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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.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,466 reviews
Price from$79.92per 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.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
619 reviews
Price from$283.44per 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.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,205 reviews
Price from$128.93per night
Caniço VI by An Island Apart
Santa Cruz
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Caniço VI by An Island Apart features accommodations in Santa Cruz.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
30 reviews
Price from$555.48per night
Apartamento Lobo Marinho by An Island Apart
Santa Cruz
Apartamento Lobo Marinho by An Island Apart is located in Santa Cruz, just a 4-minute walk from Palmeiras Beach and 11 miles from Marina do Funchal.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
42 reviews
Price from$375.69per night
Beach House
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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
19 reviews
Price from$1,887.09per night
Villas Madalena Chalets vista mar cWiFi
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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
176 reviews
Price from$70.33per night
NICE and MODERN FLAT NEAR AIRPORT
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.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
7 reviews
Price from$151.84per night
The Balcony
Santa Cruz
Featuring a garden, The Balcony offers accommodations in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
9 reviews
Price from$943.54per night
Varandas do Mar by An Island Apart
Santa Cruz
Varandas do Mar by An Island Apart is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.5 miles from Reis Magos Beach and 6.8 miles from Marina do Funchal.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
6 reviews
Price from$724.23per night
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- 10Scored 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.
BrendaIreland - 10Scored 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 .-)
MouschkaDenmark - 10Scored 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.
RenataCzech Republic - 8.0Scored 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 GuidiSwitzerland - 8.0Scored 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_NikaHungary - 4.0Scored 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.MigleLithuania
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- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 775 reviewsThe 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 !
HafsaBelgium - 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 33 reviewsBeautiful 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.
GillianUnited Kingdom - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 67 reviewsI was pleasantly surprised how close the apartment was to the beach area of Santa Cruz. Also very nice fruit/veg shop, pharmacy and bakery/coffeeshop under the apartment block. The public transport is very easy to get to Funchal as well as Machico beach. Some busses will take you the scenic route. At the same time there is plenty of space to park you car in a safe place under the apartment block. The apartment has 2 bathrooms and the kitchen is a decent size. The washing machine does help too and I was amazed by the gigantic balcony.
EllenUnited Kingdom - From $258.93 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,205 reviews+ Surprisingly charming local town where we found some sweet little restaurants serving good local food ( in the square ). + Room was nicely lit and had everything we needed really + V close to airport ( 5 mins taxi. ) + Hotel helped us get the taxi v early in the morning and provided a breakfast box + Spa was quality, proper steam and sauna with a view! + Pool looked nice outside but too cold + Good large breakfast featuring everything you could imagine but not all great quality but overall fine
AjFoNetherlands - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 37 reviewsAna 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!!!MichelleIreland
- 6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 67 reviewsLocation 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.
irasmasterPoland - From $258.93 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,205 reviewsLocation in proximity to the airport for us was very convenient as a transfer hotel, with an added bonus of great facilities (i.e. pool, exercise room). Staff were very helpful, breakfast buffet was really good. A small town of Santa Cruz around the hotel is quaint to visit. Liked the hotel's animation: enthusiastic trainer invited us to water aerobics in the pool, and that's just what we needed.
VygandasLithuania - 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,466 reviewsGood 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.ElizabetaCroatia
- 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,466 reviewsFriendly, 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 SolymosiHungary
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 983 reviewsVery good place to stay in Santa Cruz. In the center, close to any facility you would require (bus stop, bakery for breakfast, restaurant on the shore etc.). Staff were super helpful and nice. Good size rooms, comfy beds, clean bathroom. Overall great experience!
ArkadiyBulgaria - 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 983 reviewsNice place for a short stay! Santa Cruz is a charming, small town with the rocky beach and some restaurants and bars. Very close to the airport (you can take a walk to get to the hotel). Hotel is in the heart of the town, the staff is very kind and helpful,
EwaPoland - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 3,084 reviewsWe loved our stay at Santa Cruz Village- great location and amazing staff . Special thanks for the extra bed/sofa. Great breakfast and overall we were impressed by the hotel(great value for money) and Santa Cruz. We will come back.RuxandaUnited Kingdom
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 43 reviewsClose 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.AAnonymousUnited States of America
- From $443.54 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 619 reviewsThe hotel is simply excellent. The stuff is so kind and we loved the salt water pool next to the ocean. It is also only 10 min away by foot to the town which has most amazing local restaurants.
StefanSlovenia - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 22 reviewsSpacious, 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.
geraldUnited States of America - From $443.54 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 619 reviewslovely property, feels like you on a cruise but not stocked in a boat. we walked to Santa Cruz a few times and found some decent restaurants but no one beat the property restaurant
NunoUnited States of America - 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 11 reviewsVery 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.
FatimaCanada - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 3,084 reviewsThis hotel feels more like 4 stars ... everything was awesome, pool, gym, staff, food. Will be backMOSlovakia
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 775 reviewsCentrally located in Santa Cruz, close to the beach and close to the airport.
DavidGermany - 7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 796 reviewsIt's central location to beautiful downtown Santa Cruz.AAnonymousUnited States of America
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