Location

This hotel is comfortable and is located in the west of Funchal, on the beachfront, right by the sea and offers breathtaking views offered by Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Guests will find restaurant and shops only 500 m from the hotel, while discos and clubs are 3 km and the city of Funchal is a 10-minute drive away. Funchal Airport is 30 km from the hotel.

Facilities

Guests can enjoy the pleasant ambience of one of the 172 non-smoking rooms, 90 apartments, 7 single rooms and 63 double rooms. The reception desk is open round the clock. Services such as a cloakroom, a baggage storage service and a safe ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are a number of shops as well. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms

Rooms feature a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure comfortable temperatures. Most units include a balcony with sea views, where guests can relax and linger a while. The rooms have a queen-size bed and a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. For self-catering guests, there is a well-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, tea/coffee station and oven. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

Sports/Entertainment

Guests can taking a refreshing dip or just relax in the pool complex, which includes indoor and outdoor areas. A hot tub invites guests to soothe their muscles, and a poolside snack bar will take care of any hungry bellies. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The hotel offers outdoor sports, including cycling/mountain biking, fishing and horse riding or, for a fee, golf. With windsurfing, catamaraning and diving available, the hotel also caters to water sports enthusiasts. The hotel offers numerous indoor sports, including a gym, yoga and aerobics or, for a fee, billiards. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, massage treatments and anti-ageing treatments. Guests can enjoy a range of leisure facilities and activities, including an entertainment programme and live music.

Meals

The dining area includes a bar. Guests can indulge their palates at the non-smoking restaurant, which features air conditioning and a separate area for smokers. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. For breakfast (continental), lunch, and dinner, guests serve themselves at the buffet or choose their favourite dishes from the à la carte options (for lunch and dinner). Diet meals, gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options and snacks are available. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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