Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Cruz Beach showing a pebble beach and a coastal town as well as a small group of people
Santa Cruz Beach featuring tropical scenes and a pebble beach
Santa Cruz Beach featuring rocky coastline
Santa Cruz Beach which includes a pebble beach and tropical scenes
Santa Cruz Beach which includes a pebble beach and a coastal town
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

4 out of 5
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz, Madeira
The price is NZ$364 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$364
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews)
"Beach access is great, high quality buffet and overall a great family hotel option."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz
The price is NZ$641 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$641
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
"Beautiful property! Excellent service! Wonderful vacation!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol

4 out of 5
Rua D. Francisco Santana, Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, Madeira
The price is NZ$458 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$458
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (383 reviews)
"Beautiful spot, great location"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Sentido Galosol
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dom Pedro Garajau

Dom Pedro Garajau

3 out of 5
Estrada do Garajau, 131, Santa Cruz
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (451 reviews)
Nice place for a few days
"Nice place. Welcoming/check in was ok, but not exceptional. No explanation on the wifi (just available in the lobby), the pools, and other services available to us. The room was clean but dated. No AC and no Wifi in the room."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Dom Pedro Garajau
Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row

Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row

Canico de Baixo
Stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions CR7 Museum and Ponta da Oliveira are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"The house is lovely and in a beautiful location right on the coast overlooking the ocean. Complete with sun loungers on the deck, and table & chairs to eat outside too. We were central for reaching the attractions we wanted to see such as the gardens and for walks, outdoor centre down the road if ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Vacation home with fantastic sea views in the first row
CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool

CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool

3 out of 5
Caminho da Portada do Porto Novo, n 13, Santa Cruz, Ilha da Madeira
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Reis Magos Beach and Aquaparque Madeira are located ...
CASAS DO LARANJO- Cottages Infinity Pool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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