We liked everything about this hotel. The setting is splendid with great views. The gardens are colourful and well kept. The room was spacious, extremely comfortable and very well serviced. The staff were very engaging and genuinely caring. The pool area was spotless and the salt water pool excellent for a swim. The breakfast buffet in the Rose Garden was exceptional especially the fresh fruit (including local varieties) and the freshly made omelettes as well as the warm pastel de nata. The changing evening buffet in the Rose Garden was also good with high quality produce well cooked. The starters and patisserie were particularly classy. Finally in the prevailing climate of worries about the pandemic, standards of hygiene were extremely high.

Chris United Kingdom

We traveled in early March for our honeymoon and had a fantastic two night stay. We booked a superior room with sea view but got upgraded to a superior room with Bay view, which had a gorgeous balcony from where you could see Funchal, the ocean and the sunrise (if you’re an early riser). The bed was very comfortable. The staff is great. We enjoyed eating breakfast at Gallo d’oro, especially the service and nice views (food was also good but not as memorable as the pleasant surroundings). It was amazing to sit by the pool over the cliffs with a view over the ocean and Funchal while lying in our sun-beds. The location and the views is quite something special. We were happy with the quality of the restaurants in the nearby area.

Ólafur United Kingdom

Superb breakfast; hotel facilities especially the sea access, swimming pools and spa. Service and the Staff is really 5* and go the extra mile.

Luisa Portugal

Hotel was amazing. Had a balcony view of the ocean and the room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was included, which I recommend because it's a great breakfast full of options. The hotel had a spa session, which I recommend you book as soon as you arrive. The only downside to our experience is there was very limited spa sessions to choose from, so we had to alter our itenary on things we were doing to fit with the spa schedule. Massage was delightful, and the steam room/ sauna area was amazing. Clean and really great - Loved the Tropical/Ice Shower option in between the steam room and sauna!

Dave United States

Excellent hotel. Staff are superb. Heated pool that is half inside half outside great. Also the Avista restaurant is fabulous.

Carlo United Kingdom

The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Wonderful position, although steep hill back up to property. However courtesy bus provided which is helpful.

Karen United Kingdom

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel was really comfortable and the staff were so helpful and friendly, Well appointed room, beautifully clean. Great location

Anne United Kingdom

The rooms were spacious and comfortable, the view amazing, food excellent and staff were very friendly and attentive

Jan United Kingdom

Great cuisine, very friendly and attentive staff and service, immaculte cleanliness in all area, super pool with great helpful guards. Wide range of food on halfboard. Every day varied of activities, events and thematic foods. Simple great!

Tibor Hungary

Hotel was very clean,good food ,good staff,nice lighting

Anurag United Kingdom