Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. 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. The air-conditioned rooms have cable TV, a seating area, and a luxurious marble bathroom. Quinta da Bela Vista is decorated with fine paintings and antique furniture throughout. 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
This is a popular boutique hotel among couples travelling to Funchal.
Delightful property. Unique. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. 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. This luxurious boutique hotel is situated 1.5 km from the centre of Funchal. 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. 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
Based on my research this is one of the most beautiful, unique and authentic boutique hotels in Funchal! AMAZING.
Cool. Elegant. Cosy rooms. Set in lush, landscaped gardens, 5-star Quintinha São João features a spa and indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools. Overlooking central Funchal and the bay, it is 2 km from Funchal Cathedral. The spacious, elegant rooms provide a cable TV with DVD player, a minibar and private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms have a private, furnished balcony with views of the garden or Funchal Bay. The hotel has 2 bars and a restaurant serving a selection of Portuguese and international cuisine, as well as Goan specialities. The spa includes a sauna, hot tub and massage rooms, and there is a small gym, games room and free WiFi in public areas. The 24-hour reception staff aim are on hand to provide assistance. There is a free indoor car park on site and Quintinha São João Hotel offers a free shuttle service to/from Funchal Marina.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. 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. 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. 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. 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
I think this place could be the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC luxury hotel in the area.
Comfortable beds. Great views. Popular among women. Boasting magnificent views of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean, just 3 km from the city centre, this hotel features indoor and outdoor pools and a deluxe spa. All rooms at Madeira Panorâmico Hotel have a private balcony, where guests can relax. All the rooms are air-conditioned and all have a flat-screen TV. Traditional Portuguese dishes are served in a buffet style or à la carte at the Madeira Panorâmico’s restaurant. Local drinks can be sampled at the bar while admiring the Atlantic Ocean view. Madeira Panorâmico Hotel’s spa has a massage room, a sauna and a hot tub. For those who like to keep active, a game of squash or tennis can be enjoyed on the court and there is a fitness centre on site as well. Guests can benefit from the 24-hour front desk, car rental and free parking. Situated close to Quinta Magnolia Garden, the Madeira Panorâmico is just a 15-minute drive from Madeira Airport.Show full description
Historic. Great views. Featuring views of Funchal Bay, The Views Baia - Adults Only Hotel offers modern accommodation. Facilities include the Four Feelings Spa, 2 swimming pools, and a well-equipped gym. Rooms at the Four Views open onto private balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or the mountains. All rooms have bathrooms with walk-in showers, and some rooms have cooking facilities or a private spa bath. The Views Baía features 2 restaurants, including the Michelin Star Desarma, which blends traditional products into a modern cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks and cocktails accompanied by live music at the Woogie Boogie Bar. A hot tub, massage treatments and indoor and outdoor swimming pools are available. The Hotel The Views Baia - Adults Only is located uphill from São João Fortress. It is 30 minutes’ drive from Madeira Airport and on-site private parking is free.Show full description
Stylish. Rooftop restaurant. Rooftop pool. Located in Funchal, 1.7 km from Almirante Reis Beach, Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room is equipped with a kettle, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature every room comes with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach, Marina do Funchal and Madeira Casino. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 20 km from Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Nestled against an oceanfront hillside, this quiet adult-only hotel boasts a heated outdoor pool, a sauna, and a hot tub. It offers panoramic mountain and sea views, and is located in the Lido area. Tui Blue Gardens features guest rooms with modern furnishings, and balconies that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Each spacious room comes with satellite TV, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy live cooking and themed buffets for breakfast and dinner. Romantic and al-fresco dining is also available upon request. During the day, guests can relax on the rooftop terrace and get a drink from the honesty bar. In the evenings, The Tui Blue Gardens night club offers live music and a variety of shows. Tui Blue Gardens is just 2 km from the Funchal city centre and in situated near various public parks and shops. Paid private parking is possible on site . Show full description
Charming. Highly elegant. Great views. 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
One of the most CHARMING AND ELEGANT luxury hotels in Funchal.
Great breakfast. Great value. Popular among women. Located next to Quinta Magnólia Park, 1 km from Praia Formosa Beach, the hotel Enotel Magnólia offers an outdoor and indoor swimming pool and a fitness room. The elegant rooms at Enotel Magnólia have an en suite marble bathroom, and some have a private balcony. All rooms include air conditioning, a fridge and cable TV. The Enotel Magnólia’s restaurant serves a full English breakfast each morning. The Alma Bar offers indoor views of the gardens, and in the evening you can relax in the bar with live piano music. Palheiro Golf Course is 10 km away. Enotel Magnólia is a 15 minutes drive from Madeira Airport. Free on-site car parking is available.Show full description
Great value. Only 3 km from Funchal, this hotel is situated on a hill and features rooms with balconies and views of the Atlantic Ocean. It has an outdoor pool and offer free Wi-Fi in public areas. Rooms at Hotel Escola have modern furnishings. They come equipped with a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. In the morning, the hotel serves à la carte breakfast. The hotel’s restaurant has a sun terrace and serves international cuisine and regional dishes made from fresh ingredients. Guests can benefit from the hotel’s laundry and ironing services. Staff can assist with car hire and a shuttle service can also be arranged according to availability. Hotel Escola is 3 km from Madeira Casino and is a 5-minute drive from the Frederico de Freitas Museum. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Renovated in 2018, the 4-star Hotel Alto Lido is located in Funchal’s prime area – Lido, 2.5 km from the city centre. It offers an indoor and an outdoor heated swimming pool as well as a pool for children and Spa facilities. Hotel Alto Lido includes modernly decorated rooms, suites and studios with frontal or side se views. Each accommodation is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, air conditioning, telephone, safety deposit box and free WiFi. Studios have fully equipped kitchenette. On site, guests can choose amongst 3 restaurants. The Flôr de Sal restaurant is a buffet restaurant on the ground floor and serves local specialties. On the 1st floor, The Tale offers an ample veranda with sea views and a carefully prepared à la carte menu. Linha de Água offers light meals and salads by the outdoor pool. In addition, guests may enjoy live music and a cocktail at the 360 bar. Guests have a gym and cardio-fitness facilities at their disposal as well as a sauna and a Turkish bath. There are 2 conference rooms with capacity for 80 and 100 persons, a laundry service and a games room. Private shuttle service to the centre of Funchal is available 4 times per day. Funchal International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Alto Lido is a relaxed hotel with breathtaking ocean views. It has both indoor and outdoor pools for guests to relax in. The hotel provides a complimentary breakfast and is conveniently situated in the Lido area, near the seaside and a short distance from the city center.
Boutique hotel.Superb interior design. Great views. Les Suites at The Cliff Bay features a heated outdoor swimming pool and a garden in Funchal. Located in the Sao Martinho district, the property provides guests with access to a hot tub, a sauna and three restaurants. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a private balcony with sea views. Les Suites at The Cliff Bay offers an indoor pool, a gym and a Pilates room. The property offers direct access to the sea, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Marina do Funchal is 1.9 km from Les Suites at The Cliff Bay. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 23 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most WELL DESIGNED luxury hotel in the area. It also has outstanding views!
Boutique hotel. This 4-star is within walking distance of the beach and Funchal City Centre. Built on the site of the historic Hotel Miramar, it features classic architecture and landscaping, with mountain and sea views. The rooms at Pestana Miramar are air conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs. Miramar has both an outdoor and indoor pool. There is a health club with a fully-equipped fitness centre, sauna and hot tub. Massages, beauty treatments and hairdresser services are also available. The restaurant serves gourmet cuisine and fine wine. Guests can relax in the popular Miramar gardens, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Free WiFi is availablein the public areas of the hotel. Private parking is available, at an extra fee.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Conveniently situated in the centre of Funchal, Pestana Casino Studios offers sea views and an outdoor swimming pool. This 4-star aparthotel offers a lift and a housekeeping service. The aparthotel provides a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the aparthotel, every unit has air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the aparthotel, all units are soundproof. At the aparthotel, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Almirante Reis Beach, Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach and Marina do Funchal. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 20 km from Pestana Casino Studios.Show full description
This apartment hotel has super comfortable beds, very cosy rooms and a great location in Funchal.
Luxury Hotel.Cool. Great location. Located close to Funchal’s city centre, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Meliã Madeira Mare offers free WiFi, an indoor and outdoor pool and a spa. Its elegantly-furnished rooms offer a balcony and cable TV. Some rooms of Melia Madeira Mare include scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean from the balcony. Many of the hotel’s rooms also have a seating area. Guests can relax in the sauna at Melia Madeira Mare’s spa. Massage treatments and a steam bath are also offered. Melia Madeira Mare’s restaurant serves a breakfast buffet and an a la carte menu for dinner. The hotel’s pool bar provides refreshing beverages. Free parking is available. Madeira International Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Melia Madeira Mare is a 14-minute drive from the city centre.Show full description
Melia Madeira Mare is a luxurious hotel. It has a beautiful pool with stunning sea views and direct access to a pebble beach. The hotel has indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and three restaurants.
Hip. Nice style. Rooftop bar.Opened April 2021. Conveniently set in Funchal, NEXT - by Savoy Signature provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities are a garden, a terrace, as well as a restaurant. The property features a sauna, nightclub and a shared lounge. All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Each room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are fitted with a kitchenette fitted with a fridge. At NEXT - by Savoy Signature each room comes with bed linen and towels. Staff speak German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Almirante Reis Beach, Marina do Funchal and Madeira Casino. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 20 km from NEXT - by Savoy Signature.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest luxury hotel in the area. It also has a popular rooftop bar and a unique rooftop pool.
Luxury Hotel.Trendy. Great value. Pestana Royal is an All-Inclusive hotel located in Funchal, with panoramic views of Cabo Girão's slope and at a 2-minute walk from Formosa Beach. The property is a 10-minute drive from the Funchal city centre. Featuring a private bathroom, each of the 324 rooms comes with a view, flat-screen TV and free WiFi access. Some of the rooms also feature a balcony. The hotel has 1 buffet restaurant, which is open during all meals and 3 themed restaurants, which alternate being open at dinner time. The property also has terraces and 2 bars, where guests can enjoy a drink or cocktail within a relaxed atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy 2 outdoor swimming pools, SPA with indoor pool, gym and 3 treatment rooms where guests can book SPA treatments and massages. Younger guests can play in the children's playground or in the Kids Club, while adults can enjoy a game of billiards, mini golf or use of the tennis court. CR7 Museum is 4.8 km away, while the Funchal Marina is within 6.3 km. The nearest airport is Madeira Airport, 22 km from the property.Show full description
Beautiful. Comfortable beds. 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
Apartment hotel. Situated in Funchal, 1.9 km from Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach and less than 1 km from the centre, Pestana Madeira Beach Club features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a private beach area. This beachfront property offers access to pool at the pool table and table tennis. You can play tennis at this 5-star aparthotel. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The aparthotel provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bathrobes. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the aparthotel, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. During your visit to this aparthotel, you'll find an in-house family-friendly restaurant that specialises in dinner. The aparthotel also provides an outdoor swimming pool and spa facilities for guests to relax in. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool and garden at Pestana Madeira Beach Club. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Almirante Reis Beach, Marina do Funchal and Madeira Casino. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 20 km from Pestana Madeira Beach Club.Show full description
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