Riu Palace Madeira Hotel

This exclusive hotel lies directly beside the sea on Caniço de Baixo's promenade. A shuttle bus service runs several times a day (except on Sundays) to Funchal where guests will discover many shopping and entertainment venues.This enchanting hotel offers excellent hotel and room facilities as well as comfortable service and comprises a total of 327 rooms spread over 8 floors. Facilities include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, 4 lifts, a hairdresser's salon, a TV room and a conference room with Internet access in addition to a cosy bar and a restaurant with a non-smoking area offering excellent cuisine to while the day away in. A children's playground is to be found outside.The modern rooms each come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a minibar/ fridge, centrally controlled air conditioning and a hire safe as well as a balcony or terrace, some of which afford views out over the sea.A swimming pool with a children's pool as well as sun loungers and parasols have been laid out ready for use in the well-kept outdoor complex. Guests may kick back and relax in the sauna, enjoy a massage, make use of the tennis courts, billiards tables or in-house gym. A varied entertainment programme provides some amusement.Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet.