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Vila Galé Santa Cruz
4.0 star property

Upscale hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Vila Galé Santa Cruz

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
View from room
Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior entrance

Overview of Vila Galé Santa Cruz

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Rua de Sao Fernando, 5, Santa Cruz, 9100-157
  • Popular LocationDoce Satisfação2 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalmeiras Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBilheteira2 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlameda2 min walk
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Room options

Twin Room, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Sea View (Single Use)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Twin Room (Single Use)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Premium Double or Twin Room, Sea View

cleanliness

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Twin Room (with Extra Bed, 3 Adults)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Premium Double Room Single Use, Sea View

cleanliness

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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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, Vila Galé Santa Cruz is near the beach. Santo da Serra Golf Club and Palheiro Golfe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Funchal Farmers Market and Santo da Serra Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madeira Stadium or Barreiros Stadium. Scuba diving, parasailing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Palmeiras Beach - 2 min walk
  • Machico Beach - 9 min drive
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 15 min drive
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 16 min drive
  • Monte Palace Gardens - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Cockpit Restaurant Bar - 7 min drive
  • Pizza Hut - 7 min drive
  • Alameda - 2 min walk
  • Saudade Madeira Café - 3 min drive

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 hot stone massage and a body treatment 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), meeting rooms and a front desk safe
  • A gift shop, a lift and ATM/banking services
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 – 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 7.50 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–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
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

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 at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 7.50 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

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 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Galé Santa Cruz on 31 Mar 2024 start from €131.56, 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 7.50 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 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Palmeiras Beach and within 6 miles (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).

Vila Galé Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 236 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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