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Residencial Santo António, hotel in Santa Cruz

Situated in Santa Cruz, Residencial Santo António offers beachfront accommodation 200 metres from Palmeiras Beach and features various facilities, such as a private beach area, a terrace and a bar.

Close to the airport!
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
1,168 reviews
Price from
£49.74
per night
Residencial Familia, hotel in Santa Cruz

Featuring panoramic views of Machico Bay, Residencial Familia offers rooms with a private balcony and cable TV. Facilities include a 24-hour reception and an on-site cash machine.

The room we had was big and had a fridge. Sounds of the ocean was very soothing at night. Breakfast was basic but understandable when you pay so good price for the acommodation. The owner was very friendly and helpful. A very nice man.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
845 reviews
Price from
£84.30
per night
Casa D'Avo Beatriz, hotel in Santa Cruz

Situated on a slope overlooking green hills and the Atlantic Ocean, Casa D´Avó is set in a renovated rustic manor. It features an outdoor pool with sun terrace and free Wi-Fi access.

Absolutely everything! No words can describe our experience. Our room (# 15) was a two individual beds on the 2nd floor, with the view over the inner garden, swimming pool and marvelous landscape to the sea (Desertas island can be seen from the top of the main gate - to the left side). The balcony is shared with two other rooms, with hand-made table and chairs of wicker and wood. Drying rack can be provided. Clean and quiet, we were had with blankets and heating system for cooler summer nights. TV is also included (but honestly we only noticed in our last night!) A common salon for breakfast, relaxing and talking with other guests is a nice place to rest your feet after some levadas and veredas. All place is inspired with the sympathy of Mister António, who welcomed us since day 1 and along our journey, suggesting us places to visit and advising whenever the weather changed and risky places were not advised to visit for safety reasons. We would definitely recommend you to stay here. Specially, who's looking for a retreat in a local village, near to the church and a famous pastery with local and delicious local treasures open all week! As Mister António suggest, to reach this spot from the airport, follow the directions Gaula/Porto Novo (route from the coastline and way up the hill) and avoid Gaula/São Pedro (route from the coastline and way down the hill) due to few narrow and steepy streets where only one car cross. Obrigada por tudo Sr. António! Até breve para mais aventuras! :)
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
244 reviews
Price from
£134.72
per night
Machim D'Arfet House by Madeira Sun Travel, hotel in Santa Cruz

Situated 100 metres from Sao Roque Beach and 300 metres from Banda d'Alem Beach, Machim D'Arfet House by Madeira Sun Travel in Machico features air-conditioned accommodation with views of the sea and...

The best thing about the accommodation is the location - a few steps from the sea, several restaurants, cafés at the door. Despite that the area is quiet and nice. The room was clean, nicely decorated, everything seems still relatively new. Just to note: it is a guest house - no room service is available and there is no reception, but the team was very helpful to answer our questions via messages and eager to help, e.g., to provide more clothes hangers or fresh towels. It was also nice to find some treats in the room when we arrived: cookies, mini bottle of Madeira wine, water - lovely touch!
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
295 reviews
Price from
£105.80
per night
GuestReady - Casa Avó Alice, hotel in Santa Cruz

Set in Porto da Cruz in the Madeira Islands region, with Maiata Beach and Alagoa Beach nearby, GuestReady - Casa Avó Alice offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The house is located just up the road from Portland Cruz and is extremely comfortable. We found it was great for a family since there is plenty of space and it was comfortable all round. To top it all off, when we asked about something, the team running the house responded to me in a very reasonable time. Overall a great place to stay and would highly recommend.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
23 reviews
Price from
£259.19
per night
Trendy Apartments, hotel in Santa Cruz

Featuring a terrace and views of mountain, city, and sea, Trendy Apartments is set in Funchal, 1.7 km from Marina do Funchal.

Amazing view, very clean, big space. Totally recomend.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
68 reviews
Price from
£285.79
per night
Cozy House, hotel in Santa Cruz

Boasting garden views, Cozy House features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 5.5 km from Marina do Funchal. Featuring sea and mountain views, this guest house also includes free WiFi.

Very lovely place. Its quiet and the views over Funchal are beautiful. The towels and linen were neat and clean. Its a detached room with very optimized use of space. There is even a micro and fridge with ample utencils. Coffee and cakes are also provided in the room, that's a very nice touch.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
£61.80
per night
CBA Suites Madeira, hotel in Santa Cruz

Offering a garden and pool view, CBA Suites Madeira is situated in Funchal, 1.7 km from Almirante Reis Beach and 2.4 km from Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach.

The location was good. 10 minutes walk to the centre of funchal or supermarket. The apartment was clean and had a lovely balcony with a stunning view over funchal The swimming pool and sunbeds were great.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,038 reviews
Price from
£87.26
per night
Valhalla Panorama - the old Residencial Pina, hotel in Santa Cruz

Situated on a hill, Valhalla Panorama - the old Residencial Pina offers stunning views of the bay and Funchal’s city centre. Facilities include an outdoor pool with a sun terrace.

We booked the annex room and it had a beautiful view of the city. Staff are friendly. There is a snackbar available on the groundfloor. Good communication from the host providing check in instructions if you are arriving out of hours. A small number of parking spots available.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,050 reviews
Price from
£80.26
per night
Drapes Design Apartments by An Island Apart, hotel in Santa Cruz

Situated within 1.1 km of Marina do Funchal and 14 km of Girao Cape, Drapes Design Apartments by An Island Apart features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Funchal.

First floor accommodation next to main road but we didn't hear any road noise. Property was clean and tidy and staff were able to accommodate our request for us to drop our bags early (due to an early flight) and return after property was ready. Good number of utensils / plates / cutlery etc. Property was two separate 1 bed apartments with an interlocking door which was opened as we had both rooms. One apartment had a nespresso machine which was nice. Very nice roof top terrace
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
45 reviews
Price from
£371.52
per night
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  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 10 reviews
    Great location, beautiful ocean view and peaceful surroundings. The house is spacious and cosy, equipped with everything that was needed during our stay. Great communication with hosts before arrival, everything was clearly explained and we had no issues at all. Much recommended! :)
    Małgorzata
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £128.14
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 904 reviews
    The host was very friendly and helpful. The area is very quiet and the little cottages are perfect for visitors with young children.
    Andrea
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 32 reviews
    Everything was wonderful. The apartment was charming, comfortable, and spacious, perfect for a long stay. Located in a quiet area very close to Funchal, it is equipped with everything necessary. A very large terrace. The sunrise is beautiful. There are shops and restaurants nearby. The parking space is a plus. Check-in is easy, and the host is very helpful. Nelio helped us with information about the area. We hope to return soon.
    Andrei
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 15 reviews
    Amazing view of the ocean from the terrace and room. Very big living room, 2 bedrooms and two bathrooms, kitchen fully equipped. Coffee machine and capsules available. Very comfortable beds, clean rooms and bathrooms. 2-3 minutes to the city center/beach with great restaurants and breakfast place. Very nice and helpful host. Close to the airport. No noise from the airplanes. Supermarket and fruits very close by.
    CristinaHuruba
    Group
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 19 reviews
    Great location, spacious and clean apartment. All basic stuff which usually needed like toilet paper, soap, washing liquid, dish soap, cooking oil, salt & pepper already in apartment. Very nice you do not need to buy those things for short stayings! Additionally parking place in underground garage, but tricky to park on. Rather for compact car, not for wide SUV. Instant contact with host, with detailed photo & video instructions on how to get keys, get in and so on. Really recommend.
    Michal
    People with friends
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 46 reviews
    Great host, good person Big apartment Very clean Well-equipped
    Grzegorz
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 870 reviews
    Great location for those wishing to get to the airport. Cheap price.
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 57 reviews
    Clean, spacious accommodation. Great location close to the airport and in a quiet area within walking distance of shops and restaurants in Machico. There is an incredible viewpoint to watch the sunrise that is within walking distance. Even though it is close to the airport, it is nice and quiet. Easy check-in, and hostess was very kind. Great value for money. Would stay here again, and I recommend the flat to anyone looking for a quiet, self-catering accommodation in Madeira.
    Alexandra
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 49 reviews
    Amazing view over the ocean 👌🏻!! Very tidy and charming BOOKING apartment equipped with everything you need. A good bed and a good bathroom. The owner is a great host and is there when you need him. Would absolutely recommend staying there! EXCEPTIONAL
    Arek
    People with friends
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 75 reviews
    Andreia was a great host! She kindly and promptly provided a bed replacement when asked. Great location, very clean and nice place.
    Andreia
    Family with young children