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Vila Galé Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants

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

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
  • Machico Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Madeira Botanical Garden
    ‪15 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

  • 23 sq m
  • 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)

  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room (Single Use)

  • 23 sq m
  • 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)

  • 23 sq m
  • 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

  • 23 sq m
  • 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)

  • 23 sq m
  • 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)

  • 23 sq m
  • 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

  • 46 sq m
  • 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)

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room Single Use, Sea View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the area

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.At this Santa Cruz hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Palmeiras Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Quinta Da Junta. Santo da Serra Golf Club and Machico Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Palmeiras Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Machico Beach - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Reis Magos Beach - 18 min drive - 11.1 km

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

4-star eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants
Some rates at Vila Galé Santa Cruz are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Vila Galé Santa Cruz offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 9580 square feet (890 square meters) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the eco-certified Vila Galé Santa Cruz. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 262 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 9580 sq ft of conference space
  • 890 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: EUR 10.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 260 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

10/10 Excellent

Susy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to be close to the airport. Nice rooms, great breakfast included. Great restaurants within walking distance. The steam room was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

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

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

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

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