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Villa Santa Cruz Santiago : This highly rated holiday home rental in Santa Cruz is located near the beach, and offers a garden, daily housekeeping and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and an electric kettle.

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A swimming pool with a mural of marine life on the adjacent wall.

1. Residência Águia

Santiago

Rp763.513 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a stone facade.

2. Praia City Apartments

Praia

Rp901.033 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A spacious room with large windows and a view of the cityscape.

3. Urban Aparth Hotel Praia Maria

Palmarejo

Rp836.646 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

4. Villa Nayeli Luxury and Simplicity

Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos

Rp2.637.013 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story building with balconies, a palm tree, and a boat in the foreground.

5. Aparthotel Ixola

Tarrafal

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Rp2.539.846 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A small balcony with a metal chair, a potted plant, and a white wall.

6. Apartamentos Santiago - Tarrafal

Tarrafal

Laurent

Rp1.295.848 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

A living room with a green armchair, a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red lamp.

Boutique Hotel Praia Maria

Plateau

10/10 Excellent

AMBROGIO

A garden with a pergola covered in flowering vines and a table with chairs underneath.

Syds Guesthouse I

Prainha

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveller

A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with large windows, and a view of the sea.

Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Prainha

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Susan

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Praia Confort

Plateau

10/10 Excellent

Good breakfast and near to a supermarket and restaurants. 5 minutes from a beach. Be careful when i did check in they wanted to pay again the fares and taxes! Took 2 days to resolve the problem. They speak in escudos and we don’t understand cuz we think is the city tax ( 23€) and they wanted me to pay around 300€!! Take whit u all the receives to prove what u did already paid. The rest everything was good.

Neusa Lourenço

A coastal hotel with a pool, a rocky shoreline, and a view of the ocean.

King Fisher Village Eco-Boutique Hotel

Tarrafal

10/10 Excellent

Gary

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and cushions, a wooden slatted wall, and a textured stone wall.

Hotel Pérola

Plateau

10/10 Excellent

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Pestana Trópico

Prainha

10/10 Excellent

The hotel provided transport to and from the Airport. Check in and check out were painless. Rooms have been refurbished. I’d choose a room which overlooks the open air pool area. Breakfasts are very good and the quality of food served in them Restaurant is excellent. There are always taxis waiting outside to take you wherever you want to go. The Hotel’s hapoy to arrange for English speaking drivers to take you on longer excursions too. If you ask for tea/ coffee making stuff it will be...

Clive

A room with three windows, each with a hanging plant. There is a wooden chair and a potted plant on the floor.

Meeting Point- Tarrafal Center

Tarrafal

10/10 Excellent

Angela

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a red-roofed building, a sandy beach, and several boats.

Oásis Tarrafal Alfândega Suites

Tarrafal

10/10 Excellent

M R

A coastal hotel with balconies overlooking the sea, a garden with pink flowers, and a view of the ocean.

Hotel Vulcão

Cidade Velha

10/10 Excellent

This hotel is just awesome!! The staff especially were so friendly and helpful!!! Room 202 with the balcony view is incredible and those rooms are amazing for sunrise views with lovely little well thought about balconies! It’s a cute little hotel with gorgeous views, the staff let us pick the room that we wanted when we asked. One of the guys at reception literally answered all of our questions even when they were unrelated to his service or even the island! He looked up tour companies for us on...

A Balakumar

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Hotel Blue Sky

Tarrafal

8/10 Good

Frank

A double bed with a white and teal bedspread, two bedside tables, and a decorative headboard with circular patterns.

Aparthotel Palace

Praia

8/10 Good

Bernie

A rooftop pool area with two hot tubs, lounge chairs, and a glass balustrade overlooking the ocean.

Hotel Vip Praia

Praia

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there holiday rentals in Santa Cruz?

Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Santa Cruz, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Santa Cruz is known for its beaches and shopping. Make sure you have time to check out the museums while you're in the area.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Santa Cruz has to offer?

Villa Santa Cruz Santiago: This highly rated holiday home rental in Santa Cruz is located near the beach, and offers a garden, daily housekeeping and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and an electric kettle.

What can I see and do in Santa Cruz?

Pedra Badejo Beach and Mangue Beach are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Other places in town to visit include Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall and Poilão Dam.

What are holiday rentals like in Santa Cruz?

Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Santa Cruz. Holiday rentals offer amenities such as WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have a home away from home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, holiday rentals can offer a sense of security away from shared hotel lifts and busy concierge desks while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also have more space in a holiday rental than in a hotel, which makes a holiday rental an attractive option for a family getaway.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz holiday rentals

1. Residência Águia

2. Praia City Apartments

3. Urban Aparth Hotel Praia Maria

4. Villa Nayeli Luxury and Simplicity

5. Aparthotel Ixola

6. Apartamentos Santiago - Tarrafal

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Boutique Hotel Praia Maria

10/10 Excellent

Find out more about Santa Cruz

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there holiday rentals in Santa Cruz?

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Santa Cruz has to offer?

What can I see and do in Santa Cruz?

What are holiday rentals like in Santa Cruz?