Sentido Galosol

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Galo Resort Madeira
8.8 (118 reviews)
Rua D. Francisco Santana, Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9125-031 , Santa Cruz , PT
351-291-930930

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Fitness facilities
Parasailing nearby
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Beautiful facilities
Friendly staff
Cons:
Room issues
Dining experience could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
The room AC was not working, causing discomfort during the stay.
Service
9.66
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with extremely helpful service.
Location
9.7
Excellent modern hotel with great emphasis on sustainability and a good location.
Room Quality
7.65
The room was disappointing with a distant view of the sea and not as shown in pictures.
Amenities
9.18
Nice facilities including an oceanside pool and spa.
Value for Money
8.64
Buffet had great variety at a reasonable price.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Buffet dinner was considered terrible by one reviewer; breakfast was better.
Overall Experience
9.16
Mixed experience due to room issues but beautiful setting and helpful staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 09:36

Property Description

Indulge in Relaxation at the Full-Service Spa - Treat yourself to massages, body treatments, and facials at the spa. Unwind in style.

Recreational Amenities for Your Enjoyment - Dive into the 2 outdoor swimming pools, relax in the sauna, or work out in the fitness center. Plenty of options for a fantastic stay.

Culinary Delights and Socializing - Savor local cuisine at Atlantis Restaurant, enjoy room service or snacks at the cafe. Don't miss the daily complimentary reception and the various bars for a drink.

When you stay at Sentido Galosol in Santa Cruz, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Funchal Farmers Market and CR7 Museum. Book now for an unforgettable coastal getaway.

Important information:

  • 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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FNC

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Travelife

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 118 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 9.16
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Andrew • partner
8
Pros:

We stayed there for long weekend ahead of moving to property in Funchal. Excellent modern hotel with emphasis on sustainability.

The only suggestion I'd make is when you book the pictures you see of the hotel with sea access is the sister hotel the Galomar. I thought we had booked this. Doesnt really matter as Galomar is literally 5 mins walk away.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • partner
10
Pros:

We had an awesome room with ocean view and were treated to champagne and a romantic set up as a welcome gift for our honeymoon. The Oceanside pool and spa was beautiful. The breakfast and dinner buffet had great variety and price was reasonable. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Tamra • partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful view, nice facilities/ restaurant s/ bar. Relaxing

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Bhaskar • family
4
Pros:

The room AC was not working during our stay. The hotel could not fix it and we could not sleep properly during our stay. The room given to us was a pigeon hole with a distant view of the sea and was totally different from the pictures shown before booking. Buffet dinner was terrible with a server named Sonia showing bad attitude.
While the view outside the hotel and possibly some rooms may have good views, it was a very disappointing experience. Will not go back there or recommend it to anyone else either.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Imtiyaz
10
Pros:

Really really great place to stay and staff was extremely helpful

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • family
10
Pros:

Beautiful spot, great location

2025-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Annemarie
10
Pros:

Loved this place.Felt like

2025-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • family
10
Pros:

Our flight home was cancelled, so we booked two last minute rooms here. Did not disappoint. Beautiful property, good food, right on ocean with ladders descending into the water (or you can just jump in off the cliffs). A really delightful final night in Madeira! Would gladly stay here again (and for longer).

2025-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • partner
10
Pros:

Es war ein wunderschöner Urlaub im Sentido Galosol. Die Mitarbeiter waren alle sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend, die Zimmer komfortabel und sauber, schöner Balkon mit Meerblick, tolle Lage und auch das Frühstück war top. Wir kommen gerne wieder. Manchmal nervig war die Parkplatzsuche, da sehr wenig Parkplätze zur Verfügung stehen, öffentliche Parkplätze gegen geringe Gebühr waren vor allem am Wochenende ebenfalls eher rar. Ansonsten alles top.

2025-07-01 • via Nuitee
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fabio • partner
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel !!!!!

2025-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler • family
10
Pros:

Great balcony view and the hotel had a good breakfast but the grill restaurant was the best. Staff was very friendly & helpful.

2025-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Andrew
10
Pros:

Nice hotel with great staff and good view

2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrea
10
Pros:

Great place to relax but

2025-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Vaibhav
10
Pros:

We had one of our best stay at this hotel.

2025-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Shadee
10
Pros:

Great property

2025-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • partner
10
Pros:

Amazing experience

2025-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Matthew
10
Greta stay at Galosol
Pros:

Great location by the ocean with access to several pools and the sauna and steam rooms with ocean views was amazing. The room was very spacious, bigger than we expected and the breakfast offered a wide selection. The staff were also friendly. There are a few restaurants within walking distance although I would recommend having a car to explore further

2025-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Susan • partner
10
Pros:

Fantastic breakfast!

2025-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Cecilia • friends
10
Pros:

Well deserved 4star resort hotel. Our standard room had a balcony facing the ocean. Resort had 2 restaurants, multiple pools, and many other amenities that we didn’t get to enjoy for our one-night stay. Breakfast had lots of variety of food. Room itself was really clean and in perfect condition, good layout, comfortably firm bed and pillows. Parking could be a bit of struggle if checking in late, there’s only a strip of parking spots along the side of the building, approximately 25-30.

2025-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Oluwagbemisola • partner
8
Pros:

The property is simply ok. Not great, not bad. The adult only hotel, Sentido Galomar looked much better and the facilities e.g spa, nicer restaurant, lounge was located in the other hotel meaning you have to walk (very short walk though). Breakfast was very basic, the buffet lunch and dinner were much better.

2025-04-07 • via Nuitee