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Vila Galé Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Sea View (Single Use)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room (Single Use)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room (with Extra Bed, 2 Adults + 1 Child)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Sea View (with Extra Bed, 2 Adults + 1 Child)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room, Sea View (with Extra Bed, 3 Adults)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room (with Extra Bed, 3 Adults)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium Double Room Single Use, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Kids pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (332)
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Rua de Sao Fernando, 5, Santa Cruz, 9100-157

What's nearby

  • Palmeiras Beach - 2 min walk
  • Machico Beach - 10 min drive
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 15 min drive
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 16 min drive
  • Palheiro Gardens - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cockpit Restaurant Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alameda - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doce Satisfação - Padaria e Pastelaria, Unipessoal - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Santa Cruz

Upscale eco-certified hotel by the ocean
A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Vila Galé Santa Cruz. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as fitness classes and cycling, at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment and a massage at the on-site spa. Enjoy Italian cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to shopping on-site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Limo/town car service, bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a TV in reception and a front desk safe
  • A porter/bellboy, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 262 rooms have comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Vila Galé Santa Cruz are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Euforia
  • Inevitavel
  • Soul and Blues
  • Versatil

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 9,580 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body treatments
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 10.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1012

Property is also known as

Santa Cruz Vila Gale
Vila Gale Hotel Santa Cruz
Vila Galé Hotel Santa Cruz
Vila Gale Madeira
Vila Galé Santa Cruz
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz
Vila Gale Santa Cruz Madeira
Vila Galé Santa Cruz Hotel
Vila Galé Santa Cruz Hotel
Vila Galé Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Vila Galé Santa Cruz Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Galé Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Galé Santa Cruz?

As of 24 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Galé Santa Cruz on 7 Jan 2025 start from AU$193.30, 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 Vila Galé Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vila Galé Santa Cruz?

Self-parking is available for EUR 10.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Vila Galé Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Vila Galé Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Vila Galé Santa Cruz?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Vila Galé Santa Cruz located?

Situated by the ocean, this spa hotel is steps from Palmeiras Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Quinta Da Junta and Santo da Serra Golf Club. Machico Beach and Santo da Serra Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 254 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 254 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 254 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 254 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 254 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

cassandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was clean, easy to find, within walking distance to the airport. It is VERY loud when trying to sleep due to flights overhead. We splurged and paid for the all inclusive after our flight was cancelled, it was a waste of money. Multiple things were not actually included, and all inclusive received the same treatment as those who were put up by the airlines. It was not worth an additional $159. Rooms are very dated, carpet on the floors. Indoor and outdoor pools are beautiful. Beach is terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel for short 3 night staybefore going to our timeshare in Funchal. Service fantastic rooms very clean. Overall 5 star
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool area, great food, very relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor service no AC no hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean facility, close to restaurants and airport. Just a bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Abhay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

NEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

ALBERTO, Grand Island

Travelled with family
Staff need to smile a bit more and breakfast is not up to par. Paid less money at Four Views in Canico, Madeira and their breakfast is superior.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meirav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ribert

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, but boring
Hotel is super far from anything besides the airport. The breakfast, while included was not good. Better off saving the money and eating in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
Only stopped one night as we were flying out to the Azores the following day. Hotel nice, close to the airport (5mins in taxi), Santa Cruz is very pleasant to walk around, nice cafes/restaurants. The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Aveiro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The creek that runs near the building was not clean! It smells at times . Has nothing to do with the property I. Want to thank you . I hope to be back soon! I enjoyed Thank you agian .
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with ocean view, 5 min from the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felisberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar, Burlington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property near the airport. We had a 5 am departure so we had to leave at 3 am. I recommend this property. Some staff at the front desk was not too friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this due to its proxy to the airport (5 min drive) so was great on that. Overall it's sort of a "resort-style" hotel but just didn't hit the mark on actual service. Don't get me wrong, the hotel is nice, the views are great and right on the beach... it's just the beach is all rock and stone so you can't really use it. Then there is the town itself which is one of the smaller towns on the island and while it is cute, there is just nothing to do. There are about half a dozen cafe's type restaurants not much else to do so I would advise staying in Funchal unless you just need to be close to the airport. My main issue was that service felt kind of lacking and the food at the hotel itself was awful. We ordered room service breakfast which arrived at almost lunchtime and was nothing more than dry bread, bad coffee, and warm juice with no cups or mugs to drink said coffee or utensils to cut or spread anything... felt like leftovers from that morning. Then that night we tried the "Buffett" and oh lord... for $25 a person you get (and I'm sorry) but really bad cheap buffet food that was so unbelievably not worth it that we each got half a plate and just walked out knowing we did not even want to try anymore. I did not complain because I did not want to be rude and say how disappointing it was. In the end, I got the sense this was more of a local/European little honeymoon spot or something and not much of a business traveler hotel, especially since the WiFi cut out a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen, Waterlooville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel. Mean on towels and water. Planes passed by frequently but not a problem for us,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marrla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool area and view. Wonderful staff, working hard despite a shortage of available staff, the ones that were there were working really hard to make up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Idriss

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was no room cleaning until we asked them to even then did not do a proper job cleaning .There was no kettle in the room so I asked the room cleaning lady she said No they do not provide in room. I asked in reception the Lady Chris gave me one straightaway. We booked half board the evening meal would not give us water unless we paid we have had HB before that included soft drinks water and tea/coffee very disappointed buffet choice was not great. They told us we must buy a cap when using the swimming pool which I think is unfair they should provide them as I have never come across paying for a swimming cap for men and women its their rules they should provide. The spa facilities have communication problem different staff tells you different things ie booking sauna steam room Jacuzzi towels etc just annoying really. The reception area is just dead and gloomy they put out some kind of refreshing drink there which always looks dirty and staled seem like its been there for days. The shuttle service was good . The staff at check in reception desk need to be more friendly approachable rather than being serious and finish with you as quick as possible. I must say the young Lady at the reception desk who works nights only 19 or 20 years of age was absolutely fantastic always listened helpful very professional she is 10 out of 10 she should be given a medal wishing her all the best in her very bright future she truly deserve. All in all it was ok not great but yeah thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022