Madeira Islands Hotels | Places to Stay in Madeira Islands

August 8, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

The Madeira Islands are a stunning archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic — a place of lush greenery and rugged mountains 1,000km from the European mainland. where you can hike in the morning, surf in the afternoon, and finish your day in a fine restaurant where the breathtaking view is complemented by unforgettable Mediterranean or traditional Madeira cuisine.
Things to do in Madeira Islands

1. Hotel The Cliff Bay

Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532 Portugal 011 351 308 804 221
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 4404 reviews

Hotel The Cliff Bay

The Atlantic Ocean stretches as far as the eye can see at the foot of The Cliff Bay which is perched on the top of a natural promontory. The hotel is surrounded by gardens with innumerable secluded corners and centenary palm trees extending to the very edge of the cliff face. The panorama is completed by a magnificent view over the bay of Funchal to the left of the hotel.The most influential restaurant guide in the world, the Michelin Guide, has awarded a star to Il Gallo d'Oro, The Cliff Bay's gourmet restaurant run by Chef Benoît Sinthon. This is Madeira's first and only star

Relaxing break in Madeira

Reviewed By SET13

Super hotel, friendly staff,delicious breakfast. The spa facilities were excellent and the whole experience was wonderful. The poolside areas were kept extremely clean and there were plenty of sun beds in different areas to choose from. Would highly recommend.

2. Savoy Palace

Avenida Infante 25, Funchal, Madeira 9004-542 Portugal
Excellent
72%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 583 reviews

Savoy Palace

Excellent Apartment

Reviewed By Dave R

After 2 years of trying to stay at Savoy due to covid restrictions we were booked to stay luckily during the flower festival week. The room was amazing, the staff were helpful and professional and the grounds and pool were fantastic. This is a beautiful hotel and well worth a visit if you are planning to stay in Funchal. Plenty of good local restaurants and a short walk into town for an even bigger choice.

3. Saccharum

Rua da Serra de Agua, 1, Calheta, Madeira 9370-087 Portugal
Excellent
67%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2366 reviews

Saccharum

The Saccharum Resort is located in Calheta in the west coast of Madeira, next to the Marina and sandy beach, sitting proudly between the impressive mountains and the dazzling ocean. Built on the same site where an old sugar cane mill once stood, the hotel adopted the local sugar cane heritage as part of its interior decorative theme. Bedrooms: All 243 rooms and suites (some with Kitchenette) generously-sized rooms, Suites and Junior Suites have a private balcony, the majority of which overlook the sea and are modernly decorated to a luxurious standard. Facilities: The facilities here are upscale and incorporate a luxurious spa offering a wide variety of indulging spa treatments, an indoor pool and gym. Further additions include a second indoor pool, three outdoor swimming pools (1 children's splash pool), as well as a games room with squash court and also a Kids Club. Three restaurants (Buffet & à La Carte) and 4 bars, one featuring live music, make up the elegant eating and drinking options, together with a barbecue terrace allowing al fresco dining with superb ocean views. Free wi-if throughout the hotel and private transportation to Funchal city.

AMAZING!!!

Reviewed By supersunlover

My husband and I have just returned from this hotel for 5 nights and it is superb. We arrived about 10pm and they had left refreshments and something to eat in our room which was welcomed after such a long day. Would recommend a room with sea view as the view as breathtaking. The hotel itself is immaculate and constantly being cleaned. All of the staff are so friendly. There is a short walk to the harbour with lovely restaurants and a supermarket nearby too. Local prices are really reasonable also so not expensive to eat/drink out. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay. We are already looking to go back. If u want a relaxing stay this is the place to be.

4. Porto Santa Maria Hotel

Avenida Mar e Comunidades Madeirenses 50 Porto Bay, Funchal, Madeira 9060-190 Portugal
Excellent
74%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2733 reviews

Porto Santa Maria Hotel

Porto Santa Maria lies at the water's edge in the very heart of Funchal's old centre. Its close relationship to the sea, the outstanding and exclusive views over the harbour where the cruise ships dock, its picturesque surroundings and the unique flavours of its cuisine result in genuine urban tranquility. A congenial hotel offering 146 rooms, restaurant, bars, direct access to the promenade, outdoor pool, indoor pool, SPA, gym, parking...all in the heart of the city.

Totally Amazing

Reviewed By JillyBruce

From the position of the hotel situated in the old town to the quality of the rooms, the facilities, the food and the staff, I could not fault anything. We stayed at this hotel about 12 years ago and the quality is exactly as we remembered it - wouldn’t stay anywhere else. Thank you to everyone involved in making the quality of the hotel just perfect.

5. Pestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort

Largo Antonio Nobre, No. 1, Funchal, Madeira 9004-531 Portugal
Excellent
50%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4005 reviews

Pestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort

The Pestana Carlton Madeira is a luxurious and charming 5-star hotel in the city of Funchal, on the island Madeira with views of the sea, garden, swimming pool or Funchal bay. It's only 10 minutes on foot from the city centre, with a private car park available for a fee. It features two enormous outdoor saltwater swimming pools, direct access to the Atlantic ocean, and a dive centre where you can experience your first underwater adventure and take boat excursions. For deeper relaxation, you can take advantage of all of the services available at the Spa, including the 25-foot indoor swimming pool and relaxation rooms where you can enjoy a Magic Spa treatment. The hotel features Wi-Fi, four restaurants and two bars.

Excellent hotel

Reviewed By keithhS2674MQ

Great location and excellent food. We stayed half board and were able to change to other meal options when we wanted too. This proved to be really good value. The 2 pool side evening meals were really special and the staff couldn't do enough for you.

6. Hotel The Cliff Bay

Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532 Portugal 011 351 308 804 221
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 4404 reviews

Hotel The Cliff Bay

The Atlantic Ocean stretches as far as the eye can see at the foot of The Cliff Bay which is perched on the top of a natural promontory. The hotel is surrounded by gardens with innumerable secluded corners and centenary palm trees extending to the very edge of the cliff face. The panorama is completed by a magnificent view over the bay of Funchal to the left of the hotel.The most influential restaurant guide in the world, the Michelin Guide, has awarded a star to Il Gallo d'Oro, The Cliff Bay's gourmet restaurant run by Chef Benoît Sinthon. This is Madeira's first and only star

Relaxing break in Madeira

Reviewed By SET13

Super hotel, friendly staff,delicious breakfast. The spa facilities were excellent and the whole experience was wonderful. The poolside areas were kept extremely clean and there were plenty of sun beds in different areas to choose from. Would highly recommend.

7. Four Views Oasis

Rua da Praia dos Reis Magos Canico de Baixo, Canico, Madeira 9125-024 Portugal
Excellent
48%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1198 reviews

Four Views Oasis

Inspired by nature! Surrounded by palm trees, manicured lawns, and native flowers, the Four Views Oasis is perfectly positioned on the edge of the spectacular Atlantic Ocean, in Caniço de Baixo, near the Reis Magos beach. Enjoy a relaxing sea breeze as you relax on your room’s balcony and find a true inner sense of peace and tranquillity. Sustainable, clean, green, and bright, the Four Views Oasis was purposely designed with today’s health-conscious traveller in mind.

Just Excellent!

Reviewed By karenoX3413LV

I am going to begin with just 2 tiny negatives - beds were quite hard (my opinion) and the breakfast coffee machine is dreadfully slow! Now the positives - the staff were all amazing, friendly and eager to assist. Joao in the restaurant was lovely. Talking of the restaurant, we never found ourselves short of something to eat. The breakfast selection was plentiful - cold meats, cheeses, breads, freshly cooked omelette, cereals, fruits and the good old bacon, sausage and eggs etc. Lunch and dinner were equally plentiful and was never repeated in our week there. The freshly carved legs of lamb on our last evening was to die for! Our room was spacious and clean, the bathroom was massive with the best and most powerful shower ever. Hand soap and shower gel were supplied. Mini fridge also in the room and bottles of still water supplied daily. We booked a side sea view room but we actually had a full sea view. The pool area was clean with plenty of sunbeds which people did not reserve which made finding somewhere to sit, at all times of the day, easy. The sunbed cushions were regularly sprayed with antibacterial spray. The gardens and grounds were beautifully kept and the spa and indoor pool were lovely. The courtesy bus made getting into and back from Funchal very easy and was prompt. This was our first visit to Madeira and staying here made our trip all the nicer. We would not hesitate to recommend a stay and we will most definitely be making a return visit. A huge thank-you to all - especially the entertainment staff who were so lovely and always stopped to have a chat without being pushy.

8. Pestana Churchill Bay

Rua da Nossa Senhora da Conceicao 17, Camara De Lobos, Madeira 9300-113 Portugal
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 186 reviews

Pestana Churchill Bay

The Pestana Churchill Bay overlooks the bay of Câmara de Lobos, a picturesque Madeiran fishing city a few minutes away from Funchal. Now occupying the former Council Chamber and fish wholesale market buildings located on the seafront, the Pestana Churchill Bay was the very first hotel to open in the historic centre of Câmara de Lobos. The backdrop of the city’s white houses, green mountains and deep blue waters of the Atlantic is the ideal setting for a holiday in this charming accommodation. With 57 rooms inspired by the paintings of Winston Churchill, a restaurant offering regional flavours, with a bar and esplanade, a panoramic rooftop pool and a sauna, the Pestana Churchill Bay offers all the conditions for a relaxing holiday in a genuine locality of Madeira. Next to the reception, open to the public, there is a bar and lounge, superiorly decorated, with an outdoor terrace two steps from the water, where poncha and other traditional drinks are served, in the company of Churchill in full size bronze sculpture, hotsopt for lovers of selfies.

Review- Churchill Bay

Reviewed By K3586EFoliverd

My fiancee and I have just hot back from a weeks stay at the Churchill Bay and we cannot speak highly enough of the hotel. From the location to the room and most importantly the staff, everything was just right. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome and were able to relax straight away. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, who even provided a complimentary bottle of champagne to celebrate our recent engagement. The room was clean & comfortable with a lovely shaded balcony and the restaurant was top. We'll definitely be back!

9. Pestana Quinta do Arco

Estrada Regional 101 Sitio da Lagoa, Arco de Sao Jorge, Madeira 9230-018 Portugal
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 219 reviews

Pestana Quinta do Arco

The Pestana Quinta do Arco is a Rural Tourism Centre, located on the north coast of the island of Madeira in Sítio da Lagoa – Arco de São Jorge. With views of the Laurissilva Forest and the Atlantic Ocean, it is 30 minutes from the airport and a 50-minute car ride from the centre of Funchal, with a free private car park. During your stay you can enjoy our outdoor swimming pools, located in a charming environment among the gardens, or take a walk through the Jardim das Rosas, a fantastic rose garden with over 1,700 species of roses. Our guests have free access to the Rose Garden. The villas include 1 room, kitchenette and terrace, all with cable television and free Wi-Fi. In addition, the Villas and Duplex Villas have a unique and exclusive feature: an outdoor hammock for relaxing on. Breakfast is served between 8 am and 11am at the "O Roseiral" restaurant, located approximately 5 minutes' walk away and 100 metres from the hotel. You can also choose to add lunch and dinner to be included in your booking.

Happy Berthday

Reviewed By Travel390147

I choose this hotel for my wife's birthday. This is another side of the island where we live. Pestana looks like a small village across the green garden. We are very happy to celebrate birthday in this place. Very comfortable and homely atmosphere. Thanks

10. Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive

Estrada Regional 120 Sitio do Campo de Baixo, Porto Santo Island 9400-242 Portugal
Excellent
60%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3818 reviews

Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive

The Pestana Porto Santo hotel is a 5-star all inclusive beach resort, on the island of Porto Santo, Madeira. It is located on Portugal's best beach, the Porto Santo beach, with 9 km of fine sand and warm water. Just 1 minute on foot from the beach, this hotel also offers 2 large swimming pools surrounded by 30,000 m² of gardens. Guests can enjoy its 3 restaurants and 3 bars, as well as a Spa area with a heated swimming pool, water jets, sauna, Turkish bath, Hamman and gym. And for the little ones, the hotel has sports fields and game rooms. The rooms are decorated with blue ocean hues and each has a flat-screen TV and balcony.

Fantastic staff at the Pestana and Columbus Hotels, Porto Santo

Reviewed By sharonbS8290YF

What a great holiday we had at the Pestana. We’d mentioned it was our honeymoon and we were given an upgraded room, it was fabulous! A massive king size bed, separate shower, balcony and separate sitting room. We did not expect that at all. The staff were all fantastic, always smiling and helpful. Our maid was a lovely lady who kept our room spotless. We met Francisco, a waiter in the Columbus hotel ( the sister hotel available for Pestana guests to use), he worked so hard and was very friendly and helpful, a lovely German waitress who did not stop smiling and went out of her way for us everyday. Octavius the bar manager in the Columbus hotel was fantastic, although he did ply us with drinks, filling our glasses non stop! He was so nice. The front of house lady with a short blond Bob was absolutely lovely as was the manager, both very helpful and friendly, always stopping and giving us the time of day. The pool area was always spotless and so beautiful! There were plenty of sun beds, we never had trouble finding one. The children that were staying at the resort had plenty to do and there was always evening entertainment. My husband loved all the food on offer ( I’m too fussy) he had a great time and put on half a stone!! We took a 2 mile walk along the beach, glorious golden sands, everyday, it was fantastic! We met some wonderful people, especially Gail and Phil who made our holiday. Everyone was so friendly, the atmosphere was great. A lot of people had returned again and again. On the whole we had a fantastic honeymoon, thank you to all the Pestana and Colombia hotel staff, you were great!!!

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