5 of the Best Hotels in Santa Cruz

We have handpicked what we consider to be some of the best hotels in Santa Cruz, a coastal town in central Portugal. Santa Cruz is located on Portugal’s protected and unspoilt Costa de Prata (Silver Coast) renowned for its fantastic surf breaks, fishing towns and relaxed beach vibes.

Browse the best hotels in Santa Cruz and book your stay.

Areias do Seixo is a striking eco-boutique hotel located on a protected patch of coast in Santa Cruz, just an hour’s drive from Lisbon.
Areias do Seixo
Areias do Seixo
Areias do Seixo
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Areias do Seixo

Areias do Seixo is a striking eco-boutique hotel with 14 rooms and six villas, set on a protected patch of coast near Santa Cruz beach, within an hour's drive from Lisbon. The romantic rooms blend Scandinavian-inspired minimalism with Moroccan styles, featuring log fireplaces, geothermal heating/cooling systems, bathtubs, rainfall showers and private patios.

Areias do Seixo is a striking eco-boutique hotel located on a protected patch of coast in Santa Cruz, just an hour’s drive from Lisbon.

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From the same owners as Areias do Seixo, Noah Surf House is an eco-surf house offering eight rooms and 13 bungalows, all facing the Atlantic.
Noah Surf House
Noah Surf House
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Noah Surf House

Noah, a boutique hotel from the same owners as the nearby Areias do Seixo, is perfect for those seeking surf action near Lisbon. Guests can enjoy surf classes, SUP tours, yoga, complimentary bike hire, and a functional training gym, as well as a skate park and an outdoor pool overlooking the beach.

From the same owners as Areias do Seixo, Noah Surf House is an eco-surf house offering eight rooms and 13 bungalows, all facing the Atlantic.

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