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Master Suite (2 bedrooms)
Room with view
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)
Room with view
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Sentido Suite (2 bedrooms)
Room with view
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Twin Room, Sea View
Room with view
323 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room, Garden View
323 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Sentido Sea View
Room with view
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite
Room with view
473 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
(up to 1 child)
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Sentido Side Sea View
Room with view
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room, Side Ocean View
Room with view
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Stylish hotel on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Sentido Galosol in Santa Cruz, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of CR7 Museum and Ponta da Oliveira. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Reis Magos Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Palheiro Golfe.

Make yourself at home in one of the 125 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.

Enjoy local cuisine at Atlantis Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 3229 square feet (300 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. 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.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This eco-certified hotel also offers a children's pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Guests can use the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2023.

Sentido Galosol is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Daily
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Swimming pool
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Conference space size (meters) - 300
  • Distance from property (ft) 492
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free reception
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Distance from property (meters) 150
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Shopping on site
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Total number of rooms - 125
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 4
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1990
  • Electric car charging station
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Conference space size (feet) - 3229
  • Street parking
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach towels
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Sentido Galosol offers 125 accommodations with minibars and safes. 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 showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size measurement: cm
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 1
  • Composting
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Atlantis Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

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 spa 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.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Basketball on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Motor boating on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

Onda Revital Lounge has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa 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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 8
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Prenatal massage
  • Hot tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 16
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

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 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Grey water recycling system

One child stays free

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 2

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Clean & Safe (Portugal)

Property registry number - 3122

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Renewable energy source - solar

Debit cards

Online penalty collection

No gap period between guest stays

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.
  • Destination fee: EUR 2 per person, per night. This fee 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 (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

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Travelife
  • Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)
  • EarthCheck
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