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 Vila Gale Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in a tranquil area of Madeira, Vila Galé offers deluxe accommodation with a wellness centre. It features a pool, beauty treatments and nearby golf facilities. Fitted with anti-allergic duvets and modern furnishings, rooms at Vila Galé Santa Cruz all open out onto private balconies. Each includes a TV set with satellite channels, DVD and CD players. Bathrooms are en suite. On-site Versatil Restaurant serves regional specialities and international cuisine throughout the day. Inevitável Pasta Lounge offers a la carte dishes during lunch and dinner, with an accent on Mediterranean food. Madeira International Airport and Pico do Cruz Mountain are both within a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Vila Galé. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 548 EUR.

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• 3 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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• 4 The Pallet - Guest House Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Guest house. The Pallet - Guest House is a beachfront property set in Santa Cruz, 100 metres from Palmeiras Beach and 18 km from Marina do Funchal. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a garden. The property offers garden views. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the guest house. A water park is available at The Pallet - Guest House, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Santana's Traditional Houses is 24 km from the accommodation, while Girao Cape is 28 km from the property. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 4 km away. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 124 EUR.

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• 5 Residencial Santo António Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Guest house. Residencial Santo António, a property with a bar, is situated in Santa Cruz, 80 metres from Palmeiras Beach, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, as well as 23 km from Santana's Traditional Houses. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony. The accommodation features free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a traditional restaurant. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units feature private entrance. All units have a safety deposit box. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The area is popular for fishing, and car hire is available at the guest house. Snorkelling and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and a private beach area are also available on-site. Girao Cape is 29 km from Residencial Santo António, while Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro is 12 km away. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 4 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 142 EUR.

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• 6 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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• 7 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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• 8 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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• 9 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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• 10 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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• 11 Amazing SEA LIGHT Apartment, close to the beach. Santa Cruz, Portugal

  

  Apartment. Offering garden views, Amazing SEA LIGHT Apartment, close to the beach. Is an accommodation set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal and 23 km from Santana's Traditional Houses. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Palmeiras Beach. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. The property offers city views. Girao Cape is 29 km from the apartment, while Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro is 12 km away. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 4 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 332 EUR.

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• 12 A ver o mar rooms - Santa Cruz city center Santa Cruz, Portugal

  Homestay. Offering garden views, A ver o mar rooms - Santa Cruz city center is an accommodation located in Santa Cruz, 60 metres from Palmeiras Beach and 18 km from Marina do Funchal. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. The homestay provides city views and a sun terrace. The air-conditioned units have a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, an oven, kettle, and a microwave. All units have a coffee machine, a TV and free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and some have sea views. At the homestay, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Dining options are available close to the homestay. Santana's Traditional Houses is 23 km from A ver o mar rooms - Santa Cruz city center, while Girao Cape is 29 km away. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 3 km from the property. Show full description

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• 13 Costa Lodges Funchal, Santa Cruz, Economy shared room Santa Cruz, Portugal

  Apartment. Set in Santa Cruz, just 600 metres from Palmeiras Beach, Costa Lodges Funchal, Santa Cruz, Economy shared room offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. It is located 17 km from Marina do Funchal and features full-day security. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Cruz, like diving, fishing and hiking. Santana's Traditional Houses is 24 km from Costa Lodges Funchal, Santa Cruz, Economy shared room, while Girao Cape is 29 km from the property. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 4 km away. Show full description

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