We were first-time visitors to Madeira and were truly impressed. The overall impression is of an immaculate island in a sunlit sea: the neat houses, with their whitewashed walls and red or yellow tiled roofs, all have the appearance of having been built last week and painted yesterday. As first-timers we count ourselves fortunate to have chosen the Calhheta Beach... more

If you want a really chilled out break this is for you. Our room was large with a seaview, beautiful. We also faced the pool but when the doors were closed no noise. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast good choice & buffet very good. Can`t wait to go back. Levada walks lovely. Thank you Calheta Beach. more

We stayed at the Hotel Calheta Beach for the 2nd half of our honeymoon. After spending some time touring all the activities in Funchal, a few days of relaxing by the beach was just what we needed. The rate at the Hotel Calheta Beach was much cheaper than many hotels in Funchal as well. The hotel sits between the only... more

We stayed in Calheta Beach for one week. We reserved our rooms over the internet: one sea view double room and one sea view apartment. However what they do not tell you on their website is that they also have a building behind the hotel facing quite a busy street. So when we arrived we were offered rooms in the... more

Just got home from Madeira on Friday night (23/1/09 to 30/1/09)...... wish I didnt have to come back, must do the lottery !!!! It was our first time to Madeira... WOW, what a beautiful place. Dramatic scenery. The Madeiran people are so friendly & cheerful, everywhere we went was modern, fresh, clean and tidy. Myself and a friend stayed for... more

This is a truly delightful hotel and location. The staff are very helpful and understanding. they are clear in their explanations. I recommend going to Funchal and going up the mountains in the cable car, and coming down them in the whicker sledges. Also going to the village Sao Vicente to go on the caves tour and volcano exhibition. It... more

Calheta Beach is at the only sand beach on Madeira. We had an apartment in the main building and staid with our two kids age 1 and 3. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful for whatever they thought or we asked for the kids. Hotel guests stay at the car park opposite the hotel free of charge. A supermarkt is... more

This a truly excellent hotel, unpretentious but with absolutely everything you could want for a wonderful holiday in the sun. We stayed here twice, once in December and once this summer, returning because we liked it so much. The staff are lovely and without being asked birthday cake was put in our room, they must have seen from the passport... more

On arrival we were told that the hotel unfortunatley did not have any rooms availiable at the main hotel for us, until the monday, so we would be staying at the Onda hotel across the road from the main one. At first we were a bit apprehensive, but pleasantly surprised as they showed us where we would be staying, a... more