Description of the Hotel
Opened in 2004, this luxury spa hotel is situated amidst 5,000 m² of subtropical gardens and comprises 4 floors with 193 rooms, of which 11 are suites. It is air-conditioned and features a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a lift, a safe and a currency exchange facility. Four air-conditioned restaurants with highchairs for infants, a kiosk, a hairdressing table, a games room, a TV room, a conference room and a public Internet terminal (WLAN) are all available. Room, laundry and medical services round off the facilities on offer. Guests are also offered use of a car park and garage facilities.
Location description
The beach is only 200 metres away from this luxury hotel. Situated on the cliff of Ponta de Cruz somewhat outside Funchal, the hotel affords wonderful views. The town centre is 3 km away. Links to the public transport network lie just 50 m away, whilst restaurants and shops may be found within 100 m of the hotel. The airport is approximately a 35-minute drive away.
Description of the rooms
The elegant, luxurious rooms come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, as well as a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a minibar, a radio, an Internet connection, carpeting, central heating, air conditioning, a balcony and a hire safe. The suites additionally include 2 balconies and a living room.
Entertainment and sports facilities
In the well-maintained outdoor complex is a freshwater and saltwater swimming pool, a children's paddling area, a poolside snack bar and a sun terrace with loungers and parasols (for an additional fee). Leisure facilities also include an indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a steam room, a sauna and a gym. It is possible to enjoy a massage (special spa treatments) on payment of additional fees. There is also table tennis, aerobics, billiards and golf (the nearest course lies approximately 10 km away). Nearby guests may choose to participate in squash, kayaking, water skiing, parasailing, deep see fishing, hiking trips or alternatively take out a pedalo.
