Best places to stay in Madeira Islands

A 2-Michelin-star restaurant and panoramic Atlantic views from a natural peninsula in Funchal

Member of The Leading Hotels of the World, with 4 pools and a private beach area in central Funchal

A rooftop infinity pool sits between Calheta Beach and the mountains at this design-forward spa resort

A Small Luxury Hotels of the World manor set within subtropical gardens and a banana plantation in Funchal

A private sandy beach and 30,000 m2 of gardens deliver true all-inclusive resort living on Porto Santo Island

Overlooks the Bay of Funchal from within Santa Caterina Park, combining a spa with an on-site casino

Set on the rock of Ponta da Cruz, it hosts Madeira's largest saltwater pool with high sea-cliff views

Positioned 820 metres above sea level in Jardim da Serra, offering an indoor pool and spa amid green valleys

A beachfront all-inclusive resort in Caniçal with 4 pools, a spa, and direct access to a private beach area

Tropical gardens and 2 heated lagoon-style pools frame this Savoy Signature property on the Bay of Funchal

Adults-only retreat above Funchal Bay with two pools, a spa, and private ocean-view balconies

Cliff-top boutique hotel offering panoramic Atlantic views, indoor and outdoor pools, and massage treatments

Renovated clifftop farmhouse on the south coast with a stunning infinity pool and floor-to-ceiling ocean views

Five-star Funchal quinta decorated with fine paintings and antique furniture, balconies overlooking the bay and botanical gardens

Elegant 18th-century mansion set in gardens with 600 plant species, marble bathrooms, and balconies in the Funchal hills

Award-winning design hotel in central Funchal with a Wine Therapy Spa, rooftop infinity pool, and individually styled rooms

Five-star Funchal spa hotel set in landscaped gardens with heated indoor and outdoor pools and views over the bay

Exclusively accessible by cable car, this beachfront retreat offers stone cottages with private terraces above the Atlantic

Secluded forest retreat overlooking the Valley of the Nuns, with a spa, hot tub, sauna, and Turkish bath

Five-star coastal resort near Funchal with three salt-water infinity pools and panoramic sea views from every room

Clifftop Funchal resort with 4 pools, 4 restaurants, family rooms, and direct Atlantic Ocean views

Beachfront all-inclusive on Calheta Beach with indoor and outdoor pools, spa, and family-suited apartments

Five-star Santa Cruz property with 400 metres of private seafront, family rooms, and free airport transfers

Calheta hillside retreat offering free bikes, family rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, and spa facilities

Seafront Porto Moniz hotel featuring indoor and outdoor pools, a diving centre, Turkish bath, and sauna

All-inclusive Porto Santo resort steps from a sandy beach with three pools, spa, and family rooms

Santa Cruz four-star with an outdoor pool, family rooms, balconied rooms, and a very good breakfast

Funchal Lido area hotel with a dedicated children's pool, indoor heated pool, and renovated spa facilities

Ponta Delgada four-star with garden, indoor pool, hot tub, and 700 metres from Kamacete Beach

North-east coast hotel with dramatic mountain and sea views, family rooms, outdoor pool, and free parking

Direct beachfront access on Formosa Beach with three pools and family rooms in Funchal

Part of a large Atlantic oceanfront resort complex with five pools, four restaurants, and tropical gardens

Self-catering studios near Funchal's seaside promenade with an outdoor pool featuring a dedicated children's area

Just 100 metres from Porto Moniz's famous natural lava pools, with ocean views and family rooms

Beachfront resort near Madeira Airport with a large seawater pool and panoramic views toward Ilhas Desertas

Beachfront hotel in Ponta do Sol with a heated pool that includes a children's area, overlooking a pebble bay

Seafront resort in Caniço with three pools, a spa, and panoramic Atlantic balcony views for the whole family

Tropical garden studios with pool-view balconies in central Funchal, a short walk from the city centre

Four-star family hotel in Santana with an indoor pool, spa, and garden-view balconies in Madeira's rural north

Set on Machico Bay beach with a spacious seawater pool and family-ready rooms along the eastern coastline

Luxurious Funchal villas with panoramic Atlantic views, tropical gardens, and a private outdoor pool

A secluded nature retreat in western Madeira with mountain views, private pool, and exceptional breakfast

Private villa in Calheta with a heated pool, hot tub, and mountain backdrop near the west coast

Family-friendly Funchal villa with outdoor pool, barbecue, garden, and sea views toward the marina

Charming villa in the Sao Martinho district of Funchal with a year-round pool and private garden

Spacious countryside villa in the Madeira interior with a hot tub, terrace, and valley views

Santa Cruz villa with indoor pool, mountain views, and easy access to the airport and east coast

Santa Cruz villa with private pool, sea views, and a balcony just 1.5 km from Palmeiras Beach

Three-bedroom villa in Ponta do Sol with an outdoor fireplace, garden, and views toward the coast

Riverside property in Ribeira Brava with an infinity pool, ocean views, hot tub, and fitness centre

Perched in Funchal's Lido area with panoramic sea views, a heated pool, sauna, and hot tub

A five-star adults-only retreat in Funchal with resort-style luxury and Atlantic Ocean vistas

Set within 30,000 m2 of botanical gardens in Caniço, this restored manor offers two pools and a full spa

On the Funchal seafront with panoramic Atlantic views, two pools, a spa, and kitchenette-equipped rooms

Cliff-perched in Caniço de Baixo with direct sea access, indoor and outdoor pools, and ocean-view rooms

Overlooking the Atlantic and a sandy beach west of Funchal, with a panoramic outdoor pool and beachfront spa

A five-star adults-only property in Funchal with private parking, outdoor pool, garden, and shared lounge

Close to Praia Formosa in central Funchal, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, spa, and elegant marble bathrooms

A design-forward adults-only hotel 300 metres from Funchal Marina, with a rooftop pool and modern interiors

Central Funchal guesthouse a 10-minute walk from the marina with a rooftop terrace and ocean views

Sits on a pedestrian street beside Funchal's farmers market with a charming terrace and free WiFi

Historic Funchal building with a rooftop pool overlooking the Atlantic, 800 metres from the marina

Beachfront position in Porto Moniz just 200 metres from the famous natural lava swimming pools

Traditional country guesthouse in Boaventura surrounded by mountain scenery with an indoor pool and games room

Beachfront property in Machico with free parking, bikes, and a private beach area steps from Sao Roque Beach

Budget-friendly hostel in central Funchal within 200 metres of Almirante Reis Beach and the old town

Centrally located Funchal hostel offering dormitories and private rooms decorated with traditional local crafts

Quiet rural retreat near Santo da Serra with balcony views of mountains, gardens, and centenary trees

Beachfront 3-star hotel in Machico facing the seafront, 300 metres from Palmeiras Beach with excellent breakfast

Just 100 metres from Praia da Alagoa with Atlantic Ocean views and an outdoor pool on the Porto da Cruz promenade

Seafront position in Porto da Cruz with access to a natural seawater pool and volcanic mountain backdrops

Steps from Porto Santo's long sandy beach, with furnished balconies offering mountain or Atlantic Ocean views

Direct beachfront access in São Vicente with a private beach area, outdoor pool, and free parking included

Rooftop terrace with panoramic views over Funchal city centre, plus spacious rooms with private balconies

Family rooms with balconies and parquet floors in Machico, with an airport shuttle and Portuguese cuisine on-site

A rooftop bar, solarium and outdoor pool overlook Funchal city centre from this renovated four-star

Boutique hotel in Funchal with an outdoor pool, spa and hot tub, 500 metres from the marina

Rooftop pool with Atlantic views, steps from Funchal Cathedral, the old town and the marina

Centrally located in Funchal with an indoor pool, spa, airport transfers and city-view rooms

Elegantly decorated rooms with balconies and panoramic Funchal views, free parking included

Four-star hotel in central Funchal offering an outdoor pool, private parking and Portuguese dining

Design-focused four-star within 400 metres of Funchal city centre and a short walk to the marina

Three-star city-centre hotel close to Funchal's shops and restaurants, with free WiFi throughout

No-frills three-star in the heart of Funchal with two restaurants, a bar and 24-hour front desk

Restored Madeiran mansion 900 metres from Funchal's old town, with botanical gardens and sea views

Renovated Funchal city-centre apartments with high-speed internet and fully equipped kitchens, ideal for extended working stays

Central Funchal 4-star aparthotel with sea views, 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping to support a focused work routine

Self-contained apartments with fast free Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchens, and a pool overlooking Funchal Bay for after-work decompression

Central Funchal 4-star apartments offering free wired internet, private balconies, and easy access to supermarkets and restaurants

Self-catering studios steps from Madeira Casino with kitchenettes, an outdoor pool, and a sun terrace overlooking the Atlantic

Thoughtfully designed Funchal studios with terrace, concierge service, and a conscious-living ethos suited to mindful remote workers

Self-catering apartments 300 metres from Madeira Congress Center with free Wi-Fi and walkable access to shops and restaurants

Family-run self-catering studios in São Martinho with ocean views, private terrace, and fresh bread delivered each morning

4-star aparthotel in Porto Moniz with free Wi-Fi, private parking, sauna, and a 24-hour front desk beside natural swimming pools

Beachfront-adjacent Funchal apartments with private balconies, kitchenettes, and a sun terrace 100 metres from the seafront