Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Hotels
8.9 (1665 reviews)
Apartado 12, Ponta D'Oliveira , Caniço , PT

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outstanding ocean views from rooms and restaurants
Beautiful location and cliffside architecture
Excellent pools and sauna with panoramic views
Friendly, discreet and attentive staff
Varied and generally rich breakfast
Access to sister hotel facilities (GaloSol)
Good on-site pizzeria (price/quality)
Peaceful, adults-only atmosphere; good for relaxation
Cons:
Some rooms small or with separate beds
Occasional unpleasant AC/drain odor reported
Mattress too soft for some guests
Breakfast/product quality issues (e.g., not 100% orange juice)
Buffet could have more variety in cold cuts and desserts
Long waits/queue for pancakes at breakfast
Inflexibility and extra charge for certain room-service requests
Limited free parking; short-term parking fees apply

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Generally praised: sauna described as very clean and housekeeping noted as friendly and discreet. Minor issue reported with a bad smell from an air-conditioning/drain in one room.
Service
9.2
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and discreet (housekeeping, spa and restaurant staff). One report of inflexibility regarding a special meal request and additional charge for room service.
Location
9.5
Strong positive sentiment: excellent ocean views from rooms and restaurants, cliffside position, easy beach access and praised overall location and scenery.
Room Quality
8.2
Mixed feedback: several guests found rooms modern, spacious and comfortable; others noted small rooms, separate beds, very soft mattress and AC/drain odor affecting comfort.
Amenities
9.1
Pools, sauna with panoramic view, spa treatments, snorkelling and access to sister hotel facilities are highlighted as strong assets; missing a whirlpool/large SPA was noted as a possible improvement.
Value for Money
8.6
Generally positive value comments for on-site pizzeria and overall offering, though guests mentioned extra charges (room service, parking fees) that slightly reduce perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast described as rich and varied and dinner buffet at sister hotel praised; criticisms include some lower-quality products (e.g., not 100% orange juice), limited variety in buffet cold cuts/desserts and slow pancake service.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall very positive stays reported — peaceful adults-only atmosphere, beautiful setting, excellent views and many guests stating they loved their stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:07

Property Description

Stunning Ocean Views
Located on a cliff at Ponta D’Oliveira, Galo Resort Hotel Galomar offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. The modern rooms feature satellite TV and some boast private balconies overlooking the sea.

Relaxation at Ashoka Spa
Indulge in a variety of treatments at the Ashoka Spa, from Ayurveda therapy to saunas and a hot tub. Rejuvenate your mind and body while enjoying the serene ocean backdrop.

Culinary Delights
Savor fresh seafood at Restaurant Atlantis or explore local and international cuisine at the buffet restaurant on the terrace. End your day with a drink at the Blue Bar or Capoeira Pub.

Escape to Galo Resort Hotel Galomar for a memorable stay with ocean views, spa relaxation, and exquisite dining experiences. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that when booking 5 or more rooms, different policies may apply.

Please note that Gala Dinners (on New Year's Eve, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday) are not included in the price for reservations with half-board rates.

Please note: Reception is Open from 08:00 until 20:30
When reception is closed you can contact Hotel Galosol reception is open 24 hoursGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1665 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
Sentido Galomar is the only place we stay on Madeira!
Pros:

The location and access to the ocean, pools, spa, lounge and restaurant are incredible. Almost every room has a spectacular view. Staff are very accommodating and rooms are clean and tasteful.

Cons:

The WI-FI account is not secured other than an easy to get password. There was another similar named account that I accidentally accessed, which the staff did not know about, which may not have belonged to the resort.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • solo_traveller • gb
7
Weekend stay
Pros:

13 mins from airport. Beaut sea view. Unique cliff edge location, comfy bed

Cons:

Staff barely smiled, there is a charge if u want new towels, no toothpaste provided, no complimentary water, breakfast was chaotic when fully booked with people waiting for tables,

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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joachim • couple • be
7
Mooi uitzicht, vriendelijk personeel maar hygiëne en ontbijt iets minder
Pros:

Goede lokatie en mooi uitzicht

Cons:

Ontbijt was eerder beperkt, en eentonig.
De hygiëne in gangen en kamers was niet heel goed.
Voor 4 sterren verwacht ik toch iets meer

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sukurova • couple • az
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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louis • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • pl
10
Polecam z całego serca!
Pros:

Widoki zapierające dech. Pokoje czyste, przestronne. Hotel idealny zarówno na krótki jak i długi pobyt, wiele udogodnień. Zdecydowanie polecam! Bardzo dobre śniadanie, świetna hotelowa restauracja. Bardzo miła obsługa.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • couple • de
10
Tolle Lage mit mega Ausblick auf den Atlantik
Pros:

Tolle moderne Cliff Zimmer, mit fantastischen Ausblick.

Cons:

Die Glasscheiben am Balkon sollten häufiger gereinigt werden.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Andreia • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Die Lage direkt am Meer und das leckere Frühstück.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Zawada • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Lovely room with beautiful balcony. I loved the water filling station. Great Swimmingpool on the rooftop.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Celina • couple • fr
5
Vraiment bof
Pros:

Vraiment bof

Cons:

Vraiment bof

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • fr
9
Très bon séjour
Pros:

Plusieurs piscines très appréciables

Cons:

Le bar extérieur n’était pas ouvert en semaine mais seulement le we, dommage

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • br
10
Cons:

Poucas opções salgadas

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Maarten • extended_group • nl
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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m • couple • nl
8
Everything is great except beds
Pros:

The pool area by the cliffs

Cons:

Beds are not worthy of the Hotel ( very soft and u feel the springs of the mattress ( I weight 78 kg)

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
10
It was a very nice resort.
Pros:

Beautiful place!

Cons:

The only thing was that our the air conditioning did not work and it was 81 F indoors.
However since they couldn’t get the maintenance guy to come out at night they provided a fan.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • gb
10
Oasis with beautiful ocean views
Pros:

So calm and peaceful. Clean, minimalistic and modern design - with small details that make you feel right at home. Lovely views from the room’s balcony. Direct access to the ocean + a pool right next to the hotel. Would happily stay again!

The reservation team (Agnes) was especially helpful - thank you again :)

Cons:

Closing time for pool and lido at 7pm. Pool bar closing at 5pm.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • lv
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Corinna • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Besonders hervorzuheben sind 2 Mitarbeiter Abu Saleh und Ines Pareira ( Eierspeisen) , die beiden wiegen die Unfreundlichkeit der anderen Mitarbeiter auf !!!
Die Lage ein Traum und die Frühstücksterrasse einfach fantastisch . Ausserdem außerordentlich die Joe Cocker Tribute Band , die Frau hat eine so schöne Stimme ...2-3 pro Woche live Music ist super , um den Abend ausklingen zu lassen .

Cons:

Der Abräumservice ( Frühstück) könnte wenigstens einmal am Tag lächeln und einem nicht noch die Tasse vom Mund wegnehmen ....

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Filips • couple • lv
8
Good breakfast, spacious rooms but would not stay here again.
Pros:

Our room was generally spacious with a small minibar, comfortable beds (though did not see a double bed option while booking). The pool area was also great and comfy sunbaths available for residents at this hotel. Very good breakfast too.

Cons:

From my point of view I’m expecting from a 4-star hotel certain things - parking which was clearly not big enough for all hotel guests. Hotel has not though about mosquitoes which are coming in when you open the garden doors. There were literally marks with smashed mosquitoes on the ceiling and walls. The third thing - we didn’t know that the breakfast/restaurant and second pool area is not located on hotel’s premises. It was not very comfortable and private to enjoy all the ameneties since the the pool area next to the ocean was shared with others (possibly outside guests too).

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee