Vila Gale Santa Cruz

Not a bad place.

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Had a wonderful restful break, we were half board but ate in a different restaurant each evening, all restaurants were great value for money, with the exception of one where the Matre D was so miserable

Lovely relaxing vacation. The staff truly are such genuine people. A big smile and a cheerful hello, alongside manners, go a long way. Plenty of sunbeds and no mad rush to secure them. Turn up any time of day and there are spares with parasols. We always holiday all inclusive with this being no exception. Food is aplenty, but don’t expect mega selections. There is enough tho and we have been happy to find something we like every meal. The only let down I would say are the deserts which are very cheaply done and repetitive. Would love to see some cakes and/or a variation of that which is provided. I was actually excited to see jelly last night! Rooms are lovely and comfortable and well equipped. I would say bring your own hairdryer as I never like hotel ones. If you are a typical Brit,like ourselves, ask for a kettle at reception to use during your stay, it will not be in your room automatically. We have been here several times and will definitely be returning again

I stayed at Vila Galé together with my mother and we had a great stay there. I had read some reviews about hard mattresses and not enough choice at breakfast. Firstly, the beds were excellent - not too soft, not too hard. Every day housekeeping arranged our nightwear in butterfly patterns on the bed, which was lovely! The rooms were very well-maintained and kept very clean. Some people missed coffee and tea-making facilities in the room but when they requested these at reception, they were immediately provided. Onto the breakfast buffet: I honestly cannot imagine how anyone could be left wanting there! From made-to-order omelettes and pancakes, to all the ingredients of an English breakfast, numerous pastries, cakes, cereals, sliced cheese & meat, jams, fresh fruit, yoghurts, juices and coffee machines that use coffee beans to make you any kind of coffee you want. We regularly skipped lunch because we were still so full from breakfast! One day we had to leave early for a tour and the hotel kindly provided us with a very full and varied breakfast box. We cannot speak from experience about the dinner buffet but heard from fellow guests that these were just as varied and tasty as the breakfasts. We made use of the pool and bar during our stay, which were also good. The location of the hotel is excellent, with a view over the ocean and within walking distance of numerous bars and restaurants. Our personal favourite was O Professor, with excellent food and really friendly staff. We also had an amazing (and HUGE) pizza at the Pizza Café in Santa Cruz overlooking the water. While we were staying there, they were celebrating the "Santa Faz" municipal festivities with traditional folk music and dancing, orchestras, opera and also a DJ till the small hours. On the last night they ended with a spectacular fireworks display. It meant we had a bit of trouble getting to sleep but the festivities were so joyous that this didn't trouble us - after all, we didn't have to get up for work the next day! If you want to explore further afield by yourself, the hotel provides a shuttle bus to and from Funchal. Make sure you register for the bus on time as it does fill up quickly. The alternative is to walk to the local bus stop at 500 m from the hotel. There you can take local buses to Funchal or the very pretty and relaxed coastal town (with rare sandy beach) of Machico. All in all, we had an excellent stay at Vila Galé and would recommend it to anyone.

Just returned from one week holiday with Jet2. Upgraded direct with hotel to lovely sea view room. As aviation enthusiast, love location close to airport although it's not for everyone. Staff very friendly and helpful. Wardrobe door problem rectified quickly. If you want to exit/enter through hotel garden, key card has to be used. Great security! Bar service very good, 12 months 12 cocktails promotion. Star deducted due to ongoing problems with keeping food warm/hot (same as last year). Also food labelling became non-existent near end of holiday. Cuban night (Tuesday) and Saturday dinner buffet not worth the cost.