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Só Espeto Accommodation Rooms

Santa Cruz

Offering a terrace and sea view, Só Espeto Accommodation Rooms is located in Santa Cruz, 14 km from Marina do Funchal and 25 km from Girao Cape.

Ka Ching

From

Hong Kong

Nice seaview and a big balcony. Comfortable bed. Private parking space is a big plus. Quick response time from the host. With a big supermarket nearby. Overall a cozy and happy stay!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

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US$122.41

1 night, 2 adults

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Albergaria O Professor

Santa Cruz

Featuring garden views, Albergaria O Professor provides accommodation with balcony, around 100 metres from Palmeiras Beach.

Anna

From

Hungary

Nice and quiet place, simple but clean room, good restaurant.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 765 reviews

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US$75.78

1 night, 2 adults

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Residencial Santo António

Santa Cruz

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.

Anna

From

Bulgaria

Very beautiful place, good location, and most importantly, wonderful staff!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews

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US$69.95

1 night, 2 adults

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The Pallet - Guest House

Santa Cruz

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

Anish

From

Sweden

The place has an amazing aesthetic.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 909 reviews

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US$69.95

1 night, 2 adults

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Shared Room Funchal or Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

Providing free WiFi, parking on-site and a private beach area, Shared Room Funchal or Santa Cruz is a homestay located in Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Palmeiras Beach.

Sara

From

Germany

The host was very nice, he helped me park the car, and was always available. When I had troubles with a snoring and sick room partner, he offered me a different room. The rooms are clean and minimalistic. The bathroom was also clean. The beds are not so comfortable but they do for the purpose of sleeping. I was there in summer and had a light blanket but it was enough because it was hot outside. The location is great. It’s next to the airport, there is a beach down the road and a spot where you can also swim. I saw many jump in the water and swim there. Also restaurants and a supermarket nearby. But food inside the room is not allowed. So important to eat before you go to the room. I rented a car so I was flexible to move through the island. And at night it was nice to return to a spot which is safe and easy to reach. look, it’s not a resort. It’s for a purpose :). The purpose of sleeping and that’s it. It has wlan (network), it has a shared bathroom, it has a bed in a shared room. You spend the day in the island and at evening return there and sleep :). It’s good for arrival and departure day. Or days where you are nearby anyways. Also there is a costal hike which is not far from there. Best part is that the host is very nice. He respond fast. He helps with problems and is very polite. I like to support people like this because it’s genuine :).

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6

Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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US$229.44

1 night, 2 adults

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Studio Orange by Villa-Kasia

Caniço (Near Santa Cruz)

Located in Caniço, the recently renovated Studio Orange by Villa-Kasia features accommodation 2.1 km from Cristo Rei Beach and 8.3 km from Marina do Funchal.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

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US$166.83

1 night, 2 adults

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Residencial Familia

Machico (Near Santa Cruz)

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...

Stéphanie

From

Canada

The host was very welcoming, the place is super clean, the coffee was amazing !

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,070 reviews

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US$87.44

1 night, 2 adults

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Casa D'Avo Beatriz

Gaula (Near Santa Cruz)

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.

Susana

From

Portugal

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 out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews

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US$181.64

1 night, 2 adults

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Vila da Falésia-With Pool and views

Caniço (Near Santa Cruz)

Situated in Caniço in the Madeira Archipelago region, with Cristo Rei Beach nearby, Vila da Falésia-With Pool and views features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Małgorzata

From

Poland

Great view, lot of space to rest.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

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US$550.44

1 night, 2 adults

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AL Moniz

Machico (Near Santa Cruz)

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

Nicolaas

From

Portugal

The bed was amazing and you can walk to the airport.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,574 reviews

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US$92.34

1 night, 2 adults

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