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Cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

Most booked cheap hotels in Santa Cruz and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 793 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,849 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 904 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews

Popular with guests booking cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,369 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Santa Cruz and nearby

AL Moniz

Machico
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,585 reviews

Situated in Machico and only 2.7 km from Palmeiras Beach, AL Moniz features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$85.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,078 reviews

Set in Machico, within 300 metres of Sao Roque Beach and 19 km of Santana's Traditional Houses, Residencial Familia offers accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi as well as free private...

From US$115.02 per night

White Waters Hotel

Machico
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 629 reviews

Facing the beachfront, White Waters Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Machico and features a terrace, restaurant and bar.

From US$105.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 775 reviews

Featuring a house dating back to 1920, Porto Bay Serra Golf is surrounded by gardens, and provides guests with direct access to Santo da Serra Golf Course.

From US$148.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 591 reviews

Surrounded by nature, Enotel Golf Santo da Serra is 8 km from Machico, 20 km from Funchal and a 5-minute walk from Santo da Serra golf course.

From US$197.83 per night

The Views Oasis

Caniço
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,084 reviews

Surrounded by gardens and overlooking Ilhas Desertas and the Ponta de S. Lourenço, the The Views Oasis is only 8 km from Madeira Airport.

From US$324.34 per night

Sentido Galosol

Caniço
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,651 reviews

This beach resort in Caniço, Madeira offers a gym, massage services and beauty treatments. It has 3 restaurants, 2 bars, 3 pools and panoramic sea views. Funchal’s centre is a 20-minute drive away.

From US$132.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,211 reviews

Perched on a cliff at Ponta D’Oliveira, Galo Resort Hotel Galomar offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. It features direct sea access and indoor and outdoor pools.

From US$224.28 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Casa do Beiral by An Island Apart, a property with a garden, is situated in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 24 km from Santana's Traditional Houses, as well as 28 km from Girao Cape.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 904 reviews

The Pallet - Guest House is a beachfront property set in Santa Cruz, 100 metres from Palmeiras Beach and 18 km from Marina do Funchal.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Casa do Massapez by Mth, a property with a terrace, is located in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal, 24 km from Santana's Traditional Houses, as well as 29 km from Girao Cape.

From US$138.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews

Situated in Santa Cruz, Residencial Santo António offers beachfront accommodation 80 metres from Palmeiras Beach and offers various facilities, such as a terrace and a bar.

From US$72.46 per night

Cayenne House

Santa Cruz
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Set in Santa Cruz in the Madeira Archipelago region, Cayenne House features a balcony. Featuring mountain and garden views, this holiday home also features free WiFi.

From US$451.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Casa Frangipani by An Island Apart, a property with a garden, is set in Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Reis Magos Beach, 11 km from Marina do Funchal, as well as 22 km from Girao Cape.

From US$592.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

Boasting a spa bath, Plaza Charming Flat is set in Santa Cruz. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Offering city views, Casa do Miradouro -Fantástico Estúdio is an accommodation located in Santa Cruz, 18 km from Marina do Funchal and 24 km from Santana's Traditional Houses.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Offering mountain views, Casa da Bemposta is an accommodation located in Machico, 22 km from Santana's Traditional Houses and 31 km from Girao Cape.

From US$613.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

Refugio Dourado, a property with barbecue facilities, is located in Água de Pena, 21 km from Marina do Funchal, 22 km from Santana's Traditional Houses, as well as 31 km from Girao Cape.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

16 km from Marina do Funchal, Casa Belavista is situated in Gaula and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property has sea and mountain views, and is 27 km from Girao Cape.

From US$375.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in Gaula, 16 km from Marina do Funchal and 27 km from Girao Cape, Casa Belavista offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set in Achada de Gaula in the Madeira Archipelago region, Vienna apartment Alpine escape villa offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$255.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Set in Eiras Velhas in the Madeira Archipelago region, Oxford apartment Alpine escape villa offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$253.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Casa D'Avo Beatriz offers accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and a bar, around 18 km from Marina do Funchal.

From US$179.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in Machico and only 500 metres from Sao Roque Beach, Charming Retreat Machico - 5 min Praia & Centro B offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$88.50 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
The property was lovely. The location was good, it was very clean, facilities were great, the pool was perfect and the loungers etc. perfect for a family / group of friends
Guest review by
Poppy
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
Phantastic location for Planespotters. 5 min by feet from the spotterpoints for watching arrivals and take-offs from RWY 05. Restaurants, Car rentals and some small shops in the vicinity. Very clean rooms and well maintained house.
Guest review by
Robert
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 904 reviews
Great location for those wishing to get to the airport. Cheap price.
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Anna
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
We had a lovely stay in Villa Calçada. The villa is excellent and has amazing views. The location is great and it is easy to access the whole of the island. It was very clean and has parking available. Exceptional host
Guest review by
Suman
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Extremely helpful, friendly host Spotless-clean Fully equipped kitchen with tons of utensils Fast and stable internet connection Plenty parking spots available Great restaurant options nearby Hub location - close to pretty much everywhere
Guest review by
Mateusz
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Excellent location with just a short walk to the sea front and restaurants etc. Isabel is very helpful and communication was excellent. The property itself is exceptional, very clean with lots of facilities to make a stay very enjoyable. Comfy bed, nice fluffy towels and a great walk in shower. Thank you
Guest review by
Lxstagehand
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$126.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,369 reviews
Very clean. Very well maintained. Great location for airport. Santa Cruz pretty village. Hotel management try hard to keep hotel pristine.
Guest review by
Adrian
Solo traveller
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