2 of the Best Hotels in Santa Cruz

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.

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.