A great ochre building perched atop rocks in front of the Atlantic, the three-pearl Royal Orchid has a great seafront location in the rural town of Canico. Some may find its setting too isolated, as it’s a 20-minute bus ride into Funchal, but there are some restaurants and shops nearby. Features include a spa with treatment rooms and an indoor pool, as well as small outdoor pool terrace with stunning ocean views. The 98 studio-style rooms are spacious and outfitted with kitchenettes that have stovetops (and ovens in some), but decor is on the dated side and some fixtures are in need of replacing. Other downsides include fees required for both Wi-Fi and breakfast. Travelers looking for more moderns rooms and on-site activities should consider the nearby Hotel Galosol, though you'll lose cooking facilities.
A great ochre building perched atop rocks in front of the Atlantic, the three-pearl Royal Orchid has a great seafront location in the rural town of Canico. Some may find its setting too isolated, as it’s a 20-minute bus ride into Funchal, but there are some restaurants and shops nearby. Features include a spa with treatment rooms and an indoor pool, as well as small outdoor pool terrace with stunning ocean views. The 98 studio-style rooms are spacious and outfitted with kitchenettes that have stovetops (and ovens in some), but decor is on the dated side and some fixtures are in need of replacing. Other downsides include fees required for both Wi-Fi and breakfast. Travelers looking for more moderns rooms and on-site activities should consider the nearby Hotel Galosol, though you'll lose cooking facilities.
This huge three-pearl, 327-room resort hotel is located in Canico de Baixo, a traditional Madeiran village on the southeast coast. It's only 10- to 15-minute drive from the airport and Funchal, and has a gorgeous beachfront location with stunning ocean views. Most popular with families and holidaymakers, the property offers all-inclusive and half-board rates. Rooms are dated, though they include modern amenities and furnished balconies; some with sea views. Facilities include three pools, two restaurants, several bars, a full-service spa, beauty salon, fitness center, tennis court, and game room. There's a kids' club with daily activities, plus nightly entertainment. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Travelers looking for a more romantic atmosphere might like Quinta Splendida, which adds a Thai restaurant and free spa access.
This huge three-pearl, 327-room resort hotel is located in Canico de Baixo, a traditional Madeiran village on the southeast coast. It's only 10- to 15-minute drive from the airport and Funchal, and has a gorgeous beachfront location with stunning ocean views. Most popular with families and holidaymakers, the property offers all-inclusive and half-board rates. Rooms are dated, though they include modern amenities and furnished balconies; some with sea views. Facilities include three pools, two restaurants, several bars, a full-service spa, beauty salon, fitness center, tennis court, and game room. There's a kids' club with daily activities, plus nightly entertainment. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Travelers looking for a more romantic atmosphere might like Quinta Splendida, which adds a Thai restaurant and free spa access.
The upscale Quinta Splendida is a historic and stylish property with widespread botanical gardens and the largest spa in Madeira. The full-service spa offers body treatments, a Turkish bath, ice fountain, indoor pool, and a modest gym. The 141 contemporary rooms include Apartments, Studios, and Suites with various amenities and perks. There are three restaurants on-site and two bars, plus a hot German-influenced breakfast buffet. Unfortunately, there are pesky fees associated with the spa, safes, and parking, and the hotel is about a 20-minute drive from Fuchal. The Porto Santa Maria Hotel (Porto Bay) is a good beach alternative and is closer to Fuchal.
The upscale Quinta Splendida is a historic and stylish property with widespread botanical gardens and the largest spa in Madeira. The full-service spa offers body treatments, a Turkish bath, ice fountain, indoor pool, and a modest gym. The 141 contemporary rooms include Apartments, Studios, and Suites with various amenities and perks. There are three restaurants on-site and two bars, plus a hot German-influenced breakfast buffet. Unfortunately, there are pesky fees associated with the spa, safes, and parking, and the hotel is about a 20-minute drive from Fuchal. The Porto Santa Maria Hotel (Porto Bay) is a good beach alternative and is closer to Fuchal.
This three-pearl, 99-room oceanfront hotel is located in Canico Baixo, a quiet village around a 15-minute free shuttle ride from Funchal. It's set on a rocky cliff overlooking the sea, but there's no direct access to a beach. Rooms are simple, with private furnished balconies and air-conditioning, but they lack free Wi-Fi. Features include a saltwater pool and dive center, plus a restaurant serving fresh seafood dishes and a breakfast buffet. There's a bar with live entertainment, plus outdoor seating with panoramic views. Although there are no on-site wellness facilities, guests can use those found at the sister hotel next door. Travelers looking to stay right by the beach might prefer Hotel Riu Palace Madeira, which adds three swimming pools and excellent wellness facilities, though the property is more dated.
This three-pearl, 99-room oceanfront hotel is located in Canico Baixo, a quiet village around a 15-minute free shuttle ride from Funchal. It's set on a rocky cliff overlooking the sea, but there's no direct access to a beach. Rooms are simple, with private furnished balconies and air-conditioning, but they lack free Wi-Fi. Features include a saltwater pool and dive center, plus a restaurant serving fresh seafood dishes and a breakfast buffet. There's a bar with live entertainment, plus outdoor seating with panoramic views. Although there are no on-site wellness facilities, guests can use those found at the sister hotel next door. Travelers looking to stay right by the beach might prefer Hotel Riu Palace Madeira, which adds three swimming pools and excellent wellness facilities, though the property is more dated.
Four Views Oasis is set on a rocky outcrop along the beachfront, in a remote area of Caniço. The contemporary four-pearl property has 224 guest rooms all equipped with AC, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles, and they open to palm-lined garden lawns, or to furnished balconies with ocean views, but twin beds are the only option -- even in Suites and Studios. There are some annoying fees, but hotel has all the boxes checked for amenities, with a spa, an indoor and outdoor pool, three restaurants and a cocktail bar, a small gym, a kids' club, and a putting green. Travelers who want a beach location but are looking to spend a bit less may want to try Royal Orchid.
Four Views Oasis is set on a rocky outcrop along the beachfront, in a remote area of Caniço. The contemporary four-pearl property has 224 guest rooms all equipped with AC, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles, and they open to palm-lined garden lawns, or to furnished balconies with ocean views, but twin beds are the only option -- even in Suites and Studios. There are some annoying fees, but hotel has all the boxes checked for amenities, with a spa, an indoor and outdoor pool, three restaurants and a cocktail bar, a small gym, a kids' club, and a putting green. Travelers who want a beach location but are looking to spend a bit less may want to try Royal Orchid.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Galosol is a 20-minute drive from Funchal, and has a strong focus on wellness, as evidenced by their large fitness center, squash courts, meditation areas, and range of hiking, diving, water sports, and yoga classes. A spa offering a menu of Ayurvedic massages and beauty treatments, as well as the use of a vast Turkish bath and sauna, is also on-site. The 123 air-conditioned rooms are generic but pleasant, outfitted with flat-screen TVs, kettles, free Wi-Fi, and furnished balconies. A buffet breakfast and dinner are served in the restaurant, while there are also a pizzeria and bar overlooking the large outdoor pool terrace. Guests looking for somewhere quieter and more secluded, but without losing the spa, might want to consider the nearby Quinta Splendida.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Galosol is a 20-minute drive from Funchal, and has a strong focus on wellness, as evidenced by their large fitness center, squash courts, meditation areas, and range of hiking, diving, water sports, and yoga classes. A spa offering a menu of Ayurvedic massages and beauty treatments, as well as the use of a vast Turkish bath and sauna, is also on-site. The 123 air-conditioned rooms are generic but pleasant, outfitted with flat-screen TVs, kettles, free Wi-Fi, and furnished balconies. A buffet breakfast and dinner are served in the restaurant, while there are also a pizzeria and bar overlooking the large outdoor pool terrace. Guests looking for somewhere quieter and more secluded, but without losing the spa, might want to consider the nearby Quinta Splendida.