The Best Hotels in Madeira

Madeira has some of the most beautiful hotels in Portugal: grand clifftop palaces in Funchal, old manor houses in tropical gardens, design hotels with infinity pools and rural retreats among the vines. Here are the best hotels in Madeira, from legendary luxury to great-value bases.

Quick answer: for the classic splurge, Belmond Reid’s Palace. For a quiet garden escape, Quinta da Casa Branca. For style in the old town, Castanheiro Boutique Hotel. For the sunny west coast, Estalagem da Ponta do Sol. For nature, Socalco Nature in Calheta or Quinta do Furão on the north coast. On a budget, Hotel Madeira in central Funchal.

Funchal

1. Belmond Reid’s Palace

The legendary pink clifftop hotel above Funchal bay, open since 1891, set in 10 acres of gardens with sea-view pools and famous afternoon tea. A true icon. Check prices

2. Les Suites at The Cliff Bay

An exclusive all-suite five-star in the hotel zone, with sea views from every suite and direct sea access. Check prices

3. Savoy Palace

A big, glamorous five-star with four pools, a rooftop bar and several restaurants. Great for families and couples alike. Check prices

4. Quinta da Casa Branca

A peaceful retreat in lush gardens and a banana plantation, with a historic manor house and modern garden rooms, a short walk from the Lido. Check prices

5. Quinta Jardins do Lago

An 18th-century manor in botanical gardens above central Funchal, with a lagoon-style pool. Old-world charm and quiet. Check prices

6. Castanheiro Boutique Hotel

Restored historic buildings in the old town, with a rooftop pool and spa. Walk to the market, the Zona Velha and the cable car. Check prices

7. The Vine

A design hotel in the centre with a rooftop infinity pool and a wine-themed spa. Stylish and central. Check prices

8. Hotel Madeira (budget)

A simple, well-located hotel in the heart of Funchal. Great value for exploring the city. Check prices

Around the island

9. Estalagem da Ponta do Sol

A striking modern hotel on a clifftop above the sunny village of Ponta do Sol, with an infinity pool over the Atlantic. Famous sunsets. Check prices · Ponta do Sol stays

10. Socalco Nature (Calheta)

Farm-to-table villas among the vines and banana terraces, a short walk from Calheta’s sandy beach. Check prices

11. Aqua Natura Madeira (Porto Moniz)

Steps from Porto Moniz’s famous lava swimming pools on the wild northwest coast, with sea-view balconies. Check prices

12. Quinta do Furão (Santana)

A clifftop wine estate on the green north coast, great for walkers and a peaceful escape. Check prices

Where to stay in Madeira

• Funchal: the best base for a first visit, with restaurants, the cable car and buses and tours in every direction.
• The southwest (Calheta, Ponta do Sol): the sunniest coast and Madeira’s sandy beach.
• The north (Santana, Porto Moniz): wilder and greener, best with a car.

Travelling with kids? See Madeira with kids. Or browse Funchal and all Madeira stays.

More: things to do in Funchal, levada walks and the Madeira travel guide.

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