Scores at a Glance
Galley Bay Resort & SpaPestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
Overall
9.0
8.3
Beach
9.2
8.8
Food
9.0
7.6
Service
9.0
8.2
Rooms
8.8
8.0
Value
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8.3
Romance
9.4
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (471)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,089)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
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All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.8
9.0
Food
7.6
9.0
Service
8.2
8.8
Rooms
8.0
8.0
Pools
8.5
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Value
8.3
–
Family
8.6
9.4
Romance
–
9.3
Quiet
–
8.4
Wellness
8.0
7.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from ANU
Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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.
Pros · Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- Direct access to Porto Santo's long beach.
- Strong family room and villa options.
- Four restaurants and three bars.
- Kids club, sports courts and multiple pools.
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.
Cons · Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- Themed dining is limited by stay length.
- Buffet feedback is mixed.
- Beach waves can be rough.
- Room service and spa treatments are extra.