Madeira Panoramico Hotel

A good hotel in a good location. Decent breakfast, which never runs dry. The room was fine, and the sea view is definitely worth it as you get the sun on your balcony as well. I did not require it, but they lay on a free bus into the centre of Funchal, which is useful if you're older and/or can't be bothered to find parking in the city centre. I spent a lot of time out and about, but if you go at the right time of year you could easily spend a whole day just lounging by the pools, sunbathing, going to the restaurant and the bar, playing tennis, sitting in the jacuzzi, etc. My only gripe was that my bed was a bit uncomfortable, because the mattress was very firm. Also, although the hotel advertises a safe in the room (desirable if you've got an expensive laptop, etc), this costs a few euros for every day you're there. I think that's wrong. It also advertises a sauna and steam room, but you have to pay to use it (5 euros per person). In most other hotels this is included in the cost.

Fantastic staff with wonderful food, drink, location and area. Staff were the best and made our stay very special.

The hotel is located on a steep hill away from the city centre. It has free shuttle bus from Monday to Saturday between 9:00 and 18:00. Breakfast is included and of very high standard with many options of fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs cooked to order, etc. The room was spacious but sparsely furnished. I don't like that they charge for the safe and kettle, and also for the use of the sauna and steam room. The outdoors pool was very cold, the indoor was slightly better and the jacuzzi was perfect.