A scenic countryside retreat

Set in the picturesque village of Santo da Serra, between Santa Cruz, Machico, and the capital Funchal, this countryside hotel offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by lush gardens and scenic landscapes. At 670 metres above sea level, the charming, pink hotel, with green window shutters, is set within a beautifully restored traditional Madeiran quinta (estate), providing a perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort.

The hotel’s extensive gardens are perfect for a relaxing stroll, with winding paths, colourful flowers, and serene ponds. Golf fans will appreciate the proximity to Santo da Serra Golf Club, home to a PGA tournament, while there are numerous hiking and biking trails that showcase Madeira’s stunning natural beauty – many keen hikers use this hotel as a base.

Facilities

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast room
  • Restaurant
Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

Entertainment

  • Playground
Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

Sports & Health

  • Billiards
  • Golf
  • Mini golf
  • Tennis
  • Solarium
Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

Find out more about Santa Cruz

All winding cobbled streets and historical charm, coastal hotspot Santa Cruz is about as characterful as they come. Set in a scenic bay in Madeira, Santa Cruz holidays are all about relaxing. The only difficulty is choosing which lovely spot to begin your chill-out time. Perhaps a stroll along the pretty palm-lined promenade? A walk along pebbly Praia das Palmeiras beach? Or there’s popular bathing spot Ribeira da Boaventura, where the swimming pools have Atlantic Ocean views.

477 Estrada Santo António da Serra, Santa Cruz, 9100255, Portugal

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