The best available hotels & places to stay near Madeira

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Pestana Royal is an All Inclusive hotel (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and domestic beverages) located in Funchal, Madeira. It sits 2 minutes on foot from Formosa beach, the city's largest beach, with panoramic views of the Cabo Girão hillside, 10 minutes from Funchal’s city centre (by car). During your stay, you can enjoy 2 outdoor swimming pools, an open-air solarium, a SPA with indoor swimming pool, gym and 3 treatment rooms where you can book you Magic SPA treatment/massage. The youngsters can have fun at the Kid's Club, while the adults play pool, mini golf or use the tennis court. The hotel offers 4 restaurants (1 open buffet for all meals and 3 themed restaurants), promenades and 2 bars. All of them have a very relaxed atmosphere, this being one of the main features of this resort. All rooms offer pleasant views, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

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.

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.

Set on cliff tops overlooking the Bay of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean, this legendary hotel has, for over a century, been a standard-bearer for excellence. The hotel is located on 10 acres of subtropical gardens, boasts enviable access to the sea and is within walking distance of Funchal's shops, restaurants and night-life. With its reputation for excellence and discreet service, Belmond Reid's Palace is the ideal place at which to relax and be pampered.