Sentido Galomar
Portugal, Madeira
Sentido Galomar
Galosol is the active hotel on Madeira: aerobics, fitness, kayaking, squash, yoga, Zumba - it's all included! The location right by the sea and the wonderful view of the Atlantic Ocean are further reasons for the many regular guests. Galosol is the active hotel on Madeira: aerobics, fitness, kayaking, squash, yoga, Zumba - it's all included! The location right by the sea and the wonderful view of the Atlantic Ocean are further reasons for the many regular guests.
Highlights
- Very high recommendation rates
- Sun terrace with pool and wonderful sea views
- Madeira's first hotel to be powered entirely by renewable energy
- Madeira's first hotel to be powered entirely by renewable energy
Country
Portugal, Madeira
Location
Caniço de Baixo
In the neighbourhood
to the town centre: Canico, approx. 2.5 km
to the town centre: Funchal, approx. 12 km
Distance to the airport
- Cristiano Ronaldo XXX, (FNC), approx. 10 km
Public transport
- Bus stop 100 m
Places of interest
- Aquapark: 15 km
- Cristo Rei: 2.5 km
- Museum in Caniço: 2.5 km
Hotel furnishings
- Official national category: 4 stars
- Number of floors in the main building: 3
- Number of residential units: 125
- Payment options: MasterCard, Visa
- Public car park available (reservation not possible, costs: 5€ per day)
- Reception (24-hour reception)
- Car hire at the hotel
- WLAN, in the entire complex
Restaurants
- À la carte restaurant Atlantis, traditional Madeira cuisine, 42 seats
- Pizzeria „Pizzeria O Galo“ : Italian cuisine; À la carte
- Buffet restaurant „Ondamar“: international cuisine, non-smoking, with terrace, 112 seats
- Highchairs in the restaurant
Bars
- Pool bar with 59 seats
- Capoeira Bar 84 seats with a great view of the sea
The hotel has 125 rooms and suites with sea or garden views. The rooms are located in the main building or the two neighbouring buildings.
All rooms have modern furnishings, warm colours such as orange or sandy tones and materials such as wood and wicker are reminiscent of the island's natural surroundings.
In addition, all rooms offer free Wi-Fi access and an interactive TV system. The hotel offers a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean. (Baby cot on request & disabled room available)
Room types
Garden view room
- Garden view
- Bathroom Shower, WC
- Hair dryer, make-up mirror
- Minibar for a fee
- Safe
- TV (flat screen, Smart TV)
- Telephone
- Balcony
Side sea view room
- Garden view
- Bathroom Shower, WC
- Hair dryer, make-up mirror
- Minibar for a fee
- Safe
- TV (flat screen, Smart TV)
- Telephone
- Balcony
Sea view room
- Garden view
- Bathroom Shower, WC
- Hair dryer, make-up mirror
- Minibar for a fee
- Safe
- TV (flat screen, Smart TV)
- Telephone
- Balcony
Breakfast
Buffet, Easter dinner (juices and water free of charge), Christmas dinner, New Year's Eve dinner, in the Atlantis restaurant
Half board
Breakfast (buffet), dinner (buffet), water free of charge and 1 additional drink per guest (e.g. wine, beer, soft drinks), Christmas dinner, New Year's Eve dinner
Half board plus
Breakfast (buffet), dinner (buffet), water free of charge and 1 additional drink per guest (e.g. wine, beer, soft drinks) free of charge with dinner, Christmas dinner, New Year's Eve dinner.
Dinner is served in the Galosol buffet restaurant, this is not an adults-only hotel.
Speciality restaurants
„Pizzaria O Galo „( Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday: 18h00-21h00, Saturdays and Sundays: 13h00- 15h00 / 18h00-21h30)
Wellness included
SpaAshoka, from 16 years, panoramic sauna area and relaxation room
Wellness for a fee (some third-party providers)
- Massages, cosmetic treatments
- Wellness packages for a fee (some third-party providers)
Sports & entertainment for a fee (some third-party providers)
- Kayaking, canyoning
- Bike hire, mountain bikes
- Diving school at Lido Galomar: CMAS, PADI, in the hotel, course language German, English
Unique opportunities for groups
- Perfectly suited for groups of all kinds, whether friends, family or sports
- fantastic location in the centre of the underwater nature reserve
- Green Resort Award
- Luxurious spa with panoramic saunas
- Exceptional supporting programmes in the surrounding area (canyoning tours, hikes, excursions, diving and much more!)
Perfectly suited for the following types of groups
- Sports groups (wide range of sports)
- Groups with a sophisticated supporting programme
- Golf groups (green fee discount when purchasing at the hotel / 2 golf courses within 20 min. driving distance, spa offers for golfers)
All information on possible sports can be found in the „Sport & Wellness“ section.
Sports grounds and facilities can be requested from the hotel or the respective external provider.
Special offers for groups:
- Welcome drink (3,00 EUR p.p.)
- Separate group check-in possible
- From 20 rooms booked: 1 room free of charge
- 10% discount on spa offers
- Table reservations for lunch / dinner for groups possible
- Hiking maps are provided
- Diet food bookable on request
- Airport transfer to the hotel approx. 19 EUR p.p.
- Special supporting programmes for best agers (60+) at the hotel: excursions, back exercises, morning yoga
- Medicine can be cooled in the room (minibar)
- Disabled room
- Massage room for physiotherapists available on request for sports groups
Special supporting programmes
Canyoning (approx. 4 hours), local provider
- The canyoning tour is a real sporting challenge and will bring you closer to the exciting landscape of Madeira
- You will experience 4 different waterfalls with different heights (up to 17 metres), 2 slides and 2 jumps (optional).
- Other even more exciting tours are available on request.
- Tour can be customised for groups according to level of difficulty
Mountain bike tour (approx. 5 hours), local provider
- Maximum 40 km route, mainly flat and downhill with stops at fantastic viewpoints
- Lunch in a local bar
- One of the best and most diverse ways to experience Madeira
- Further challenging mountain bike tours for all levels of difficulty can be booked on request
Kayak tour & snorkelling (approx. 3 hours), local provider
- Kayak across the marvellous underwater nature reserve „Garaju“ with wonderful views of the cliffs and steep coasts of the island.
- A half-day tour also offers plenty of time and opportunities for swimming and snorkelling in the crystal-clear water.
Go-kart race (approx. 3 hours), local provider
- Suitable for up to 10 people
- Indoor go-kart track with timekeeping for the laps and races between the respective groups
Whale and dolphin watching tour (approx. 4 hours), local provider
- Suitable for up to 80 people
- A relaxed sailing boat trip with a good chance of spotting whales, dolphins and turtles
- The sailing boat is an original „Caravel“, a wooden construction, 23 metres long and weighing 99 tonnes
Minibus excursion across the island (3 hours, 1/2 day or full day), local provider
- Suitable for up to 53 people
- An absolute must for every visitor to Madeira! In one day you have the opportunity to see the most beautiful places on the island.
- Discover the diversity of the island in the west, east, north and south of the island
Stand Up Paddle (approx. 2-3 hours), local provider
- Suitable for up to 6 people
- Stand Up Paddle is a fantastic new sport that is great fun and easy to learn
- Paddle leisurely along the coast and enjoy the sea
Levada hiking tour (3 hours, 5 hours, 1/2 day or full day), local provider
- Suitable for up to 6 people
- Stand Up Paddle is a fantastic new sport that is great fun and easy to learn
- Paddle leisurely along the coast and enjoy the sea
Meeting & Conferences
- 1 conference room for up to 180 people
- Coffee break area by the pool
Meeting Equipment:
- Projector: € 25.00 per day
- Flipchart: Free of charge
- Whiteboard: Free of charge
- Mobile sound system: € 20.00 per day
- TV: € 25.00 per day
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- 1 conference room for up to 180 people
- Coffee break area by the pool
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- Projector: € 25.00 per day
- Flipchart: Free of charge
- Whiteboard: Free of charge
- Mobile sound system: € 20.00 per day
- TV: € 25.00 per day
