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Our top choices for Santa Cruz LGBT-friendly hotels

Aerial view
Master Suite | View from room
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Restaurant

1. Melia Madeira Mare

Melia Madeira Mare
Funchal
Germany
Malai
Rp3.651.709
Rp3.797.777 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Melia Madeira Mare
Garden
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior
Golf

2. Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux
Funchal
Canada
Janet Darlene
Rp6.799.289
Rp7.153.975 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux
Outdoor dining
Interior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Superior Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

3. Hotel Madeira

Hotel Madeira
Funchal
United States
Terry
Rp3.226.109
Rp3.438.459 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hotel Madeira
Terrace/patio
Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior

4. NEXT - Savoy Signature

NEXT - Savoy Signature
Funchal
United Kingdom
Susan
Rp4.831.587
Rp5.107.564 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
NEXT - Savoy Signature
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

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

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Funchal
United States
Ajit
Rp15.619.893
Rp16.327.994 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Interior detail
Aerial view
Front of property

6. Quinta Jardins do Lago

Quinta Jardins do Lago
Sao Pedro
Canada
Lee
Rp7.714.697
Rp8.105.999 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Quinta Jardins do Lago
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 10 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group
Funchal
United Kingdom
Lennard
Rp3.877.200
Rp4.115.001 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group
Garden
Beach nearby, black sand, beach towels
Interior detail
View from property

8. Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only

Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only
Funchal
Ireland
Michael
Rp4.348.428
Rp4.605.079 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
View from property
Reception

9. Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel

Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel
Funchal
United Kingdom
Russell
Rp2.541.236
Rp2.726.192 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Dorisol Buganvilia Studio Hotel
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

10. Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa

Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa
Sao Pedro
United Kingdom
Graham
Rp6.500.278
Rp6.843.595 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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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