Calheta Beach

"Stayed at this hotel over Easter for 2weeks as a family of 3. It is genuinely top place. Great location, excellent facilities, fantastic food and bar. Friendly,polite and very efficient staff. For those who need few details: located right on the beach, with that superior feel when one can enjoy the privacy of a boutique hotel but just meters from a very popular public place. About an hour from the Airport, but to secure the best weather in Madeira - well worth the ride. Facilities, apart from the standard set one can expect from a good hotel: sauna, steam room, small heated indoor pool, access to amazing A la carte restaurant(booking is needed though). Massive plus is convenient parking for your (perhaps rented) car. The reception staff also helped with car rental for us. Reasonably priced Spa. Food has great variety and is themed by night (Portuguese, Brazilian, Madeiran, Oriental, Italian, Mexican+ Chefs night ) but as a rule, everyday and every meal-selections of fish, meat, very fresh salads, pasta, rice are available, We are not vegetarians but I feel that would not be a problem here. In two weeks we never got bored. Deserts and fruits are heavenly. Wines(including sparkling) are of a very decent quality, so are the stronger choices. Barmen do not cut corners with cocktails- very meticulous and complete. If you order Negroni- you get full on Negroni, with the right glass, right amount, right recipe, right garnishing. Coffees are top notch: very good beans, not too acidic if it's your thing. The tea station is the most impressive I have ever seen in a hotel of such category. Service is immaculate throughout restaurants and bars. The buffet area is kept clean, topped up, fresh and appetising. Rooms are comfortable, warm and cosy(wooden floors which we prefer). Beds and beddings are very good. Room cleaning is efficient and flexible. Toiletries are on a better side too. All in all, we have had a great stay here. Despite capricious weather this time of the year, every day was enjoyed and the hotel served either as a base from which we explored the island or an extremely comfortable place to spend the day in. Highly recommend and we hope to be back in the future"

"It is a nice hotel in a very pretty area in Madeira. With a sandy beach, big rooms, amazing staff. All included. The only thing I would suggest is to add a body lotion and hair conditioner to the bathroom. And maybe to replace a safe with the one you enter a code in instead of using a separate key which can be lost during the day. And special thanks to Christina Abreu (at the reception), she is amazing!"

"We stayed for a week at the end of March. The Hotel is medium sized so has all the conveniences you would expect in an all inclusive destination, but is still quite intimate, so you get to know the reception and catering staff which might not be possible in one of the bigger hotels. We had a suite which overlooked the harbour. The décor in the room is getting a bit tided but is perfectly serviceable. The only small issue we had was that there could have been a bit more drawer or shelf space for storing clothes. Food was plentiful and the choice was good, there should be something for everyone. You also got unlimited access to a more private dining experience as long as you booked prior to going. We tended to go out during the day and it was pleasing that the hotel would pack a lunch for you as long as you booked the previous evening. If you are staying around the hotel then there were always sufficient sun beds and the entertainment team seemed to keep those who wanted activities happy. It seemed that most employees speak at least some French, English and German as well as Portuguese. I think that covered all the languages we heard, so no-one was left out of communication. If you wanted, the public yellow sandy beach was right outside the hotel, but be aware this may get busy during weekends or school holidays as it is one of only two yellow sand beaches on the island. The water in March was also notably warmer than in the hotel pool. In all, a really great place to visit if you prefer your holiday on the quieter side. There was a daily shuttle to Funchal if you wanted to take advantage, which was charged extra. Thanks to the team for all your efforts."