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Sentido Galosol

4.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar, beach bar
2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar, beach bar
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

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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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cristo Rei
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

Twin Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Suite

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

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

Master Suite (2 bedrooms)

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

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

Twin Room, Side Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single 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 Single Beds

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

Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Sentido Sea View

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

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

Sentido Side Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double 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 a safe. 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 a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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

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

Ashoka has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. 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 that 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 reflexology, aromatherapy or deep-tissue massages at Ashoka
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and basketball
  • Steps from Ponta da Oliveira and 8 minutes on foot from Reis Magos Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. 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/cafΘ and a nearby 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 beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a sauna and a fitness centre. 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 a 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 specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Restaurants on site

  • Atlantis Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • 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
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,229 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • 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
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (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 (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 20 (return), (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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Sentido Galosol offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on 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 aged 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

Reviews

Sentido Galosol Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 409 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Élida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this place.Felt like
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fabio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel !!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great balcony view and the hotel had a good breakfast but the grill restaurant was the best. Staff was very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with great staff and good view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax but
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had one of our best stay at this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Greta stay at Galosol

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tihomira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Oluwagbemisola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and definitely will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location next to cliffs with oceanic views is what gives this hotel its allure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa facilities were amazing, we loved the saunas and the steam bath. Swimming in the ocean was also lovely as was the outdoor pool area. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025