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Sentido Galosol

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A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.
A coastal hotel with a pool, rocky cliffs, and ocean views.
A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.
A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.
A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$130 nightly
The current price is $140 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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Rua D. Francisco Santana, Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9125-031
  • Place, Ponta da Oliveira
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Reis Magos Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Road of Christ the King
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, Garden View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view of palm trees and buildings.

Twin Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Sea View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Twin Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Master Suite (2 bedrooms)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a blue armchair, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

Master Suite (2 bedrooms)

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Side Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with chairs, and a patterned wall.

Twin Room, Side Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sentido Suite (2 bedrooms)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Sentido Suite (2 bedrooms)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a treadmill, and exercise balls.

Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Sentido Sea View

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted mirror, and a floor lamp.

Sentido Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Sentido Side Sea View

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small kitchenette.

Sentido Side Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

When you stay at Sentido Galosol in Santa Cruz, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 15-minute drive of CR7 Museum and Funchal Marina. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Reis Magos Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ponta da Oliveira.

What's nearby

  • Ponta da Oliveira - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reis Magos Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Road of Christ the King - 17 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Garajau Cable Car - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cristo Rei - 10 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vila Verde - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Riu Palace Reception - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Talho do Caniço - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laranjinha - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ondamar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sentido Galosol

Sentido Galosol offers 125 air-conditioned 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 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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 125 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a communal living room.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Atlantis Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 0 square feet (0 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Atlantis Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Pizzeria O Galo - Onsite restaurant. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Capoeira Pub - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Blue Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

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 poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Atlantis Restaurant
  • Blue Bar
  • Capoeira Pub
  • Pizzeria O Galo

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 6 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and hot tub with adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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

Sentido Galosol Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 509 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, well located with beautiful views, nice pool, very comfortable and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Sea view room was absolutely amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Another amazing stay. All fantastic, especially swimming area and saunas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is fantastic hotel in great location, amazing facilities and breakfast. You get a lot for the price. One of the best value in Madeira. We keep returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Our econd visit to this hotel. The most comfortable beds, great breakfast. Facilities in the gym are fantasic and the lift down to the sea swimming is brilliant. Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great Location & wellness offers. Friendly staff
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Another return and another great experience. Fantastic hotel. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great space! Right next to the ocean. So beautiful and lovely! Wonderful breakfast options. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay at sentido! The only thing to be warned about is the parking situation. There is not much parking available, and most spots you need to pay for parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Really really great place to stay and staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It was a very relax place with a great view of the ocean, friendly staff and a nice location Really enjoyed ourselves there
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service Fast rest response Clean room Awesome food options
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was clean and right at the beach. I honestly have no complaints. It was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a fantastic stay at Sentido Galosol and would happily return. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and had a beautiful sea view, which made every morning and evening special. The food onsite was amazing, with fresh fish served every day and plenty of delicious options throughout our stay. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, and something we looked forward to each day. What truly made this hotel stand out, though, was the staff. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed and well looked after. A special thank you to Zozima, Carlos Dinis , both Estefanis, and Afonso Faria, who all went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Their kindness, warmth, and professionalism made our holiday even more memorable. Thank you to everyone at Sentido Galosol for such a wonderful experience. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was spotless, stayed for two weeks, couldn’t ask for better service, staff was attentive, friendly and polite Check in and out was smooth, facilities are amazing, food was exceptional and the location was perfect Thanks to everyone at this wonderful place
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel !!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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This is a nice hotel close to the airport if you are looking for something easy & accessible. We were scheduled for 3 nights but missed two because of flight cancellations out of the Azores. No consideration given for the extreme case. Our room overlooked the ocean which was nice but the beds are hard (all throughout Madeira). The breakfast is great with a lot of choices & the pool areas are fantastic. The swim area on the ocean was our favourite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful spot, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had one of our best stay at this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I loved this hotel. Everything was perfect — the room and its size, the breakfast, the pool, the access to the beach, and all the other services. This hotel is practically the highlight of my trip to Madeira.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025