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Sentido Galosol

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At Sentido Galosol, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar and a beach bar. Adventurous travellers may like the basketball, fitness classes and scuba diving at this hotel. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body wrap or a facial at Ashoka, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, children's meals, light fare and local cuisine. The gym offers yoga classes and Pilates classes; other things to do include racquetball/squash, beach yoga and motor boating. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €184
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view of palm trees and buildings.

Twin Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a blue armchair, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

Master Suite (2 bedrooms)

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with chairs, and a patterned wall.

Twin Room, Side Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a bench, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Sentido Suite (2 bedrooms)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a treadmill, and exercise balls.

Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted mirror, and a floor lamp.

Sentido Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small kitchenette.

Sentido Side Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Santa Cruz, Sentido Galosol is in the historical district and on the waterfront. Laurisilva of Madeira and Reis Magos Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jardins do Palheiro and Aquaparque Madeira. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Natural History and Madeira Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game drives and game viewing. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
Map
Rua D. Francisco Santana, Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9125-031

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky cliffs, and sparse vegetation.
    Ponta da Oliveira
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A coastal beach with rocky cliffs, clear blue water, and a small town in the background.
    Reis Magos Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Road of Christ the King
    17 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Garajau Cable Car
    8 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cristo Rei
    10 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Venda do Bello
    5 min drive
  • Venda do Sócio
    4 min drive
  • Grill Traineira Steakhouse
    5 min drive
  • Casa de Pasto das Eiras
    7 min drive
  • Frango da Guiia 2
    4 min drive

About this property

Sentido Galosol

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel by the ocean, remodelled in 2023
  • At Sentido Galosol, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar and a beach bar. Active travellers can enjoy basketball, fitness classes and scuba diving at this hotel. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body wrap or a facial at Ashoka, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, children's meals, light fare and local cuisine. The gym offers yoga classes and Pilates classes; other things to do include racquetball/squash, beach yoga and motor boating. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception.
  • Additional perks include:
    • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
    • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, access to a nearby indoor pool and luggage storage
    • Bike tour information, concierge services and a computer station
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 125 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs and composting
    • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Balconies, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Snorkelling
  • Stereo

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 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
  • 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 3:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
Property Registration Number 3122
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 6 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility and hot tub with adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Sentido Galosol have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM to 6 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Sentido Galosol?

As of 26 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sentido Galosol on 27 Aug 2026 start from €184, 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 Sentido Galosol pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sentido Galosol?

Self-parking is available for EUR 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Sentido Galosol?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sentido Galosol?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 78 (subject to availability).

Does Sentido Galosol provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM-6:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 40 per person applies.

Where is Sentido Galosol located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz hotel is located on the boardwalk, within a 10-minute walk of Ponta da Oliveira and Reis Magos Beach. Road of Christ the King and Cristo Rei are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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