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Vila Galé Santa Cruz

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Rua de Sao Fernando, 5, Santa Cruz, 9100-157
  • Palmeiras Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santo da Serra Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Quinta Da Junta
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Twin Room, Sea View

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room, Sea View (Single Use)

  • 248 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room (Single Use)

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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

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

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room (with Extra Bed, 3 Adults)

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room Single Use, Sea View

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Vila Galé Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Madeira Botanical Garden and Palmeiras Beach. .This eco-certified hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Funchal Farmers Market and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from CR7 Museum.

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
  • Reis Magos Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 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

Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Vila Galé Santa Cruz offers 262 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
Make yourself at home in one of the 262 guestrooms featuring DVD players and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite at Versatil, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 9580 square feet (890 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Versatil - Onsite restaurant.
Inevitavel - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.
Soul and Blues - Onsite bar.
Euforia - Onsite bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Vila Galé Santa Cruz are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Self 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, 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

Property 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

Vila Galé Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 259 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

Hasan, Hanover Park

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are planning on taking an early morning flight this is probably the best location, just 5 minutes drive from airport. Breakfast was nice with made to order eggs, coffee, variety of fresh fruits and yogurt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hasan, Hanover Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the front desk very helpful, lady who checked us in gave us information about the hotel and services. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

cassandra

Traveled 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

Susan M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Airport Perfect!
This is our go to hotel when flying out of Madeira Island. Staff is extremely accommodating. Although we left for the airport at 3 AM, we were provided with a boxed breakfasts. It is only about a 10 minute cab ride to the airport and runs around 10 euros. Perfect and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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