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Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Santa Cruz-Madeira

Vila Galé Santa Cruz ****
Tour operator category

FNC073
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Location

Located directly by the sea, separated from the pebble beach only by the seaside promenade. The pretty little town of Santa Cruz is located not far from the airport. Furthermore, there are regular public bus connections to Funchal and the surrounding area.
Large hotel with pool in front of hilly landscape and houses under blue sky.
Aerial view of a hotel with a large pool next to a beach and ocean.
Hotel complex with large and small pools, surrounded by lounge chairs and Mediterranean vegetation.
Large multi-story hotel by a pebble beach with calm sea in front.
Beach with gray pebbles, a parasol shadow pattern, and adjacent walkway lined with palm trees.
A calm pool with a row of palm trees and clear blue sky in the background.

Facilities

Modern hotel with outdoor pool and palm trees in sunshine by the sea
Hotel with outdoor pool and palm trees at sunset, calm and inviting atmosphere.
Modern hotel lit at night with large illuminated U-shaped outdoor pool.
Hotel pool with lounge chairs and palm trees under a cloudy sky by the sea.
Large hotel dining area with brown parquet floors, red lampshades, and white chairs.
Spacious hotel lobby with floral centerpiece and view of palm trees and sea.
Modern hotel lounge with stylish sofas and large windows overlooking water.
Modern restaurant with wooden furniture, gray chairs, and large decorative wall art.
Modern hotel restaurant with set tables and buffet area in the background.
Modern restaurant area with white chairs, dark wooden tables, and artwork on the walls.
Indoor hotel pool with water slides and lounge chairs, large windows with sea view.
Indoor pool with modern water features and relaxing lounge chairs by large windows.
Indoor hot tub with person in bathrobe in a warm, muted setting.
The modern 4-star holiday hotel of the well-known Vila Galé hotel group, with a total of 262 rooms spread over 4 floors, features an appealing lobby with reception, seating areas, a lounge, wine shop, main and à la carte restaurant, various bars, and a spa area with an indoor pool (free of charge). In the outdoor area, there is a freshwater swimming pool and a sun terrace with sun loungers, pads, and umbrellas.

Accommodation

Double room

The spacious and tastefully furnished double rooms feature a bath/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, cable TV (with German channels), minibar (for a fee), telephone, safe (free of charge), and a balcony (D).
Double rooms with sea view can be booked for an extra charge (DM).
Also available as a double room for single use (DE) or a double room for single use with sea view for an extra charge (DEM).

Modern hotel room with two beds, TV, desk, and balcony in the background.
Balcony with two chairs and table, view of pool, palm trees, and sea between hotel buildings.
Breakfast with pastries and juice on balcony overlooking hotel pool and palm trees.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, illuminated mirror, and white towels in a hotel.

Meals

Breakfast

Breakfast in buffet form.

Buffet area with a variety of dishes in a modern hotel restaurant.

Half board

Breakfast in buffet form, lunch and dinner in buffet form or as a set menu (depending on occupancy).
All meals are served in the main restaurant.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. in buffet form, lunch from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and dinner from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in buffet form or as a set menu (depending on occupancy). All meals are served in the main restaurant. Snacks (according to snack menu) from 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (according to beverage menu) with meals and from 10:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m. (served in cups/glasses) at the open bars. From 7 nights onwards, one dinner per stay in the à la carte restaurant is included upon prior registration/reservation.

Sports for a fee

Billiards.

Children's program

Separate children's pool and playroom (unsupervised, without childcare).

Wellness

A calm wellness room with a whirlpool, massage table, and dim lighting.
Modern lounge with sunbeds and large windows overlooking a sunny outdoor area.
Indoor hotel pool with light blue water, columns, and modern design.
Indoor hot tub with person in bathrobe in a warm, muted setting.
Bright indoor pool with several lounge chairs and large windows in a hotel.
Spa (entrance included) with fitness area, sauna, steam bath, and whirlpool. Massages (for a fee).

Entertainment

Occasional daytime animation and evening events (only in the high season).

Hotel service

Baby cot (included, subject to availability, on request).
Garage (for a fee).
Wi-Fi (included in public areas and in the rooms).

Credit card

Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Diners Club.

Hotel contact

VILA GALÉ SANTA CRUZ
RUA SAO FERNANDO
9100-173 SANTA CRUZ (MADEIRA)
PORTUGAL
TELEPHONE: +351 291 529 000
E-MAIL: madeira@vilagale.com or portugal.reservas@vilagale.com

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operational practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key
  • Ecostars

Hotelhinweis

Please note: A tourist tax of 2 EUR per person/night is charged on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Zusatzhinweis

No dogs allowed.
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4 handicapped-accessible double rooms available on request.
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In all hotels of the Vila Galé hotel chain, smoking is prohibited in all public areas as well as in the rooms.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 18.08.2026 12:05