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Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in a tranquil area of Madeira, Vila Galé offers deluxe accommodations with a wellness center. It features a pool, beauty treatments and nearby golf facilities. Fitted with anti-allergic duvets and modern furnishings, rooms at Vila Galé Santa Cruz all open out onto private balconies. Each includes a TV set with satellite channels, DVD and CD players. Bathrooms are en suite. On-site Versatil Restaurant serves regional specialties and international cuisine throughout the day. Inevitável Pasta Lounge offers a la carte dishes during lunch and dinner, with an accent on Mediterranean food. Madeira International Airport and Pico do Cruz Mountain are both within a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Vila Galé.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Vila Gale
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Sustainability
This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.

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    Ecostars
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    Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    Portugal Portugal
    Very close to the airport (4 minute cab ride). Very nice buffet breakfast with omelette bar and lots of fresh fruit and a variety of other breakfast items. Nice pool. Right off the ocean. We walked to a nice restaurant for dinner. We got lucky...
  • Ashley
    the United States the United States
    We loved the breakfast and pool area. It’s a great location.
  • Jayson
    the United States the United States
    The lobby was nice and the staff welcoming. I liked the pool, sauna, and gym. I liked the ping pong table, chess board, and trampoline. I like how close the ocean is to the hotel. It's nice to have hotel shuttle service to downtown Funchal. ...
  • Elisabeth
    the United States the United States
    Stayed here one night before flying out the next day. Location very close to airport. Very friendly checkin staff. Made us to-go breakfast box since we had to leave very early. Free parking.
  • Nikita
    Germany Germany
    Breakfast was good, underground parking garage is very convenient, there's enough good restaurants nearby. Easy access to the beach. Good bar.
  • Wei
    the United States the United States
    Very decant size of room, good breakfast. A buffet dinner made dinner easier. The front desk was friendly.
  • Andrea
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Good position near the centre of Santa Crus and the ocean, nice outside area with beautiful swimming pool, nice selection of services and generally clean and comfortable.
  • Vygandas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Location in proximity to the airport for us was very convenient as a transfer hotel, with an added bonus of great facilities (i.e. pool, exercise room). Staff were very helpful, breakfast buffet was really good. A small town of Santa Cruz around...
  • Michal
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Good choice in this Santa Cruz location. Close to city center. Payable parking lot directly inside hotel underground (7.50E/day).
  • Owen
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Staff very helpful and polite The hotel was beautiful spotless and clean very comfortable, pool and facilities were amazing

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • VERSATIL
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • INEVITAVEL
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Vila Gale Santa Cruz
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Parking on site
  • Spa
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Kids' club
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 10 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – indoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Pool 2 – outdoor

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Vila Gale Santa Cruz takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that access to the indoor pool for children under the age of 12 is allowed accompanied by an adult. Also the use of a swimming cap is mandatory in the indoor pool.

The access to the hot tub, sauna or Turkish bath is limited to people aged over 16 years old.

Please note that when booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 1012

FAQs about Vila Gale Santa Cruz

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Vila Gale Santa Cruz may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Vila Gale Santa Cruz include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Twin/Double
  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vila Gale Santa Cruz on this page.

  • Guests staying at Vila Gale Santa Cruz can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Vila Gale Santa Cruz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Vila Gale Santa Cruz is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Vila Gale Santa Cruz has 2 restaurants:

    • INEVITAVEL
    • VERSATIL
  • Vila Gale Santa Cruz is 1,150 feet from the center of Santa Cruz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Vila Gale Santa Cruz offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Kids' club
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area