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Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Santa Cruz-Madeira

Vila Galé Santa Cruz ****

FNC073
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

Located directly by the sea, separated from the pebble beach only by the promenade. The charming small town of Santa Cruz is located near the airport. There are also regular public bus connections to Funchal and the surrounding area.
Large hotel with outdoor pool in front of hilly landscape and many buildings under clear sky.
Aerial view of a large beachfront hotel with multiple pools and direct sea access.
Top view of a pool area with multiple pools next to a hotel building and sun umbrellas.
Hotel by pebble beach with palm trees and calm blue sea, green hills and houses in background.
Aerial view of beach with umbrella, promenade, and palm trees
A calm pool with palm trees and blue sky in the background.

Facilities

Hotel with outdoor pool, sun loungers, and palm trees on a sunny seaside day
Large hotel pool at sunset with palm trees and railings along the edge.
Illuminated hotel with large pool at dusk under clear sky
Hotel pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and sea view at sunset.
Bright hotel bar and dining area with red lampshades and modern seating.
Elegant hotel lobby with large lamps, floral arrangement, and panoramic windows overlooking palm trees.
Bright hotel lounge area with large windows and modern furniture.
Elegant restaurant with wood-paneled walls, modern lamps, and stylishly set tables.
Modern restaurant with set tables and buffet area in the background.
Elegant restaurant with white chairs and modern wall art under warm lighting.
Indoor pool with water slides and lounge chairs in a bright hotel room.
Indoor pool with water jet, lounge chairs, and large windows showing palm trees.
Person in a bathrobe walks past a whirlpool in a spa area.
The modern 4-star holiday hotel belonging to the well-known Vila Galé hotel group offers a total of 262 rooms spread across 4 floors. It features an appealing lobby with a reception, seating areas, a lounge, a main restaurant and an à la carte restaurant, various bars, and a spa area with an indoor pool (free of charge). The outdoor area includes a freshwater swimming pool and a sun terrace with loungers, cushions, 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 balcony (D).
Double rooms with sea view can be booked for an additional charge (DM).
Also available as a double room for single use (DE) or double room for single use with sea view for an additional charge (DEM).
(Also bookable under FNCA80 (D, KD, DR, for single use E) and with sea view (DM, KDM, DRM, for single use EM).)

Modern hotel room with two beds, desk, TV, and balcony with outdoor view.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking pool and sea between buildings
Breakfast with bread rolls, cold cuts, juice, and coffee on a balcony overlooking the pool.
Modern hotel bathroom with bathtub, illuminated mirror, and sink with towels.

Meals

Breakfast

Buffet breakfast.

Buffet with a variety of dishes in a modern, well-lit dining room.

Half Board

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

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM buffet-style, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and dinner from 7 PM to 10 PM buffet-style or as a set menu (depending on occupancy). All meals are served in the main restaurant. Snacks (according to the snack menu) from 10:30 AM to 6 PM. Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (according to the drinks menu) with meals and from 10:30 AM to 11 PM (served in a cup/glass) at the open bars. For stays of 7 nights or more, one dinner in the à la carte restaurant is included per stay upon prior registration/reservation.

Sports for a fee

Billiards.

Children's program

Separate children's pool and playroom (unsupervised, no childcare).

Wellness

Cozy spa room with massage table, bathtub, and relaxing lighting.
Relaxation room with wooden loungers and large windows overlooking palm garden
Indoor pool with water fountains and relaxing loungers in a luxury hotel.
Person in a bathrobe walks past a whirlpool in a spa area.
Indoor pool in a bright hotel with lounge chairs and large windows.
Spa (entrance included) with fitness area, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool. Massages (for a fee).

Entertainment

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

Hotel Service

Baby cot (included, subject to availability, upon request).
Garage (for a fee).
Wi-Fi (included in public areas and 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
PHONE: +351 291 529 000
EMAIL: madeira@vilagale.com or portugal.reservas@vilagale.com

Hotel features

  • Indoor Pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Romantic & Honeymooners
  • Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • Kids' Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Internet
  • Hotel Safe
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Location
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

Travel with Future provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

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

Note

Please note: Madeira charges a tourist tax of €2 per person per night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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No pets allowed.
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4 rooms suitable for disabled guests available upon request.
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Smoking is prohibited in all public areas and rooms in all Vila Galé hotels.

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Last updated: 21.02.2026 08:33