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Sentido Galosol

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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, Garajau Cable Car
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite

  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Master Suite (2 bedrooms)

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

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

Twin Room, Side Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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 Fitness Suite (1 bedroom) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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 the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Sentido Galosol places you next to Ponta da Oliveira and within a 10-minute walk of Reis Magos Beach. This 125-room, 4-star hotel has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Ponta da Oliveira - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reis Magos Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Road of Christ the King - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Garajau Cable Car - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cristo Rei - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ondamar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nico Burguer - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Laranjinha - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Carbonara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe do Jardim - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sentido Galosol

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Guests of Sentido Galosol have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and an indoor pool. If you drive, self parking is EUR 5 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request) for EUR 40 per person roundtrip. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
Guests can expect free WiFi and Smart TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies, minibars, and safes are also standard.
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.

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.

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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)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
  • Snorkeling

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 center (3,229 square feet 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • 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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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, 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.
Property Registration Number 3122

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 6 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sentido Galosol?

Sentido Galosol provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Sentido Galosol?

As of Jan 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sentido Galosol on Jan 13, 2026 start from $243.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Sentido Galosol?

This hotel in Santa Cruz is within a 10-minute walk of Reis Magos Beach and Ponta da Oliveira. You'll also find Palheiro Golf Club and Palmeiras Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Sentido Galosol?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 5 per day. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Sentido Galosol?

Ashoka is the hotel's spa and services include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, couples treatments, and aromatherapy.

Does Sentido Galosol have a casino at the property?

No, Sentido Galosol doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sentido Galosol?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 8:30 AM and 6 PM.

Is Sentido Galosol a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a beach bar and 2 outdoor pools with some guestrooms featuring private saunas.

Are there hot tubs at Sentido Galosol?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Sentido Galosol feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sentido Galosol has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Will Sentido Galosol allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sentido Galosol.

Does Sentido Galosol have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Sentido Galosol?

The closest major airport to Sentido Galosol is Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC), which is 6.5 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sentido Galosol?

Yes, every guestroom at Sentido Galosol comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Does Sentido Galosol host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Sentido Galosol if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Sentido Galosol Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 419 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, nice facilities/ restaurant s/ bar. Relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bhaskar

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ofelia, la mirada

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imtiyaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really really great place to stay and staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Traveled 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