“Full-service sea-view hotel near Ponta do Sol with pools and half-board options. The pick for travellers who want dinner handled after a day of driving mountain roads, or who are travelling with family. Less characterful than the boutiques nearby, but reliable, comfortable, and pointed at the right stretch of coast.”

“A former sugar factory on the Calheta seafront, reworked into the most design-led hotel on the west coast. Infinity pool over the water, full spa, and one of the island's few genuine swimming beaches a few steps away. Well placed for Rabacal and the 25 Fontes trailhead, and far quieter in the evening than Funchal.”

“Where we stayed, and the part of Madeira we'd go back to first. Built into the cliff with a shared infinity deck looking over ocean, cliffs and a waterfall; some rooms have their own plunge pool. Breakfast in a greenhouse terrace, easy on-site parking, and 90 Degrees down the steps. One honest warning: a lot of stairs.”

“Small boutique above Ponta do Sol for travellers who want somewhere personal rather than a resort. Sea views, a pool, and the quiet that makes this coast worth basing on. Excellent value for what you get on this side of the island, and well positioned for the west coast, Calheta and the Rabacal trails.”

“Perched on the cliff above the village, with a garden terrace that was built for sunset and a modern-Madeiran restaurant open to non-guests. Ponta do Sol is the sunniest stretch of the island, and this is the view you're paying for. Small and quiet rather than resort-scale, and a short drive to Cascata dos Anjos.”