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Sentido Galosol

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

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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
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
The current price is AU$317
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Rua D. Francisco Santana, Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9125-031
  • Place, Madeira Botanical Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Funchal Farmers Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, CR7 Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Side Ocean View

Twin Room, Side Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Sentido Suite (2 bedrooms)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Sentido Side Sea View

Sentido Side Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)

Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Twin Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Sea View

Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sentido Sea View

Sentido Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Master Suite (2 bedrooms)

Master Suite (2 bedrooms)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

A family-friendly stay in Santa Cruz awaits you at Sentido Galosol. Within steps you'll find Ponta da Oliveira and Reis Magos Beach within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Ashoka can include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Atlantis Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. With 2 lounge bars and a beach bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site indoor swimming pool and gym. 3229 square feet (300 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and a conference centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a Turkish bath/hammam. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 4-property class Santa Cruz hotel, you'll find CR7 Museum.

What's nearby

  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Palheiro Gardens - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Town Square - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • CR7 Museum - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nico Burguer - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Laranjinha - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Carbonara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Riu Palace Reception - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Talho do Caniço - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sentido Galosol

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
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 eco-certified 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.

  • 1 building
  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1990
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sentido Galosol?

Sentido Galosol offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sentido Galosol?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sentido Galosol on 9 Oct 2025 start from AU$310.32, including 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.

Is parking available at Sentido Galosol?

Yep, Sentido Galosol has a self car park for EUR 5 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Sentido Galosol?

Yep, Sentido Galosol is a short 8-minute walk from Reis Magos Beach. Fun beach activities include yoga, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Sentido Galosol?

Yep, Ashoka is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as sports massages.

Does Sentido Galosol have a pool?

Take your pick from 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:30 AM to 6 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Sentido Galosol?

Sentido Galosol features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

What makes Sentido Galosol a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sentido Galosol.

Is Sentido Galosol family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Sentido Galosol is a hit with families.

Does Sentido Galosol serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sentido Galosol?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sentido Galosol?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Sentido Galosol?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Sentido Galosol?

No, pets are not allowed.