Beachfront hotels in Santa Cruz

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Santa Cruz. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Boasting 400 meters of private sea front, this 5-star property offers spacious rooms all with balcony and views of the Atlantic and the Deserted Islands. There are 3 pools, 2 at the sea level with sea water and private access to the sea and 1 at the hotel level with heated water. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Hotel Albatroz Madeira’s rooms have free tea and coffee making facilities and include nautical motifs and traditional hand-painted tile panels. Each bathroom has a double basin sink and includes a bathrobe with slippers. Guests at the Albatroz can relax by the pools and enjoy the views over Santa Cruz Bay. It is also possible to play a game of tennis or to practice the swing at the Santo da Serra championship golf course, 2 km away. The à la carte restaurant serves a Mediterranean menu as well as local dishes. The indoor area offers windows with stunning sea views. It is also possible to eat outdoors by the pool bar. The 24-hour reception staff can arrange complementary airport shuttles to Madeira Airport, a 5-minute drive away. It is also possible to rent a car and drive up to Funchal, 20-minutes away. Free parking is available. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 236 EUR.

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• 2 Albergaria O Professor Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Guest house. Located in Santa Cruz and with Palmeiras Beach reachable within 200 metres, Albergaria O Professor provides a restaurant, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 23 km from Santana's traditional houses, 29 km from Girao Cape and 12 km from Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro. The property is non-smoking and is situated 18 km from Marina do Funchal. At the guest house each room is equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. Palheiro Gardens is 12 km from Albergaria O Professor, while Palheiro Golfe is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 60 EUR.

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• 3 The Pallet - Guest House Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Guest house. Set in Santa Cruz, The Pallet - Guest House offers beachfront accommodation 200 metres from Palmeiras Beach and offers various facilities, such as a garden and a terrace. The property is situated 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 23 km from Santana's traditional houses and 28 km from Girao Cape. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the guest house, all rooms include a wardrobe. At The Pallet - Guest House all rooms have a desk and a shared bathroom. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro is 12 km from The Pallet - Guest House, while Palheiro Gardens is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 4 km from the guest house. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 35 EUR.

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• 4 Residencial Santo António Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Guest house. Situated in Santa Cruz, Residencial Santo António offers beachfront accommodation 200 metres from Palmeiras Beach and features various facilities, such as a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. 18 km from Marina do Funchal and 23 km from Santana's traditional houses, the guest house provides a private beach area. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Cruz, like hiking. Girao Cape is 29 km from Residencial Santo António, while Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 50 EUR.

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• 5 ZiZis Place Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Holiday home. Featuring mountain views, ZiZis Place provides accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 2.6 km from Palmeiras Beach. This holiday home features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. Providing a terrace and sea views, the holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Marina do Funchal is 19 km from the holiday home, while Santana's traditional houses is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 1 km from ZiZis Place. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 6 Casa dos Caseiros Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Holiday home. Casa dos Caseiros is a beachfront property located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Palmeiras Beach and 18 km from Marina do Funchal. Featuring sea and mountain views, this holiday home also provides guests with free WiFi. Providing a balcony and city views, the holiday home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Santana's traditional houses is 23 km from Casa dos Caseiros, while Girao Cape is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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• 7 Apartamento Estefânia Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Apartment. Offering garden views, Apartamento Estefânia is an accommodation situated in Santa Cruz, 300 metres from Palmeiras Beach and 18 km from Marina do Funchal. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring a balcony and sea views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. A sun terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. Santana's traditional houses is 23 km from Apartamento Estefânia, while Girao Cape is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 8 Quinta Garajau Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Apartment. Featuring city views, Quinta Garajau offers accommodation with a terrace and a kettle, around 1.9 km from Cristo Rei Beach. This apartment provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a shower. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a computer are provided. Guests at the apartment can enjoy fishing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Reis Magos Beach is 2.8 km from Quinta Garajau, while Marina do Funchal is 8.7 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, 14 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 9 Holidays Plaza Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Apartment. Set in Santa Cruz, this apartment features a balcony. Free private parking is available on site. The unit is fitted with a kitchen. Towels and bed linen are featured in this self-catering accommodation. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as diving and fishing. The nearest airport is Madeira Airport, 2.5 km from Holidays Plaza. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!