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Tonight
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Tomorrow
16 Sept - 17 Sept
This weekend
18 Sept - 20 Sept
Next weekend
25 Sept - 27 Sept

Our top choices for Santa Cruz LGBT-friendly hotels

Outdoor dining
Interior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Interior

1. Hotel Madeira

Hotel Madeira
Funchal
United States
Kancy
RM595
RM638 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hotel Madeira
Aerial view
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from room
Restaurant

2. Melia Madeira Mare

Melia Madeira Mare
Funchal
United Kingdom
Sally Nichola
RM837
RM890 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Melia Madeira Mare
Garden
Yoga
Interior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

3. Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux
Funchal
Canada
Janet Darlene
RM1,683
RM1,769 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux
Terrace/patio
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Terrace/patio

4. NEXT - Savoy Signature

NEXT - Savoy Signature
Funchal
Canada
Ellen
RM1,086
RM1,149 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
NEXT - Savoy Signature
Garden
Restaurant
View from property
Beach nearby, black sand, beach towels

5. Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only

Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only
Funchal
Ireland
Michael
RM874
RM928 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
View from property
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Garden

6. Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel

Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel
Funchal
United Kingdom
Russell
RM477
RM515 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Front of property
Interior detail

7. Quinta Jardins do Lago

Quinta Jardins do Lago
Sao Pedro
United Kingdom
Kate
RM1,693
RM1,779 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Quinta Jardins do Lago
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Cocktail bar, ocean views, open daily
Aerial view
Free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout curtains

8. Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Funchal
United States
Jennifer
RM3,531
RM3,691 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Balcony view
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy

9. Vidamar Resort Madeira

Vidamar Resort Madeira
Funchal
United Kingdom
Deborah
RM1,326
RM1,398 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Vidamar Resort Madeira
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area
Sun deck

10. Pestana Fisherman Village

Pestana Fisherman Village
Camara de Lobos
United Kingdom
phil
RM753
RM801 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Pestana Fisherman Village
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Frequently asked questions

Looking for gay-friendly accommodation in Santa Cruz?
Consider this your open invitation to pack your bags and find gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz on our website. People like Santa Cruz for its beaches and restaurants.
What is the top LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Santa Cruz?
In Mountain is a top LGBTQ-friendly country house, and features a full-service spa and private pools.
What are the top places to visit in Santa Cruz?
During your trip, get out and enjoy everything Santa Cruz has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit Palmeiras Beach, Reis Magos Beach and Santo da Serra Market. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at Ponta da Oliveira, Cristo Rei and Aquaparque Madeira.
What is a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
LGBTQ-friendly hotels are places where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travellers are proudly welcomed. Expedia has compiled a selection of LGBTQ-friendly hotels worldwide. In Santa Cruz, these hotels prioritise a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.
What can I expect from a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
Take a holiday from the ordinary; stay at a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz, and the staff will help you explore the local gay scene and the LGBTQ+ culture. Some of Expedia's LGBTQ-friendly hotels go the extra mile and offer concierge services that provide information about nearby LGBTQ restaurants and local events.