Hotel Apartamentos Baia Brava  

Perched in Gaula, Santa Cruz on Madeira’s east coast with sweeping views over São Lourenço Bay and out to the Desertas and Porto Santo islands. Just about a 5-minute drive from Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira Airport and roughly 3 km from Santa Cruz center; Funchal is around 18 km away.

A modern independent apartment complex with bright, nicely decorated units made for families or groups. Apartments offer kitchenettes, living areas, balconies/terraces with sea or bay views, air conditioning and in-room essentials like flat-screen TVs, bathrobes and hairdryers. The building is accessible (elevator) and feels like a laid-back coastal base rather than a cookie-cutter hotel.

Outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and sun terrace set in a small garden — perfect for wake-up sea-breeze mornings. Onsite services include shuttle convenience to the airport, free private parking, laundry, car rental and a playroom for kids. Diving enthusiasts will find club access nearby.

Free Wi‑Fi available on the property and public areas, plus elevator access and facilities for guests with reduced mobility.

An onsite restaurant serves a continental buffet breakfast and evening dishes that lean on Portuguese flavors — think local wine and Port to finish. There’s also a snack bar and a bar, with breakfast-in-room available on request.