Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol

A great place - set in the cliff tops with amazing views. Great spa facilities, large comfortable beds, superb food, and friendly and efficient staff. The free shuttle buses/taxis to and from the airport, local walking areas and Funchal, meant we didn't have to hire a car, and there were also free e-bikes which were great. Ponta do Sol is quiet, but there are a few bars/restaurants which served great food.

De smukkeste udsigter, udsøgt betjening, super lækker morgenmad. Wellnessområdet kunne trænge til en up-grade - men alt i alt vender man taknemmelig hjem efter en uge på dette fantastiske hotel og dejlig lille by med fine spisemuligheder også - i kort gå afstand fra hotellet.

I have just spent five delightful days at Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, and can highly recommend the hotel. My room was comfortable and spotlessly clean, with a dramatic view over the ocean from its clifftop perch. There is a lift from the hotel down to ground level. Breakfast and dinner were very good, in a pleasant glass-walled restaurant with nice views over the village and ocean. All the staff were welcoming, cheerful, efficient and eager to please. The hotel provides a free shuttle to the start of various local levada walks, and free pick-up from the finish where necessary. I did three of these walks; they were delightful. Free shuttles are also provided to Funchal, Ribeira Brava and Calheta on most days. There are also several buses to and from Funchal, and an Uber car cost me 23 Euros one way. Less energetic, sun-worshipping guests are catered for with a very nice pool area. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, with plenty of comfortable seating around the gardens. There is a gym, and various spa offerings. I did not try these. There is a Friday-night 'musical' event of the techno/electronic type which may not appeal to everyone. I timed my stay to avoid this. Ponta do Sol is a pretty little village, with a cobbly beach and a few restaurants, but it will not occupy too much of your time. The village is however a good base for levada walks and exploring the western part of Madeira. I divided my holiday between Ponta do Sol and a Funchal hotel, and found this a good arrangement.

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This was our fourth visit to Estalagem, and it felt like we returned to familiar surroundings. Since our last visit there has been a new steam room and outdoor jacuzzi installed which are welcome additions. The breakfasts are of good quality (other than the cooked items which don't appear to be cooked to order), and drinks in the bar are very reasonably priced and generous measures. Evening meals were of good quality, but more expensive than most other restaurants that we ate at. The unreliable lift has been replaced and was in working order all week. The two log burning fires are great to sit by on chillier evenings (in January). The hotel was clearly stylish and well designed when open, but it is now showing signs of wear-and-tear and really ought to have an upgrade. Examples of some observations: ceiling damage in the restaurant patched up with a piece of paper; missing slate upstand in our bathroom; WC seat not fitted on straight in our bathroom; shower door ill fitting leading to daily leaks; damaged mirror panelling under sink in our room; stained furniture in the bar; all areas in need of painting and decorating; some disrepair to outside pool; damaged table tops in restaurant. On one day after our room had been cleaned we were left with 2 extremely dirty wine glasses (they were unused before the room was cleaned) - I suspect that cups/glasses are rinsed in the bathroom basin and wiped with a dirty towel. In a hotel such as this it would be appreciated if shampoo/conditioner/body lotion are provided in addition to the shower gel. In summary, we felt that there was little checking/auditing of standards. However, our biggest disappointment was the introduction of 'Purple Fridays'. We received an invitation to a 'vibrant, electrifying event for locals, guests and the digital nomad community' which are held each Friday evening. During the day much preparation was done to set up an outside bar, and we were informed that limited drinks would be available in the main bar. Those attending the event would need to purchase a plastic 'glass'. During the afternoon non-residents began arriving that were very different to the hotel's normal clientele. I was told that several hundred non-residents attended and think it highly unlikely that many, if any, residents took part. Being of a certain age, I could not describe the type of music the boom boom boom was that we heard from our room, but the day after I was informed that it was VERY 'techno, techno TECHNO' - completely inappropriate for the residents, and clearly aimed at non-residents as a money-earning event. Cordons were set up to direct guests away from bedrooms, but we were still aware of people exiting late at night. Late into the night we heard trolleys passing our room as staff were clearing up after the party. In the morning there was the usual detritus evident after a party - lots of cigarette ends etc despite staff busily trying to clear up. It was such a shame - a very inappropriate event to be held in what is usually a serene setting. We have enjoyed an informal live music event in the bar garden at Estalagem before - much more suitable for the clientele that typically stay. So, in summary - we still love Madeira, and Ponta Do Sol, but feel that the hotel needs a little love and attention. If the Purple Fridays events continue we would not visit again.

The facilities leave nothing to be desired and the location of the hotel is simply top. The staff is very friendly.

Comfy beds, great views, and a nice restaurant. But, the wood floor was sun damaged, the pool was missing tiles, the shower flooded, and the furniture was chipped and tired. The room floor was not clean and the pillow cases stained. The hallways and stairs were littered with leaves, and the rug in reception with dog hairs. If these things don’t bother you, then this is the place for you, as the location, perched on a cliff edge, is stunning.

Très bel hôtel avec architecture au design très original, aérée et sobre superbement intégrée au rocher qui domine la plage et le bord de mer de Ponta do Sol. Beaucoup de recoins magnifiques côté jardin et côté mer pour faire une pause en plein air, au calme. Belle piscine à débordement, jacuzzi au bord de la falaise et piscine intérieure très chaude avec une vue magnifique sur le bord de l'océan. Petit-déjeuner extra avec vue plongeante sur la ville et ses collines. Personnel très accueillant et prévenant aussi bien à l'accueil que le personnel des chambres que celui de la restauration. Parking gratuit au pied de l'hôtel où il n'est malheureusement pas toujours simple de trouver une place (car barrières ouvertes en permanence). Petite salle de sport avec vue sur mer extra...mais n'ouvre qu'à partir de 9h00..un peu tard pour les lève tôt. On a vraiment apprécié les jardins et espaces verts et la vue magnifique sur l'océan. Grandes chambres très agréables et très propres. On n'avait pas vue sur mer mais la vue sur les jardins, les collines et la ville est très belle également. On recommande sans hésiter.

Hôtel très agréable , décoré avec beaucoup de coup.

This is a gem of a place, perched on a rocky cliff overlooking a small picturesque town that ambles down to a pretty beach. Artworks are dotted around its passageways and lush terraced gardens. Rooms overlook the wide Atlantic and across to cliffs with their banana plantations, and down to terracotta tiled rooves, and up to the misty mountain tops. Dinner at the hotel is good, and there are some great restaurants by the sea in the old town.