The Best Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz from NT$3,832 in 2026 | Expedia

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz beach hotels

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a swimming pool, and a building with multiple windows and a red door.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A stone planter with succulents against a building wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

1. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

NT$3,542

NT$3,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

2. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

Unwind on the golden shores of Palmeiras Beach with easy access to water adventures, snorkeling, and parasailing just steps away.

NT$6,761

NT$7,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A coastal property with a large building, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

3. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

Unwind on sun-soaked shores at this waterfront paradise with private beach access, pristine pools, and Mediterranean dining delights.

NT$12,521

NT$13,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A coastal hotel with a pool, rocky cliffs, and ocean views.

4. Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

Immerse in coastal bliss with pristine sands, beach yoga classes, and a refreshing beach bar just steps away from your room.

NT$6,439

NT$6,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

Two people riding a red bicycle on a paved path with a coastal view.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a table, two chairs, and a railing.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

5. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

Savor the sun and surf along Madeira's coast at this all-inclusive haven, just a 3-minute stroll to pristine Reis Magos Beach.

NT$11,780

NT$12,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by glass walls and a high ceiling.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

6. PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

NT$5,187

NT$5,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

A room with teal walls, a chandelier, a wooden cabinet, and two green armchairs.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

7. Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

NT$5,956

NT$6,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea, featuring a clear view of the ocean and a distant boat.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a wooden ladder leaning against the wall.

An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

8. Inn & Art Madeira

Santa Cruz

NT$4,991

NT$5,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A stone planter with succulents against a building wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

NT$3,542

NT$3,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

NT$6,761

NT$7,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

NT$6,439

NT$6,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

NT$11,780

NT$12,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by glass walls and a high ceiling.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

NT$5,187

NT$5,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A coastal property with a large building, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

NT$12,521

NT$13,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

A room with teal walls, a chandelier, a wooden cabinet, and two green armchairs.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

NT$5,956

NT$6,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A tropical resort with a large pond, palm trees, and a bridge.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a grey sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view.

A pool with lounge chairs, a building with a curved roof, and a view of the sea.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

NT$8,423

NT$8,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a reception desk, and a large potted plant.

A golf course with a clear sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

NT$3,553

NT$3,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A small red building with a white door and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.

A red building with multiple windows and a balcony, surrounded by greenery and a lawn with lounge chairs.

A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

A large, red building with multiple windows and balconies, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various trees.

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Santa Cruz

NT$5,152

NT$5,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A stone planter with succulents against a building wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

NT$3,542

NT$3,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

NT$6,761

NT$7,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A coastal property with a large building, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, large windows offering ocean views, and a high ceiling with a hanging lantern.

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Santa Cruz

NT$12,521

NT$13,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

NT$6,439

NT$6,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by glass walls and a high ceiling.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

NT$5,187

NT$5,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

NT$11,780

NT$12,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A swimming pool surrounded by lawn chairs and umbrellas, with a house in the background.

A kitchen with a red island, wicker baskets with fruits and eggs, and a wine cooler.

A room with teal walls, a chandelier, a wooden cabinet, and two green armchairs.

A greenhouse structure with a triangular roof, surrounded by dense foliage and a garden area with a table and chairs.

Villa Camelia Boutique House

Santa Cruz

NT$5,956

NT$6,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea, featuring a clear view of the ocean and a distant boat.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a view into the bathroom.

An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

An aerial view of a coastal property with multiple buildings, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

Inn & Art Madeira

Santa Cruz

NT$4,991

NT$5,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A clear view of a swimming pool with a view of the ocean and surrounding trees.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a reception desk, and a large potted plant.

A golf course with a clear sky, surrounded by tall pine trees.

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Santa Cruz

NT$3,553

NT$3,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A tropical resort with a large pond, palm trees, and a bridge.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a grey sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view.

A pool with lounge chairs, a building with a curved roof, and a view of the sea.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

NT$8,423

NT$8,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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4-star beach hotels in Santa Cruz

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.

A buffet with various food items and a glass partition.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Santa Cruz

NT$6,761

NT$7,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel with a rooftop pool, a modern building with a flat roof, and a traditional building with a red-tiled roof.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a decorative statue.

A stone planter with succulents against a building wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with books, and a view of a hillside through an open door.

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz

NT$3,542

NT$3,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

Sentido Galosol

Santa Cruz

NT$6,439

NT$6,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A large, white, two-story building with a tower and a covered porch.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by glass walls and a high ceiling.

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A three-tiered stand with sandwiches and scones, a pitcher of tea, and a teapot on a table with a white tablecloth.

PortoBay Serra Golf

Santa Cruz

NT$5,187

NT$5,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, decorative lighting, and a herringbone floor pattern.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea and a building with a red roof.

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Santa Cruz

NT$11,780

NT$12,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A tropical resort with a large pond, palm trees, and a bridge.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a grey sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view.

A pool with lounge chairs, a building with a curved roof, and a view of the sea.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Santa Cruz

NT$8,423

NT$8,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, and decorative wall art.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a staircase.

A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside lamps, a hanging light fixture, a view of the outside, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Alta do Garajau I

Santa Cruz

NT$4,875

NT$14,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A modern outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A spacious dining area with a view of the sea, wooden flooring, and modern furniture.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Santa Cruz

NT$6,214

NT$6,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, friendly staff and great choices for breakfast. Good value stay and brilliant views around the hotel and lots of choices for swimming pools."

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent choice for breakfast. The setting and location is wonderful - sitting round the pool, looking towards the sea. Right next to the cute small town with some lovely restaurants. Hotel of a good standard with equally nice comfy rooms. Would have given a 5 out of 5 apart from on occasion, not enough staff on at the bar pool area in the day sometimes and some of the sunbeds are past their best. Would definitely stay here again."

PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf

10/10 Excellent

"The area is very quiet and clean."

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

The Views Oasis - Family Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast buffet was amazing! The pool was great. It will be better if they have more umbrellas for the beach chairs. The room is spacious. Perfect for family of 4."

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Albatroz! This holiday experience was all that we were looking for - excellent food with exceptional service, a warm welcoming atmosphere from the front desk to the restaurant and housekeeping staff, and unparalleled attentiveness from all staff. This hotel has ‘old-world’ charm and is set in a location with amazing views, ocean pools, and beautiful gardens. This is a hidden gem - your stress level will decrease from the first moment you step onto the hotel grounds. As a bonus, it was close to the airport so we could enjoy the views of incoming and outgoing flights with little noise. We started planning our return trip while we were there and look forward to returning to the Albatroz soon!"

Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay, Clean and spacious!"

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

8/10 Good

"Super lovely people in beautiful surroundings"

Rocamar Lido Resort

Rocamar Lido Resort

8/10 Good

"Room was dated but clean. Indoor pool was useful. Can't swim at the beach because there no beach, very rocky and waves were pretty rough, but nice to have waterfront view. Very accessible to funchal by bus. Bus stop was just a block away. Font desk were not too helpful interms of going out of their way looking for excursions outside of their tour partners. Beach towels were controlled, first sets are free, if need clean ones there are extra fees and must return the towels to front desk to avoid fees. Cannot leave it in the room. Breakfast was good. All in all, we enjoyed our stay."

Caniço Bay Club

Caniço Bay Club

10/10 Excellent

"The room was a little dated but really about what we expected for what we paid and seemed like very good value overall. Albeit small, was nice to have a pool and the facilities in our room allowed us to be self-sufficient as there were stores and car rentals very close by. Great location. "

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Cruz like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its beaches and restaurants, Santa Cruz offers a lot for the traveler booking a beach vacation.

What's the best hotel to stay near the beach in Santa Cruz?

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive is a top beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants, and it's located on Reis Magos Beach. Other good choices for your beach trip include Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club and The Views Oasis - Family Friendly.

How many beach hotels are there in Santa Cruz?

Expedia has 6 beach hotels in Santa Cruz that are great for your beachside getaway.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Santa Cruz?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Santa Cruz: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 62°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 20 inches.

What is there to see and do around Santa Cruz?

After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Formosa Beach or Machico Beach. Treat your taste buds to the area's restaurants, and make time for local attractions like Palmeiras Beach and Reis Magos Beach. Other things to see and do in the area are Ponta da Oliveira and Cristo Rei.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Cruz?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Cruz more easily: Make your way to Santa Cruz with a flight to Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), the closest major airport which is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.