Galomar Hotel, Madeira (Portugal) | Wellbeing Escapes

Sentido Galomar

Caniço, Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)

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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)
  • Winter 2024-25 Early Bird Offer: 12% off room rates and meal (except Festive supplements). Valid for stays between 01 November 24 - 30 April 25 if booked and paid  by 31 August 24
  • 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
Have a question?
This hotel is not fully available from 01/11/2024 until 01/05/2025. Please email or call us on +44 (0)20 3735 7555 to find our more details about availability.

Stay without Programme

Just the hotel, no programmes
£61
per person

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.
£565
per person

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.
£612
per person

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.
£620
per person

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.
£703
per person

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
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.

Hotel GaloMar Double Room Sea View Balcony
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
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
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. 

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Why Wellbeing Escapes?

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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.
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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.