Gaula Villen

We stayed here in September with our 9 month old baby. The hotel staff were so friendly and helpful as I had rung up before we arrived and they had already made a note and arranged a travel cot for us in our room. I had to phone down to reception when we arrived to request the kettle again so we could sterilise the baby bottles so if you are travelling with a small baby, you can get one if you need. The hotel is spotlessly clean everywhere including the rooms. The pools are pretty chilly for young babies but we enjoyed some lovely swimming indoors with him. You have to book the indoor pool and wear a swimming hat. You can take your own or buy at reception for €4. There are always sun beds available but by the pool it is very quiet, although out of the summer holiday season for kids we didn’t see any other babies and only one other child while we were there so I would say if you are looking for a quiet place to relax, this would be perfect! Maybe more noisy and a bit more going on during the summer holidays for families. The restaurants and food we couldn’t fault, the only complaint would be how hot it was, the staff told us the air con was broken so I was glad to have my handheld fan with me!! There are high chairs available for babies. The waitresses were all so hardworking and were great with our son. Santa Cruz also has restaurants and a few bars with a couple of supermarkets and a few shops- again it is a quiet area but does have a kids play area outside by the beach front for children. We enjoyed our stay very much, it was just sometimes challenging getting around Santa Cruz with a buggy on cobblestones and up the hills- bear this in mind if you come to Madeira with a baby! Thank you for a lovely first holiday as a family of 3!

With a stay at this apartment in Santa Cruz, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Funchal Farmers Market and CR7 Museum. This apartment is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Palmeiras Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Reis Magos Beach.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in your apartment.

With a stay at Casa D'Avó Beatriz in Santa Cruz, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Palmeiras Beach and Santo da Serra Market. This bed & breakfast is 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from Funchal Farmers Market and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from CR7 Museum.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.