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Hotel Riu Madeira

4.0 star property
Santa Cruz beach hotel with 2 restaurants and spa

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
Porch
View from room
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
    Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Conference center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $214
includes taxes & fees
$202 per night
Dec 18 - Dec 19

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Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz, 9125-024

What's nearby

  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Palheiro Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Palheiro Gardens - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • CR7 Museum - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 14 min drive
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Praia dos Reis Magos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Carbonara Garajau - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Churrascaria O Saúl - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Laranjinha - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Residencial Klenks Café - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Madeira

Hotel Riu Madeira is a great choice for your beach stay in Santa Cruz, putting you near activities like scuba diving. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages at the spa, and there's fun for everyone with the 2 outdoor pools and indoor pool. Dining choices include 2 restaurants and the 4 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include a fitness center, a children's pool, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All inclusive

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Spa facilities
Limited spa services

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 327 rooms
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 5 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Offsite

  • Free area shuttle within 13 kilometers

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Main restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Kulinarium - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs EUR 5 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel Madeira Riu Palace
Hotel Palace Madeira
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Hotel Riu Palace Madeira All Inclusive Canico
Hotel Riu Palace Madeira Canico
Madeira Riu Hotel
Riu Hotel Palace Madeira
Riu Palace Madeira
Riu Palace Madeira Canico
Riu Palace Madeira Hotel
Hotel Riu Palace Madeira All Inclusive
Riu Palace Madeira All Inclusive Canico
Riu Palace Madeira All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Madeira All Inclusive Canico
Riu Palace Madeira All Inclusive Canico
Riu Palace Madeira All Inclusive
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Riu Madeira offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Riu Madeira does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Riu Madeira?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Madeira?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Riu Madeira?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 5 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riu Madeira?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Riu Madeira?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Madeira Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Riu Madeira and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities such as cycling, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Riu Madeira also has 4 bars and an indoor pool, as well as a fitness center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riu Madeira?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
Does Hotel Riu Madeira have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hotel Riu Madeira like?
Hotel Riu Madeira is a short 4-minute walk from Reis Magos Beach and 13 minutes' walk from Ponta da Oliveira.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We went for our honeymoon and had an amazing time
Josefina, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lyckad semester.
Vi uppskattar det mesta med hotellet, bra service och hjälpsam personal. Passar utmärkt för familjer i flera generationer (om än inte högsta fokus på barnaktiviteter). Vi var nöjda med buffé restaurangen och även specialrestaurangen (man får gå på 1 gång/vecka). Vi tyckte basic drinkar såsom gin & tonic, rom & cola etc. var bra dock lämnade poolbaren blandade drinkar mycket att önska. Vi uppskattar mycket att de uppmärksammade min födelsedag med mousserat vin, stort tack för det! Pool området var vi nöjda med. Trevlig strandpromenad med tillgång till allmänt bad. Vi är mycket nöjda med vår vistelse på Madeira och hotel RIU.
Pia, 9-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tyler, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
adriana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay with family! Workers were all pleasant and friendly and helpful. Very close to the airport and Funchal which are huge benefits.
Lawrence Wing-KI, 9-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very friendly staff, good variety of food and great hotel. My only recommendation is to either fully revamp the a la carte restaurant or else.
Eugen, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was the first time we have ever stayed at a RIU resort and we were not disappointed. The staff were all wonderful. Big shout out to the bartenders and wait staff for their friendliness.
Elizabeth, 10-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Juste parfait.
Lucinda, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, lovely and amazing Enjoyed meal times, and all drinks and activities like swimming, walking about , .
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great service, mediocre food/location
The service at this place was out of this world. We felt incredibly taken care of by the entire staff. The hotel is lovely and well maintained. The views are gorgeous however it is not on a beach, it is on a very boulder and rock laden waterfront so worth noting if beach access is important to your holiday. The food leaves a lot to be desired, and because of that I would not come again as a couple however would visit again with children as the all inclusive does make vacationing very easy. We took advantage of booking excursions through the front desk and ended up paying a lot less working with the hotel (bonus!) The excursions were wonderful.
Gretchen, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this hotel what amazing… the food , the people and it’s very clean and I’m hard to please but I do not have any complaints. Love love love my stay here . For anyone who will go and see the sunrise, bring a blanket with you . 😃😃😃
Ashreyaa, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Just perfect for the family. Very nice heated pool very nice food, the best buffet food ever!! It was nice to have Tennis court but they had bad rackets and balls but still nice. Near walking distance there is ocean you can dip in. Very pretty
Sooeun, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Todo muy bien, sobretodo, Julian (del bar de la piscina) y Fernanda (del comedor). La puerta del baño de la habitación y la que comunicaba las habitaciones no cerraban.
Javier Núñez, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very friendly and responsible
Inara, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything
Lakeena, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Food was great, staff was amazing so polite and helpful. Very clean in a nice quiet location.
DANIEL, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Grant, 10-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice resort. Buffet food was good. Nice pool area and friendly staff.
Gregory, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The just refurbished RIU is very modern with an elegant flare. I really liked the white marble tiles. The staff are outstanding and they work hard to make your stay enjoyable. There was some construction noise from the hotel next door, but it did not bother me. The only thing I would improve upon is having a pillow menu. The mattress is perfectly fine but the pillows flatten quickly. Not enough pillow support for the neck. My compliments to the kitchen and dinning staff, they are outstanding.
Rosanne, 18-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All and all a great stay
David Dias, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Food was terrible. The options were horrible. Definitely not an all inclusive resort. Madeira was amazing
Lisa A, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stephanie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The hotel did not meet my expectations. As a younger generation both my wife and i were getting stared at by the older generation who was staying there and made us feel as if we did not belong there. At a point an older couple yelled at us very aggresively in a foreign language because we were out in our balcony having a conversation. We felt very uncomfortable after the incident and we decided to ask the front desk to move us to a different room. The overall service was not great compared to other all inclusive resorts that we have stayed at in the past where the staff has gone above and beyond to take care of us. As far as food, the buffet was decent we had breakfast, lunch, and dinner but we were not really satisfied with the food. When it came down to getting drinks the servers only picked up the empty cups and did not cater to the guests and offered to get refills or another drink. Overall i would not stay here again.
Hector, 3-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Debra, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joseph, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review