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Sentido Galosol

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, open 8:30 AM to 6 PM, pool umbrellas
2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar, beach bar
View from property
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

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Rua D. Francisco Santana, Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9125-031
  • Ponta da Oliveira
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Reis Magos Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Palheiro Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Side Ocean View

Twin Room, Side Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top 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

Sentido Side Sea View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)

Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Sea View

Twin Room, Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sentido Sea View

Sentido Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Master Suite (2 bedrooms)

Master Suite (2 bedrooms)

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

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Suite

Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Sentido Galosol

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Sentido Galosol's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
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.

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.

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 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sentido Galosol. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ponta da Oliveira. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine with a beachfront location at Atlantis Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and 2 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to detox wraps, body treatments, or Ayurvedic treatments at Onda Revital Lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and basketball
  • 9 minutes by car from Madeira Botanical Garden and 11 minutes from Funchal Farmers Market
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Off-site parking within 492 ft (EUR 5 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Atlantis Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Basketball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Pilates classes
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3229 square feet of space)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

More

  • Beach towels
  • Renovated entire property – January 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

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.

Payment types at the property

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.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Sentido Galosol offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

Sentido Galosol Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 349 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ms Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Fabian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO PARKING NO PARKING NO PARKING The hotel overall is beautiful, relaxing and if you are looking to spend days inside the hotel maybe it is worth it. To be honest, I regret staying here because of the parking and food. If you go to madeira you are on adventure mode, like hiking, walking, and driving a lot. You just want to arrive relax and rest, not having to stress about finding parking knowing what you paid for the stay. I was lucky enough to find almost every day (keep in mind it was low season), but I parked in a random spot twice and hoped the car wouldn't get towed. The food is not the best, it is better to go to a local restaurant to eat. Breakfast looks like they used some of the food from last night. The omelette station was worth it. Coffee is an absolute no (if you’re a serious coffee lover.)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Spa was incredible. We used the ocean view sauna every day and loved it! Room was clean and tidy, we had a nice view from our balcony. Walkable to many restaurants in the area. It was a relaxing and quiet location compared to the more lively Funchal.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cassandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome, they knew we had an early flight and offered to have. Breakfast box for us upon checkout. Property is large and difficult to navigate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice with a wonderful Jew and balcony. Walked down to their bar and it was awesome with an amazing view of the ocean. Didn’t walk around much because it rained all night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ariel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were all super helpful and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vitor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel, the breakfast brunch was fantastic every time. The location is great if you plan to travel around the island as it’s 20 seconds from the highway. The ocean view was great as well. The restaurant and markets that are 30 seconds walk from the hotel were phenomenal as well. Definitely staying here again when I come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, with lots of restaurants, lounges, loved the beach/pool/cliff area. Breakfast has a lot of variety. Limited parking and no dedicated shampoo or conditioner, only one bottle of soap/gel for both body and hair. Rooms renovated but not completely, the terrace and windows are still dated. Overall, we did enjoy our stay, there were a lot more positives than negatives.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Chad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were nice and room was clean, but staff were unable to place our family travelling with children in adjacent rooms, despite prior request, which impaired our enjoyment of the holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Alyssa

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location , wonderful restaurants and bar overlooking the sea, great access to swimming and snorkelling etc in local marine nature reserve.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sentido Galosol is a lovely hotel. Few complaints - no luggage cart to bring luggage (no bellhop service), very limited onsite parking (street parking available at 4. Euro/fay), no lotions in bathroom. Still, I would recommend. Good location, good breakfast, good price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff, great views and a nice sleeping experience. Would come again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible time at sentido Galosol. The staff was so nice and friendly. The breakfast was great with lots of variety and the facility was impeccable. I would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Almost perfect
A really nice resort, great breakfast and dinner buffet. Easy to take a bus to Funchal. The rooms were clean, and had a cool layout. My only complaint is that the room as too warm and humid for me to get a good nights sleep which negatively impacted my ability to get over the jetlag and enjoy the start of my vacation. The thermostat is the room does not change the temperature of the room, only displays the current temperature which, with the AC running all night showed the room temperature at 24°C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute and Charming
Very charming place with nice views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a long weekend. Good gym and range of classes. Enjoyed the sunrise yoga and the activities organised by Lokoloko next door were fantastic. All the staff at the hotel were amazing, so friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really really enjoyed my stay. Hotel was clean and quiet and served my needs perfectly. Hotel staff was able to arrange for a rental car for me when I arrived to the hotel. Free parking was very limited but, I was always able to find paid street parking not far from the hotel. So not really a big deal. The hotel staff are superb. A special acknowledgement to Barbara Gomez who is so kind, professional, always had a smile on her face and offered great suggestions for things to do in Madeira during my stay. My only “complaint” which is minor is the temperature of the hot water in my room . I like the option of very hot water when it comes to bathing/showering. The water in my room was barely lukewarm. Outside of this minor issue, I would most certainly would stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

martyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and super helpful. Me and my partner used the pool, spa and fitness facilities every day and really enjoyed the sunrise yoga classes. The buffet breakfast was decent. Hiring a car is necessary as there is very little within walking distance of the hotel. But the island is only small, so you can reach most places with a short drive from the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024