★★★★★
Hotel
Santa Cruz
9.7/10

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

With 400 meters of private sea front, the 5-star property offers spacious rooms all with balcony and views of the Atlantic and the Deserted Islands. Two seawater pools at sea level and a third, fresh water (heated) pool at the hotel level. Our rooms feature bright, contemporary decor with nautical motifs and traditional hand-painted tile panels. Bathrooms have double washbasins and bidet. Bathrobes and slippers are provided for each guest. Guests can relax by the pools and enjoy views over Santa Cruz Bay, play tennis, or practise their swing at Santo da Serra championship golf course 8 km away. The Hibiscus à la carte restaurant features a Mediterranean menu and local dishes in a dining room with stunning sea views. The outdoor terrace provides spectacular views of sunsets or leisurely breakfasts in the morning sun. Guests can also eat outdoors by the pool. Free wi-fi throughout. Albatroz is entirely energy self-sufficient. Funchal is a 20-minute drive away and the island's beautiful villages within easy reach. Complimentary parking available at the hotel. Reception is staffed 24/7 to help ensure our guests have a comfortable ‘Albatroz night’ every night. Complimentary airport shuttles to and from Madeira Airport between 8 am and midnight (on weekdays) are available by arrangement.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Breakfast info: Continental, Buffet
Free private parking available at the hotel

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Quinta Dr. Americo Durão - Sitio Da Terça, 9100-187 Santa Cruz, Portugal, Santa Cruz, Portugal

Facilities

3 swimming pools Free WiFi Free parking Airport shuttle (free) Beachfront Family rooms Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Private beach area Exceptional breakfast

Gallery

a bathroom with a shower and a toilet and a tub at Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club in Santa Cruz

a balcony with a view of the ocean at Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club in Santa Cruz

a building with a car parked in front of it at Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club in Santa Cruz

a row of chairs and tables in a building at Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club in Santa Cruz

an indoor gym with treadmills and exercise bikes at Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club in Santa Cruz

a swimming pool in the middle of the ocean at Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club in Santa Cruz

a house on the side of a cliff over the water at Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club in Santa Cruz

a dining room with tables and chairs with plants at Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club in Santa Cruz

a walkway with lights on the side of a building at Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club in Santa Cruz

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Reviews

Jaqueline 10/10

Norway 🇳🇴

Pros: Everyone was so attentive, we felt welcome and good taken care of. The seawater pool was beautiful and the food delicious. The atmosphere during the whole stay and especially during breakfast was so calming. We could have stayed forever.

Christine 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Was a short story but it was wonderful. Dinner was lovely and all the staff were so friendly and very attentive.

Pros: Very close to the airport. Beautiful location. Lovely large spotless clean rooms. We had someone pick us up on our arrival and then we were dropped back at the airport on our departure. I booked the hotel s a surprise for my husband’s 60th birthday. I let the hotel know and they had a lovely bottle of Prosecco and local Portuguese custard tarts in our room as a lovely gesture. It was much appreciated.

Cons: I have no negative comments to make

Martin 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: 10 minutes from the airport but very little noise. Fantastic views across the sea from our excellent large and luxury room. Pool area and sea lido. Excellent restaurant. We booked at very short notice but the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Complimentary transfers to the airport.

Anna 9/10

Ireland 🇮🇪

Beautiful sea view location with unique swimming pool

Pros: View from our room, the outdoor salt pool and lovely breakfast

Cons: Low pressure in the shower, tiny gym and decor could be updated

Steve 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Our go to first night location

Pros: High quality hotel very close to the airport, but also overlooking the ocean with its own private sea pools. Free transfer from the airport even with a late flight.

Balázs 10/10

Hungary 🇭🇺

Pros: The location and the room was nice. We had halfboard. Both breakfast and dinner were very delicious. The staff - everybody-, was amazing. We have been to many hotels, this was one of the best. I recommend to it everyone.

Volodymyr 9/10

Switzerland 🇨🇭

Great place for couple of days as a final accord before returning home

Pros: A very nice pool, great views, good and helpful personnel, and a tasty restaurant

Cons: A bit of noice from airplanes and the road

Dor 10/10

Israel 🇮🇱

perfect

Pros: Overall, we loved everything here. I'm serious, it was perfect and met all my expectations and I spent some of the best days of my life here.

Hazel 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Short stay but great hotel.

Pros: Staff really friendly and helpful, particularly the lady at reception.

Zsuzsanna 10/10

Netherlands 🇳🇱

Unexpected paradise on an unlikely location. 🤩

Pros: Unexpected paradise on an unlikely location. We were not sure weather we should book this hotel or not, considering it’s so close to the airport, maybe too noisy but the ratings were above average and the comments were very positive. They were not lying. Besides that it’s handy to be and exit away from the airport right before or after your flight, the place is a little gem. Very quiet, true 5 star. Very comfortable and clean room, excellent pools, specially the ocean pool down the cliff. The personnel is very kind and helpful. The restaurant was perfect, great breakfast and dinner. We had the half pension option, which meant we could choose 3 course from the full menu, only for the foie gras and the lobster you had to pay little extra. That was explained and very understandable. Everything was super tasty specially the steak. We loved it and 100% recommend it.