The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Madeira Islands

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Madeira Islands

Madeira Islands, Portugal Madeira Islands, Portugal

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Madeira Islands? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Madeira Islands, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Madeira Islands to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Madeira Islands, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Madeira Islands for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Madeira Islands for first time visitors.

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

Four Views Baia

Funchal, Portugal
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Rua Das Maravilhas 74, Four Views Baia has great rooms from $85 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 15.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around

Funchal, Portugal
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Madeira Islands
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around which has nice rooms starting at $107. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Estrada Monumental 175-177. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 17 km from the city center. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Estalagem do Vale Sao Vicente

Sao Vicente, Portugal
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $66 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

We found Estalagem do Vale Sao Vicente to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $66. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Feiteiras de Baixo. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 30.4 km from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Santa Cruz Village Hotel

Santa Cruz, Portugal
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $56, Santa Cruz Village Hotel, at Rua do Bom Jesus 22 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a fitness center, scuba diving, a bar, hiking, and child care. It's located just 4.8 km from the city center, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Hotel Solar Bom Jesus

Santa Cruz, Portugal
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Madeira Islands
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Hotel Solar Bom Jesus has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $48 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Rua da Ribeira, 4. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Golden Residence Hotel

Funchal, Portugal
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $62 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Golden Residence Hotel is 8.83 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 $62, and it's located at Rua do Cabrestante 25. We also love the a bar, parking, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes which are great for visitors. And since it's just 18.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Quinta Jardins do Lago

Funchal, Portugal
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Madeira Islands
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Quinta Jardins do Lago because it has great rooms that start at $183. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Rua Dr. Joao Lemos Gomes 29. Only 15.8 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a fitness center, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Vila Bela

Machico, Portugal
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

Hotel Vila Bela offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $49 (before taxes). It's located at Rua da Praia, nº23/25 and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and child care which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 13.9 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Quinta da Bela Vista

Funchal, Portugal
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Madeira Islands
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at Caminho Avista Navios, 4, Quinta da Bela Vista has great rooms from $126 (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. You'll also find a bar, outdoor tennis, hiking, mountain views, and child care which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 17.5 km from the center of town. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Galo Resort Hotel Galosol

Santa Cruz, Portugal
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Galo Resort Hotel Galosol which has nice rooms starting at $91. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Ponta da Oliveira Apartado 12. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking. It's located just 8.1 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Funchal, Santa Cruz, Porto Santo, São Vicente, and Machico.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Madeira Islands?

Madeira Islands Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$84

Travelers to Madeira Islands will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 125 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $84. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Madeira Islands.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $141
  • 4-star hotels: $83
  • 3-star hotels: $59
  • 2-star hotels: $47


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