Madeira

Renowned for old world charm and exacting service, it was here that Sir Winston Churchill Wrote his war memoirs, and where George Bernard Shaw learned to tango. — Michelin Guide

The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay) is a luxury hotel with a striking cliff-side setting overlooking the Atlantic, a bit more than a mile from Funchal's city center. — Oyster

Like a good wine, the Hotel The Vine has soul. — Afar Magazine

This boutique hotel artfully combines tradition with designer flare, facing a delightful 3-acre semi-tropical garden in a quiet part of town. — Fodor's

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In an unbeatable location at unbeatable prices—just above Funchal Harbor—this place pleases those who prefer their resorts casual rather than glitzy. — Fodor's

High up above Funchal, Casa Velha was originally a hunting lodge for João, First Count of Carvalhal. — The Telegraph

The 174-room Royal Savoy Hotel is an upscale resort-style property overlooking the sea, located a 15-minute walk from Marina Funchal. — Oyster

This hotel, built in 1844 as a sugar cane farm and still in the same family, is elegantly decorated, with one of the largest collections of English antique furniture outside Great Britain. — The Telegraph

Pestana Casino Park Hotel is a 379-room upscale property occupying a landmark piece of iconic modernist architecture. — Oyster

Situated on the outskirts of Funchal, it overlooks the city and surrounding mountains. Rooms and public areas are imbued with a welcoming, family-run atmosphere. — The Telegraph

This simple and friendly option has tidy rooms with tile floors. — Lonely Planet

Set in a manor dating back to 1834, the three-pearl Hotel Quinta Bela São Tiago is located in a quiet part of Funchal just a five-minute walk from the city’s historic center. — Oyster

Opening in spring 2019, this controversial behemoth of a hotel is a five-star luxury affair with almost 600 rooms and some very unusual and striking interior design. — Lonely Planet

Perched on a cliff overlooking the sea high above the pretty village of Ponta do Sol, this stark, white inn...is dramatically eye-catching as it tumbles in a series of layers down the slope. — The Telegraph

A most classy hotel in an excellent position above Funchal. ... You'll find a full range of facilities, including a beautiful south-facing swimming pool. — Michelin Guide

The 286-room Pestana Carlton Madeira is an upper-middle-range resort complex overlooking the Atlantic on the western side of Funchal. — Oyster

This hotel pulls you in as you walk past with its simple charm which spills out onto the street. — The Telegraph

On the far northeastern coast of the island, this 45-room hotel is perfectly placed for walkers and nature lovers. — The Telegraph