Hotels on the beach in Madeira Islands, 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 Madeira Islands. I hope you will like it!

This page was last updated in September 2026.

The List 27 Amazing Beach Hotels in Madeira Islands

  • 1 Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club ***** Santa Cruz
    Guest Rating 9.7

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    With 1312 feet of private sea front, the 5-star property offers spacious rooms all with balcony and views of the Atlantic and the Deserted Islands. Two seawater pools at sea level and a third, fresh water (heated) pool at the hotel level. Our rooms feature bright, contemporary decor with nautical motifs and traditional hand-painted tile panels. Show full description

    Address Quinta Dr. Americo Durão - Sitio Da Terça Show on map
    • Heated pool
    • Tennis court
    • Gym / fitness center
  • 2 Modern & Recycled Guest House Machico
    Guest Rating 9.2

    Modern & Recycled Guest House is located in Machico, within 21 miles of Girao Cape and 7.5 miles of Sao Lourenco Point. The property is around a 3-minute walk from Sao Roque Beach, 12 miles from Santana's Traditional Houses and 13 miles from Marina do Funchal. Show full description

    Address Rua da Amargura Show on map
    • Water sports facility
    • Pets are welcome
  • 3 Aqua Natura Madeira **** Porto Moniz
    Guest Rating 9.1

    The 4-star Aqua Natura Madeira offers elegant rooms with Atlantic Ocean views in the fishing village of Porto Moniz, 28 mi north of Funchal city center. It offers a sauna on site. Each accommodations is elegantly decorated and includes tea-and-coffee making facilities, a mini-bar, and a balcony with sea views. Show full description

    Address Rotunda Da Piscina Nº 3 Show on map
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Pets are welcome
  • 4 Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol **** Ponta do Sol
    Guest Rating 9.1

    Perched on a cliff facing the Atlantic Ocean, this designer hotel is in a renovated traditional farmhouse. Set on Madeira’s South Coast, Ponta do Sol has a stunning infinity pool and hot tub with panoramic views. Floor-to-ceiling windows lead from the hotel guest rooms out onto balconies. Show full description

    Address Quinta da Rochinha nº6 Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis court
    • Pool tables
    • Pets are welcome
    • Turkish bath
  • 5 Vitorina Corte Guesthouse Santa Maria
    Guest Rating 9.1

    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. Show full description

    Address Rua de Santa Maria 279 Show on map
    • Water sports facility
    • Pets are welcome
  • 6 Pestana Porto Santo Premium All Inclusive Beach & SPA Resort ***** Campo de Baixo
    Guest Rating 9.0

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    With a private stretch of sandy beach along the Porto Santo shore, this 5-star resort features 2 natural-style pool areas surrounded by 98 ft² of gardens. A private balcony and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs are standard in Pestana Porto Santo Premium All Inclusive Beach & SPA Resort’s rooms. They are elegantly decorated in the blue and green shades of the ocean. Show full description

    Address Estrada Regional 111 Nº 120 - Sitio Do Campo De Baixo Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Pets are welcome
    • Turkish bath
  • 7 Aqua Natura Bay **** Porto Moniz
    Guest Rating 9.0

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

    Address Vila Do Porto Moniz Show on map
    • Rooftop pool
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Turkish bath
  • 8 Sentido Galosol **** Caniço
    Guest Rating 9.0

    • This hotel has a private beach area

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

    Address Rua Francisco Santana Show on map
    • Heated pool
    • Tennis court
    • Ping pong tables
    • Water sports facility
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Turkish bath
  • 9 Sentido Galomar - Adults Only **** Caniço
    Guest Rating 9.0

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    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. Show full description

    Address Apartado 12, Ponta D'Oliveira Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis court
    • Pool tables
    • Ping pong tables
    • Water sports facility
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Pets are welcome
    • Turkish bath
  • 10 Saccharum - Resort and Spa - Savoy Signature ***** Calheta
    Guest Rating 8.9

    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. Show full description

    Address Rua da Serra d´Agua Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Pool tables
    • Ping pong tables
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Turkish bath
  • 11 Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature ***** Se
    Guest Rating 8.9

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    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. Show full description

    Address Rua Carvalho Araújo Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Ping pong tables
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Turkish bath
  • 12 Enotel Sunset Bay **** Ponta do Sol
    Guest Rating 8.9

    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. Show full description

    Address Av.1 De Maio Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Pool tables
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Turkish bath
  • 13 NEXT - by Savoy Signature **** Se
    Guest Rating 8.7

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    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. Show full description

    Address Rua Carvalho Araújo Nº 8 Show on map
    • Rooftop pool
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Pets are welcome
  • 14 Calheta Beach - All-inclusive - Savoy Signature **** Calheta
    Guest Rating 8.6

    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. Show full description

    Address Vila da Calheta Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Pool tables
    • Ping pong tables
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Turkish bath
  • 15 Hotel Torre Praia **** Campo de Baixo
    Guest Rating 8.6

    Located on the golden sandy beach of Vila de Porto Santo, this 4-star hotel provides a sauna, massage treatments and an outdoor pool. The chic, modern rooms lead onto balconies. The rooms are spacious and bright, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. Show full description

    Address Rua Goulart Medeiros Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Pool tables
    • Ping pong tables
    • Gym / fitness center
  • 16 Hotel Orca Praia - Adults Only **** Sao Martinho
    Guest Rating 8.5

    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. Show full description

    Address Estrada Monumental-Praia do Arieiro Show on map
    • Saltwater pool
    • Pool tables
    • Ping pong tables
    • Water sports facility
    • Gym / fitness center
  • 17 Hotel Royal Orchid **** Caniço
    Guest Rating 8.5

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    Overlooking the Atlantic, this beachfront hotel offers private access to the Ocean, 2 pools and a wellness center. 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. Show full description

    Address Travessa Vista da Praia Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Pool tables
    • Gym / fitness center
    • Turkish bath
  • 18 Hotel Vila Bela ** Porto da Cruz
    Guest Rating 8.5

    Located on the beautiful island Madeira, Vila Bela is just 328 feet away from beach Praia da Alagoa. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this hotel has access to a communal outdoor pool adjacent to the Porto da Cruz promenade. The rooms of Vila Bela offer a bathroom with bath, a flat-screen satellite TV and a balcony. Show full description

    Address Rua da Praia, nº23/25 Show on map
    • Water sports facility
    • Pets are welcome
  • 19 Quinta da quebrada Santana
    Guest Rating 8.5

    Quinta da quebrada in Santana provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a bar. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The farm stay also offers facilities for disabled guests. Show full description

    Address Caminho da furna nr 14 Sitio da Quebrada Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Ping pong tables
    • Pets are welcome
  • 20 VidaMar Resort Hotel Madeira ***** Sao Martinho
    Guest Rating 8.4

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    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. Show full description

    Address Estrada Monumental 175-177 Show on map
    • Heated pool
    • Pool tables
    • Ping pong tables
    • Water sports facility
    • Gym / fitness center
  • 21 Quinta Da Penha De Franca **** Se
    Guest Rating 8.4

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    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. Show full description

    Address Rua Imperatriz D. Amelia , 85 Show on map
    • Saltwater pool
    • Pool tables
    • Water sports facility
    • Pets are welcome
  • 22 Hotel Roca Mar **** Caniço
    Guest Rating 8.4

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    Set on a cliff overlooking the ocean, Roca Mar features a solarium and an outdoor pool. Located in Caniço de Baixo, it offers spacious rooms with a private balcony. Hotel Roca Mar’s rooms are bright and sunny with glass sliding doors opening onto a furnished balcony. Show full description

    Address Caminho Cais Da Oliveira Show on map
    • Saltwater pool
  • 23 Hotel Salgueiro Porto Moniz
    Guest Rating 8.3

    Located in Porto Moniz, Hotel Salgueiro offers beachfront accommodations a 1-minute walk from Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools and provides facilities like a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 25 miles from Girao Cape, 25 miles from Santana's Traditional Houses and 30 miles from Marina do Funchal. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description

    Address Lugar Do Tenente - Vila De Porto Moniz Show on map
    • Water sports facility
  • 24 Hotel Costa Linda ** Porto da Cruz
    Guest Rating 8.2

    Located on one of the most beautiful coasts in the north-east of Madeira, this hotel is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes of the sea and the volcanic mountains. Costa Linda is located on the seafront side of the village of Porto da Cruz, where you can enjoy a public swimming pool of sea water, located in the bay about to 98 feet from the hotel. If you prefer a beach, there is one approximately 328 feet away. Show full description

    Address Casas Próximas, Ilha da Madeira Show on map
    • Water sports facility
  • 25 Baía Madeira Hotel **** Machico
    Guest Rating 8.1

    Located on the island of Madeira, the Dom Pedro Madeira is located on the beach of Machico Bay. It has a spacious seawater pool and offers rooms with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Dom Pedro rooms have private bathrooms and modern wood furnishings. Show full description

    Address Estrada De São Roque Show on map
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis court
    • Pool tables
    • Ping pong tables
    • Water sports facility
  • 26 Mediterrâneo Madeira ** São Vicente
    Guest Rating 8.0

    • This hotel has a private beach area

    Facing the beachfront, Mediterrâneo Madeira offers 2-star accommodation in São Vicente and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 100 metres of Sao Vicente Beach. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel features a hot tub. Show full description

    Address Sitio do Calhau Show on map
    • Heated pool
    • Water sports facility
  • 27 Flag Hotel Madeira - Ribeira Brava *** Ribeira Brava
    Guest Rating 7.3

    Facing the beachfront, Flag Hotel Madeira - Ribeira Brava offers 3-star accommodations in Ribeira Brava and features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use a bar. Show full description

    Address Rua Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral, 2A Show on map
    • Rooftop pool

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Tomas Mazowski

Hello! I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in September 2026. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!