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.
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.
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Friendly and very attentive staff. Pleasant restaurant.
Nice location near the airport.
special surprise: a bottle of cava as a welcome.
Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra is situated in the Madeira countryside, only 18 km from Funchal. All of the self contained apartments have a real wood fireplace and a balcony.
Andrea
Switzerland
The host was very friendly and helpful. The area is very quiet and the little cottages are perfect for visitors with young children.
Featuring a garden, private pool and sea views, Beach House is set in Santa Cruz. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
Kate
United Kingdom
The property was beautiful, particularly the outdoor space, pool, views.
Set 19 km from Marina do Funchal and 24 km from Santana's traditional houses in Santa Cruz, NICE and MODERN FLAT NEAR AIRPORT offers accommodation with a kitchen.
Located in Santa Cruz, just 700 metres from Palmeiras Beach, Andy's Residence Airport 5 minutes - pick up - drop off, car and motorcycle rentals provides beachfront accommodation with a private beach...
Caspar
Netherlands
We loved andy, picking us op at 1.30 AM with a big smile and excellent englisch.
Set in Santa Cruz, 1 km from Reis Magos Beach and 11 km from Marina do Funchal, Caniço VI by An Island Apart offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning.
Justin
Australia
The apartment was spacious, beautifully decorated and immaculately clean! The views out the ocean were stunning too.
Offering garden views, Serenity Apartment - Free Parking is an accommodation set in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal and 23 km from Santana's traditional houses.
Ancuta
United Kingdom
The apartment was super cosy just like in the pictures, excellent for two people, but I suppose it could accommodate three people. Even tho the apartment is just half a mile from the airport it was really quiet and you could watch the planes landing literally from the sofa. You have local shops nearby and plenty of restaurants and cafes within walking distance. The nearest bus stop is a 3-minute walk from where you can get the bus to Funchal (1 hour away).
Last but not least the owner was super super friendly. She would reply to any questions within minutes and was always willing to help. Thank you, Viktoria!
On average, 3-star hotels in Santa Cruz cost £105 per night, and 4-star hotels in Santa Cruz are £95 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Santa Cruz can on average be found for £270 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £132 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz for tonight. You'll pay on average around £152 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Santa Cruz will cost around £223 (based on Booking.com prices).
Santa Cruz is a small seaside village at the end of the...
Santa Cruz is a small seaside village at the end of the runway. There are enough cafes and restaurants to keep you occupied along with some nice little parks and a good play ground if you have kids. The weather is just perfect.
Brenda
Ireland
10
Scored 10
Very good service by everybody, even the manager helped me...
Very good service by everybody, even the manager helped me get my car out, the breakfast staff did food for my special needs, the reception were very welcoming, it was clean & modern & I liked the mint water & that the hotel has a private garage.
Very good standard close to the airport & the small town center.
Only minus was that I'd wished for a heated jacuzzi .-)
Mouschka
Denmark
10
Scored 10
Beautiful little town with great restaurants and flower...
Beautiful little town with great restaurants and flower decorations. Pleasant atmosphere of the town. Ideal location as it is near the airport. The accommodation in the hotel was very beautiful and luxurious.
Renata
Czech Republic
8.0
Scored 8.0
Nice village from were to start exploring the eastern part...
Nice village from were to start exploring the eastern part of Madeira. The airport and the motorway are nearby and you'll be in Funchal in 30min. by car.
There isn't much to do in Santa Cruz but there is a few bars and restaurants to enjoy the evening, a public swimming pool, a couple of shops and you can spend some time on the beach.
Andrea Guidi
Switzerland
8.0
Scored 8.0
The house located between Garajau and Canico.
The house located between Garajau and Canico. Cristo Rei in Garajau is a must to visit. Here hop on the cable car and take a look to Garajau beach. The beach is stony, there're much more nicer beaches to visit. Worth to eat at Talho do Canico, a tarditional grill bar in the centre of Canico. Taste tangerine poncha in La Carbonara in Garajau, the closest bar to the house.
If you visit Madeira in April don't miss out the flower carneval in Funchal!
Visit Sanatana to see the old traditional triangle shaped houses and visit Faial and Porto Moniz for the spectacular beach views.
Knapp_Nika
Hungary
4.0
Scored 4.0
I would say, Santa Cruz is not worth visiting unless you...
I would say, Santa Cruz is not worth visiting unless you have an early flight... There is nothing special to see. The Palm beach does not seem very nice and clean (there are big black stones on the beach - they are not comfortable to lay and to go to swim).
The marina is quite short and it finishes by the swimming pool and the akvapark, but they were closed in March.
I had a dinner at the restaurant Biletheira and the tuna steak was really good (12 Eur)!
Santa Cruz is very near Funchal, so you can go to Funchal by bus and you can spend your time in the capital city.
The stay at this hostel exceeded our expectations. We chose it because of its location near the airport. Initially we were afraid of the noise but in our room we did not hear any noise from the airplanes nor the restaurants and the beaches that surround it. Very comfortable beds and a very good location. Best nights slept on the islands were in this hotel. Bus Expresso to Funchal and Machico is only 5min away by foot. Very underrated accomodation where we very much enjoyed our (short) stay. Aircon was a very precious plus, game changing !
Beautiful apartment, spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed and lots of fluffy white towels. Everything you could possibly need for a two week stay. A short walk to all the bars and restaurants in the little town of Santa Cruz. The owner was very pleasant and helpful and the apartment was cleaned , beds and towels changed, mid stay.
You can get to Funchal on the local bus, but Santa Cruz is a good place to stay if you have a car, easy access to the main road s around the island.
Highly recommend this apartment, quiet, clean and comfortable.
The staff at the reception was very kind and helpful. The bed in the room was comfortable for sleeping. The breakfast choice is limited but it was enough for us. We especially appreciated the eggs and pancakes that were made in front of you, always good and fresh!
The location of the hotel is good because there are stores, restaurants and public transportation in walking distance. Also the city Funchal and the airport are near by.
Free parking is also a big PLUS!
Everything at the highest level. Equipment in the house is new - from the kettle to the washing machine, iron, large fridge to pots. Purely. Fast wi-fi. Close to shops, restaurants, beach and bus stop. Because all of Santa Cruz is located near the airport, you can hear planes landing, but it's not the fault of the house owner. Contact with the owner sensational, if I needed something, it was enough to write / call. A week spent in great conditions. I recommend.
Ana and Joao, our hosts, were superb! Beautiful island, stunning scenery, wonderful hosts (worth repeating!!!) and accommodation, and the warm, welcoming, kind Madeiran people. Had a magnificent time! Oh, and the food and restaurants are top class, most especially in Santa Cruz! We were also able to do some 'planespotting' due to the residences' proximity to the airport, but there was no issue whatsoever with noise. I was very, very sad to leave!!!
Location is the best advantage of this apartment. Close to the airport (even on foot), close to the beach (rocky), 20 minutes by car to Funchal. Santa Cruz is a nice and silent city with several good restaurants and rocky beach. Apartment offers good view on planes landing at the airport, and great view on the ocean. There are washing machine and dishwasher, which are useful in case of longer stay. Garage parking lot is also very convenient.
Location in proximity to the airport for us was very convenient as a transfer hotel, with an added bonus of great facilities (i.e. pool, exercise room). Staff were very helpful, breakfast buffet was really good. A small town of Santa Cruz around the hotel is quaint to visit. Liked the hotel's animation: enthusiastic trainer invited us to water aerobics in the pool, and that's just what we needed.
The hotel stay was comfortable and the staff were friendly. The daily shuttle into Funchal and back to the hotel was well organised and convenient as it is a 30 mins drive and would otherwise be an expensive taxi! Hotel is less than 5 mins drive from the airport (with a taxi via Bolt only costing €4).
Good location, nice local town with restaurants and felt safe to walk about in the evening.
Good hotel very close to airport (4 min with a car). Room was nice and clean, quiet in the night. Nice pool and sun terrace area. Pool is not heated but it was round 20C so it was good for short swim:) Great view. Very close to town center. Small parking in front of hotel, but big public parking 100m away. Great option for early flights or late arrivals to Madeira. Very nice and useful staff.
I loved everything. Staff was perfectly friendly and rooms were really nice with beautiful view on the ocean. Considering the price it was absolutely fitting. What was the true gem however was pool together with the best dinners we've experienced in hotels whatsoever. I absolutely adored everything on our vacation in Albatroz hotel. Thank you so much again. And for the garlic bread!
Cleanliness, the restaurant downstairs serves tasty food at affordable prices, walking distance to the airport, the lovely village of Santa Cruz with a historical atmosphere, with many restaurants, nice beaches, and swimming pools, near to aquapark and bay walk.
We are big travelers and travel on a medium budget. Portugal always impresses but this little guest house IMPRESSES more as Leonor and her husband take better care of their guests than any five star hotel. Kindness and care always win. Thanks Leonor💖
A lovely hotel, very clean and comfortable. Really nice helpful staff. Excellent buffet breakfast. Good location...a short walk to the town with its' many restaurants and promenade walk. Can thoroughly recommend it, would certainly stay again.
The hotel is simply excellent. The stuff is so kind and we loved the salt water pool next to the ocean. It is also only 10 min away by foot to the town which has most amazing local restaurants.
Spacious, modern apartment on the top floor. Comfy couch, small tv.
Great outside balcony with seating.
Beautiful view of the sea, village and airport runway.
Not much noise.
The location is great for a last night before taking the plane back home even though parking a car in Santa Cruz is not that esay and also for the restaurants which are all around.
Very spacious and clean with a great view. Modern and comfortable. Centrally located in Santa Cruz but since it’s close to the main highway, it’s easy to go anywhere else.
Everything was comfortable, clean, quiet, beautiful view from the balcony! The staff was very attentive. Breakfast was on any taste. I would recommend the hotel for anyone.
Perfect location, in the center of Santa Cruz, close to restaurants and the sea, and very close to the airport as well. Kind staff, I liked that the check out is at 12:00.
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