Residencial Santo António — Hotel in Santa Cruz

I recently stayed at Residencial Santo António for one night, and it was a great choice for my short stay. The biggest advantage is the location—within walking distance to the airport (20min fast walking), making it incredibly convenient if you have an early flight.

The beach is literally a minute away, which was perfect for a quick dip or a relaxing stroll by the water.

There are also a few restaurants and small shops nearby, making it easy to grab a meal or pick up any essentials. However, be aware that noise from the nearby pub can be bothersome, especially if you’re a light sleeper or looking for a quiet night.

Overall a solid choice for a brief stay, especially if you value convenience and proximity to both the airport and the beach. Perfect for...

The hotel was a small hotel with only a few rooms. The location is very good close to the coast and close to most restaurants. The room was very clean. Some issues made this a three star hotel. The room had only one power outlet. This meant that I had to either charge my laptop or my phone. There is one more outlet on the top of the wall for the TV (which only had Portuguese channels) and one in the bath. The location next to the bars and restaurants may be good for some but if you want quiet hours you might not get them there. The hotel does not accept credit cards so make sure you have cash to pay...

Clean hotel very well located in the middle of Santa Cruz. Furniture is very old and we believe it would be good to get the whole hotel some new things. Our room was on the second floor with a small balcony and it was okay for the size, but we missed some more sockets. It is also a little bit loud as you can hear the airplanes. But during the night is was okay and we could sleep. Reception was friendly and we had a easy & fast check-in. Be aware that there is no lift inside. You need to carry your luggage by yourself. But in total, it is a good choice for a...