Our accommodations
Cais da Oliveira ****
Hotel Cais da Oliveira is located on the south coast of Madeira, in the center of Caniço de Baixo, on a cliff overlooking the sea in a small sheltered bay. The quiet sun terrace with pool and pool bar leads directly to the sea. So the Hotel Cais da Oliveira in Caniço de Baixo is ideal for sun worshipers. Sunbeds, umbrellas and beach towels can be used free of charge on the large sun terrace.
In the restaurant Lee Hamilton, which is located directly at the hotel, you can eat very well with a beautiful view of the sea. The terrace of the Lee Hamilton is fantastically located directly above the cliffs of Caniço de Baixo.
A bus to Funchal stops nearby.
Hotel Roca Mar ****
At the 4-star Roca Mar Hotel in Caniço de Baixo, the ocean is at your feet. The hotel is perched in a breathtaking position over the Atlantic and offers postcard-ready panoramas.
The main house and the two outbuildings were architecturally very charming terraced built in the rocky coast. Via stairs you reach through the garden various sunbathing plateaus together with a small swimming pool and direct access to the sea. Another plus is the offer of the neighboring hotel Royal Orchid (as Health Club or Pool, see below), which are also available to you.
Three times a day (from Monday to Saturday) you can take the free hotel bus to Funchal. The bus stop is only a few minutes walk away. From there regular buses take you to Funchal and the surrounding area. There are bars and restaurants in the area, as well as a small supermarket.
At Hotel Rocca Mar there is an internet PC (for a fee), two bars, a panoramic restaurant with a terrace where you can enjoy breakfast and dinner al fresco in bright sunshine.
Royal Orchid Aparthotel ****
The comfortable 4-star Royal Orchid hotel with spacious studios is located above a bay, terraced in the rock and offers breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean. The numerous sunbathing areas are spread over the spacious hotel grounds and allow direct access to the sea. Ideal for athletes and active travelers, as the hotel also offers good sports and many opportunities for wellness and relaxation. The hotel offers a restaurant, two bars, heated indoor and outdoor freshwater pools and sun terraces. Beach chairs, umbrellas and bath towels are included.
Villa Ventura ***
The Villa Ventura is a small, cozy, family-run hotel under German management.
The simply and comfortably furnished rooms of the Vila Ventura have a kitchenette, TV, telephone, safe, bath / WC, hairdryer, balcony or terrace. All bathrooms are newly renovated.
The friendly, uncomplicated ambience and the beautiful garden make the Vila Ventura a small idyll, in which it can be wonderfully relaxing and you like to sit together in a cozy atmosphere.
Hotel Sentido Galosol ****
The hotel is set on a rocky plateau directly on the underwater nature park of Caniço de Baixo, with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. The complex leaves nothing to be desired, as far as sports and wellness is concerned. Use of the Onda Revital Club fitness center services is included. The rooms are equipped with bath / WC, hairdryer, minibar, safe, TV, telephone, balcony or terrace. Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of the hotel. The sun terrace has a large freshwater pool. A rich breakfast buffet will start the morning well. The Onda Revital Lounge offers relaxing massages, beauty treatments, aromatic baths and Thalasso therapy.
Hotel Sentido Galomar ****
Non smoking hotel
The 4 star Boutique Hotel Galomar is now part of DER Touristik Hotels & Resorts' selective list of SENTIDO hotels and is the first "Green Hotel" on Madeira - sustainable and energy self-sufficient. It is located in a unique location on the cliffs of the south coast of the island, with a magnificent view over the sea and the nature reserve of Garajau. It has a seawater outdoor pool and a luxury spa with panoramic saunas and an amazing yoga garden.
Quinta Splendida ****
The farmhouse of Quinta Splendida stands in the middle of a botanical garden with more than 1,000 different plants and exotic flowers. Here you will find a successful combination of excellent service, comfort, harmony and design. The gastronomic delicacies are characterized by the abundant use of vegetables and fresh herbs, grown in their own organic garden. In the spa of the Quinta Splendida you will experience pure wellbeing.
Hotel Four Views Oasis ****
The Hotel Four Views in Caniço de Baixo is located directly on the Reis Magos beach promenade. The modern hotel consists of 224 rooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, outdoor pool, indoor pool and jacuzzi (whirlpool), fitness room, beauty salon, hairdresser and sauna. On 6 days of the week, the hotel offers a free hotel shuttle to the island's capital, Funchal.
Hotel Inn & Art ***
Is in Caniço de Baixo at 55 meters altitude. From the terrace you have a unique view over the sea. The bright rooms with a terracotta tiled floor have an LCD cable TV, a mini fridge, a safe (extra charge) as well as tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite shower room. WI-FI is available free of charge in the rooms and in all public areas.
Hotel Vila Galé ****
Hotel Vila Galé in Santa Cruz is located directly on the waterfront and offers an incomparable view of the Atlantic. The cosy rooms have a balcony, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, hairdryer, safe and minibar.
The hotel has two restaurants, two bars, an outdoor pool and spa with a heated indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, Turkish bath, fitness area and massage rooms. The hotel offers a free transfer to Funchal.
Our accommodations during your trekking trip
Estalagem Eira do Serrado ****
The hotel is located in a fascinating mountain landscape and offers a magnificent view of the lush valleys. It is located in the center of the island amidst a gigantic landscape overlooking Curral das Freiras. All rooms are elegantly furnished in warm and bright colors and equipped with balcony (valley view), cable TV, air conditioning / central heating, bathroom with tub and hairdryer and telephone.
The hotel features a sauna, a jacuzzi, a games room, a lounge with sofas, billiards and a fireplace. There is a souvenir shop with typical products from Madeira. The à la carte restaurant offers regional and international dishes. The specialties are meat skewers from the grill.
Estalagem Encumeada ***
The mountain hotel Encumeada is simple but due to its location an ideal place to stay. It is an excellent starting point for hikes in the area. Enjoy the buffet in the evening and the end of a beautiful hiking day with a glass of wine.
The hotel is located in the heart of the island on the Encumeada Pass at 950m.
The rustic rooms of the Estalagem Encumeada are equipped with telephone, TV, heating and balcony with valley view.
Residencial Familia *
Boasting panoramic views of Machico's Bay, Residencial Familia offers rooms with a balcony. A daily local and international breakfast is served each morning in the Residencial Familia's restaurant. Machico Beach is less than a 5-minute walk and Madeira Airport is a 5-minute drive away from Residencial Familia.
Quinta Cova do Milho ***
This country house invites you to relax on a deckchair on the terrace after your hike. Surrounded by the mountains of Santo da Serra and a garden with exotic flowers, it is an oasis of well-being.
From the terrace you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the mountains as well as the magnificent landscape with centuries-old trees, gardens and exotic plants.
O Colmo Hotel ****
The 4-star Hotel O Colmo in Santana is the ideal starting point for mountain hikes to the highest peaks. The Hotel O'Colmo is named after the thatched Madeira cottage in the area (Casas de Colmo). In the nearby village center there are some shops and bars. A small gym, a heated indoor pool, a steam room and a whirlpool invite you to relax. Colmo's restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional dishes.
Hotel Residencial Amparo ***
Just 50 meters from one of Madeira's most beautiful sandy beaches yet centrally located in the historic center, Residencial Amparo offers a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a refreshing drink on the terrace and watch the bustle of Machico. The hotel has a restaurant with highly recommended Madeiran cuisine, a terrace and a bar. Machico has many cafés, bars, restaurants and supermarkets.
Hotel Estalagem do Vale ***
Located in the picturesque wine village of Sao Vicente, above the original northern coast of Madeira, the family-run Hotel Estalagem do Vale offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The hotel has a restaurant that offers half-board a delicious menu, a bar, a snack bar, a sauna, a solarium, a Turkish bath, a gym, a jacuzzi, an indoor / outdoor swimming pool and a miniature golf course.
Hotel White Waters ***
is located in the heart of Machico. From here you have about 200 meters to the sandy beach. It is a modern and contemporary hotel that offers our guests every comfort. You can enjoy the restaurant - a la carte "Aguas Brancas", the snack bar, the tea garden, the terrace and internet access
Solar da Bica ***
is located in the idyllic valley of São Vicente with a unique view over the valley with the lush vegetation of the Laurissilva forest. Although many of the original features of the two-hundred-year-old house have been preserved, the Solar da Bica has modern infrastructures, including the heated indoor pool, sauna, panoramic garden and sustainable vegetable garden.
Hotel Euro Moniz ***
is about 200 meters away from the famous natural pools of Porto Moniz.
The hotel has 33 rooms including 2 junior suites and 5 family rooms. A heated indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna invite you to relax.
Savoy Saccharum Resort & Spa ****
You have a wonderful sea view, plus 3 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool and free Wi-Fi. In the spa you can pamper yourself for a fee.
Hotel Enotel Sunset Bay ****
The Hotel Enotel Sunset Bay in Ponta do Sol is located on the riverside road. A swimming pool with wellness area invites you to relax. An all-inclusive breakfast buffet prepares you for the day. The village of Ponta do Sol has retained the rhythm and charm of days gone by when it was still an active trading port for the sugar cane industry. Some say that the name of the village, ’Sun Point’, comes from the reflection of the sun on a polished rock formation that falls into the sea.
Hotel Paul do Mar Sea View****
The hotel has 3 swimming pools and 60 rooms with balconies and panoramic sea views. Paul do Mar is still the most important fishing port in the west of Madeira. The fishermen catch fresh fish every day, which is sold in the small market.
