Paul do Mar Aparthotel - Calheta, Portugal

Overall, a positive experience and we would return to the same hotel in the future.

We chose this hotel as it was in the village of Paul do Mar where our local friends were getting married The location is perfect for a true experience of a coastal town in Madeira with amazing views walks swimming and snorkeling The hotel was perfectly located just above the sea wall so you can sleep and wake to the sound of waves The service in the hotel was fantastic and all facilities great Maybe a softer pillow would have been nice! We mostly swam in the sea but the pools were very week kept As a family we enjoyed the bars and restaurant nearby too Paul do mar is a hidden gem

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. Great room and facilities. Breakfast (the only meal we had there) was excellent. Location was close the the sea. Slightly disappointed about the surrounding neighbourhood as it is obviously a place where teens gather. A bit noisy at night. (We were there during the run up to Easter) Would be a good place to go with children. Fantastic location to watch the sun setting at night, and great for finding the sun.

The hotel is maybe a bit dated, but right on the seafront with wonderful views of the crashing waves. Staff are very helpful, friendly and efficient. (Unfortunately the air-conditioning wasn't quite so efficient!). There are a couple of bars very close by, and the tiny port is worth walking to (about a mile away - with a couple more bars en route), if only to see the spectacular waterfall - which isn't even mentioned in the guide books! We really enjoyed our 2-night stay here, and would recommend it to anyone touring Madeira.