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About this property

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in a tranquil area of Madeira, Vila Galé offers deluxe accommodation with a wellness centre. 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 specialities 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Vila Gale
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel


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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • Ecostars
    Ecostars
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Valentine
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Huge hotel with large pool, gym, spa, sauna, breakfast and dinner buffet. Probably very nice for families.
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful staff. Lovely fresh food. Amazing location
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a lovely clean hotel just 4 minutes from the airport. With a view over the sea. The staff were so lovely helpful and friendly. Our flight was cancelled and we booked and arrived late best nights sleep.
  • Jennifer
    Canada Canada
    Very nice hotel, loved the pool, close to restaurants, beach, grocery etc. Safe area and not too loud but things to do Service at hotel was excellent
  • Alberto
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazingly location local amenities just beautiful 😍
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A superb hotel minutes from the airport in a very lovely little village. Good transport links to Funchal. Lovely staff, great food. The rooms were really quiet even though planes are almost landing as they fly past - which for us enhanced our...
  • Ugur
    Turkey Turkey
    Very attentive and smiling staff. Excellent breakfast. Very close to the town center and sea shore. Easily accessible by walk. Very close to the airport.
  • Hays
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Buffet breakfast was excellent Great bed and mattress
  • Diana
    Romania Romania
    Nice spot close to the airport, good breakfast and nice spa area with indoor and outdoor pools.
  • Kateryna
    Ukraine Ukraine
    close to the airport, good location for those who have early flights, good facilities for children

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • VERSATIL
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • INEVITAVEL
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot always available
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-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 persons aged over 16 years old.

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

License number: 1012