Facilities at the Madeira Regency Palace Hotel, Funchal

Astounding facilities await guests at the Madeira Regency Palace where the distinction and splendour of old are carefully combined with the functionality and comfort of new. The opulent public areas inside the hotel are reminiscent of the colonial glamour of times gone by, an atmosphere that is emphasised by the fabulous grounds outside with their tropical flora, ponds full of brightly coloured fish and gentle trickling sound of water.

The pool area, dotted with palm trees, sun beds and umbrellas, enjoys a fabulous location, directly overlooking the ocean. A children’s pool and two adult swimming pools grace this area, the latter constructed on different levels and connected by a cascading waterfall. Another indoor pool, set amidst impressive mosaic-clad columns that evoke the finest of Roman baths, is located near the Mango Health Club, where guests may also treat themselves to a fabulous array of invigorating therapies and beauty treatments.

Sports facilities include tennis and squash courts, a bowling green, a boules court, mini golf, table tennis and billiards while transport is provided to Madeira’s two golf courses, Palheiro Golf and Santo de Serra Golf, both of which offer discounts to hotel guests. Additional sports can be organised off the premises.

Evening entertainment is provided daily, live music alternating with a variety of acts that develop the daily evening buffet theme. Children, too, have their own specially-devised amusement programme during the school holidays, when 4-12 year olds can participate in face painting, games and treasure hunts.

Business or group travellers will find the select surroundings of the Madeira Regency Palace ideal for conducting corporate functions. The hotel’s meeting rooms can accommodate up to 150 people.

Internet is available free of charge in the hotel lobby, in the Classic Car Museum, in some of the bars and in one of the meeting rooms. The hotel provides an ATM machine, public phones, a gift shop selling newspapers and handicraft, laundry and dry cleaning services and free parking for guests.

A private lift provides direct access to the Praia Formosa beach below.