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Hotel Solar Bom Jesus, hotel in Santa Cruz

Hotel Solar Bom Jesus features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a garden and shared lounge in Santa Cruz. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

I liked the whole concept of the hotel
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,477 reviews
Price from$80.35per night
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club, hotel in Santa Cruz

Boasting 1312 feet of private sea front, this 5-star property offers spacious rooms all with balcony and views of the Atlantic and the Deserted Islands.

Lovely to be treated like someone special.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
621 reviews
Price from$284.97per night
Vila Gale Santa Cruz, hotel in Santa Cruz

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in a tranquil area of Madeira, Vila Galé offers deluxe accommodations with a wellness center. It features a pool, beauty treatments and nearby golf facilities.

Close to the airport.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,210 reviews
Price from$129.63per night
Residencial Santo António, hotel in Santa Cruz

Residencial Santo António provides beachfront accommodations in Santa Cruz.

I had left an important item in the hotel. It was no problem to get it back a day later !
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
992 reviews
Price from$58.92per night
Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra, hotel in Santa Cruz

Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra is located in the Madeira countryside, only 11 mi from Funchal. All of the self contained apartments have a real wood fireplace and a balcony.

The Quinta was very nice. Bed was extremely comfortable. There was a fireplace but we didn't use. Beautiful flowers around the grounds. The location is up in the mountains about 1/2 hour from Funchal. There was a Sunday market in town as well as some small markets and places to eat. A storm Monday night took out the electricity when we awoke in the morning. Very clean place and lots of room. We had a 1 bedroom unit. Was great to have a kitchen and fridge to make coffee in the morning.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
820 reviews
Price from$137.13per night
The Pallet - Guest House, hotel in Santa Cruz

The Pallet - Guest House is located in Santa Cruz, just a 2-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 11 miles from Marina do Funchal.

I liked the authenticity of this place. It has unique layout desing.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
801 reviews
Price from$42.85per night
NICE and MODERN FLAT NEAR AIRPORT, hotel in Santa Cruz

NICE and MODERN FLAT NEAR AIRPORT offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 12 miles from Marina do Funchal and 15 miles from Santana's Traditional Houses.

9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
8 reviews
Price from$151.64per night
Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi, hotel in Santa Cruz

Offering a garden, Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi features accommodations in Santa Cruz. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay.

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9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
180 reviews
Price from$70.71per night
Caniço VI by An Island Apart, hotel in Santa Cruz

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Caniço VI by An Island Apart features accommodations in Santa Cruz.

Clean
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
30 reviews
Price from$820.07per night
Beach House, hotel in Santa Cruz

Beach House is located in Santa Cruz, just a 17-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 10 miles from Marina do Funchal. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Spacious house and beautiful ocean views.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
19 reviews
Price from$1,897.27per night
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What Guests Said About Santa Cruz:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Santa Cruz is a small seaside village at the end of the...

    Santa Cruz is a small seaside village at the end of the runway. There are enough cafes and restaurants to keep you occupied along with some nice little parks and a good play ground if you have kids. The weather is just perfect.
    Brenda
    Ireland
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Very good service by everybody, even the manager helped me...

    Very good service by everybody, even the manager helped me get my car out, the breakfast staff did food for my special needs, the reception were very welcoming, it was clean & modern & I liked the mint water & that the hotel has a private garage. Very good standard close to the airport & the small town center. Only minus was that I'd wished for a heated jacuzzi .-)
    Mouschka
    Denmark
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful little town with great restaurants and flower...

    Beautiful little town with great restaurants and flower decorations. Pleasant atmosphere of the town. Ideal location as it is near the airport. The accommodation in the hotel was very beautiful and luxurious.
    Renata
    Czech Republic
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Nice village from were to start exploring the eastern part...

    Nice village from were to start exploring the eastern part of Madeira. The airport and the motorway are nearby and you'll be in Funchal in 30min. by car. There isn't much to do in Santa Cruz but there is a few bars and restaurants to enjoy the evening, a public swimming pool, a couple of shops and you can spend some time on the beach.
    Andrea Guidi
    Switzerland
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The house located between Garajau and Canico.

    The house located between Garajau and Canico. Cristo Rei in Garajau is a must to visit. Here hop on the cable car and take a look to Garajau beach. The beach is stony, there're much more nicer beaches to visit. Worth to eat at Talho do Canico, a tarditional grill bar in the centre of Canico. Taste tangerine poncha in La Carbonara in Garajau, the closest bar to the house. If you visit Madeira in April don't miss out the flower carneval in Funchal! Visit Sanatana to see the old traditional triangle shaped houses and visit Faial and Porto Moniz for the spectacular beach views.
    Knapp_Nika
    Hungary
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    I would say, Santa Cruz is not worth visiting unless you...

    I would say, Santa Cruz is not worth visiting unless you have an early flight... There is nothing special to see. The Palm beach does not seem very nice and clean (there are big black stones on the beach - they are not comfortable to lay and to go to swim). The marina is quite short and it finishes by the swimming pool and the akvapark, but they were closed in March. I had a dinner at the restaurant Biletheira and the tuna steak was really good (12 Eur)! Santa Cruz is very near Funchal, so you can go to Funchal by bus and you can spend your time in the capital city.
    Migle
    Lithuania

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Santa Cruz

  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 777 reviews
    The stay at this hostel exceeded our expectations. We chose it because of its location near the airport. Initially we were afraid of the noise but in our room we did not hear any noise from the airplanes nor the restaurants and the beaches that surround it. Very comfortable beds and a very good location. Best nights slept on the islands were in this hotel. Bus Expresso to Funchal and Machico is only 5min away by foot. Very underrated accomodation where we very much enjoyed our (short) stay. Aircon was a very precious plus, game changing !
    Hafsa
    Belgium
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 33 reviews
    Beautiful apartment, spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed and lots of fluffy white towels. Everything you could possibly need for a two week stay. A short walk to all the bars and restaurants in the little town of Santa Cruz. The owner was very pleasant and helpful and the apartment was cleaned , beds and towels changed, mid stay. You can get to Funchal on the local bus, but Santa Cruz is a good place to stay if you have a car, easy access to the main road s around the island. Highly recommend this apartment, quiet, clean and comfortable.
    Gillian
    United Kingdom
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,210 reviews
    Very good hotel, one of the best we ever stayed, Clean and comfortable. Amazing ocean view. Excellent amenities - pools and sauna, Great restaurant offering buffet breakfast and extraordinary dinners we had. Staff was very friendly, helpful and professional. Special thanks to hotel's Manager - Luis Caldeira who was always available to the guests helping to make our stay even more memorable. Will definitely recommend that Hotel to our friends and stay here again should we come to Madeira in the future.
    danlur
    Canada
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 801 reviews
    Enrique was a super nice host who gave us lots of helpful tips on public transportation, showed us the way to the airport (20 minute walk), and let us check in early. The Pallet is a small and quiet place with only three rooms, so shared bathrooms are not an issue at all. The location is very central in Santa Cruz and just a few steps away from several good restaurants. This was the only reasonably priced room that we could find for New Year's Eve, so thank you Enrique!
    DEJAN RUSJAN
    Slovenia
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,098 reviews
    The staff at the reception was very kind and helpful. The bed in the room was comfortable for sleeping. The breakfast choice is limited but it was enough for us. We especially appreciated the eggs and pancakes that were made in front of you, always good and fresh! The location of the hotel is good because there are stores, restaurants and public transportation in walking distance. Also the city Funchal and the airport are near by. Free parking is also a big PLUS!
    Tamara993
    Slovenia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews
    Ana and Joao, our hosts, were superb! Beautiful island, stunning scenery, wonderful hosts (worth repeating!!!) and accommodation, and the warm, welcoming, kind Madeiran people. Had a magnificent time! Oh, and the food and restaurants are top class, most especially in Santa Cruz! We were also able to do some 'planespotting' due to the residences' proximity to the airport, but there was no issue whatsoever with noise. I was very, very sad to leave!!!
    Michelle
    Ireland
  • 6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 67 reviews
    Location is the best advantage of this apartment. Close to the airport (even on foot), close to the beach (rocky), 20 minutes by car to Funchal. Santa Cruz is a nice and silent city with several good restaurants and rocky beach. Apartment offers good view on planes landing at the airport, and great view on the ocean. There are washing machine and dishwasher, which are useful in case of longer stay. Garage parking lot is also very convenient.
    irasmaster
    Poland
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,478 reviews
    Good hotel very close to airport (4 min with a car). Room was nice and clean, quiet in the night. Nice pool and sun terrace area. Pool is not heated but it was round 20C so it was good for short swim:) Great view. Very close to town center. Small parking in front of hotel, but big public parking 100m away. Great option for early flights or late arrivals to Madeira. Very nice and useful staff.
    Elizabeta
    Croatia
  • From $407.09 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 621 reviews
    I loved everything. Staff was perfectly friendly and rooms were really nice with beautiful view on the ocean. Considering the price it was absolutely fitting. What was the true gem however was pool together with the best dinners we've experienced in hotels whatsoever. I absolutely adored everything on our vacation in Albatroz hotel. Thank you so much again. And for the garlic bread!
    Marek
    Czech Republic
  • From $58.92 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 992 reviews
    Hotel staff was marvelous in accommodating us, from cleaning the rooms everyday to upgrading our room to even putting a minifridge in the room when we asked about a common fridge. Rooms were basic but comfortable, with plenty of hot water and a bathtub. Location is superb, walkable from the Rodoeste bus stop and very near the beachfront, restaurants, and supermarkets.
    ACHAL
    Saudi Arabia
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 69 reviews
    Gorgeous apartment in a great location just a short walk from Santa Cruz town. The family who own the apartment live upstairs in a separate property and couldn't do enough for us! They drove us back up the hill one evening after dinner and to the airport on our last day. We would totally recommend staying here and the restaurants in Santa Cruz are fantastic!
    DavidGarwood
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,478 reviews
    Friendly, silent, clean, perfect beds and breakfast. For 3 adults we had 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, shower and bath. There are even blackout curtains! Absolutely helpful and kind staff. The best hotel where we stayed during our 2 week vacation in Madeira. Santa Cruz is a lovely town.
    Katalin Emese Solymosi
    Hungary
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,210 reviews
    Location good in Santa Cruz, loved hearing the waves on the beach, got used to the plane noise. Good view. Catarina on Reception was great, she smiled, and was chatty and helpful. Cleaning staff were lovely and friendly.
    Katrina
    United Kingdom
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 43 reviews
    Close to Santa Cruz (20 min walk) and the beaches, clean. Very responsive and nice host who spoke Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Gated parking lot and 1 spot included. Secure entry and exit into the building.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States of America
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 22 reviews
    Spacious, modern apartment on the top floor. Comfy couch, small tv. Great outside balcony with seating. Beautiful view of the sea, village and airport runway. Not much noise.
    gerald
    United States of America
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 11 reviews
    Very spacious and clean with a great view. Modern and comfortable. Centrally located in Santa Cruz but since it’s close to the main highway, it’s easy to go anywhere else.
    Fatima
    Canada
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 777 reviews
    In a beautiful little town called Santa Cruz. FIVE minute taxi ride from airport, 7 euro taxi fare. Beautiful beach 100 meters away.
    Gary
    United States of America
  • From $58.92 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 992 reviews
    I had left an important item in the hotel. It was no problem to get it back a day later !
    Gabriele
    Germany
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 801 reviews
    It's central location to beautiful downtown Santa Cruz.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States of America
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,098 reviews
    The small size of the hotel made.me comfortable
    Zoltan
    Hungary