Location
This well-known, hotel is located on a quiet bank. From here one is able to enjoy an especially magnificent view over Funchal, the mountains and the sea. The town centre is just 15 minutes away. There is a hotel shuttle bus service on offer. A link to the public transport network is to be found directly in front of the hotel. The sea is just 200 m away.
Facilities
Guests have a choice of junior suites, 6 suites, 30 apartments, 30 studios, 24 single rooms and 200 double rooms located in a 9-storey main building and a 3-storey auxiliary building. The reception desk is open round the clock. Guests receive a welcome drink upon arrival. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand and a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (no extra charge) or in the car park (for a fee). Other services include a babysitting service (for a fee), medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. 2 conference rooms are available for lectures, presentations and meetings.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. Most units include a balcony with sea views, where guests can relax and linger a while. Rooms include a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. There is also a minibar and a desk or, for an additional fee, a safe. For self-catering guests, there is a well-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, mini fridge, microwave and tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a flatscreen television with satellite channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
Guests can strike that perfect balance between exercise and relaxation in one of the 3 indoor and outdoor pools. The freshwater pool area, which is in part heated (for a fee), also has a children's pool. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub (for a fee). A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis and paddle tennis are available. A wide range of indoor sporting activities are also offered, for example table tennis, billiards and darts or, for a fee, a gym and pilates. There is a wellness area with a spa, a steam bath, a hammam and a beauty salon and, for an additional fee, a sauna and massage treatments. The hotel offers an entertainment programme for adults.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a café and a bar. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. Half board can be booked. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. Dinner options include a buffet and à la carte. Diet meals, gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Newspaper kiosk
Shops
Bar(s)
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Medical Assistance
Car Park
Garage
Playground
TV Room
Restaurant(s) with smoking area
Laundry Facilities
Pets
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
Hotel Safe
Currency Exchange
Lifts
Café