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Sentido Galomar

Caniço, Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)

Overview

Galomar is an ocean-front luxury hotel located in Madeira offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is newly opened for 2018 and is the first green eco-friendly hotel in Madeira that uses 100% self-sustainable energy. Galomar is strictly adults-only so it’s ideal if you want to escape for a wellbeing holiday. The Ashoka Spa offers relaxing holistic treatments, a yoga garden, sea-water pool and terraces which allow you to meditate or chill-out. Directly in front of the hotel is a nature reserve of Garajau which has it’s own diving school for those who are keen divers or want to give it a try.

When to go

Madeira is full of microclimates but stays warm almost all year round. Temperatures in winter are 18 – 22 degrees and in summer 24 – 26 degrees.

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What we love

The un-interrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean and plentiful terraces which allow to admire the views and de-stress
The Atlantis Restaurant which serves the deliciously fresh sea food and fish caught nearby
The natural sea-water lido with areas to sunbathe and take a dip in the ocean.

Who should go

Those who simply want to get away and relax
Yoga bunnies will love it here, there’s so many terraces to get away and practice poses
Fitness fanatics will enjoy the range of fitness classes on offer and extreme sports on the island.

Offers

Free €30 Spa credit per room (min stay 5 nights; only with a pre-booked a spa programme)
Long Stay Offer: 25% off room rates and meal (except Festive supplements)
- Valid for stays 28 nights or more between 01 November 24 - 15 March 25 if booked and paid by 01 March 25
Early Bird Offer - Summer 2025:
- 10% discount on rooms if booked and paid by 30 November 24. Valid for stays between 01 May - 31 October 25

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Stay without Programme

Just the hotel, no programmes

Wellbeing Booster

Minimum 5 nights stay. Our signature wellbeing booster programme promises to relax your body and soothe your soul. Select your 3 preferred spa treatments and have a private training session as well as access to all classes and activities.

Flexible Fitness

Our signature flexible fitness programme gives you a choice of one daily private fitness activity for 5 day. Each class is 60 minutes long and you can mix and match the way you like. Increase your overall fitness, try something new or simply have fun! Minimum stay is 5 nights.

Wellbeing Pilates

This package gives you a rare opportunity to focus on your practice of Pilates. Enjoy 5 one to one sessions with a coach to either start your practice or bring it to another level. Programme also includes a Balinese massage to soothe your aching muscles as well as access to all facilities, classes and activities. Minimum stay for this programme is 5 nights.

Wellbeing Yoga

If you are a dedicated yogi and wish to keep up your practice on holiday or if you are a beginner who would like to dive in and start a regular practice, this is a right programme for you. Practice your downward dog and other asanas with 5 private and 5 group classes. Add an aromatherapy massage on top. Winning combination! Minimum stay is 5 nights.

Wellness

The Ashoka Spa takes a holistic view to health and wellness offering a range of rejuvenating spa treatments and therapies inspired by the lifestyle brand ‘Ashoka Ayurveda’. The therapists here will help you to de-stress and help you achieve your wellness goals weather that’s purely to relax or perhaps a yoga focused escape. For those who love or want to try Ayurvedic treatments, head to Alpino Atlantico (5 minutes’ walk away) to enjoy an authentic treatment from the Ayurveda cure centre. Head next door to Galosol to enjoy the fully-equipped gym and daily fitness classes (see sample schedule below).

Facilities include 3 treatments rooms, saunas with sea views, steam room, hammam, finish bath, relaxation area, yoga studio and gym (in Galosol hotel).

Example treatments at Sentido Galomar

Reflexology
Physiotherapy
Sesame & honey body scrub
Shiatsu
Ayurvedic full body massage

Activities

Activities available at resort

Water sports facilities
Snorkelling
Squash
Mountain biking excursions (cross country and cross mountain) for all levels
Table tennis
Pool table
Golf (nearby)

Activities available at the surrounding area

Head to capital city Funchal to explore the old town
Go hiking - Madeira's nature is still unspoilt
If you like (extreme) sports you will love it here - scuba diving, cycling, driving, horse riding, canoeing, fishing, jeep tours and many more

Typical Group Classes

Yoga
Pilates
Body pump
Power jump
Body combat
HIIT
Krav maga
Toner

Sample Weekly Class Schedule

Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustments

Rooms

There are 77 rooms and suites spread over four floors. Each has a private balcony overlooking the pool, gardens or ocean. The rooms are spacious and contemporary in style with floor-to-ceiling patio windows and black-out curtains.

Double Room Garden View

Garden View Rooms have either a double bed or twin beds and are located on the west side of the hotel with direct views over the gardens.

Each has an en-suite bathroom with shower or bath and hairdryer.

Facilities include flat screen TV, Smart TV Box, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and safe.

There is a pillow list available.

Double Room Side-Sea View

Side Sea View rooms have either a double bed or twin beds and are located with a partial sea view.

Each has an en-suite bathroom with shower or bath and hairdryer.

Facilities include flat screen TV, Smart TV Box, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and safe.

There is a pillow list available.

Double Room Sea View

Sea View rooms have either a double bed or twin beds and are located with direct views of the sea.

Each has an en-suite bathroom with shower or bath and hairdryer.

Facilities include flat screen TV, Smart TV Box, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and safe.

There is a pillow list available.

Suite Side Sea view

This suite consists of a sleeping room and a living area. Suite had a balcony with side sea view.

Suite has a private bathroom with walk in rain shower. There is a king size bed.

Facilities include flat screen TV, Smart TV Box, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and safe, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers.

There is a pillow list available.

Sentido Suite

Suite is perfect for those looking for a sensorial experiences for relaxation and wellbeing. Room had an aroma diffuser and includes Ashoka sensorial experience such as eye mask, natural herb oils, massage voucher, spices and oil tasting and exclusive Stopify mantra music playlist.

Suite has a private bathroom with walk in rain shower. There is a king size bed.

Facilities include flat screen TV, Smart TV Box, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and safe, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers.

There is a pillow list available.

Sentido Fitness Suite

Fitness suite is perfect for all sporty guests as it includes following facilities:

Cardio machine - upright bike, speed rope, steel cable, foam roller, stability disk, fitball, yoga mat, dumbell set, TRX, wooden backrest, LMX - Ab wheel.

Suite has a private bathroom with walk in rain shower. There is a king size bed.

Room facilities include flat screen TV, Smart TV Box, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and safe, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, aroma diffuser.

There is a pillow list available.

Theme Suite (Moonlight and Galo)

This suite consists of a sleeping room and a living area. Suite had a balcony with direct sea view and double sized balconies.

Suite has a private bathroom with walk in rain shower. There is a king size bed.

Facilities include flat screen TV, Smart TV Box, air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and safe, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers.

There is a pillow list available.

What’s on the menu

Food here is a real highlight and there is a large choice of delicious international cuisine to choose from. The Atlantis Restaurant serves fresh fish and seafood. This is also where a buffet breakfast is served. The Capoeria Lounge serves light snacks and ice-cream plus wine and cocktails. The Pizzeria Galosol offers authentic Italian cuisine including pizza, pasta and salads. Head across to sister hotel Galosol next door for buffet lunch and dinner.

If you pre-book on half board you will have your dinner in Ondamar which is located in Galosol hotel (2 minutes walk).

* Galosol in under refurbishment between Jan to March 2023 so your meals will be served at the Atlantis Restaurant. You can still book on half board basis which will be a set menu.

Atlantis Restaurant

This restaurant serves fresh fish and seafood caught that day. A buffet breakfast is served here and Lunch and dinner can also be taken here. The restaurant enjoys panoramic views of the Atlantic ocean so it’s the ideal place to dine at any time of the day.

Capoeira Lounge

The bar serves refreshing drinks, cocktails, ice-cream and light snacks.

Location

Galomar is located on the south eastern coast in a quiet part of Madeira overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It’s location a short drive from the capital city of Funchal which is full of charm. Head into the capital city of Funchal to explore the old town, restaurants, bars and quaint shops. Madeira is well known for its adventure activities so try cycling, hiking, boat tours or scuba diving which the hotel can arrange.

Nearest airport

The transfer time from Cristiano Ronaldo Funchal International Airport is approx. 15 minutes by car. There are direct daily flights from London to Madeira on BA and Easyjet and the flight time is approximately 4 hours.

Families, Children & Infants

Sentido Galomar is strictly adults-only.

Reviews

This is a lovely modern hotel, that had gorgeous views and is adults only. The hotel rooms are quite large and modern, with plenty of power points! I had a view over the pool and the sea, which was lovely. Random bonus points for them - they have actual hand wash and body wash in the showers - many hotels just use bars of soap, which I hate, so that small detail was much appreciated. I was there on a Pilates wellbeing escape wherein I did an hour of Pilates a day. The Pilates takes place in the Galo Active gym, which is in the hotel next door (galomar is adults only and the gym is in Galosol, which is child friendly). Both the trainers I had were well trained and knowledgeable, however, I was quite surprised that I was only given one day to do reformer Pilates, when I thought the entire week would be reformer. I was happy to do mat for one or two days, but it ended as four days out of five as mat, which was disappointing. I don’t end up doing my 5th day which was supposed to be reformer, as it’s actually a bit much to do Pilates 5 days in a row. There’s no room service option, nor was there a coffee machine in my room. The restaurant and breakfast is fine, but nothing to get excited about. I was also put out when I asked reception if they could call me a taxi, and a local young man in a car that was not a taxi picked me up and charged me €35 to go 15 mins into Funchal. I used Bolt after that, and journeys into Funchal cost about €15. It would also be beneficial if they had water stations on each corridor - even though it’s probably perfectly safe, people don’t want to use to the bathroom tap to fill their water bottles. I also wasn’t mad about the spa. I had a few treatments that were fine, but I did have a very expensive pedicure that was supposed to include a foot mask and didn’t - it also went for 10 minutes shorter than the advertised duration. Overall, a “fine” stay.

Anonymous

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, fabulous location. Clean and peaceful

Anonymous

Lovely hotel, clean and nice staff

Cara Wright

Beautiful Hotel and great food.Great Customer service from EVERYONE at the Hotel.

Carol St John

Hotel was in a lovely location by the coast, where you can enjoy dips in the sea and explore the local area.it was beautifully decorated , rooms were spacious and great facilities. The staff could not of been more helpful, and the choice and quality of the food was delicious. Spa facilities and treatments were excellent and the yoga sessions which were a short walk away were very professional. Galomar resort caters for mainly couples, not for young children.. So relaxing we wish we had stayed longer. Fabulous holiday!!

Kiersten Pecchia

Excellent hotel, friendly staff and fantastic location. One of the best spa experience I have had.

Anonymous

Very good, well run hotel. Slightly disappointing in that they had allocated a twin room when a double had been booked. Setting is fabulous, spa is excellent and breakfasts are wonderful.

Anonymous

Lovely location and facilities, service and hotel team hit and miss, not always very helpful or friendly which was disappointing at times

Anonymous

Outstanding venue, beautiful views, wonderful staff. We loved this place especially as the on-site food and cocktails we very high quality and presented well. The number one aspect that made our vacation here was the Ashoka Spa which is located onsite. Having traveled a lot and used a number of spas, this is undoubtedly the best. If you go to this hotel you have to have a treatment at this spa - it will make your holiday. We fell in love and we are definitely going back.

Rosemary Dube

Just perfect - friendly and welcoming, a place for both calm and entertainment / activity. Had everything I was looking for - really delivered and then some. Can't wait to go back.

Anonymous

Fantastic hotel - good value. Really good facilities with sea swimming, pool, spa and gym

Anonymous

As per previous comments - see above

Rachel Carter

Brilliant resort - exactly as described on website. You couldn't ask for more.

Elizabeth Hornsby

Helpful staff at Wellbeing Escapes and the Galomar Hotel made this break really wonderful. The hotel was very welcoming, friendly and the setting was amazing... The spa facilities were great and the quality/choices of food available was amazing. The room was very good and well maintained/serviced.

Anonymous

As per comments above - fantastic resort and location. All rooms have some view of sea.

Anonymous

Why Wellbeing Escapes?

Wellness experts

Our team of wellness travel experts have visited the retreats themselves and include trained holistic therapists and yoga teachers. Their expertise in the wellness field and the retreats allow them to match you with the best retreat and programme for your individual needs.

Value added benefits and discounts

As the most established specialist wellbeing travel company we are able to provide excellent added value with our exclusive benefits including reduced prices for single travellers, free spa credits, complimentary transfers plus free nights and additional benefits for our repeat clients.

Award winning service

With over 15 years of experience, we have come to understand what our clients need from a wellbeing holiday. We treat each client as an individual and provide a personalised concierge service organising all aspects of your stay from spa and treatment programmes, transfers and flights with an efficient and friendly approach. Our continuous awards for customer service speak for themselves.

Today	9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tomorrow	9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday	9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday	9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday	10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday	Closed
Monday	9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Room price	Nights	Price per night		Package pp	Total

£120	1	£120	+	N/A	= £120 for 2 adults

Room price	Nights	Price per night		Programme price pp	Total

£600	5	£120	+	£269	= £1,138 for 2 adults

Room price	Nights	Price per night		Programme price pp	Total

£600	5	£120	+	£320	= £1,240 for 2 adults

Room price	Nights	Price per night		Programme price pp	Total

£600	5	£120	+	£329	= £1,258 for 2 adults

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