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The Best Beach Hotels in Funchal

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Funchal

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Funchal, Portugal is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Funchal, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Funchal, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Funchal based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Funchal, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Funchal offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Located at Estrada Monumental 175-177, Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around has great rooms from $107 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.7 km from the city center, visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast at this beach hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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Enotel Lido

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Funchal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Enotel Lido which has nice rooms starting at $154. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Rua Simplicio Dos Passos Gouveia, 29. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.4 km from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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Royal Savoy

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Funchal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Royal Savoy to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $169. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Rua Carvalho Araujo. You'll also find scuba diving, a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 2.1 km from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Palheiro Village - Golf Gardens & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $103, Palheiro Village - Golf Gardens & Spa, at Estrada do Aeroporto, 65 provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and outdoor tennis. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 3.2 km from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Funchal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $85 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Largo Antonio Nobre. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and mountain views, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.2 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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Pestana Promenade Ocean Resort Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Funchal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Pestana Promenade Ocean Resort Hotel is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $78, and it's located at Rua Simplício dos Passos Gouveia, 31. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, and a free breakfast which are great for travelers. And since it's just 3.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
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Quintinha Sao Joao

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Funchal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Quintinha Sao Joao because it has great rooms that start at $133. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Rua da Levada de S.Joao, 4. Only 2.5 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and child care at this fun hotel. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area
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Casa Velha Do Palheiro

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Funchal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Casa Velha Do Palheiro offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $137 (before taxes). It's located at Rua da Estalagem 23 and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, outdoor tennis, hiking, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.1 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
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Dorisol Mimosa Studio Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Located at Rua da Casa Branca 98, Dorisol Mimosa Studio Hotel has great rooms from $50 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 7.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, and hiking which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 3 km from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Quinta da Casa Branca

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Funchal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Quinta da Casa Branca which has nice rooms starting at $160. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Rua Da Casa Branca 7. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and child care. It's located just 2.7 km from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
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Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Santa Cruz, São Vicente, Porto Santo, and Machico.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Funchal, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Funchal, Best Cheap Hotels in Funchal, Best Luxury Hotels in Funchal, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Funchal, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Funchal, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Funchal, Best Hotels for One Week in Funchal, Best Hotels for One Night in Funchal, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Funchal, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Funchal, or Best Business Hotels in Funchal.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Funchal?

Funchal Average Beach Hotel Price
$83

Travelers to Funchal, Portugal will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 85 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $83. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Funchal.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $141
  • 4-star hotels: $84
  • 3-star hotels: $52
  • 2-star hotels: $36


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