6. Three House Hotel

Three House Hotel
Funchal
United States
Mark
NZ$375
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Three House Hotel
Exterior
Point of interest
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

7. Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group

Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group
Funchal
United States
Ionela Carmen
NZ$389
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior detail
Front of property
Exterior

8. Quinta Jardins do Lago

Quinta Jardins do Lago
Sao Pedro
United Kingdom
Kate
NZ$719
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Quinta Jardins do Lago
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Superior Suite
Aerial view
Cocktail bar, ocean views, open daily

9. Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Funchal
United States
Jennifer
NZ$1,610
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
2 bars/lounges, piano bar

10. Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa

Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa
Sao Pedro
United Kingdom
Graham
NZ$611
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa
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Frequently asked questions

Looking for gay-friendly accommodation in Santa Cruz?
Consider this your open invitation to pack your bags and find gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz on our website. People like Santa Cruz for its beaches and restaurants.
What is the top LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Santa Cruz?
In Mountain is a top LGBTQ-friendly country house, and features a full-service spa and private pools.
What are the top places to visit in Santa Cruz?
During your trip, get out and enjoy everything Santa Cruz has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit Palmeiras Beach, Reis Magos Beach and Santo da Serra Market. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at Ponta da Oliveira, Aquaparque Madeira and Quinta Da Junta.
What is a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
LGBTQ-friendly hotels are places where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travellers are proudly welcomed. Expedia has compiled a selection of LGBTQ-friendly hotels worldwide. In Santa Cruz, these hotels prioritise a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.
What can I expect from a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
Take a holiday from the ordinary; stay at a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz, and the staff will help you explore the local gay scene and the LGBTQ+ culture. Some of Expedia's LGBTQ-friendly hotels go the extra mile and offer concierge services that provide information about nearby LGBTQ restaurants and local events.

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