Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol Hotel - Ponta do Sol (Madeira)

4-star cliffside design hotel on Madeira's sunniest coast

Cliffside Location & Outdoor Spaces

Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol is built into a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, putting the infinity pool and hot tub directly above the sea. The property includes two swimming pools - one indoor, one outdoor - plus a sunken jacuzzi with direct views of the sunset. Guests can use free bikes to reach Ponta do Sol village two minutes away, or walk down through terraced gardens dotted with loungers.

Wellness & Recreation

The spa & wellness centre at Estalagem da Ponta do Sol offers a sauna, steam bath, hammam, and massage therapies. A tennis court is a two-minute walk from the hotel, while billiards, cycling, and hiking are available on site. The outdoor pool area includes a self-serve bar with an honesty policy for drinks.

Accommodations & Design

Guestrooms at Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol feature floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto balconies, with some rooms facing the ocean and others overlooking the garden. The renovated traditional farmhouse uses minimalist white decor and flat-screen cable TVs. Multiple elevators connect the cliffside levels, and the hotel offers complimentary airport transfers for stays of a certain length.

Dining & Entertainment

The glass-walled restaurant overlooks Ponta do Sol village and the ocean, serving breakfast with five daily egg dishes and a buffet plus dinner with Portuguese and international options. Friday evenings feature Purple Friday, a local electronic music event with a DJ and outdoor bar that draws non-residents until 11:30pm. The bar area has a log fire and hosts occasional live music in the garden.

Services & Practical Information

The hotel provides free daily transportation to the start of several levada walks and offers a scheduled shuttle to Funchal, Ribeira Brava, and Calheta. Parking is free but limited to about 15 spaces at the bottom of the hill, with overflow street parking available. Guests can use the 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, car hire, and laundry services, plus babysitting and child services on request.

• Location: Cliffside perch above Ponta do Sol village and Atlantic Ocean
• Rooms: Floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean or garden views
• Dining: Ocean-view restaurant with Portuguese and international cuisine
• Wellness: Spa with sauna, steam bath, hot tub, and infinity pool
• Service: Complimentary shuttle to levada walks and airport transfers for longer stays
• Design: Renovated traditional farmhouse with minimalist architecture and cultural events

Licence number: 7253