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A dining area with tables set for a meal, overlooking a body of water with boats and a hilly landscape in the distance.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, and a shower.
A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a large bed, white linens, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

1. Hotel Porta do Sol Conference Center & Spa

Hotel Porta do Sol Conference Center & Spa
Caminha
United States
ROSABEL
NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Porta do Sol Conference Center & Spa
A beach with colorful tents arranged in rows.
A spacious living room with a large window, a leather sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A dining area with a round table set for two, a chair, a potted plant, and a window with a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a nightstand with a lamp.

2. Hotel Meira

Hotel Meira
Caminha
United States
Michael
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Meira
A modern interior with a large metallic vase containing pink flowers and branches, placed on a wooden platform.
A modern building with large glass windows and a central tree in a gravel area.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.
A buffet with various dishes including salads, vegetables, and grains.

3. INATEL Cerveira Hotel

INATEL Cerveira Hotel
Vila Nova de Cerveira
United Kingdom
DEREK
NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
INATEL Cerveira Hotel
A table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a plate of strawberries and cream on a balcony overlooking a body of water and a distant hill.
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A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with white linens, a painting, an air conditioning unit, and a window with a view of the sea.
A park with a red pathway, a metal sculpture, and leafless trees.

4. Donna Nega Guest House

Donna Nega Guest House
Caminha
United States
Michelle
NZ$107
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Donna Nega Guest House
A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a church with a bell tower, and outdoor seating.
A reception area with a reception desk, a plant, a wooden cabinet, and a window with a view of trees and buildings.
A hotel room with two beds, a window with a view, a radiator, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A beach with a rocky foreground, a sandy shore, and a mountain in the background.

5. HI Vila Nova Cerveira Pousada Juventude - Hostel

HI Vila Nova Cerveira Pousada Juventude - Hostel
Vila Nova de Cerveira
Canada
Sandra
NZ$78
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
HI Vila Nova Cerveira Pousada Juventude - Hostel
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a beach with waves.
A coastal street with a row of buildings, including a hotel named 'Albergaria' with a visible 'P' parking sign.
A beach with people, umbrellas, and a lighthouse.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the beach, a seating area with chairs and a table, and a bookshelf with travel books.

6. Albergaria Quim Barreiros

Albergaria Quim Barreiros
Caminha
United States
Jacqueline
NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Albergaria Quim Barreiros
A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a red roof.
A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a fenced area. There are lounge chairs and umbrellas around the pool.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
An elevator in a hotel lobby with a sign indicating emergency procedures.

7. Hotel Minho Belo

Hotel Minho Belo
Vila Nova de Cerveira
Canada
Jean-yves
NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Hotel Minho Belo
A rectangular swimming pool with a blue border, surrounded by a wooden deck with lounge chairs.
A bar counter with various food items and condiments.
A building with large windows and a red exterior, a staircase leading to a door, and an olive tree in the background.
A room with large windows offering a view of a green landscape with trees and hills.

8. Quinta do Socalco

Quinta do Socalco
Caminha
United Kingdom
Emma
NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Quinta do Socalco
A modern house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a paved driveway.
A person sitting in a clear blue pool with visible water ripples.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a bed, a bathtub, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

9. Quinta do Caminho

Quinta do Caminho
Valenca
United Kingdom
Richard
NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Quinta do Caminho
A clear swimming pool with a gazebo structure in the center, surrounded by greenery and a modern building in the background.
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a scenic landscape.
A modern wooden building with large windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and artwork on the wall.

10. Rinoterra Minho

Rinoterra Minho
Caminha
United States
David
NZ$355
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Rinoterra Minho
A modern wooden building with a deck, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A staircase with a green railing leading to a landing. There is a wooden chair with a patterned cushion on the landing.
A spacious attic bedroom with wooden beams, two single beds, and a skylight.
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a built-in microwave, and a small sink.

11. Quinta da Quinhas

Quinta da Quinhas
Caminha
United States
Johnny
NZ$85
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Quinta da Quinhas
A beach with a rocky shoreline, a building with a balcony overlooking the sea, and parked cars along the road.
A multi-story building with a flat facade, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a pedestrian crossing in front.
A bed with white linens and pillows, a wall mural of a woman at the beach, and two towels with "Playa Arena Grande Hotel" text.
Two white towels with "Playa Arenagande Hotel" embroidered, a brown bottle of soap, and a small brown packet.

12. Arena Grande Hotel

Arena Grande Hotel
A Guarda
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Arena Grande Hotel
A balcony with a view of the sea, a table with chairs, and a potted plant.
A room with a view of the ocean, featuring a large window, a sofa, and a small table.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a hot tub, and a view of the sea.

13. Hotel Flôr de Sal by The Editory

Hotel Flôr de Sal by The Editory
Viana do Castelo
United States
Elisabeth
NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Flôr de Sal by The Editory
A courtyard with stone buildings, arched walkways, and flower beds.
A living room with sofas, a television, and a fireplace.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by greenery and a building with a tiled roof.
A person seated at a table with breakfast items, including pastries, a glass of orange juice, and a vase of flowers.

14. Convento San Payo

Convento San Payo
Vila Nova de Cerveira
United States
Timothy
NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Convento San Payo
A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, sun loungers along the right side, and a lifebuoy on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a potted plant with green leaves.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.
A modern building with a stone facade, a glass entrance, and a landscaped garden with neatly trimmed bushes and flowers.

15. Axis Ponte de Lima Golf Resort Hotel

Axis Ponte de Lima Golf Resort Hotel
Ponte de Lima
Australia
Brenton
NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Axis Ponte de Lima Golf Resort Hotel
A coastal area with a clear beach, a stone wall, and a church with a bell tower.
A balcony with a view of the sea and a residential area.
A coastal hotel with a prominent red building, a parking area, and a view of the sea.
A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages.

16. Hotel A Raíña

Hotel A Raíña
Oia
Ireland
Emilio
NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel A Raíña
A kitchen with white cabinets, shelves stocked with food items, and a coffee station.
A terrace with a view of buildings and a river. There are tables and chairs on the terrace.
A modern kitchen with white appliances, a dining table with chairs, and a red countertop.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a bedside table, a window with blinds, and a green wall.

17. ARCA NOVA GUEST HOUSE & HOSTEL

ARCA NOVA GUEST HOUSE & HOSTEL
Caminha
Germany
Thorsten
NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
ARCA NOVA GUEST HOUSE & HOSTEL
A swimming pool with two people in it, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden shelves with various items, a television, and a person sitting by the fireplace.
A garden with a stone wall, a metal bench, and various plants including purple hydrangeas and red flowers.
A cozy room with a white sofa, a wooden ladder, and a rustic wall with a ladder leaning against it.

18. Quintinha D' Arga

Quintinha D' Arga
Caminha
United States
Michael
NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Quintinha D' Arga
A modern bar with wooden slats on the ceiling, a central table with chairs, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A modern building with a flat roof, a large glass facade, and a wooden accent wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a door.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a staircase.

19. Design and Wine Hotel

Design and Wine Hotel
Caminha
United States
Christopher
NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Design and Wine Hotel
A nighttime view of a balcony with a railing, a small table, and a potted plant.
A kitchen with a coffee machine, a kettle, a plant, and various food items on the counter.
A reception area with a wooden slatted ceiling, a reception desk, a patterned green chair, and a small round table.
A cozy room with a red armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

20. Alma Candida

Alma Candida
Valenca
United States
Lisa
NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Alma Candida
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Santa Cruz

B&B Hotel Viana do Castelo

B&B Hotel Viana do Castelo

10/10 Excellent
"The location was very convenient. Hotel and room were very clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Antonio Eduardo 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
B&B Hotel Viana do Castelo
Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels

Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, comfortable room, enjoyed the bath tub, great location just off the camino. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good. We would book again."
Tod 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels
Parador De Baiona

Parador De Baiona

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel with stunning views"
Patrick 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Parador De Baiona
Axis Viana Business & SPA Hotel

Axis Viana Business & SPA Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We really liked the spa/pool downstairs."
Alicia 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Axis Viana Business & SPA Hotel
Flag Design Hotel

Flag Design Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice comfy hotel great staff! Mafalda made some great recommendations for us during our stay!"
Nancy 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Flag Design Hotel
Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We found ourselves on top of the world. A wonderful building with a fantastic view, the Atlantic on one side and the mountains on the other, and the Lima river emptying itself in the ocean."
patrick 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel
Hotel Flôr de Sal by The Editory

Hotel Flôr de Sal by The Editory

10/10 Excellent
"Ocean side hotel with amazing views and coastal boardwalk! Great dinner. Stay was super. Highly recommended."
Elisabeth 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Hotel Flôr de Sal by The Editory
AP Dona Aninhas

AP Dona Aninhas

10/10 Excellent
"Great location they had garage for our bike for the Camino. I would go back strongly recommend."
Yanick 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
AP Dona Aninhas
Hotel Miramar

Hotel Miramar

8/10 Good
"Nice Hotel, close to a beautiful beach and on the Camino, great staff and breakfast"
Carlos 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Hotel Miramar

More cheap accommodation in Santa Cruz

HI Ponte de Lima - Pousada de Juventude - Hostel

HI Ponte de Lima - Pousada de Juventude - Hostel

RUA PAPA JOÃO PAULO II Ponte de Lima
NZ$76
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
HI Ponte de Lima - Pousada de Juventude - Hostel
Torre de Santiago Guest House

Torre de Santiago Guest House

R. da Torre 53 Caminha Viana do Castelo
NZ$108
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Torre de Santiago Guest House
Hotel Minho Belo

Hotel Minho Belo

Avenida da Liberdade n 414 Vila Nova de Cerveira
NZ$120
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)
Hotel Minho Belo
ARCA NOVA GUEST HOUSE & HOSTEL

ARCA NOVA GUEST HOUSE & HOSTEL

Largo Dr. Sidónio Pais Caminha Viana do Castelo
NZ$121
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very good! (45 reviews)
ARCA NOVA GUEST HOUSE & HOSTEL
Pousada de Valença

Pousada de Valença

Baluarte do Socorro Valença Viana do Castelo District
NZ$219
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Pousada de Valença
Hostal El Viejo Galeón

Hostal El Viejo Galeón

C/ Areas, 28 Baiona Pontevedra
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Santa Cruz?
The best area to stay in Santa Cruz is along the beachfront, particularly near the main promenade and the historic centre.This area is the heart of Santa Cruz, offering direct access to the expansive sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. The promenade, lined with cafes and seafood restaurants, runs parallel to the Avenida do Mar, making it very pleasant for walks. The historic centre, just a short stroll inland, features traditional Portuguese architecture and local shops.For families, staying near the main beach is ideal. The shallow waters are suitable for children, and there are often facilities like playgrounds and ice cream parlours along the promenade. Many accommodations in this area offer family-friendly apartments with easy access to the beach for a day of sun and sand.Couples looking for a relaxing coastal getaway will also appreciate this area. They can enjoy romantic strolls along the beach at sunset, dine at the numerous beachfront restaurants, and explore the quaint streets of the historic centre.
When is the best time to go to Santa Cruz?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz is during the summer months, from June to September, when the weather is warm and sunny, great for enjoying the beaches and outdoor activities.During this period, you can expect average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 28°C, with plenty of sunshine. This makes it ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and exploring the coastal paths. The ocean temperatures are also at their warmest, making water sports more enjoyable.Families often find July and August particularly appealing due to the school holidays, allowing for extended stays and a relaxed pace. The town is bustling with activities and events during these months, suiting all ages.For couples seeking a slightly quieter experience while still enjoying excellent weather, June and September are superb choices. The crowds are thinner, but the pleasant temperatures remain, great for romantic strolls along the beach or dining al fresco.While the summer is the most popular time, those interested in surfing might find the shoulder seasons of May and October offer good waves with fewer people.
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