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Our top choices for Santa Cruz family-friendly hotels

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a swimming pool, and a building with multiple windows and a red door.
A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.
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.

1. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
  • Family-friendly fun steps from the beach with pool, gardens, and dedicated kids' activities for memorable island adventures.
฿3,954
฿4,264 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.
A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

2. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
  • Family adventure haven with indoor and outdoor pools, kids' club, and oceanside relaxation for all ages.
฿7,396
฿7,844 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.
A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a chair, and a table.
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.

3. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
฿10,592
฿11,168 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.
Restaurant
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.

4. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
  • Waterfront wonderland creates unforgettable family memories with game room, multiple pools, and beachfront dining.
฿11,862
฿12,489 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
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 bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a radiator, and two framed pictures on the walls.
A red building with multiple windows and a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a lawn with lounge chairs.

5. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
  • Family playground and golf course steps from Santa Cruz cottage—escape to a holiday filled with activities for kids and adults.
฿4,278
฿4,645 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
A hotel with multiple white buildings featuring red-tiled roofs and a clear blue sky.
A balcony with a view of the sea and buildings with red roofs.
A pool area with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a rocky coastline in the background.
A coastal walkway lined with palm trees and a stone wall, leading to a body of water.

6. Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
Santa Cruz
  • A beachside penthouse paradise offers family-friendly comforts and creature amenities just minutes from Madeira's top museum.
฿6,261
฿14,279 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.
A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
฿7,396
฿7,844 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.
A modern interior with a skylight, wooden beams, and a carpeted floor.
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.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
฿3,954
฿4,264 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.
Restaurant
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.

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
฿11,862
฿12,489 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.
A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, white columns, and modern lighting fixtures.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
฿10,592
฿11,168 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
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 bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a radiator, and two framed pictures on the walls.
A red building with multiple windows and a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a lawn with lounge chairs.

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
฿4,278
฿4,645 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
A hotel with multiple white buildings featuring red-tiled roofs and a clear blue sky.
A balcony with a view of the sea and buildings with red roofs.
A pool area with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a rocky coastline in the background.
A coastal walkway lined with palm trees and a stone wall, leading to a body of water.

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
Santa Cruz
฿6,261
฿14,279 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
A high-rise building with multiple balconies and a rooftop pool.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a view of a hilly landscape with buildings.
A dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a large mirror on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a built-in oven.

Atlantic Dutchman

Atlantic Dutchman
Santa Cruz
฿3,852
฿10,311 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Atlantic Dutchman
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel with lovely restaurant onsite."
Patrick 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
PortoBay Serra Golf
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Friendly approachable staff. Lovely breakfast options."
Sara Louise 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Garajau Madeira Hotel
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

10/10 Excellent
"staff was great. Loved the saltwater pool"
gary 5-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

10/10 Excellent
"tres bien situé et vraiment bon qualité et le prix"
Michel 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Free room upgrade to ocean view and friendly staff, Convenient location close to airport and Funchal"
Christopher 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Rocamar Lido Resort
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved this hotel. The staff were exceptional. They were friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond. The amenities were amazing. The location is great for airport. It is showing some age, as our room definitely needed some TLC, but it was clean."
Sean 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks 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 4 months ago
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
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 6 months ago
Caniço Bay Club

Frequently asked questions

What's Santa Cruz like for family-friendly holidays?
The relaxing destination of Santa Cruz is a good choice if you've been thinking about a trip with your children. The beaches, sporting events and restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Take to the air and fly into Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo), which is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Santa Cruz?
Sentido Galosol is a hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your child-friendly holiday include The Views Oasis - Family Friendly and Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club.
How many family hotels can I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 8 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Santa Cruz.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday 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's there to see and do with your family in Santa Cruz?
Santo da Serra Market, Laurisilva of Madeira and Madeira Stadium are interesting attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Santa Cruz. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Funchal Farmers Market and Funchal Marina.