São Vicente is known for its mountain views and gardens, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center and Laurisilva of Madeira.
The center of Sé is home to cultural attractions like CR7 Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Sé has to offer, head to Madeira Casino, Funchal Marina, and Funchal Municipal Garden.
Explore the great outdoors at Madeira Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Maria Maior. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can do some window-shopping at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Check out reviews of Madeira Region hotels guests love
Enotel Sunset Bay
10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location with lots to see and do nearby, very clean and comfortable, beautiful views and sunset, excellent breakfast and coffee, parking might be inconvenient if the underground garage is full. Definitely will return "
"Our stay at the Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine warmth and professionalism by the staff, who went out of their way to make us feel at home.
The hotel’s location is perfect—just a short walk from Funchal’s charming center, yet peaceful and right on the ocean. The views from the rooms and terraces are breathtaking, especially at sunset. We particularly loved the choice of swimming pools: the large sea-water pool with direct access to the ocean was a highlight, while the indoor heated pool provided the perfect retreat in the evenings.
Breakfast was outstanding with a wide variety of fresh fruits, pastries, and local specialties. Every meal we had at the hotel was beautifully presented and delicious, with attentive service to match.
The rooms were spacious, spotless, and very comfortable, offering all the modern amenities while still maintaining a relaxed, island atmosphere. The beds were especially comfortable, ensuring we woke up refreshed each day.
What truly sets this hotel apart is the staff’s dedication to excellence—they consistently went above and beyond to ensure every detail of our stay was perfect.
We were given the warmest welcome by Samoume, who truly went above
We left feeling completely relaxed and already planning our next visit. If you’re looking for a blend of luxury, comfort, and authentic Madeiran hospitality, Pestana Carlton Madeira is the place to be."
Allegro Madeira - Adults Only - Member of Barceló Hotel Group
10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay the staff could not do enough to make your stay better they were all kind, polite and always greeted you with a smile the whole holiday was perfect so a big thankyou to all the staff members and hope to see you again in the future"
"Great location in Funchal!
Perfect walking distance to everything — especially convenient after a long day of hiking and sightseeing when you want to just wander for dinner.
The rooftop pool was stunning, with plenty of loungers to choose from. Such a relaxing spot to unwind.
They also host nightly performers, and the atmosphere was fantastic. The entertainment felt top-notch (definitely not cheesy), and I loved it!
The daily breakfast buffet on the terrace was a wonderful touch — a great way to start the day.
✨ Highly recommend!"
"Very friendly and helpful staff, clean room, good location, lovely breakfast with a big variety and lunch boxes available if you have an outing planned which you can get on the day.
I really enjoyed my stay at Enotel Magnolia."
