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Charming. Gorgeous surroundings. Quinta das Vinhas is made of a 17th century house, 2 outdoor pools and small houses spread through the property, filled with vineyards. It is located in Calheta, Madeira Island. The 1st floor of the manor house includes the old kitchen, adapted now to a dining room but having kept the original water filter and bread oven. Alternatively, a buffet breakfast and dinner can be served in the manor house, upon prior request. There are 6 bedrooms for the guests in this house. The old chapel was converted into a reading room. The houses feature a kitchenette where guests can prepare their own meals. The terrace with benches and centenary oak trees provides a tranquil setting for relaxation. Quinta das Vinhas organises wine tastings and guided tours to its wine cellars and the vineyards. Funchal is 36 km from Quinta das Vinhas, and Madeira Airport is a 45-minute drive. Show full description

Luxurious. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Set within extensive gardens of various subtropical trees and a banana plantation, Quinta da Casa Branca features a boutique hotel and an elegant manor house and offers a heated pool and rooms with garden views. There is a spa room and two restaurants at the property. Set in the Manor House, “The Dining Room” Restaurant has an al fresco dining terrace and offers fine Mediterranean cuisine, à la carte or table d’hôte. Free WiFi access, tea and coffee making facilities and a private balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens are available in all accommodations. Each of the private bathrooms is comfortably equipped with a hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. The Health Club is equipped with a fitness training room, sauna, steam bath, hot tub and a relaxation room. The Frangipani Spa room offers massages and beauty treatments. An outdoor heated swimming pool and communal relaxation spaces in the gardens are also provided, offering guests peaceful settings to relax or peruse a book. Amongst the gardens, the “Garden Pavilion” Restaurant is set in a modern wooden glass building with a terrace and offers buffet breakfast, lunch and snacks. Quinta da Casa Branca's 24-hour reception staff can arrange private jeep tours around the Island, Levada walks, sailing trips, car and bike rentals and airport private transfers. Madeira Airport is 20 km away from Quinta da Casa Branca and Funchal city centre is 2 km away. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Tennis court. Popular among couples. Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux is a 5-star manor house hotel situated in the old Palheiro Gardens in the foothills of Funchal. With access to the Palheiro Golf Course, guests can also have various golfing discounts. Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux is 7 km from the centre of Funchal and offers direct access to the award-winning Palheiro Gardens. Free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with a various choices of international channels are available. A variety of eating venues include the Classical dining room with international haute cuisine, the more relaxed Restaurant Vista Balancal with its views over Funchal bay, the tea house in the Palheiro gardens or snacks at the Spa. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool in the gardens or use the free facilities of the Spa at Casa Velha featuring a heated indoor pool as well as sauna and steam room. The hotel organizes deep sea fishing on its own motor yacht Balancal as well as experiences with whale and dolphin watching. On site there is a tennis court, badminton, croquet as well as its own championship golf course – Palheiro Golf. Free private parking is available as well as a daily free shuttle service to the town centre. Show full description

Beautiful. Great SPA. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden is situated in a restored 19th-century manor house on 30,000 m² of landscaped botanical gardens. It features panoramic Atlantic Ocean views, indoor pool and one of the largest spas in Madeira, with 10 treatment rooms. Free WiFi access is available. Rooms at the Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden feature private balconies and modern furnishings. They come equipped with satellite TV and a minibar. Some units also include a kitchenette. The hotel provides a variety of dining options At La Perla guests can enjoy gourmet Portuguese cuisine. There is a Thai lounge, a cocktail bar, and a restaurant overlooking the pool that serves salads and smoothies. At the Botanical Garden guests can relax in a sun lounger by the pool, or play a game of billiards. The spa centre includes a Finnish sauna and an ice pool. Nearby leisure activities include golfing, diving and whale watching. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden is located 100 metres from the centre of Caniço and is 7 km from Funchal. The hotel has a tour desk that rents bicycles and assists with car hire. Show full description

Delightful property. Friendly staff. Located in the hills surrounding Funchal, this 18th-century mansion is set in extensive botanical gardens with 600 different plant species. All rooms have balconies overlooking the gardens. Quinta Jardins do Lago's spacious rooms are elegantly furnished and include a seating area, a marble bathroom and a large balcony. Each room features air conditioning, cable TV and free WiFi. Beresford Restaurant, available daily for evening meals, is an indoor restaurant where Madeira and International cuisine melt. There are 2 bars, one of which is a poolside bar surrounded by mango trees and flowers. Quinta Jardins do Lago has a large lagoon-style swimming pool surrounded by sun terraces with sun beds. Guests can work out in the gym or spend the afternoon in the sauna, Turkish bath and hot tub. This luxurious boutique hotel is situated 1.5 km from the centre of Funchal. Free parking is available, and a free shuttle service to and from the city centre is available upon request. Madeira International Airport is 18 km from Quinta Jardins do Lago. Show full description

Cosy. Tennis court. Popular among couples. This exclusive 5-star hotel in Madeira offers elegant rooms with a private balcony featuring views of the surrounding botanical gardens or the Bay of Funchal. Facilities include an outdoor pool. Quinta da Bela Vista is decorated with fine paintings and antique furniture throughout. The air-conditioned rooms have cable TV, a seating area, and a luxurious marble bathroom. Guests can explore the Atlantic Ocean by renting Quinta da Bela Vista’s very own yacht. It also offers a tennis court, a sauna, a fitness centre, and a concierge service. Restaurant Avista Navios serves international dishes with traditional Madeiran flavours in a warm setting with wooden furniture, a fireplace and marble floors. Snacks, drinks and cocktails are served at the pool bar, which has stunning views over the Bay of Funchal. Quinta da Bela Vista is just 2 km from Funchal’s city centre, where guests can visit the Sé Cathedral, the Frederico de Freitas Museum or the Museum of Contemporary Art. Show full description

Historic property. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Located in Ponta do Sol, 200 metres from Lugar de Baixo Beach, 1905 Zino's Palace provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms include a kettle, while selected rooms come with a balcony and others also offer sea views. At 1905 Zino's Palace each room has bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for hiking. Ponta do Sol Beach is 2.4 km from 1905 Zino's Palace, while Ribeira Brava Beach is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, 40 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Highly elegant. Tennis court. Set on a cliff in 10 acres of subtropical gardens overlooking the Atlantic, this 5-star resort features an oceanfront spa, 3 swimming pools and direct access to oceanic waters. All rooms at Reid's Palace are elegantly furnished and include a balcony and marble bathroom with amenities. A minibar with complimentary soft drinks and free in-room movies are available to each room. Reid’s Palace Spa features indoor and outdoor therapy suites with a private whirlpool. It offers an indulgent menu of treatments using world-class spa brands. Dry and wet saunas are also on site. Active guests can play a match on the tennis courts, or get energised with cardiovascular equipment at the modern gym. Madeira's finest ingredients are brought to life at Michelin-starred William Restaurant, while the Villa Cipriani serves classic Italian dishes. The Dining Room organises elegant soirees in Edwardian ambiance, during the winter season. The Reid’s is 3 km from Praia Formosa Beach and 15 minutes’ walk to Funchal city centre with plenty of nightlife. It provides free private parking. Show full description

Comfortable beds. This 4-star Funchal hotel is situated just 100 metres from the Atlantic Ocean. It offers 5 swimming pools, 4 restaurants and modern accommodation with kitchenettes and balconies. The bright apartments and studios at The Residence Porto Mare each have a microwave, fridge and tea/coffee maker. Each en suite bathroom is stocked with a bathrobe, hairdryer and free bathroom amenities. Guests can choose between 4 restaurants, including Restaurant Alfama which serves traditional Portuguese cuisine. Guests can relax in a sun lounger by Residence Porto Mare’s large, lagoon-style swimming pool. The Spa at Porto Mare offers a variety of treatments including massages. A tennis court, hot tub and mini-golf course are also on site. Funchal city centre is just 2.5 km from The Residence Porto Mare. Guests can reach Madeira Airport with a 15-minute drive and an airport shuttle is available upon request. Show full description

Beach front location. Wonderful SPA facilities. Set in tropical gardens overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Suite Hotel Eden Mar - Porto Bay features a lagoon-style outdoor pool. On-site amenities include a tennis court and a spa with hot tub, hammam and massage facilities. Central Funchal with its 15th-century Cathedral and popular marina is less than 2 km away. Modern rooms at the Suite Hotel Eden Mar - Porto Bay are air conditioned and equipped with cable TV. Each includes a kitchenette. Private bathrooms feature marble tiling and shower and bath. Guests can choose from several on-site restaurants serving Portuguese, Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Poolside and outdoor bars offer drinks, local spirits and desserts next to the popular Lido Promenade. Other facilities of the Suite Hotel Eden Mar - Porto Bay include a well-equipped gym, an indoor pool and a children’s playground. Babysitting service is available upon request. Madeira International Airport is 25 km away and free parking is available on site. Show full description

Very cosy. Comfortable beds. Quinta Santo Antonio Da Serra is situated in the Madeira countryside, only 18 km from Funchal. All of the self contained apartments have a real wood fireplace and a balcony. Some of the many activities available within 5 minutes’ walk of Quinta include golf, horse riding and tennis. The apartments are set in spacious gardens featuring sun loungers. The village of Santo Antonio Da Serra is a short walk away and features bus links, shops and public gardens with views over Madeira. Santa Catarina Airport is 9 km away. Show full description

Stunning pool facilities. As part of the Vila Porto Mare resort, this hotel offers 4 restaurants, 6 bars and 5 swimming pools. Porto Mare features an extensive tropical garden on the Atlantic oceanfront. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Porto Mare include furnished balconies with views over the sea, garden or pool area. They feature marble bathrooms, minibars and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Dining options include a wide choice of Mediterranean and international flavours offered by the resort’s buffets and à la carte menus. The on-site spa offers a variety of treatments including facials, aromatherapy, body massages and reflexology. Guests can relax in 2 saunas and a Turkish bath, benefit from the Vichy shower or the gym. Hotel Porto Mare is located 2.5 km from Funchal city centre and 19 km from Madeira Airport. Airport transfers can be arranged, at an extra fee. Show full description

Beach front location. Friendly staff. Boasting 400 meters of private sea front, this 5-star property offers spacious rooms all with balcony and views of the Atlantic and the Deserted Islands. There are 3 pools, 2 at the sea level with sea water and private access to the sea and 1 at the hotel level with heated water. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Hotel Albatroz Madeira’s rooms have free tea and coffee making facilities and include nautical motifs and traditional hand-painted tile panels. Each bathroom has a double basin sink and includes a bathrobe with slippers. Guests at the Albatroz can relax by the pools and enjoy the views over Santa Cruz Bay. It is also possible to play a game of tennis or to practice the swing at the Santo da Serra championship golf course, 2 km away. The à la carte restaurant serves a Mediterranean menu as well as local dishes. The indoor area offers windows with stunning sea views. It is also possible to eat outdoors by the pool bar. The 24-hour reception staff can arrange complementary airport shuttles to Madeira Airport, a 5-minute drive away. It is also possible to rent a car and drive up to Funchal, 20-minutes away. Free parking is available. Show full description

Unique. Lovely interior design. Perched on a cliff facing the Atlantic Ocean, this design hotel is within a renovated traditional farmhouse. Set on Madeira’s South Coast, Ponta do Sol has a stunning infinity pool and hot tub with panoramic views. Floor-to-ceiling windows lead from the hotel guestrooms out onto balconies. Some rooms provide sea views, others overlook the garden. The total-white décor is complemented by flat-screen cable TVs. A game of tennis can be enjoyed on the court, located a 2-minute walk from the Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol. Guests can also relax the spa & wellness centre where a sauna and massage therapies are provided. Boasting the most hours of sunshine in Madeira, Ponta Do Sol village is just minutes from the hotel and can be reached with free bikes. Show full description

Great location. Overlooking the valleys of São Vicente, this restored 18th-century manor house features a garden with a heated swimming pool. Guest can enjoy the on-site wellness facilities and the traditional restaurant. The air-conditioned rooms and suites at Estalagem do Vale come with a satellite TV and work desk. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace, while other rooms are decorated in a traditional style with dark wooden furniture. A breakfast buffet is served daily indoors or on the terrace. Guest can try traditional dishes from North coast of Madeira at Restaurant Caramujo. The Adega Croque bar offers tea and local cakes, and there is a snack bar. The sauna, solarium and Turkish bath offer relaxation after a busy day in Funchal, a 25-minute drive away. Alternatively, guests can read a book from the library or listen to the sounds of the crickets by the pool. The hotel is situated within the World Heritage Site of the ancient Laurissilva Forests, 2 km from São Vicente. The 24-hour reception staff can arrange car rentals and organise tours around the island. Show full description

Beach front location. Great value. Featuring a house dating back to 1920, Porto Bay Serra Golf is surrounded by gardens, and provides guests with direct access to Santo da Serra Golf Course. It offers a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a massage room. Each elegantly decorated room at Porto Bay Serra Golf has a private bathroom with hand shower in the bathtub, and Rituals branded amenities. They all include a cable TV with a DVD player and an iPod docking station. Breakfast is served every day at the Avó Micas restaurant, offering homemade specialities. The menu of the restaurant also includes typical recipes from the island. Guests can relax in the large common lounge and enjoy the afternoon tea with homemade scones by the fireplace. A games and reading room and a gym are also available. Various activities can be arranged by the hotel, such as bike rides and horse riding. Funchal’s city centre is 24 km away. Madeira Airport is just 8 km away. Show full description

Situated atop a natural peninsula, The Cliff Bay provides panoramic Atlantic Ocean views and private sea access. There are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a 2- Michelin star restaurant and free Wi-Fi. All guest rooms have twin queen-size beds, an en suite marble bathroom and an LCD cable TV with DVD/CD player. In addition, all rooms feature a veranda with table and chairs, giving views of the hotel's gardens or the Bay of Funchal. Cliff Bay features 3 restaurants, including the 2-Michelin star Il Gallo d'Oro, which serves aromatic Mediterranean and Iberian cuisine. Guests can also relax in any of the on-site cafés and bars. Cliff Bay features top-of-the-range spa and wellness facilities. There is direct, private access to the sea as well as tennis courts, a games room and a library. The hotel is located within a 5-minute drive from the Funchal centre, just 20 minutes’ drive from Madeira Airport. An airport shuttle is available upon request. Show full description

Close to beach front. Great location. Situated in rural Madeira, this 3-star hotel offers well-appointed accommodation with a garden patio or balcony offering views of the Atlantic Ocean or the mountains. It features a 16th-century chapel on site. Some apartments and studios are located in a restored manor house. Hiking trails start 50 metres from Casa da Capelinha. At the casa, guests can enjoy billiards and board games in the lounge or swim in the outdoor pool. A fully equipped kitchen with fridge and microwave is available to guests, but, please note that food items need to be brought by guests. Each comes with a satellite TV, and heating is available in cooler months. Traditionally cooked fish and Madeira wine are served at Capelinha’s restaurant. Barbecue nights are held during the summer. The property is located 200 meters away from the Atlantic Ocean and is surrounded by Madeira’s Natural Park. Ponta Delgada's centre is just 300 metres away, and features a supermarket, pharmacy, and a restaurant. Show full description

Great views. With panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Bay of Funchal, Palheiro Village - Golf, Gardens & Spa offers luxury villas and apartments in the historic 120 hectare Palheiro Estate on Madeira Island. The estate includes an 18-hole golf course, gym and spa centre. Guests can choose from a variety of dining options including the estate's gourmet restaurant Relais & Chateaux, the Garden Tea House and Palheiro Clubhouse. Palheiro Village - Golf, Gardens & Spa's elegant accommodation features a modern, fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with floor heating. The villas, some with a private swimming pool, have balconies with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Free WiFi is available in all apartments and villas. Several local restaurants and a supermarket are within a 5-minute drive away. The Palheiro Spa offers beauty treatments and specialised therapies, at an extra fee. The Spa also features an indoor and outdoor pool, a Turkish bath and a sauna. Furthermore, guests can enjoy the botanical gardens, request babysitting services and there is free WiFi in the business centre. Continental breakfast is also available, at an extra cost. Car rental and airport shuttle services are also available at a surcharge. The Madeira Airport is 20 km away from the Palheiro Village - Golf, Gardens & Spa. Show full description