Oceanfront escape in charming Santa Cruz

The Vila Gale Santa Cruz hotel offers incomparable views across the Atlantic Ocean from its privileged vantage point above the pebbled beach of Praia das Palmeiras. It’s an ideal choice for families, friends, couples and solo travellers alike. 

While you spend a little time at the on-site spa enjoying a rejuvenating massage, a dip in the indoor pool or a session in the sauna or steam bath, your kids can head to Clube Nep; a space entirely dedicated to children ages four to 12 years old, with all kinds of fun-packed activities on offer. When you’re looking to spend some quality time together, take a dip in the outdoor pool, open to both adults and children, or venture down to the nearby beach. 

When it’s time to eat, there are plenty of options available. The hotel's main restaurant provides a convenient buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Or, if you’re looking for something a little more formal, you’ll find the Inevitável Restaurant offering an à la carte service for both lunch and dinner. A couple of bars are also on hand with a wide selection of drinks throughout the day. 
 

Facilities

Food & Drink

  • 1 international buffet restaurant
  • 1 à la carte restaurant (Mediterranean cuisine)
  • 1 lounge bar
  • 1 pool bar (offers snacks in the summer season)
Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

Entertainment

  • Indoor pool
  • Kids club
  • Outdoor pool
Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

Family facilities

  • Kids club (4-12yrs) – painting, cooking, music & dance, games
  • Children's pool
Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

Sports & Health

  • Fitness
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa centre
  • Spa treatments
  • Steam bath
  • Turkish bath (hamam)
Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

Find out more about Santa Cruz

All winding cobbled streets and historical charm, coastal hotspot Santa Cruz is about as characterful as they come. Set in a scenic bay in Madeira, Santa Cruz holidays are all about relaxing. The only difficulty is choosing which lovely spot to begin your chill-out time. Perhaps a stroll along the pretty palm-lined promenade? A walk along pebbly Praia das Palmeiras beach? Or there’s popular bathing spot Ribeira da Boaventura, where the swimming pools have Atlantic Ocean views.

5 Rua De Sao Fernando, Santa Cruz, 9100-173, Portugal

Average weather in Madeira
This shows you historical average daytime temperatures, not a real-time forecast. It’s a great way to check if a destination’s typical weather suits your holiday vibe.

Reviews

4.2
Based on 1,621 reviews
Excellent
46%Very good
36%Average
11%Poor
3%Terrible
3%
Rooms
Service
Sleep Quality
Cleanliness
Value
Location