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Sentido Galosol

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Aerial view
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Interior entrance
Food court
Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Rua D. Francisco Santana, Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9125-031
  • Popular LocationMadeira Botanical Garden9 min drive
  • AirportFunchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationFunchal Farmers Market11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCR7 Museum12 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room, Side Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room, Side Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Sentido Suite (2 bedrooms)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Sentido Side Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Sentido Side Sea View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room, Garden View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room, Sea View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sentido Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Sentido Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Master Suite (2 bedrooms) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Master Suite (2 bedrooms)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • 473 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Beachside getaway.You'll be steps from Ponta da Oliveira and within a 10-minute walk of Reis Magos Beach. Palheiro Golfe and Jardins do Palheiro are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 9 min drive
  • Palheiro Gardens - 11 min drive
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 11 min drive
  • Town Square - 11 min drive
  • CR7 Museum - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • A Gosto - 2 min walk
  • A Traineira - 5 min walk
  • Laranjinha - 10 min walk
  • Nico Burguer - 13 min walk
  • Peter's wine & beer - 4 min walk

About this property

Sentido Galosol

4-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Sentido Galosol you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This eco-certified hotel also offers a children's pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Sentido Galosol was completed in January 2023.

This 4-star Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1990
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Sentido Galosol offers 125 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Onda Revital Lounge has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Pilates classes
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis lessons

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 78

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • Destination fee: EUR 2 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 20 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day (492 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 78 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 3122

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 6 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Galo Galosol
Galo Galosol Canico
Galo Resort Hotel
Galo Resort Hotel Galosol
Galo Resort Hotel Galosol Canico
Galosol
Sport Hotel Canico
Sentido Galosol Hotel
Galo Resort Hotel Galosol
Sentido Galosol Santa Cruz
Sentido Galosol Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sentido Galosol to the airport?

Sentido Galosol is 6.5 mi (10-min drive) away from the Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sentido Galosol?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sentido Galosol on May 24, 2024 start from $195.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sentido Galosol have an airport shuttle?

Sentido Galosol offers an airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on request, for a charge of EUR 40. per person, roundtrip.

How close is Sentido Galosol to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sentido Galosol offer free breakfast?

Sentido Galosol offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sentido Galosol?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Madeira Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sentido Galosol?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sentido Galosol?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day.

Does Sentido Galosol have a pool?

Sentido Galosol features 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:30 AM to 6 PM.

Does Sentido Galosol have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Sentido Galosol have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Onda Revital Lounge, where you can enjoy reflexology, massages, and Ayurvedic treatments.

How close is Sentido Galosol to downtown Santa Cruz?

Sentido Galosol is 0.6 mi away from Canico.

Sentido Galosol Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 280 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for active holiday
Great location in the waterfront. Perfect for active holidays as it offers a wide range of options to suit all tastes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chiam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking - not great because of limited spaces available. End up playing musical chairs/cars. Great service from Staff at reception - Duarte Santos and breakfast staff. Commendable! Thank you. Close to airport and amenities. Require own transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a 4 star hotel indeed
Positives: - staff is friendly - location is nice and quiet - activities like yoga, diving, hiking trips - landscaped area around the hotel - it's actually two hotels so more facilities - sommelier is amazing. Great wine tasting. - nice to see solar panels and water saving Improvements: - a proper coffee at breakfast - breakfast smoothies always run out - a sewage smell in all the lifts and toilets - no free water offered in the room - beach towels refreshed only for a fee - blue bar only has basic snack food - masseuse at spa doesn't seem to know what they're doing. Also, a 60min massage lasted for 40min. - asked to pay upfront upon check-in - check-in staff should make it clear whether your room is ready for early check in or not. We were led to believe we can check-in 2 hours early but our room wasn't actually ready which we only found out after 20min of paperwork. Not upset about the wait, only about the bad communication and expectation management - last thing you need when you haven't slept all night.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arkadiusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
It is not often that we are impressed with big hotels but this one is absolutely perefect. Every aspect of it and the best saunas we've been.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had our honeymoon here and had the best time! The staff were friendly, they even gave us a bottle of champagne and card on our arrival. It was really special. Would love to come back and hope we do.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very difficult to find parking for a car.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value in this property. They had everything you need and great amenities! Proximity to the ocean was amazing and all the dining on site was solid food. Clean rooms and property too. 10/10 for the value on this one. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023