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Vila Galé Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Buffet
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments
View from room
Vila Galé Santa Cruz, by the ocean, offers a peaceful getaway. Enjoy Italian dishes at two restaurants, hot stone treatments at the spa, cycling, and fitness classes. The property features indoor and outdoor pools, plus free WiFi in all rooms.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$425
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room, Sea View (Single Use)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room (Single Use)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Double or Twin Room, Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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 curtains

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room (with Extra Bed, 3 Adults)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room Single Use, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Rua de Sao Fernando, 5, Santa Cruz, 9100-157

What's nearby

  • Palmeiras Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Machico Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Reis Magos Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 14 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bites & Beer By Coral - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cockpit Restaurant Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Quiosque Buondi - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Vila Galé Santa Cruz

Upscale eco-certified hotel by the ocean
A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Vila Galé Santa Cruz. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as fitness classes and cycling, at this hotel. Indulge in a massage and a body treatment at the on-site spa. Enjoy Italian cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to shopping on-site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Limo/town car service, bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a TV in reception and ATM/banking services
  • Smoke-free property, a billiards/pool table and meeting rooms
Room features
All 262 rooms have comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

All-inclusive details

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body treatments
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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.

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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Galé Santa Cruz have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Galé Santa Cruz?

As of 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Galé Santa Cruz on 30 Sept 2025 start from NZ$416.98, including 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 Vila Galé Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vila Galé Santa Cruz?

Self-parking is available for EUR 10.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Vila Galé Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Vila Galé Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Vila Galé Santa Cruz?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Vila Galé Santa Cruz located?

Situated by the ocean, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Palmeiras Beach and Aquaparque Madeira. Quinta Da Junta and Santo da Serra Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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