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Beach Resorts in Santa Cruz

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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
S$152
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.
S$303
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

3. Baía Madeira Hotel

Baía Madeira Hotel
Machico
S$189
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Baía Madeira Hotel

4. Hotel White Waters

Hotel White Waters
Machico
  • Paradise by the sea with a sandy beach just 5 minutes away, plus a scenic rooftop terrace to admire ocean views.
S$176
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Hotel White Waters

5. Residencial Família

Residencial Família
Machico
  • Sun, sand, and serenity on a pristine beach with daily housekeeping, restaurant dining, and 24-hour airport shuttle just minutes away.
S$146
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Residencial Família

6. 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.
S$567
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

7. 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.
S$272
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Sentido Galosol

8. PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
S$220
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
PortoBay Serra Golf

9. 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.
S$492
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

10. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
  • Relax on the sand at this beachfront haven with loungers, umbrellas, and water sports.
S$263
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
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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
S$152
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
S$303
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
S$567
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
S$272
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Sentido Galosol

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
S$492
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
S$220
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
PortoBay Serra Golf

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
S$233
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Villa Camelia Boutique House

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
S$165
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
S$333
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
S$212
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Quinta de Santo António da Serra
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
S$152
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
S$303
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
S$567
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
S$272
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Sentido Galosol

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
S$220
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
PortoBay Serra Golf

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
S$492
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel
Santa Cruz
S$165
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Villa Camelia Boutique House
Santa Cruz
S$233
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Villa Camelia Boutique House

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
S$333
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Inn & Art Madeira

Inn & Art Madeira
Santa Cruz
S$212
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Inn & Art Madeira
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4-star beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
S$303
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
S$152
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol
Santa Cruz
S$272
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Sentido Galosol

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
S$492
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf
Santa Cruz
S$220
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
PortoBay Serra Golf

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Santa Cruz
S$333
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Santa Cruz
S$263
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place to stay, Clean and spacious!"
Lalit 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Garajau Madeira Hotel
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was amazing! We were treated very well and we felt the staff went out of their way to make our visit special. I can't wait to visit again!"
Cameron 5-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely room and all the little extra touches were appreciated. Had a delicious evening meal and the buffet breakfast was excellent. Thank you."
Lovell 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
PortoBay Serra Golf
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Loved it"
Wyatt Roger 3-night trip
Posted 1 month 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
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"The resort is amazing, super clean. The buffets are excellent, tons of selections, staffs are very friendly. The room was spacious and perfect. We really enjoy are stay, and we will be back."
Line 9-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
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 Santo da Serra Market and Ponta da Oliveira.
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.