Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Pinheiro with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Hot Tub

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (with Extra Bed, 3 Adults)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (Single Use)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Sea View (Single Use)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 248 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Palmeiras Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Machico Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Reis Magos Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bites & Beer By Coral - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ponto De Encontro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Quiosque Buondi - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

Upscale hotel by the ocean
A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and fitness classes at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment and a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to 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 rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and wedding services
Room features
All 262 rooms have comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub 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 Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Self 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel?

As of Oct 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel on Nov 1, 2025 start from $141.15, excluding 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 Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 10.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel?

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

Where is Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Palmeiras Beach and Aquaparque Madeira. Quinta Da Junta and Igreja Matriz de Machico are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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