Florasol Residence Hotel

If you’re after a hotel that’s geared up for rest and relaxation, but not too far from the heart of the action, Florasol Residence Hotel has got you covered. A five-minute stroll will take you to the Lido swimming complex and the seafront promenade. Plus, the centre of Funchal – Madeira’s capital – is within a 10-minute taxi ride.

Days here revolve around the hotel’s curvy outdoor pool. It’s framed by a team of loungers and parasols, and there’s a shallow kids’ pool bolted onto the main swimming spot. There’s also a playground for little ones to enjoy. Grown-ups in need of a bit of pampering can head over to the spa at the Dorisol complex, which is a five-minute walk away. Here you can book yourself in for treatments, or just hop between the indoor pool, the sauna, and the Jacuzzi. You’ll also find a gym, as well as a games room set up for pool and ping pong.