Description of hotel: Estalagem Ponta do Sol in Ponta do Sol

This unique Madeira hotel offers breathtaking panoramic views of the cliff-lined south coast. Enjoy fabulous views of Ponta do Sol, terraced hillsides, and the sea. The beach and Ponta do Sol's center are a 10-minute walk away, while the fishing village of Ribeira Brava is just 5 minutes away. Funchal's center is a 20-minute drive (complimentary shuttle service runs Monday-Friday), and the international airport is 45 minutes away. Housed in two restored manor houses and three newer two-story buildings, this impressive hotel offers 54 rooms and various facilities, including a 24-hour reception, safes, lifts, a lounge with a bar and covered terrace, a games room, library, TV room, and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a non-smoking area and highchairs. Room and laundry services, bicycle hire, and parking are also available. The tasteful, modern rooms feature air conditioning, a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, a direct-dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a minibar/fridge, a king-sized bed, carpeting, central heating, a safe, panoramic windows, and a balcony or terrace (select rooms offer sea views).