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.
Venna
Tunisia
The garden is such a beautiful and peaceful place. Our 2 bedroom house was very charming. Beds were comfortable. We had a great stay.
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, Costa Lodge - Airport 5 minutes - shuttle service available provides beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, a seasonal outdoor...
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 £269 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £172 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz for tonight. You'll pay on average around £197 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Santa Cruz will cost around £215 (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 !
I was pleasantly surprised how close the apartment was to the beach area of Santa Cruz. Also very nice fruit/veg shop, pharmacy and bakery/coffeeshop under the apartment block. The public transport is very easy to get to Funchal as well as Machico beach. Some busses will take you the scenic route. At the same time there is plenty of space to park you car in a safe place under the apartment block. The apartment has 2 bathrooms and the kitchen is a decent size. The washing machine does help too and I was amazed by the gigantic balcony.
+ Surprisingly charming local town where we found some sweet little restaurants serving good local food ( in the square ).
+ Room was nicely lit and had everything we needed really
+ V close to airport ( 5 mins taxi. )
+ Hotel helped us get the taxi v early in the morning and provided a breakfast box
+ Spa was quality, proper steam and sauna with a view!
+ Pool looked nice outside but too cold
+ Good large breakfast featuring everything you could imagine but not all great quality but overall fine
Enrique was a super nice host who gave us lots of helpful tips on public transportation, showed us the way to the airport (20 minute walk), and let us check in early. The Pallet is a small and quiet place with only three rooms, so shared bathrooms are not an issue at all. The location is very central in Santa Cruz and just a few steps away from several good restaurants. This was the only reasonably priced room that we could find for New Year's Eve, so thank you Enrique!
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.
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.
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!
Very friendly and guest-oriented staff who do their best to make us feel at home.
The hotel grounds are well maintained and green.
The outdoor pool is heated to a comfortable temperature. The ocean pool offers a magnificent panoramic view of the ocean and Santa Cruz bay. Breakfast and dinner were incredible.
Thank you for a lovely stay. Everything was 10/10.
This hotel was a 5 min taxi ride from the airport. It was very helpful since we arrived at 11:30pm. The staff was very friendly and the room was very comfortable. We had 5 people and rented two rooms, but was given a suite that had both rooms together in one. It was very nice. The breakfast was good and plentiful. I would absolutely stay here again!
The staff was very friendly and helped as very much. I got injured the first night and they were really kind and helped us out. They always gave us the information to our destinations we asked for. The Hotel was located at the beach which was beautiful. The hotel itself had an restaurant which was very good.Funchal is only a 30 min bus ride away.
Room was very clean and comfortable. There was a small balcony where we enjoy the landscape. The beach was very close to the hotel and there are lots of the restaurants around the area. We could find even the municipal swimming poll close to the location so even if there were big waves on the ocean we were be able to swim.
Friendly, silent, clean, perfect beds and breakfast. For 3 adults we had 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, shower and bath. There are even blackout curtains!
Absolutely helpful and kind staff. The best hotel where we stayed during our 2 week vacation in Madeira. Santa Cruz is a lovely town.
Very good place to stay in Santa Cruz. In the center, close to any facility you would require (bus stop, bakery for breakfast, restaurant on the shore etc.). Staff were super helpful and nice. Good size rooms, comfy beds, clean bathroom. Overall great experience!
Close to Santa Cruz (20 min walk) and the beaches, clean. Very responsive and nice host who spoke Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Gated parking lot and 1 spot included. Secure entry and exit into the building.
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.
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