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Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy SignaturevsGalley Bay Resort & Spa

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Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy Signature
Four-Star·★ 4.4
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.7·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy SignatureGalley Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.2
9.0
Beach
8.5
9.2
Food
8.0
9.0
Service
8.3
9.0
Rooms
7.9
8.8
Value
8.4
·
Romance
·
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

8.2
Overall Score
9.0
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,711)
Google Rating
4.7 (471)
From $134
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
25 min

All Scores

8.5
Beach
9.2
8.0
Food
9.0
8.3
Service
9.0
7.9
Rooms
8.8
7.8
Pools
8.0
8.4
Value
–
8.1
Family
–
–
Romance
9.4
7.9
Quiet
9.3
8.7
Adventure
–
–
Wellness
8.4
8.0
Remote work
7.0

Vibes

Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Romance
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–

Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy Signature

  • 2 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 50 min from FNC

Galley Bay Resort & Spa

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • Full-service spa
  • 25 min from ANU

Pros · Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy Signature

  • Directly on a rare sandy Madeira beach.
  • Good value all-inclusive format.
  • Strong base for west Madeira exploration.
  • Family-friendly and easy for beach days.

Pros · Galley Bay Resort & Spa

  • Adults-only boutique all-inclusive.
  • Three-quarter-mile beach and many rooms directly on the sand.
  • Strong food and service reputation.
  • Included Hobie Cats, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling equipment.

Cons · Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy Signature

  • Not a high-luxury resort.
  • Beach area is compact and public.
  • Premium dining is limited by credit rules.
  • Room and pool product is solid rather than exceptional.

Cons · Galley Bay Resort & Spa

  • Premium dining can carry a supplement.
  • Beach conditions can be rough at times.
  • One main pool, so pool lovers may want a larger resort.
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