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Perched on sunny cliffs above the Atlantic, this charming village offers spectacular coastal walks and a relaxed atmosphere at seaside cafés. Explore the historic centre with its colourful houses, then head to nearby Levada Nova for one of Madeira's most accessible walking trails.

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1905 Zino's Palace
1905 Zino's PalacePonta do Sol
10/10 Excellent
This is a fabulous little hotel. A real gem. Great location, lovely room with balcony & stunning view (we stayed in the Ocean View Suite), delightful & friendly staff (Telma, Nicole & Raquel deserve a special mention), delicious breakfast (& dinner if required) and all spotlessly clean and well maintained. Access to the hotel is typical Madeiran - via a steep & narrow road - & parking can be a bit tricky, but all this adds to the experience. I cannot rate this hotel more highly, and it is...
This is a fabulous little hotel. A real gem. Great location, lovely room with balcony & stunning view (we stayed in the Ocean View Suite), delightful & friendly staff (Telma, Nicole & Raquel deserve a special mention), delicious breakfast (& dinner if required) and all spotlessly clean and well maintained. Access to the hotel is typical Madeiran - via a steep & narrow road - & parking can be a bit tricky, but all this adds to the experience. I cannot rate this hotel more highly, and it is...
RICHARD




Enotel Sunset Bay
Enotel Sunset BayPonta do Sol
10/10 Excellent
Had a nice warm welcome followed by a clean, fresh and spacious double-bed room - six comfy nights sleep-lovely mattress support. Buffet breakfast was just the ticket after a quick early morning work out in their 2nd floor gym (Buffet choice: Drinks, Fruits, fried full breakfasts, cold meats, cheese & soft fresh bread, etc). Lounge an afternoon away on the sun rooftop beds (4 pairs) with shaded side-seating for the sun-shy. Just kick back, read a book and relax in peace until the sonic-pleasing...
Had a nice warm welcome followed by a clean, fresh and spacious double-bed room - six comfy nights sleep-lovely mattress support. Buffet breakfast was just the ticket after a quick early morning work out in their 2nd floor gym (Buffet choice: Drinks, Fruits, fried full breakfasts, cold meats, cheese & soft fresh bread, etc). Lounge an afternoon away on the sun rooftop beds (4 pairs) with shaded side-seating for the sun-shy. Just kick back, read a book and relax in peace until the sonic-pleasing...
Debra




Three House Hotel
Three House HotelFunchal
10/10 Excellent
The Three House Hotel is a glow up to a Madeira experience.
As a destination the importance of the cruise community, the frequent visitors and the role Funchal has played in retirement plans, it has not been a forefront plan for me or most of my pal.. The hotel, the offer and the location to the action changed everything on whats is on offer in this wonderful place.
This design forward spot is home to a set of wonderful aparthotel suites that allow a resident neighbourhood feel to the...
The Three House Hotel is a glow up to a Madeira experience.
As a destination the importance of the cruise community, the frequent visitors and the role Funchal has played in retirement plans, it has not been a forefront plan for me or most of my pal.. The hotel, the offer and the location to the action changed everything on whats is on offer in this wonderful place.
This design forward spot is home to a set of wonderful aparthotel suites that allow a resident neighbourhood feel to the...
Jonathan




The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay
The Cliff Bay, by PortoBayFunchal
10/10 Excellent
Staff couldn't have been more helpful, super food. Excellent facilities. Would definitely recommend
Staff couldn't have been more helpful, super food. Excellent facilities. Would definitely recommend
Karen




Quinta Da Casa Branca
Quinta Da Casa BrancaFunchal
10/10 Excellent
A tasteful blend of contemporary and traditional buildings, with our superior block room worth the extra money - larger and with a much better quality lounging area outside the patio doors. A nice, personal sized hotel as a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World group. Breakfast was intimate, uncrowded and orders of hot food came in seconds. The gardens are immaculate and there were ample staff everywhere throughout our stay attending both to maintaining the internal and external ambiance....
A tasteful blend of contemporary and traditional buildings, with our superior block room worth the extra money - larger and with a much better quality lounging area outside the patio doors. A nice, personal sized hotel as a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World group. Breakfast was intimate, uncrowded and orders of hot food came in seconds. The gardens are immaculate and there were ample staff everywhere throughout our stay attending both to maintaining the internal and external ambiance....
Steve




Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, MadeiraFunchal
10/10 Excellent
There have been several extensions to this classic hotel built on the cliffside overlooking Funchal harbour.All tastefully done and very classy. The place to stay chosen by celebrities and royaltyas evidenced from the photos and memorabilia in one of the lounge areas. This hotel has a different restaurant for each meal as well as its own Italian restaurant with spectacular views in the grounds. The gardens are rightly famous and taking afternoon tea at Reid's is a treat for non residents as...
There have been several extensions to this classic hotel built on the cliffside overlooking Funchal harbour.All tastefully done and very classy. The place to stay chosen by celebrities and royaltyas evidenced from the photos and memorabilia in one of the lounge areas. This hotel has a different restaurant for each meal as well as its own Italian restaurant with spectacular views in the grounds. The gardens are rightly famous and taking afternoon tea at Reid's is a treat for non residents as...
Dazzle




Saccharum Resort
Saccharum ResortCalheta
10/10 Excellent
Facilities were great with little touches like sweets on the pillow. Room had clear damage/marks on the walls not repaired and the service was mostly average with one breakfast at the buffet were we didn’t get seen to at all and had find servers ourselves. Hotel facilities and options were great.
Facilities were great with little touches like sweets on the pillow. Room had clear damage/marks on the walls not repaired and the service was mostly average with one breakfast at the buffet were we didn’t get seen to at all and had find servers ourselves. Hotel facilities and options were great.
David Stephen




Pestana Churchill Bay
Pestana Churchill BayCamara de Lobos
10/10 Excellent
Amazing Hotel with Fantastic Staff in an Amazing Location. 10/10
Amazing Hotel with Fantastic Staff in an Amazing Location. 10/10
Robert




Quinta Jardins do Lago
Quinta Jardins do LagoSao Pedro
10/10 Excellent
This hotel is simply perfection, accommodation,service, food and gardens marvellous
This hotel is simply perfection, accommodation,service, food and gardens marvellous
Anonymous traveller




BIO Hotel - Hotel Quinta da Serra
BIO Hotel - Hotel Quinta da SerraCamara de Lobos
10/10 Excellent
The staff are courteous and friendly and helpful. If they were unable to help directly they could always advise where you might get the help you needed.
We enjoyed our stay but did find a big disadvantage that as it was 3-4 miles inland from the express way on very difficult roads you didn't want to go into the town after dark. This meant that you ate in the hotel every night. The restaurant menu was very good although it was the same every night so you eventually ran out of choice. After...
The staff are courteous and friendly and helpful. If they were unable to help directly they could always advise where you might get the help you needed.
We enjoyed our stay but did find a big disadvantage that as it was 3-4 miles inland from the express way on very difficult roads you didn't want to go into the town after dark. This meant that you ate in the hotel every night. The restaurant menu was very good although it was the same every night so you eventually ran out of choice. After...
Mo




Porto Mare Hotel, by PortoBay
Porto Mare Hotel, by PortoBayFunchal
10/10 Excellent
The hotel is situated on a main road (no noise problems though) which gives great links to the main buses in to Funchal, including a courtesy bus from the hotel, and the open top tour buses.
The hotel says 4 star but how it isn't a 5 star I will never know! The hotel is home to beautiful gardens, including an orchid garden, making the scenery even more beautiful. Butterflies are always flying around and it just feels like paradise. The hotel is clean and maintained thoroughly everyday, they...
The hotel is situated on a main road (no noise problems though) which gives great links to the main buses in to Funchal, including a courtesy bus from the hotel, and the open top tour buses.
The hotel says 4 star but how it isn't a 5 star I will never know! The hotel is home to beautiful gardens, including an orchid garden, making the scenery even more beautiful. Butterflies are always flying around and it just feels like paradise. The hotel is clean and maintained thoroughly everyday, they...
Laura




The Residence Porto Mare, by PortoBay
The Residence Porto Mare, by PortoBayFunchal
10/10 Excellent
We had a fantastic time here. The room was big and comfortable and the resort was beautifully maintained, with lovely gardens. A great place to relax and unwind.
Breakfast was excellent with a lot of variety, catering for a wide range of dietary requirements. The various restaurants offered decent food and a good option if not wanting to venture out in the evening.
The staff were all fantastic throughout.
I would definitely recommend this place and would happily stay there again.
We had a fantastic time here. The room was big and comfortable and the resort was beautifully maintained, with lovely gardens. A great place to relax and unwind.
Breakfast was excellent with a lot of variety, catering for a wide range of dietary requirements. The various restaurants offered decent food and a good option if not wanting to venture out in the evening.
The staff were all fantastic throughout.
I would definitely recommend this place and would happily stay there again.
Jonathan




Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy SignatureFunchal
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful hotel centrally placed for Funchal. Excellant facilities and extremely friendly and helpful staff. The week was an absolute joy.
Beautiful hotel centrally placed for Funchal. Excellant facilities and extremely friendly and helpful staff. The week was an absolute joy.
Anonymous traveller




Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa
Hotel Quintinha São João & SpaSao Pedro
10/10 Excellent
We have visited Madeira four times and while we have visited very good hotels before, this hotel edged it for us.
We have visited Madeira four times and while we have visited very good hotels before, this hotel edged it for us.
David




Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
Castanheiro Boutique HotelSao Pedro
10/10 Excellent
Don't go uptown to the tourist area where all the hotels are - concrete jungle!
Old town is best for eateries and bars - especially the rum bar - hard to find but a wee gem. It is
on the second section of the old street and has a balcony which overlooks the street - the guy there is fantastic looks like you are in his front room but it's an amazing place to sample rum - he has a massive choice.
Do the Nun's valley - 1/2 day excursion as lets you see the remote side- mountains and...
Don't go uptown to the tourist area where all the hotels are - concrete jungle!
Old town is best for eateries and bars - especially the rum bar - hard to find but a wee gem. It is
on the second section of the old street and has a balcony which overlooks the street - the guy there is fantastic looks like you are in his front room but it's an amazing place to sample rum - he has a massive choice.
Do the Nun's valley - 1/2 day excursion as lets you see the remote side- mountains and...
Marion





