The 7 best hotels in Santa Cruz, Portugal

September 8, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Discover the best hotels in Santa Cruz, Madeira, Madeira Islands including Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club, Vila Gale Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Village Hotel, Quinta de Santo Antonio da Serra, Albergaria O Professor, Residencial Santo Antonio, Villa Scirocco.
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1. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Quinta Dr. Americo Durão Vereda da Terca, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9100-187 Portugal
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 455 reviews

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

The Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club is a small hotel of 20 bedrooms which include two de luxe suites. The hotel is located in a vast area of subtropical gardens and has a 400 meters sea front with private access to the sea. Two natural and spacious sea water swimming pools at sea level with easy access to the ocean, as well as one heated swimming pool and a hot tub at the hotel level. The Albatroz is located in a privileged views over the sea, the tropical garden and to the “Desertas” islands where the guests can relax by the pools and enjoy the views over Santa Cruz Bay. This 5-star property offers spacious rooms with a balcony and views of the Atlantic. You can enjoy relaxing in the comfort of our bedrooms decorated with bespoke furniture, traditional hand painted Portuguese tiles, and beautiful wood.

Feeling Special

Reviewed By Heartofhearts

I’m so glad I choose to stay at this hotel as a treat to myself on my last day of 9 days on Madeira and Porto Santo . It’s situated right by the airport but don’t let that put you off. Madeira airport is renowned for its infamous landing strip and I witnessed planes trying to land, wheels touching tarmac and instantly taking off again. As soon as I arrived at the hotel it felt special and exclusive. It’s situated on the cliff edge with amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean and the Isla Naturals. The hotel is unassuming it’s character is traditional, functional and luxurious. The staff are very welcoming, warm and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. High levels of quality customer service, maintenance, cleanliness and immaculate grounds/gardens. Pool area was great and the sea pools with access to the sea are amazing. My room was exceptional, included everything I needed and more complimentary l’Occitan toiletries, fruit water, gown and slippers, minibar, turn down service. I didn’t want to leave it. I slept soundly and comfortably in the bed with its different sized pillows with the sliding doors wide open driving off to the sound of the sea. I stayed half board which included breakfast with lots of choice and dinner 3 courses off the main menu of the restaurant with no restrictions. Great choice, food freshly prepared, and tasty, lovely presentation. Reasonably priced and good quality house red wine. A special thank you to Carolina who dealt with my enquires prior to my arrival, transfers to and from the airport and assistance during my stay. You can walk to the hotel from the airport it’s about a 10 minute walk from the lower car park and crossing the bridge over the main road where there is a pedestrian path alongside the road. You can also walk into Santa Cruz from the hotel where I sat ate and drank alfresco watching the plans land. Santa Cruz has had a lovely promenade pebble beach, harbour and quaint town square. I’m just sad I only stayed one night. Would definitely recommend and return.

2. Vila Gale Santa Cruz

Rua Sao Fernando 5, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9100-173 Portugal
Excellent
47%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1462 reviews

Vila Gale Santa Cruz

This beach hotel in Santa Cruz (Madeira) is situated directly beside the sea. Funchal is just 15 minutes away, while Funchal airport is only 5 minutes from the hotel. The promenade and the aqua park are also nearby. There are also stony and pebble beaches in the area. The hotel, which was built in 2006, has a total of 262 room on 4 floors, where we feature 4 junior suites suitable for families. The hotel offers a fully air-conditioned environment with spacious lobby, lifts, 24-hour reception, hotel safe, three bars, two restaurants and parking facilities. It has congress centre (890 m²), room and laundry services, as well as a kids club and games room. All rooms with en suite bathroom, balcony, air conditioning, individually adjustable central heating, direct dial phone, clock, satellite TV, CD / DVD player, radio, safe deposit box, hair-dryer, fax / modem connection, minibar, electronic security lock and 24 hour-room service. It offers an outdoor swimming pool for adults and children, indoor swimming pool (for a fee) and spa facilities with Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room / Turkish bath, Vichy room, a gym, studio for classes, 4 massage and treatments rooms, physician's office. The nearest golf course is only 10 minutes away and the hotel provides a golf desk and clubs closet. A breakfast buffet is served each morning. Lunch and dinner may be eaten from a buffet or a la carte. The following are all accepted as methods of payment: American Express, MasterCard and VISA. There is a transfer service to Funchal available.

DONT BOTHER TO STAY THE FOOD SERVED IS ALWAYS COLD OR LUKE WARM

Reviewed By WHATYOUNEEDTOKNOW1

DONT BOTHER TO STAY THE FOOD SERVED IS ALWAYS COLD OR LUKE WARM. The Management don't care and the staff are Rude in the restaurant and you have to buy a €4 cap to swim in the indoor swimming pool. the Gym equipment has seen better days. Reception staff can be offhanded,..,which they obviously see as Professionalism.

3. Santa Cruz Village Hotel

Rua Bom Jesus No 22, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9100-152 Portugal
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
8%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 427 reviews

Santa Cruz Village Hotel

Santa Cruz Village Hotel, is located in the heart of Santa Cruz city, about 2 minutes from Madeira International Airport and 15 minutes from Funchal. Fully renovated in 2017, this is a typical city hotel, close to all historical, cultural and leasure facilities. About 50 meters from the historical quarter and Sea promenade. The hotel is located where there was an old sugar cane mill, keeping the original Madeiran Arquitecture. This offers to it’s guest’s a cozy atmosphere in order to make a relaxing and enjoyable stay to all guests. It has 40 rooms, divided in Standard’s; Superior; and Junior Suite.

Good location, good price. Close to old town and airport

Reviewed By Kevin D

Stayed 2 nights recently. Good room with good big bed plus say bed settee. 50 yards from town. Good location, approx 300m from the see sea front. Bedroom had a balcony overlooking the town and sea beyond. Try to get a room at the old town end.of the hotel ie away from the fly over road. There is a high level road that passes approx 50m in the air above the pool but not a problem. Hotel is 1km from the airport but not overflown and the room was quiet and double glazed. Pool area well maintained and good facilities. Staff always helpful Good break, would stay again.

4. Quinta de Santo Antonio da Serra

R. de Santo Antonio Santo Antonio da Serra, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9100-255 Portugal
Excellent
60%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 52 reviews

Quinta de Santo Antonio da Serra

Nice location

Reviewed By Eagle999

This was a second choice as my preferred place was fully booked. It is high up in ghe hills with beautiful surroundings. Check in needs improving. Nobody at the office and had to use an international roaming call to get someone with a voicemail. I was very close to finfing another place to stay. Not satisfactory at all. However when j got to the unit it was very satisfactory. Good clean nice facilities and a beutuful log fire. Overall stay was good. Staff friendly. Recommended.

5. Albergaria O Professor

Rua da Praca No. 6, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9100-166 Portugal
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

Albergaria O Professor

Finding an ideal family-friendly inn in Santa Cruz does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Albergaria O Professor, a nice option for travelers like you. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, a view of the mountains, and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. In addition, as a valued Albergaria O Professor guest, you can enjoy a lounge that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to street parking. Travelers looking to enjoy some tapas can head to Taberna Do Petisco. Otherwise, you may want to check out a pub such as Restaurante Do Dia Pra Noite or Arepazo. Should time allow, São Salvador Church is a popular attraction that is within walking distance. Albergaria O Professor puts the best of Santa Cruz at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Nice hotel

Reviewed By SofieGent2018

We had such a nice stay in this hotel. We booked it for two nights after we arrived at Madeira. The staff was really friendly and they where very flexibel with in and out check times. You can have breakfast, lunch or dinner just downstairs. The sea is just 2 minutes away and there are 3 big public swimming pools close by. The room was clean and has everything you need.

6. Residencial Santo Antonio

Rua Conego Alfredo Cesar Oliveira, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9100-153 Portugal
Excellent
10%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
43%
Poor
10%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 21 reviews

Residencial Santo Antonio

Residencial Santo Antonio is a family run business located in the center of Santa Cruz, Madeira. We are located 5m away from the airport and 15m from Funchal, near the beach and pools in the seafront of Santa Cruz. Possible activities are walking in the Levadas, Scuba-Diving and general sight-seeing.

Cheap and friendly

Reviewed By TheNino1977

Small friendly and small hotel in one of the small plaza of Santa Cruz. The hotel and the rooms have no frills but are not small and clean. The staff is helpful and the price is reasonably cheap. The bus stop for Funchal and the airport (also walking distance) is a couple of minutes from the hotel. The bathroom is spacious with this category and very clean. Be careful to explicitly ask for a quiet room if you need it because some rooms have the window overlooking the most famous bar/restaurant in the village and can be quite noisy at night during the weekend.

7. Villa Scirocco

Estrada Francisco Alvares Nobrega 53 Água de Pena, Machico, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9200-209 Portugal
Excellent
90%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Villa Scirocco

Welcome to villa Scirocco! You will stay in the typical villa with spacious garden, where you will live like a local . All flats have a breathtaking ocena view. We have four ocean view appartments for you – ALFA, BETA, GAMA, DELTA. All appartments have an own parking spot directly in front of villa. In every appartment there is a fully furnitured kitchens, with fridge and freezer, TV and free WIFI. All appartments have self check-in and self check-out. We will send a unique code for the box with keys.

Wonderful place with great owners

Reviewed By evasP2671OR

We were staying at Beta partment for 4 nights of our 6 days stay in Madeira and it was exclusive. Owner picked us up at the airport which is like 8 minutes drive and give us a tour and shared personal tips for restaurant and food shopping. Apartment was super nice, very very clean. You have the view of the airport but dont worry, bedroom is on the other side and during the night we did not hear a thing. Bed was very comfy. Both owners were super helpful during our stay, in front they helped us to order the car for the great price. Also definitely order breakfast as it was delicious. We are definitely recommend this place and would book it again without any doubt. Thank you again Vlada and Dana! :-)

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