Dear Guest, Thank you for your query, Just in front of the hotel, there is a small pebble beach, non-supervised and with no life guard, therefore is not advisable to swim in the sea, there is little sea access on the left side of the hotel that is normally used by the locals, however is non-supervised as well. In the Island we have 2 sand beaches not natural, made with sand from the North Africa, the only natural one we have is in Porto Santo, another island from the archipelago, 2,5 hours away by ferry. Please feel free to contact us directly if you need further assistance. Yours Truly Carla

We have spent Christmas and new year for the past five years we missed this year because I had surgery and was unable to fly. They know how to celebrate in Madeira, the whole place is covered with beautiful decorations and there is street entertainment every day during the festive period we particularly like the jazz band but there is so much to see and do you will never be bored. It’s worth a visit to the other Porto bay hotels to see the decorations, the bus is free. There is a dinner on Christmas Eve which we have never been to but always the dinner on 31st everything is spectacular, food, wine and a lovely atmosphere. Everyone heads for the rooftop for a glass of bubbly and to see the magnificent fireworks display and watch the many cruise liners sailing off after twelve o’clock. Our festive season here was no comparison and I watched the fireworks on the web cam wishing I was there. We will be back this year .

Dear Guest, Thank you for your preference and query. Yes, it is possible to sign for all your charges and pay upon departure with credit card. Please feel free to contact us directly if you need further assistance Yours Truly Carla

Dear Guest, Thank you for your query, yes we do have iron&ironing board available, you just need to request it at reception and we will send it to your room. Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you to Madeira Yours Truly Carla

Dear Guest, Thank you for your preference and query. All our rooms have twin beds, if the reservation is for 3 we will prepare an extra bed in the room. A normal bed. Please feel free to contact us directly if you need further assistance Yours Truly Carla