Best Beach Hotels in Madeira

We’ve filtered out the noise and surfaced the best beach hotels in Madeira for you below. Bon voyage!

Sarah, Travel Blogger

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Saccharum - Hedonist Design Resort

Resort

Rated 9.2 in 3507 reviews

Saccharum - Resort & Spa is a luxury 5-star design hotel located on Calheta Beach, between the mountains of Madeira and… See more

Saccharum - Resort & Spa is a luxury 5-star design hotel located on Calheta Beach, between the mountains of Madeira and the Atlantic Ocean. This hotel features a rooftop infinity pool, conference rooms, a buffet and an à la carte restaurant and four bars.

All rooms at this hotel feature a sugar cane themed decoration designed by a local artist. Guests can also enjoy the comfort of a self-catering apartment.

The Saccharum - Resort & Spa - Savoy Signature Resort & Spa features a buffet restaurant, an à la carte restaurant and summer terraces, in addition to barbecue facilities. Four bars complete the offer.

Guests can spend their day on site, using the squash court, a playroom for children and the heated indoor pool. For warmer days, 2 outdoor swimming pools are available with large sun terraces.

Calheta Marina is 20 metres from the Saccharum - Resort & Spa - Savoy Signature Resort & Spa, and Funchal city centre is 34 km away.

Rooms from $139

Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

Rated 8.9 in 1249 reviews

Perched on a cliff at Ponta D’Oliveira, Galo Resort Hotel Galomar offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. It… See more

Perched on a cliff at Ponta D’Oliveira, Galo Resort Hotel Galomar offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. It features direct sea access and indoor and outdoor pools.

The rooms at Hotel Galomar are decorated in a modern style. All rooms have satellite TV and an en suite bathroom. Some rooms have a private balcony with scenic sea views.

The Ashoka Spa offers a wide variety of treatments, including Ayurveda therapy. It also offers saunas and a hot tub.

Guests can enjoy fresh seafood at Restaurant Atlantis, at Hotel Galosol also features our buffet restaurant which serves local and international cuisine which can be enjoyed on the terrace .The Blue Bar at Galosol and Capoeira Pub offer a wide variety of drinks and snacks.

Caniço’s centre is 2.5 km from Galo Resort Hotel Galomar, and Funchal’s centre is 12 km away.

Rooms from $139

Aqua Natura Bay

Rated 9.3 in 3266 reviews

The seafront 4-star hotel Aqua Natura Bay in Madeira features an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a Turkish bath, a… See more

The seafront 4-star hotel Aqua Natura Bay in Madeira features an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a Turkish bath, a sauna and a hot tub. A gym is also available, as well as an on-site diving centre.

All rooms at the hotel feature cable TV, free WiFi and a private bathroom.

Guests of the Aqua Natura Bay can enjoy local and international cuisine at the à la carte restaurant. The hotel also serves a rich buffet breakfast in the mornings.

Madeira’s UNESCO Heritage Protected Forest and popular waterfalls are just 10 minutes from the Aqua Natura Bay hotel by car. Madeira's natural lava rock swimming pools are 30 metres away.

Rooms from $124

The luxurious Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort is set amidst tropical gardens in the Bay of Funchal, featuring 2 heated… See more

The luxurious Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort is set amidst tropical gardens in the Bay of Funchal, featuring 2 heated lagoon-style pools and private ocean access. The 5-star hotel combines exotically decorated interiors and contemporary architecture."

All the stylish suites and rooms are beautifully decorated and have sophisticated furnishings, as well as a private balcony with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Each has a modern bathroom with free toiletries and the suites have a full kitchenette.

The Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature also boasts a poolside bar and a bar with nightly live music and refreshing cocktails. Guests may have a taste of exquisite Portuguese flavours at The Armada, an à la carte and buffet restaurant, which also offers international cuisine options.

Following a day of touring the island and enjoying the sights, guests may unwind at the spa, an ideal spot for a relaxing massage, a visit to the gym or indoor pool.

Guests can soak up the sun on the extensive ocean front solarium. The attentive staff can organise various off-site activities, including arrangements for golf as well as provide a rental car service.
The Funchal Marina is a 14-minute walk from the Hotel. Guests may also try their luck at the slot machines of Madeira Casino, which is 700 metres away. The greenery of Madeira's Botanical Gardens is 4 km away, while the stunning views of Girão Cape are within 12 km. The Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature is 23 km from Madeira International Airport.

Rooms from $189

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Rated 9.3 in 540 reviews

Boasting 400 meters of private sea front, this 5-star property offers spacious rooms all with balcony and views of the… See more

Boasting 400 meters of private sea front, this 5-star property offers spacious rooms all with balcony and views of the Atlantic and the Deserted Islands. There are 3 pools, 2 at the sea level with sea water and private access to the sea and 1 at the hotel level with heated water. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Hotel Albatroz Madeira’s rooms have free tea and coffee making facilities and include nautical motifs and traditional hand-painted tile panels. Each bathroom has a double basin sink and includes a bathrobe with slippers.

Guests at the Albatroz can relax by the pools and enjoy the views over Santa Cruz Bay. It is also possible to play a game of tennis or to practice the swing at the Santo da Serra championship golf course, 2 km away.

The à la carte restaurant serves a Mediterranean menu as well as local dishes. The indoor area offers windows with stunning sea views. It is also possible to eat outdoors by the pool bar.

The 24-hour reception staff can arrange complementary airport shuttles to Madeira Airport, a 5-minute drive away. It is also possible to rent a car and drive up to Funchal, 20-minutes away. Free parking is available.

Rooms from $179

Aqua Natura Madeira

Rated 9.2 in 1843 reviews

The 4-star Aqua Natura Madeira offers elegant rooms with Atlantic Ocean views in the fishing village of Porto Moniz, 45… See more

The 4-star Aqua Natura Madeira offers elegant rooms with Atlantic Ocean views in the fishing village of Porto Moniz, 45 km north of Funchal city centre. It offers a sauna on site.

Each accommodation is elegantly decorated and includes tea-and-coffee making facilities, a minibar, and a balcony with sea views. All rooms have a seating area with a sofa.

The 24-hour Aqua Natura Madeira has a panoramic restaurant on site serving local cuisine along with national and regional wines. Breakfast buffets, as well as an à-la-carte menu are served for lunch and dinner.

Guests can use the hot tub while relaxing with the Atlantic Ocean views. Massage services and a gym are available. For the sports fans, the Aqua Natura features a diving centre on site. The natural swimming pools are a few steps away.

Madeira International Airport is 60 km away, and an airport shuttle is available upon request.

Rooms from $124

Enotel Sunset Bay

Rated 8.8 in 1234 reviews

Located in the picturesque village of Ponta do Sol, Enotel Sunset Bay overlooks the Atlantic Ocean just opposite a… See more

Located in the picturesque village of Ponta do Sol, Enotel Sunset Bay overlooks the Atlantic Ocean just opposite a pebble beach with ocean-side jogging path. It features a heated pool with children area.

Rooms at Enotel Sunset Bay have views of the beach, the bay or the church, some from private balconies, others from floor-to-ceiling windows. The contemporary ambience is complemented by a TV set with cable channels.

The A.mar Restaurant serves typical Madeira dishes, prepared with seasonal produce from the island. Guests can also enjoy sitting on the terrace while sipping drinks from the cocktail bar.

Funchal and Madeira’s International Airport are located 20 km from the Enotel Sunset Bay. WiFi access is free on public areas and complimentary parking is available.

Rooms from $98

The Views Oasis

Rated 8.8 in 694 reviews

Surrounded by gardens and overlooking Ilhas Desertas and the Ponta de S. Lourenço, the The Views Oasis is only 8 km from… See more

Surrounded by gardens and overlooking Ilhas Desertas and the Ponta de S. Lourenço, the The Views Oasis is only 8 km from Madeira Airport. It has a large seawater pool and offers air-conditioned guestrooms with balconies.

Rooms at the The Views Oasis have modern wood furnishings and a seating area with cable TV. They come equipped with tea-and-coffee making facilities and a minibar. Some rooms boast panoramic sea views.

In the morning the Restaurant Aquamarina offers a buffet breakfast. The Oasis has an à la carte restaurant, a cocktail lounge with live entertainment, and a poolside bar that serves beverages and light snacks.

Guests can relax in the heated indoor pool, or visit the fitness centre. There is a playground for children and a reading room with a computer and free wired internet.

The The Views Oasis is 10 km from Funchal. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service and free on-site private parking. An airport transfer service is available on request.

Rooms from $101

Quinta Da Penha De Franca

Rated 8.5 in 2308 reviews

Set within tropical gardens on Madeira Island, this charming guesthouse features far-reaching sea views and 2 outdoor… See more

Set within tropical gardens on Madeira Island, this charming guesthouse features far-reaching sea views and 2 outdoor seawater pools, one of which is heated in winter period.

The rooms’ balconies offer views of the scenic gardens or the Atlantic Ocean. All rooms are equipped with telephone, mini-bar, safe, cable TV and a hair dryer.

Guests can relax with a massage treatment at Quinta Da Penha De França. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk service.

Quinta Da Penha De França’s restaurant, The Brothers provides an a la carte menu with views of the garden and guests can dine al fresco at Penha França Mar Restaurant Rivus, with views of the the sea

Free private parking is available. Cristiano Ronaldo's Museum is 200 metres away and the Madeira Congress Centre is a 5-minute walk from the property.

Free WiFi is available in the lounge and reception areas of the hotel.

Rooms from $100

Sentido Galosol

Rated 8.6 in 1038 reviews

This beach resort in Caniço, Madeira offers a gym, massage services and beauty treatments. It has 2 restaurants, 2 bars… See more

This beach resort in Caniço, Madeira offers a gym, massage services and beauty treatments. It has 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 3 pools and panoramic sea views. Funchal’s centre is a 20-minute drive away.

The rooms at the 4-star Galo Resort Hotel Galosol have a balcony with panoramic sea views. They also have air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom with toiletries. All rooms have free WiFi access.

Guests can enjoy a range of relaxation treatments at the spa, including stone massages, pedicures and manicures. They can also attend aerobics or yoga classes and anti-stress programs. A diving centre is also available.

The Hotel Galosol also features a restaurant which serves local and international cuisine which can be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the ocean.

The Galo Resort is a 20-minute drive from Madeira Airport.

Rooms from $133

Offering 4 restaurants, 2 bars and Atlantic Ocean views, the 5-star Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel is… See more

Offering 4 restaurants, 2 bars and Atlantic Ocean views, the 5-star Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel is situated on a cliff top on Madeira Island. Funchal’s centre is 10 minutes' walk away.

Pestana Carlton Madeira's leisure offer includes a giant chess board, a certified, on-site diving school and a tennis court.

All suites and rooms feature elegant décor, flat-screen TVs and balconies with sea, mountain or pool views.

One of the 2 saltwater pools has stairs leading to the sea. For relaxation, Pestana's Venus Health Spa includes an indoor heated pool, Scottish shower and massage treatments.

Guests can choose from the rustic atmosphere of the hotel's Taverna Grill or by the cool pool and gardenside setting of the Garden Pool Restaurante & Bar.

Activities such as paragliding, yacht excursions and windsurfing are available nearby. The Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Madeira's International Airport. Private parking is available, at an extra fee.

Rooms from $137

Vila Gale Santa Cruz

Rated 8.2 in 1045 reviews

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in a tranquil area of Madeira, Vila Galé offers deluxe accommodation with a wellness… See more

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in a tranquil area of Madeira, Vila Galé offers deluxe accommodation with a wellness centre. It features a pool, beauty treatments and nearby golf facilities.

Fitted with anti-allergic duvets and modern furnishings, rooms at Vila Galé Santa Cruz all open out onto private balconies. Each includes a TV set with satellite channels, DVD and CD players. Bathrooms are en suite.

On-site Versatil Restaurant serves regional specialities and international cuisine throughout the day. Inevitável Pasta Lounge offers a la carte dishes during lunch and dinner, with an accent on Mediterranean food.

Madeira International Airport and Pico do Cruz Mountain are both within a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Vila Galé.

Rooms from $121

Savoy Calheta Beach, facing the Atlantic Ocean, is located on Calheta Beach. This 4-star hotel features indoor and… See more

Savoy Calheta Beach, facing the Atlantic Ocean, is located on Calheta Beach. This 4-star hotel features indoor and outdoor pools, spa, gym and access to the sea via the beach. Each room has a private balcony.

All rooms and apartments at Savoy Calheta Beach - All Inclusive offer mountain or sea views. Each is equipped with satellite TV, minibar, and a work desk.

Local specialities and international dishes are served at Calheta and Onda Azul Restaurants. Rabaçal Bar features live music, while the Pôr do Sol Bar offers cocktails and overlooks the ocean.

Savoy Calheta Beach features a spa with a Turkish bath and sauna. It also offers full-body massages, hot stone-massages and a range of therapies based on marine algae.

More active guests can go for a swim in the outdoor pool, which is surrounded by palm trees. Guests who wish to keep up with their fitness routine can work out with cardiovascular equipment at the gym.

Savoy Calheta Beach is a 25-minute drive from Funchal. An airport shuttle is available. A supermarket is available next to the hotel.

Please note that the limit for payments in cash is 1000.00 €.

Rooms from $143

Hotel Royal Orchid

Rated 8.5 in 115 reviews

Overlooking the Atlantic, this beachfront hotel offers private access to the Ocean, 2 pools and a wellness centre. Hotel… See more

Overlooking the Atlantic, this beachfront hotel offers private access to the Ocean, 2 pools and a wellness centre. Hotel minibus to Funchal available on weekdays (subject to availability and payment).

The rooms, studios and suites at Hotel Royal Orchid are modern in style and include an LCD TV and air conditioning. Each accommodation has a kitchenette and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Sister Hotel Rocamar's restaurant provides lots of daylight and serves regional as well as international cuisine, including freshly caught fish and tender beef. Madeira wine is available at the Bar.

Besides the heated indoor pool and outdoor pool, guests can enjoy massages or visit the sauna and steam bath in the Nautilus Health Club. Sun beds, umbrellas and showers are available at the sun terrace, which overlooks Caniço Bay.

Hotel Royal Orchid is just a 20 minutes’ drive away from Funchal, Palheiro Golf Course and the Santo da Serra Golf Course. The hotel offers paid parking as well as a car-rental and bike-rental service.

All services and facilities from the neighbouring Hotels Roca Mar and Cais da Oliveira are available to the Royal Orchid guests during their stay.

Rooms from $128

Hotel Orca Praia

Rated 8.4 in 215 reviews

Situated on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a sandy beach, this hotel is 6 km from the centre of Funchal. It… See more

Situated on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a sandy beach, this hotel is 6 km from the centre of Funchal. It features an outdoor pool with panoramic views and spacious guestrooms with private balconies.

Rooms at the Hotel Orca Praia have stylish furnishings and a seating area with satellite TV. They come equipped with a small refrigerator, on request, and a private bathroom with solar-heated hot water and a hairdryer.

In the morning, the hotel serves a buffet breakfast with fresh pastries and juice. There is a cocktail bar and a restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows that serves international cuisine.

Guests can enjoy an aromatherapy massage at the spa, or rent a bicycle and explore the seaside. There is also a games room with billiards and table tennis.

Hotel Orca Praia is 2 km from the fishing village Camara de Lobos. Madeira Airport is 15 km away. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service and free on-site public parking.

Rooms from $317