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Tonight
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Tomorrow
1 Feb - 2 Feb
This weekend
31 Jan - 2 Feb
Next weekend
7 Feb - 9 Feb

Compare Santa Cruz Beach Hotels room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Hotel Riu Madeira
Exterior

Hotel Riu Madeira

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (211)
"🙂"
The price is AED 831
AED 880 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Hotel Riu Madeira
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Exterior

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (261)
"A lovely hotel at walking distance from the nice village of St Cruz and conveniently located for everything else. Beautiful rooms and decor, skilled service, great quality restaurant. "
The price is AED 793
AED 840 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Sentido Galosol
View from property

Sentido Galosol

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (339)
"It is an amazing hotel, the people at the reception were excellent and in general this hotel has to be a 5 starts one I recommend this hotel highly and for sure I will stay here in a second opportunity to visit again Madeira"
The price is AED 498
AED 533 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Sentido Galosol
Rocamar Lido Resort
Room

Rocamar Lido Resort

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (329)
"All good "
The price is AED 321
AED 349 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Rocamar Lido Resort
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Outdoor pool

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (204)
"We really enjoyed our stay in such a lovely hotel, with such kind and attentive staff. The hotel surroundings and location are spectacular, we would definitely like to return, thank you. "
The price is AED 624
AED 664 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Vila Galé Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool

Vila Galé Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (258)
"Overall, it was a beautiful property, comfortable quiet, peaceful with a good amenities easy access driving anywhere we recommended"
The price is AED 565
AED 603 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Vila Galé Santa Cruz
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
View from property

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (54)
"it is 12 min from airport. it is a perfect place to stay with oportunity of swimming in the sea, spa, good food and totally relaxing before going back."
The price is AED 620
AED 661 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Exterior

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (160)
"It was a nice quite property with an amazing view of the ocean. The hotel has its own shuttle service that can take you to Funchal but also across the street is public bus that is more frequent. Close by is also a swimming area as well as snorkeling equipment rental that you could get to jump in the ocean. The property has nice clean pools, sauna, spa and hammam which we really enjoy. "
The price is AED 556
AED 593 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Cais da Oliveira
Pool

Cais da Oliveira

8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (18)
"Nice stay, comfort room, friedly staff, good restaurant, good for relaxing and swimming."
Cais da Oliveira
Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
Property grounds

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
"Spent 3 nights, good location only 11 mins from airport, in front of the Riu hotel. 3 bedrooms, one huge living room, fully equipped kitchen, terrace overlooking the sea and Riu. Small handy supermarket downstairs, parking in the building's garage but better have smaller than bigger car, it's a bit tight. Beach about 10 mins walking, I still swam in early March. Extra blankets appreciated, early March, still colder nights. One heating unit. Strict owner - if you're coming late to meet him (he'll...
The price is AED 690
AED 993 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
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Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Cruz like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and restaurants, Santa Cruz offers a lot for the traveler booking a beach vacation.
What's the best hotel to stay near the beach in Santa Cruz?
Hotel Riu Madeira 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 The Views Oasis - Family Friendly and Sentido Galosol.
How many beach hotels are there in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 9 beach hotels in Santa Cruz that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Santa Cruz?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Santa Cruz: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 62°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 20 inches.
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 Machico Beach or Formosa Beach. Treat your taste buds to the area’s restaurants, and make time for local attractions like Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach. Other things to see and do in the area are Ponta da Oliveira and Funchal Ecological Park.
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 Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), the closest major airport which is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the city center. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.