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Our top choices for Santa Cruz beach hotels

1. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
฿3,642
฿3,941 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

2. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

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.
฿7,889
฿8,357 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

3. Sentido Galosol

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.
฿6,572
฿6,987 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Sentido Galosol

4. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

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.
฿14,567
฿15,303 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

5. PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
฿5,334
฿5,701 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
PortoBay Serra Golf

6. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

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.
฿12,083
฿12,719 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

7. Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
฿5,284
฿5,648 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Inn & Art Madeira

8. Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
฿3,956
฿4,268 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Garajau Madeira Hotel

9. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

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.
฿8,662
฿9,162 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

10. Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
฿6,953
฿7,384 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Villa Camelia Boutique House
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
฿3,642
฿3,941 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
฿5,334
฿5,701 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
PortoBay Serra Golf

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
฿6,572
฿6,987 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Sentido Galosol

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
฿7,889
฿8,357 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
฿3,956
฿4,268 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
฿14,567
฿15,303 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
฿8,662
฿9,162 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
฿6,953
฿7,384 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Villa Camelia Boutique House

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
฿12,083
฿12,719 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
฿3,642
฿3,941 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
฿7,889
฿8,357 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
฿5,334
฿5,701 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
PortoBay Serra Golf

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
฿6,572
฿6,987 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Sentido Galosol

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
฿3,956
฿4,268 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
฿14,567
฿15,303 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
฿5,284
฿5,648 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Inn & Art Madeira

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
฿8,662
฿9,162 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
฿6,953
฿7,384 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Villa Camelia Boutique House

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
฿12,083
฿12,719 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
฿3,642
฿3,941 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
฿7,889
฿8,357 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
฿5,334
฿5,701 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
PortoBay Serra Golf

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
฿6,572
฿6,987 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Sentido Galosol

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
฿8,662
฿9,162 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
฿12,083
฿12,719 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
฿6,390
฿6,799 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf

10/10 Excellent
"The area is very quiet and clean."
Raven 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
PortoBay Serra Golf
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

10/10 Excellent
"The breakfast buffet was amazing! The pool was great. It will be better if they have more umbrellas for the beach chairs. The room is spacious. Perfect for family of 4."
Tien 6-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

10/10 Excellent
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Albatroz! This holiday experience was all that we were looking for - excellent food with exceptional service, a warm welcoming atmosphere from the front desk to the restaurant and housekeeping staff, and unparalleled attentiveness from all staff. This hotel has ‘old-world’ charm and is set in a location with amazing views, ocean pools, and beautiful gardens. This is a hidden gem - your stress level will decrease from the first moment you step onto the hotel grounds. As a bonus, it was close to the airport so we could enjoy the views of incoming and outgoing flights with little noise. We started planning our return trip while we were there and look forward to returning to the Albatroz soon!"
Katy 9-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place to stay, Clean and spacious!"
Lalit 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Garajau Madeira Hotel
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Loved it"
Wyatt Roger 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

8/10 Good
"Super lovely people in beautiful surroundings"
Zoe 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort

8/10 Good
"Room was dated but clean. Indoor pool was useful. Can't swim at the beach because there no beach, very rocky and waves were pretty rough, but nice to have waterfront view. Very accessible to funchal by bus. Bus stop was just a block away. Font desk were not too helpful interms of going out of their way looking for excursions outside of their tour partners. Beach towels were controlled, first sets are free, if need clean ones there are extra fees and must return the towels to front desk to avoid fees. Cannot leave it in the room. Breakfast was good. All in all, we enjoyed our stay."
BO 5-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Rocamar Lido Resort
Caniço Bay Club

Caniço Bay Club

10/10 Excellent
"The room was a little dated but really about what we expected for what we paid and seemed like very good value overall. Albeit small, was nice to have a pool and the facilities in our room allowed us to be self-sufficient as there were stores and car rentals very close by. Great location. "
Stephen E 7-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Caniço Bay Club
Cais da Oliveira

Cais da Oliveira

8/10 Good
"It was good"
Rozita 5-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
Cais da Oliveira

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 Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club and Cais da Oliveira.
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 Formosa Beach or Machico Beach. Treat your taste buds to the area's restaurants, and make time for local attractions such as Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach. Other things to see and do in the area are Ponta da Oliveira and Cristo Rei.
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.