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The best way to define the concept that lies behind the Estalagem da Ponta do Sol is the idea of an escape hotel. It is set on the top of a cliff - a more spectacular location is difficult to imagine. The hotel is a result of the renovation of an old "quinta", and the goal was simple: to integrate the original buildings in a distinct, contemporary style. The architecture enhances the beauty of an already beautiful place and the atmosphere is simple and relaxed, yet sophisticated.
Caminho Do Passo, 6, Ponta Do Sol, Madeira 9360-529 Portugal
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Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol
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After months of lockdown we treated ourselves for a birthday the last weekend at Estalagem Ponta do Sol.
Living on the island for the last 10 years we always go away to Funchal (from Calheta) but this time decided to go to Estalagem as we've heard so many good stories from friends who had stayed there while visiting us, as well as always highly spoken off by our local friends.
First of all, the location is excellent, views to the west and south coast from the hotel is breathtaking. A beautiful pool with infinity corner effect from where you can admire the views. The indoor pool is a great addition for colder days but as we were there in the middle of summer, obviously no need for that. Plenty of cozy corners all over the property where you can find the perfect spot to sunbath while admiring the views. Access is made much easier with the lifts that connect all the different levels. Although we did prefer to walk mostly between the levels as the gardens are so beautiful. From the hotel it is a short walk to the beach below and the picturesque town of Ponta do Sol with its alleyways and cozy bars / restaurants.
Our room was on the 3 level facing west. Not advertised as a sea view room, but we had 50% sea view and 50% mountain view, to be honest a much prettier picture also at night with the street lights from the town below. At day the mountains / valleys keep changing with the shades as the sun is moving. We could clearly see the amount of thought put in to make it a safe stay referring COVID-19. The chairs all had removable covers that can be washed after each stay. Rooms are decorated minimalistic which make it easier to disinfect. Bathrobes etc all in packaging, as is the cups etc. Our room was spotless and definitely not dated. I did find it useful to have USB sockets built in. Much easier for charging the phone next to the bed. The balcony was spacious too but we did not make much use of it during our stay.
Staff were throughout our stay friendly, helpful and accessible. Keep in mind, with the current pandemic their workload has probably doubled if not more. We could see them constantly disinfect every table, surface etc. We did not have dinner at the hotel but did go back each evening for a drink to admire the view and lights. Breakfast was served at our table from a small menu, which I actually prefer to a buffet. It was more than sufficient and no problem to ask for seconds. Interesting the amount of staff during the breakfast hours to make sure all guests were served quickly and efficient and at the same time disinfecting the tables for the newly arriving guests.
All in all it was one of our most memorable stays on the island. I just can't believe that we only get around to visit it after 10 years here but we will definitely soon go back for a weekend break!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Estalagem Ponta do Sol is a great designer hotel (member of design hotels) in a unique location on a rock above Ponta do Sol with great views to almost 270 degrees. A clear "must go" for all architecture fans of the Bauhaus style and of hotels in unique locations. The hotel comes with a nice restaurant where a la carte dinner and breakfast (served during Covid times) is offered. Very nice bar with indoor fireplace and veranda seating and great views as well. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are basic but consistent to the minimalistic style of the hotel (some other reivewers call it "youth hostel style" which is probably a bit too harsh in my opinion. Newly reonvated and clean bathrooms. The hotel comes into a critical age (it was opened some 20 years ago with no major renovation in between) and soft renovations will at some point in time not make it anymore. E.g., during my stay the main evelator up to the hotel was broken, so it was required to do a very steep uphill walk from the village/ car park up to the hotel. However, given friendly people and great value for money still an excellent review in my opinion.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Response from Andre Diogo, Diretor-Geral at Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol
Responded Apr 13, 2022
Dear Guest, What wonderful feedback! We could not be happier to read your comments regarding our staff! Thank you for mentioning the great view as well our restaurant! Thank you so much for taking the time to share it with us. We hope you had a good journey back and look forward to seeing you next time you’re in Madeira. With my kindest regards, Diretor-Geral.
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The hotel is located on top of the coastal cliffs, newly renovated and has lovely rooms, excellent bathrooms, and a marvelous outdoor pool and an indoor spa section with all facilities. The restaurant serves fine dinners full of well-prepared breakfast and has a well-equipped bar indoor/outdoor with evening open fireplaces. All in all a very lovely hotel.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Â Room with sea views is a must
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It’s no secret that this hotel is something special; from the views of the ocean to the simple fact it is located on a cliff. With the positives generally outweighing the negatives, visiting this place should be on your bucket list (it’s definitely on mine!).
I was impressed with how modern and minimalist the hotel looked, with wooden furniture paired with slate flooring and white walls. With an option to choose either a garden-facing or ocean-facing room, we’d gone with the ocean view. I’d really recommend if you enjoy listening to the waves, as it was so calming that we kept our balcony doors open. The room itself was clean and tidy, with air conditioning and everything available if you wanted to make yourself a cup of tea or coffee.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Andre Diogo, Diretor-Geral at Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol
Responded Apr 13, 2022
Dear , What wonderful feedback! Thank you for mentioning the views and our location. It is always very rewarding to receive this kind of feedback! We hope you had a good journey back and look forward to seeing you next time you’re in Madeira. With my kindest regards, Diretor-Geral.
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Perched above a cliffside, overlooking the waves crashing fiercely into the rocks below, sits the Estalagem da Ponta do Sol - an architectural and engineering marvel that is worth a stay during any holiday in Madeira. The staff is extremely gracious, particularly Graca, who arranged for a bouquet of flowers and bottle of Madeira wine during our visit for our engagement. Not everything in the hotel is perfect (e.g., there are mosquitoes and some of the facilities are closed for Covid) but it is just a fabulous hotel with an amazing view and wonderful staff. The free hotel breakfasts were absolutely incredible, with fresh fruit, eggs, meat, side dishes, freshly baked bread and pastries. The location is fabulous too, right on the main highway with easy access to the whole island, and a cute little village (Ponta do Sol) with a handful of restaurants and a little beach within a 5 minute walk. The hotel is easily accessible to the village through the elevator that goes down from the hotel to the village.
Summary - stay here!
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Room Tip:Â Ask for an ocean view room!
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Response from Andre Diogo, Diretor-Geral at Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol
Responded Apr 20, 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Estalagem da Ponta do Sol for taking the time to write a review about your hotel experience. We are glad to understand you had a positive impression regarding the service and overall experience. Thank you for mentioning the views, our location and the delicious breakfast. It is always very rewarding to receive this kind of feedback! We will be very happy to welcome you back to Estalagem da Ponta do Sol. With my kindest regards Diretor-Geral.
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We booked this hotel as we wanted something out of the main area of Funchal. The hotel does a free transfer from the airport which was fantastic. They also do a free daily trip to Funchal if you want a bit more action! We had booked a sea view room, and the view was truly outstanding. The bed was enormous and very comfortable, you could pay twice as much and not get a room as nice as this. We left the doors open at night to hear the sea as we went to sleep. The staff were really helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The infinity pool is wonderful and you can watch the beautiful sunset whilst in the pool! The hotel is very relaxed and although plenty of people in the restaurant, the hotel never felt crowded-we often had the pool to ourselves. There are lots of little areas to sit, relax and enjoy the amazing view. We went for a week of relaxation, this hotel definitely fulfilled that! We will be back!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Andre D, General Manager at Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol
Responded Jan 23, 2020
Dear DeeBlew1, We want to thank you for taking time to write about us and for your nice review. We are happy to know that we met your expectations . We hope to see you in a near future. Kind regards
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Our first impression was the architecture of this amazingly unique respite. We continued to be pleasantly surprised by the food, the amenities (sundecks, hideaways, sauna/Turkish bath, massage, jacuzzi, etc) and the number of walks/activities (the four levada walks were free, including hotel transport!). We had previously stayed 3 nights in Funchal but with the shuttle service it was not necessary & we could have easily stayed 8 nights here. So much to do. The staff remembered my wife’s food allergies and were very attentive to our needs. They are very proud of their facility and they should be - an amazing place.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This is the fourth hotel we came to as part of two weeks holiday in Madeira. I have to say I had bigger expectations. The good things: the location and views are amazing, and the staff is nice. However, the rooms are not in the best condition (at list not ours). The bathroom doesn't look very clean and some furniture is old and broken. The breakfast is poorly organised under the covid restrictions (we have been into three other hotels and it worked really well). It took us 20 minutes just to get coffee and juice, and we could see many tables waiting for food. The food is ok but not great.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This was our third visit to Estalagem. We love it here, and owe the find to my brother and his husband as they got married here.
The hotel has less than 60 rooms, and has a very welcoming and relaxed feel. There are two beautiful pools (indoor and outdoor), plus a jacuzzi. There is a spa on site also, and I always treat myself.
The restaurant has a lovely well priced menu. It caters well for vegetarians and pescatarian but possibly not vegans. However, the staff will modify things as required and are very helpful with regards to dietary requirements.
The rooms are simple and elegant. We choose a sea view room and enjoy having the balcony door open whilst sleeping/relaxing with the sounds of the ocean. The showers are fantastic (rain head).
The views from this hotel are breathtaking, it is on the cliff overlooking the sea and small village/cove.
We would recommend it to anyone wanting a true calming and relaxing place to stay. The staff are truly fantastic and so welcoming. There are two dogs and a couple of cats too which make it all the more positive in my book.
It's not catered towards children and there is little to keep little ones occupied so we'd suggest looking elsewhere if you have kids.
We can't wait to return soon.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed at the Estalagem as a family for 6 days. The welcome was extremely warm and friendly, so we immediately felt very comfortable in the hotel. The entire, spacious complex is wonderfully located on a rock above the city, so that you have a fantastic view of Ponto do Sol and the sea. There are enough parking spaces, either directly at the first elevator in a parking bay about 100 meters long or 100 meters further up the mountain in the side street leading to the hotel kitchen. The infinity pool is in a class of its own and looks very well maintained (just like the area around it). The rooms are sufficiently large and sensibly equipped. There is also a free refrigerator. The beds are very large and thanks to the mattresses you get a restful sleep. A balcony or terrace also proves to be a good solution so that you can air out clothes and shoes. I found the shower less well designed. Regardless of whether it is a rainforest shower or a standard shower - the bathroom is wet in no time after every shower because the glazing is too short and has no door. I found the restaurant area to be exceptionally good. Breakfast was one of the best and most varied I have ever enjoyed. So much fresh and lovingly prepared fruit - a dream! The evening meal was in no way inferior to this. In terms of quality and appearance, it was one of the best cuisines we have experienced in Madeira. And all of this was flanked by the beautiful ambience in the garden, so that you are almost distracted by the setting sun while you eat. For me, an important criterion when evaluating a hotel is the staff. And this is top-notch at the Estalagem. You can feel the joy with which the people work there, whether at reception or especially in the restaurant area. Everyone is extremely friendly without exception and radiates warmth - what more could you want as a guest? Another plus point of the hotel is the range of excursions in the hotel's own van. So you don't have to take your own rental car to get to Funchal or the 25 fontes, for example, which also makes a lot of ecological sense. For an additional charge, the hotel will even prepare a packed lunch for you. Is there a criticism of the Estalagem? Yes, I can think of one. Once a week the hotel opens its doors for a musical party evening. As a guest, I found this unpleasant for various reasons. Firstly, the music system around the pool was loud until late at night and secondly, parts of the complex were still full of empty glasses the next morning, including on the lawns. I don't know what added value the hotel hopes to gain from this open evening. For me as a guest, it was rather annoying. All in all, the Estalagem deserves 5/5 stars because as a guest you simply feel like you are in another sphere, which is not only due to the hotel's prominent location. If it weren't for the weekly party evening, you could even give it 6/5 stars.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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