At Sentido Galosol, wake up to a free breakfast buffet and spend your days lounging by the beachfront pool or on sun-kissed shores. Enjoy activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, or kayaking then unwind with a hot stone massage at Onda Revital Lounge. With two on-site restaurants serving local cuisine and free in-room WiFi, this hotel offers relaxation and adventure.
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Sentido Fitness Suite (1 bedroom)
Partial ocean view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Sentido Sea View
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Sea view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Sentido Side Sea View
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Partial ocean view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
About the neighborhood
Located in Santa Cruz, Sentido Galosol is in the historical district and on the beach. Laurisilva of Madeira and Reis Magos Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jardins do Palheiro and Aquaparque Madeira. Traveling with kids? Consider Madeira Botanical Garden and Complexo Balnear Barreirinha. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game drives and game viewing. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
Rua D. Francisco Santana, Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9125-031
What's nearby
Ponta da Oliveira
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Reis Magos Beach
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Road of Christ the King
17 min walk - 1.3 km
Garajau Cable Car
5 min drive - 3.1 km
Cristo Rei
7 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC)
11 min drive
Restaurants
Ondamar
2 min walk
La Carbonara
3 min walk
Laranjinha
9 min walk
Nico Burguer
13 min walk
A Traineira
4 min walk
About this property
Sentido Galosol
Upscale family-friendly hotel by the ocean, remodeled in 2023
At Sentido Galosol, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar, and a beach bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to reflexology, a body scrub, or a facial at Ashoka, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, kids' meals, light fare, and local cuisine. The gym offers yoga classes and Pilates classes; other things to do include basketball, kayaking, and beach yoga. 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 sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, access to a nearby indoor pool, and luggage storage
Bicycle tour information, concierge services, and 1 meeting room
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 125 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Smart TVs with cable channels
Balconies, heating, and daily housekeeping
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.
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
Self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
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
Snorkeling
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 center (3,229 square feet of space)
Meeting room
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
In a nature reserve
On the bay
On the beach
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
Elevator
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 2:00 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per day
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
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.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3122
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
Property is also known as
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
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–6 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Sentido Galosol?
As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sentido Galosol on 28 March 2026 start from AED 497, excluding 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?
Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day.
What time is check-in at Sentido Galosol?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sentido Galosol?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out 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?
Located in Santa Cruz, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk/promenade and within a 10-minute walk of Ponta da Oliveira and Reis Magos Beach. Road of Christ the King and Garajau Cable Car are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Reviews
Sentido Galosol Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Wir hatten ein großes, ruhiges Zimmer mit seitlichem Meerblick, welches keine Wünsche offen ließ. Frühstücksbuffet war auch sehr reichhaltig und gut. Alles in allem eine tolle Unterkunft in super Lage.
The room itself was nice and had a great see view. The hotel is advertised as two connected properties with spa amenities but in reality they are pretty disjointed and quite a bit of walk from each other. The spa reservation system is not great because there is no online way to reserve a massage and one needs to go to a remote reception spot to reserve it between 10 am and 7 pm (which is prime time NOT to be at the hotel). So we ended up skipping it because of that and also the prices were relatively high.
The breakfast was decent but not spectacular and the entire hotel seemed to cater mostly to older German demographic who seemed to complain quite a lot about things which didn't add to good vibes exactly.
The grounds were pretty good and the private beach seemed great to use in the summer but we were there in March and it was too cold to swim. The biggest issue was the gym/pool/sauna area that is apparently open to people outside the hotel and it was ridiculously crowded and as a result looked uncared for. The staff was ok but nothing special and actually couldn’t accommodate a few simple requests.
Schone ruime kamers, vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel, mooie locatie direct aan zee, een ontbijt met ruime keuze en top voorzieningen voor een heerlijk verblijf.
Great views from the rooms. Great amenities (gym, pools, etc.). I already told local friends this should be the place they recommend to others who come to visit. Easy parking in the area (compared to other places) and easy to get around. Staff was also excellent - friendly and responsive.
Room was spotless, stayed for two weeks, couldn’t ask for better service, staff was attentive, friendly and polite
Check in and out was smooth, facilities are amazing, food was exceptional and the location was perfect
Thanks to everyone at this wonderful place
Wijdan
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Adriana
20 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
No conditioner in the rooms, the breakfast had almost no meat selection & was very underwhelming. There wasn’t really anything that stood out about the property & the pictures were very deceiving.
I loved everything about this hotel. The food is amazing, the staff are so nice and helpful, and there are so many things to do, both at the hotel and on the island. The hotel itself is very nice. My room was large and comfortable. I had to extend my stay due to bad weather and they were very accommodating. I will definitely be back!
Sehr schönes Hotel , super Lage , Ruhige saubere Zimmer mit Balkon , freundliches Personal
Zugang zum Meer über "Schwesterhotel" mit Restaurant und Cocktailbar super !!
L’hôtel est propre et offre quelques stationnements gratuit. Il est parfois complexe de se stationner puisque les stationnements gratuit sont insuffisants. L’hôtel offre plusieurs commodités, gym, cours de groupe, spa, sauna, piscine. Nous avons apprécié notre séjour.
Julie
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Audrey
22 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fabulous, clean and very well appointed. Staff were so friendly and helpful.
The property exceeded all my expectations — it was peaceful, relaxing, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of. I stayed here with my family for my 40th birthday, and the team went above and beyond to make it special. From a surprise champagne toast at breakfast to personalized room touches I didn’t even have to request, everything was perfect. I’m so grateful to the staff for making my stay unforgettable. I would absolutely come back again!
I loved this hotel. Everything was perfect — the room and its size, the breakfast, the pool, the access to the beach, and all the other services. This hotel is practically the highlight of my trip to Madeira.
We stayed there for long weekend ahead of moving to property in Funchal. Excellent modern hotel with emphasis on sustainability.
The only suggestion I'd make is when you book the pictures you see of the hotel with sea access is the sister hotel the Galomar. I thought we had booked this. Doesnt really matter as Galomar is literally 5 mins walk away.