Hotels on the beach in Funchal, Portugal
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Funchal. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 6 Amazing Beach Hotels in Funchal
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1 Vitorina Corte Guesthouse Santa Maria
This Madeira guest house is just a 2-minute walk from a beach area. The Vitorina Corte Guest house is a 5-minute drive from the Funchal Marina, which features several seafront restaurants and bars. The spacious rooms include free WiFi, linen and most rooms offer sea views. Several rooms include private bathrooms. The property offers a shared kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals. A basic cleaning service is available daily. A daily breakfast buffet is served in a sunny dining area. A large variety of quality restaurants are available within a short walk. The Madeira cuisine features specialties such as the characteristic Espetada Madeirense (grilled skewered beef), the Bolo de Caco (regional variation on garlic bread) and a wide selection of fresh fish dishes. The La Vie shopping center is a 5-minute drive and features several shops and boutiques, along with a food court. The botanical gardens are 1.9 mi from the property and feature vast green areas and unique plant species. Machico is a 24-minute drive and features an extensive beach where guests can enjoy swimming, lounging in the sun, surfing or windsurfing. Palheiro Golf features 18-hole green courses and is a 25-minute drive away. The cable car connecting to the Monte area is a 10-minute walk. The Madeira International Airport is a 25-minute drive from the guest house. An airport shuttle service is available at an extra fee, for guests of the Vitorina Corte Guest house.
Address Rua de Santa Maria 279 Show on map- Water sports facility
- Pets are welcome
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2 Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature
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The luxurious Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort is set amid 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 features a poolside bar and a bar with nightly live music and refreshing cocktails. Guests may have a taste of exquisite Portuguese flavors 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 organize 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 2297 feet away. The greenery of Madeira's Botanical Gardens is 2.5 mi away, while the stunning views of Girão Cape are within 7.5 mi. The Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature is 14 mi from Madeira International Airport.
Address Rua Carvalho Araújo Show on map- Swimming pool
- Ping pong tables
- Gym / fitness center
- Turkish bath
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3 NEXT - by Savoy Signature
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Well located in the center of Funchal, NEXT - by Savoy Signature provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a garden, as well as a sauna. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, nightclub and a shared lounge. At the hotel, each room includes a balcony. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain units at NEXT - by Savoy Signature also offer a city view. Guest rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. NEXT - by Savoy Signature has a terrace. Languages spoken at the reception include German, English, Spanish and French, and guests are invited to request guidance on the area when needed. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach, Marina do Funchal and Madeira Casino. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 12 miles away.
Address Rua Carvalho Araújo Nº 8 Show on map- Rooftop pool
- Gym / fitness center
- Pets are welcome
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4 Hotel Orca Praia - Adults Only
Sao Martinho
Located on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a sandy beach, this hotel is 3.7 mi from the center of Funchal. It features an outdoor pool with panoramic views and spacious guestrooms with private balconies. Rooms at the Hotel Orca Praia - Adults Only 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 - Adults Only is 1.2 mi from the fishing village Camara de Lobos. Madeira Airport is 9.3 mi away. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service and free on-site public parking.
Address Estrada Monumental-Praia do Arieiro Show on map- Saltwater pool
- Pool tables
- Ping pong tables
- Water sports facility
- Gym / fitness center
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5 VidaMar Resort Hotel Madeira
Sao Martinho
The 5-star Vidamar Resorts Madeira is located on Madeira's southern coast, just few minutes' walk from central Funchal. It features 3 salt-water infinity pools for adults and one for children. The property features panoramic views of the Atlantic. All rooms at Vidamar Resorts Madeira have sea or garden views from the balconies. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, mini refrigerator and an private bathroom. On-site restaurants offer local and international specialties and include the Ocean Buffet Restaurant, the Sabor a Mar Restaurant, the Casa das Espetadas Restaurant, the Koi Sushi Bar and the Italian á la carte restaurant Mama Mia by Giovanni. There is also a piano bar and snooker lounge. The Aquatica Kids World offers a safe environment to play and create for children between 3 and 11, while the Thalasso Sea Spa, surrounded by water and elegance, offers relaxing programs to adults. It features a variety of treatments, relaxing areas, dynamic swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, Turkish bath as well as contrast, Vichy and Scottish shower. Guests can exercise in the fully-equipped fitness center, play squash or sunbathe on the hotel's sea platform, where also runs classes in various water sports (seasonal). The Vidamar Madeira is 11 mi from Madeira Santa Catarina Airport. Parking is available for an additional fee.
Address Estrada Monumental 175-177 Show on map- Heated pool
- Pool tables
- Ping pong tables
- Water sports facility
- Gym / fitness center
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6 Quinta Da Penha De Franca
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Set within tropical gardens on Madeira Island, this charming guest house features far-reaching sea views and 2 outdoor seawater pools and access to the sea. 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. 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 656 feet away and the Madeira Congress Center is a 5-minute walk from the property. Free WiFi is available in the lounge and reception areas of the hotel.
Address Rua Imperatriz D. Amelia , 85 Show on map- Saltwater pool
- Pool tables
- Water sports facility
- Pets are welcome
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