Sentido Galosol
Sentido Galosol, the first active hotel in Madeira, is located on the island’s southern coast. Located between the airport and Funchal, both can be reached within 15 minutes by road. As you’d expect the hotel has an extensive sports centre offering activities including aerobics, squash, volleyball, outdoor yoga, swimming and kayaking. If you’re travelling with someone who isn’t so active they can relax in the sauna or get a massage instead.

If your idea of an active holiday involves diving into open water head to Praia do Garajau, around five minutes by car. Here the waters are calm and clear, ideal conditions for scuba diving. If you want to stay dry, head up to the clifftop where you can see the Cristo Rei (Christ The King) statue. It might look like it’s based on the famous statue in Rio but this one is actually four years older.

For guests who have worked up a big appetite (and those who haven’t) dinner buffets are served in the Ondamar restaurant, including themed buffets on selected nights. Alternatively, visit the a la carte restaurant for views of the ocean and cliffs, as you enjoy eating your selection from the extensive menu. If pizza’s one of your favourite foods then don’t miss Pizzeria Galosol.

Guests have a choice of a room with a garden view or the scenery of the magnificent Atlantic Ocean. For longer stays why not upgrade to a room with a balcony or to a suite? Whichever type you choose you’ll have access to the nature reserve beach and private seawater pool.
Hotel Facilities
General
  • Number of bars/lounges: 2
  • Number of poolside bars: 1
  • Number of beach bars: 1
  • Number of swi: 1
  • Number of restaurants: 2
  • Smoke-free property
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Transport & Parking
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Electric car charging station
Activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
Food & Drink
  • Free breakfast
Pools and wellness
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Number of outdoor pools: 2
  • Number of indoor pools: 1
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool sun loungers
Front-desk/reception area services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Shared spaces
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Terrace
Entertainment and family services
  • Books
Cleaning services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Self parking (surcharge)
Business facilities
  • Number of meeting rooms: 1
  • Conference space size (metres): 0
  • Conference space
Shops
  • Shopping on site
Other facilities
  • Free reception
  • Multilingual staff
Location

Santa Cruz, Madeira, Portugal

Address: Rua D. Francisco Santana Caniço de Baixo, Santa Cruz, Portugal

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