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Our top choices for Santa Cruz family-friendly hotels

1. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
  • Family adventure haven with indoor and outdoor pools, kids' club, and oceanside relaxation for all ages.
AED 775
AED 823 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

2. Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
  • Family-friendly fun steps from the beach with pool, gardens, and dedicated kids' activities for memorable island adventures.
AED 406
AED 439 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

3. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
  • Waterfront wonderland creates unforgettable family memories with game room, multiple pools, and beachfront dining.
AED 1,477
AED 1,553 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

4. Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
AED 1,367
AED 1,438 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sep - 13 Sep
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

5. Encanto Santa Cruz

Encanto Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
AED 380
AED 911 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Encanto Santa Cruz

6. Valle Paraizo

Valle Paraizo
Santa Cruz
  • Family-friendly cottage with playground, kitchenette, and garden makes for perfect getaway just minutes from CR7 Museum.
AED 585
AED 626 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Valle Paraizo

7. House of Roses - By Wehost

House of Roses - By Wehost
Santa Cruz
AED 514
AED 872 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
House of Roses - By Wehost

8. Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
  • Family playground and golf course steps from Santa Cruz cottage—escape to a holiday filled with activities for kids and adults.
AED 555
AED 595 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Quinta de Santo António da Serra

9. Wings Apartment II – With Balcony in Santa Cruz

Wings Apartment II – With Balcony in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
AED 771
AED 1,335 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sep - 23 Sep
Wings Apartment II – With Balcony in Santa Cruz

10. GuestReady - Caniço paradise with ocean view

GuestReady - Caniço paradise with ocean view
Santa Cruz
GuestReady - Caniço paradise with ocean view
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
Santa Cruz
AED 775
AED 823 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus
Santa Cruz
AED 406
AED 439 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Hotel Solar do Bom Jesus

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
AED 1,477
AED 1,553 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
Santa Cruz
AED 1,367
AED 1,438 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sep - 13 Sep
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Quinta de Santo António da Serra
Santa Cruz
AED 555
AED 595 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sep - 29 Sep
Quinta de Santo António da Serra

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

Penthouse Caniço de Baixo
Santa Cruz
AED 701
AED 1,600 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Penthouse Caniço de Baixo

GuestReady - O Cantinho dos Pestanas

GuestReady - O Cantinho dos Pestanas
Caniço
AED 1,016
AED 1,306 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
GuestReady - O Cantinho dos Pestanas

Bungalow 'Private House Ocean View - 1' with Shared Pool, Garden & Wi-Fi

Bungalow 'Private House Ocean View - 1' with Shared Pool, Garden & Wi-Fi
Gaula
AED 385
AED 615 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Bungalow 'Private House Ocean View - 1' with Shared Pool, Garden & Wi-Fi

Sunny Ocean View Apartment • Pool & Open Horizon

Sunny Ocean View Apartment • Pool & Open Horizon
Caniço
AED 427
AED 828 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Sunny Ocean View Apartment • Pool & Open Horizon

'Refúgio do Atlântico' Apartment with Sea View, Shared Pool, and Wi-Fi

'Refúgio do Atlântico' Apartment with Sea View, Shared Pool, and Wi-Fi
Caniço
AED 683
AED 1,126 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
'Refúgio do Atlântico' Apartment with Sea View, Shared Pool, and Wi-Fi
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

10/10 Excellent
"The staff is absolutely wonderful—helpful, polite, and attentive without being overly formal or intrusive. It is rare to find such genuinely high-quality service. The ocean-water swimming pool is simply stunning, probably the most beautiful one I have ever seen. We had a truly lovely stay."
marie-automne 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms and exceptionally kind staff"
Randall 9-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Hotel Riu Madeira - All Inclusive
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."
malcolm 10-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel
PortoBay Serra Golf

PortoBay Serra Golf

10/10 Excellent
"The area is very quiet and clean."
Raven 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
PortoBay Serra Golf
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."
Tien 6-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
Garajau Madeira Hotel

Garajau Madeira Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place to stay, Clean and spacious!"
Lalit 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Garajau Madeira Hotel
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

8/10 Good
"Super lovely people in beautiful surroundings"
Zoe 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
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."
BO 5-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Rocamar Lido Resort
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. "
Stephen E 7-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Caniço Bay Club

Frequently asked questions

What's Santa Cruz like for family-friendly vacations?
The relaxing destination of Santa Cruz is a good choice if you've been thinking about a trip with your kids. The beaches, sporting events, and restaurants are just some of the things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Take to the air and fly into Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), which is located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the city center.
What's the best accommodation for a family trip to Santa Cruz?
Sentido Galosol is a hotel with 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your kid-friendly vacation include Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club and The Views Oasis - Family Friendly.
How many family-friendly hotels will I find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 8 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Santa Cruz.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation 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's there to see and do with your family in Santa Cruz?
Santo da Serra Market, Laurisilva of Madeira, and Madeira Stadium are interesting attractions you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Santa Cruz. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Funchal Farmers Market and Funchal Marina.