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Tonight
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Tomorrow
8 Sept - 9 Sept
This weekend
11 Sept - 13 Sept
Next weekend
18 Sept - 20 Sept

Our top choices for Santa Cruz LGBT-friendly hotels

Outdoor dining
Superior Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Interior
Interior

1. Hotel Madeira

Hotel Madeira
Funchal
United States
Kancy
Rp2.584.120
Rp2.769.446 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hotel Madeira
Garden
Interior
Yoga
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

2. Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux
Funchal
Canada
Janet Darlene
Rp7.325.943
Rp7.700.942 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux
Terrace/patio
Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Terrace/patio
Exterior

3. NEXT - Savoy Signature

NEXT - Savoy Signature
Funchal
Canada
Ellen
Rp4.174.044
Rp4.422.999 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
NEXT - Savoy Signature
Aerial view
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Master Suite | View from room
Restaurant

4. Melia Madeira Mare

Melia Madeira Mare
Funchal
Germany
Malai
Rp3.644.784
Rp3.872.536 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Melia Madeira Mare
Garden
Interior detail
Restaurant
View from property

5. Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only

Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only
Funchal
Ireland
Michael
Rp3.386.782
Rp3.604.214 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchenette | Espresso maker, fridge, oven, stovetop
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 55-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe

6. Three House Hotel

Three House Hotel
Funchal
United States
Mark
Rp4.654.679
Rp4.922.827 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Three House Hotel
4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Cocktail bar, ocean views, open daily
Aerial view
Superior Suite | Free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Funchal
United States
Jennifer
Rp14.776.456
Rp15.449.556 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Reception
View from property

8. Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel

Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel
Funchal
United Kingdom
Russell
Rp2.074.625
Rp2.239.571 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel
Exterior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

9. Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group

Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group
Funchal
United Kingdom
Lennard
Rp3.546.368
Rp3.770.184 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, piano bar
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

10. Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa

Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa
Sao Pedro
United Kingdom
Graham
Rp5.930.316
Rp6.249.490 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa
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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 Ponta da Oliveira. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at Cristo Rei, Aquaparque Madeira and Quinta Da Junta.
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.

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