Curated luxury hotels in Ponta do Sol

Overlooking the Bay of Funchal, this well designed hotel provides luxury accommodation within Santa Caterina Park. There is a spa with pools for relaxation and a casino and discotheque for entertainment.

Featuring private balconies, all rooms at the Pestana Casino Park Hotel & Casino come with seating areas and satellite LCD TVs. Many guest rooms provide a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Pestana’s 6 dining venues include the Panoramic Restaurant with far-reaching views of the Bay and pool area. The Aqua overlooks the hotel’s gardens and casino, while the sunset Restaurant offers a varied menu and a cocktail bar.

Guests can relax in the indoor or outdoor pools, exercise in the fitness centre or enjoy one of the quality treatments available from the Pestana Spa. The hotel arranges diverse recreational activities including hiking and diving.

Pestana Casino Park is just a 5-minute walk from the town centre and 30 minutes’ drive from Madeira Airport. Parking is available on site, upon an extra fee.

Recently awarded as Europe's Leading Design Hotel, the luxurious Vine Hotel is located in Funchal and offers a fusion restaurant with stunning views, a Wine Therapy Spa, and a rooftop infinity pool.

The spacious rooms are individually designed following the 4-seasons-of-the-year theme. Each features an LCD TV with in-room movies, free WiFi and a laptop-size safe.

The roof terrace sports a infinity pool, massage facilities and a 20-metre hot tub with views of Fort São João and the mountains. For further relaxation, Hotel Vine’s spa offers vinotherapy.

The rooftop restaurant serves a blend of French and Madeiran cuisine prepared from regional produce. Guests can enjoy cocktails and snacks at the Bar 360°.

The Palheiro Golf Course (15 km) and the Santo da Serra Golf Course (25 km) are only a short drive from The Vine Hotel.

Panoramic terrace and rooms overlooking the Funchal Bay await guests at this 5-star hotel. Located 2 km from Funchal, it also features a sea-view outdoor pool and a spa with massages.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Quinta Mirabela include satellite TV, a minibar and safety deposit box. The marble bathrooms come with bathrobes and hairdryers.

Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, or relax at the spa, which has a hammam, a hot tub and a sauna. There is also a modern gym equipped with cardiovascular equipment and free weights.

The Mirabela’s elegant restaurant serves Madeiran and international cuisine, which can be enjoyed on the panoramic terrace. Stephan’s Bar offers exotic cocktails, while the pool bar serves natural fruit juices.

A stay at The Marketplace Apartments places you in the heart of Funchal, within a 10-minute walk of Funchal Marina and Funchal Farmers Market. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Embroidery Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Avenida do Mar.

Located on the Funchal seafront, this hotel offers panoramic views over the Atlantic. It provides rooms with kitchenettes and balconies, 2 pools and a spa centre with spa bath and sauna.

The spacious rooms at Hotel Porto Santa Maria are fitted with flat-screen TVs with cable channels. They all include private furnished balconies, a kitchenette and marble bathrooms with bathtubs.

The Arsenal Restaurant serves à la carte and buffet meals, and there is a bar featuring live evening entertainment. The generous daily breakfast can be enjoyed on the garden terrace.

Porto Santa Maria hotel is located next to the gondola lift for Monte. It is a 7-minute walk from central Funchal, where guests can find many cafes and shops. The staff can help plan excursions to World Heritage Laurisilva forests.

Hotel Porto Santa Maria is 30 minutes’ drive from Madeira Airport. An airport transfer is available upon request and at an extra cost. Free on-site parking is available at the hotel.

Offering panoramic views of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean, Hotel Quinta Bela S. Tiago features an outdoor heated pool surrounded by tropical gardens. It offers a wellness centre 10 metres from Barreirinha Beach.

The elegant rooms at Hotel Quinta Bela come with free WiFi access. A desk and cable TV are standard. The private bathroom includes a bathrobe and free toiletries.

Guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet at Jardim de Inverno or Terraço do Governador. For lunch and dinner, the refined O Pórtico Restaurant serves international and regional cuisine. Pôr do Sol Cocktail Bar offers drinks along beautiful sunset views.

Guests can enjoy relaxing massage treatments, a hot tub, Turkish bath and sauna at the wellness centre. For the more energetic, there is a gym available. A stroll in the tropical gardens, followed by a dip in the pool is a perfect end to the day.

To get to know the local culture, guests can head to the local market, located 300 metres away from Hotel Quinta Bela S. Tiago. Funchal Airport is a 20-minute drive away, and the gondola lift for Monte is 300 metres away.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Chale Jardim De Cima is situated in São Vicente. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 21 km from Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The chalet with a balcony and sea views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. This chalet is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around São Vicente, like hiking. Barbecue facilities are provided at the chalet, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area.

Girao Cape is 25 km from Chale Jardim De Cima, while Santana's Traditional Houses is 30 km from the property. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 49 km away.

In the Sao Martinho district of Funchal, close to Formosa Beach, Atlantic View 403 -Apartment with ocean view and Pool features a garden and a washing machine. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free WiFi. The pool features a pool bar and pool views.

The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with sea views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. The property offers quiet street views.

A bar can be found on-site.

Guests can also relax on the sun terrace.

Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach is 1.9 km from the apartment, while Marina do Funchal is 4.6 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, 24 km from Atlantic View 403 -Apartment with ocean view and Pool, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.