Beach Hotels & Resorts in Santa Cruz from AU$159

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Best Santa Cruz Beach Hotels

Hotel Riu Madeira
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Hotel Riu Madeira

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (212)
"🙂"
The price is AU$400
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Hotel Riu Madeira
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (262)
"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 AU$378
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Sentido Galosol
Aerial view

Sentido Galosol

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (344)
"Great stay and location"
The price is AU$238
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Sentido Galosol
Rocamar Lido Resort
Exterior

Rocamar Lido Resort

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (329)
"All good "
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Rocamar Lido Resort
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

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 AU$270
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Vila Galé Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Vila Galé Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (259)
"Overall, it was a beautiful property, comfortable quiet, peaceful with a good amenities easy access driving anywhere we recommended"
The price is AU$312
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Vila Galé Santa Cruz
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

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 AU$263
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Sentido Galomar - Adults Only
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Lobby

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (166)
"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 AU$229
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Cais da Oliveira
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

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 AU$429
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
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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 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 can I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 8 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 Reis Magos Beach or Machico Beach. Treat your taste buds to the area’s restaurants, and make time for local attractions such as Palmeiras Beach and Santo da Serra Market. 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 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.