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Hotel Riu Madeira

4.0 star property
Beach location and 2 outdoor pools
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Aerial view
Exterior
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is NZ$379
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025

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Map
Praia dos Reis Magos, Santa Cruz, 9125-024
  • Reis Magos Beach
    4 min walk
  • Ponta da Oliveira
    13 min walk
  • Palheiro Gardens
    12 min drive
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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View from room

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

An all-inclusive stay in Santa Cruz awaits you at Hotel Riu Madeira. Within steps you'll find Reis Magos Beach and Ponta da Oliveira within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include massages along with access to the sauna. With 4 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a conference centre. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Santa Cruz hotel include Palheiro Golfe and Pinnacle Viewpoint.

What's nearby

  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 10 min drive
  • Palheiro Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Palheiro Gardens - 12 min drive
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 12 min drive
  • CR7 Museum - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 14 min drive

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

Beach location and 2 outdoor pools
Hotel Riu Madeira is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Hotel Riu Madeira offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Hotel Riu Madeira. A free area shuttle within 13 kilometres is available. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Hotel Riu Madeira was completed in January 2022.

This 4-star Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 327 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Hotel Riu Madeira offers 327 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 13 kilometres
  • Area shuttle
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Kulinarium
  • Main restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Riu Hotel Palace Madeira
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Riu Palace Madeira Canico
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Riu Madeira?

Hotel Riu Madeira offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Riu Madeira?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Riu Madeira on 4 Jan 2025 start from NZ$371.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Riu Madeira?

Yep, Hotel Riu Madeira has an uncovered self car park for EUR 5 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Riu Madeira?

Yep, Hotel Riu Madeira is a short 4-minute walk from Reis Magos Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Riu Madeira?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Riu Madeira. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Hotel Riu Madeira have a pool?

Take your pick from 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Riu Madeira?

Hotel Riu Madeira features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

Is Hotel Riu Madeira family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a free local area shuttle, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Riu Madeira is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Riu Madeira serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Riu Madeira?

No, Hotel Riu Madeira does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Riu Madeira?

Yep, Hotel Riu Madeira has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Riu Madeira?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riu Madeira?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Hotel Riu Madeira?

There is a golf course next to Hotel Riu Madeira.

Hotel Riu Madeira Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel only had one speciality resturant and the meal was rushed, only allowed one hour in there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence Wing-KI, Toronto

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with family! Workers were all pleasant and friendly and helpful. Very close to the airport and Funchal which are huge benefits.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eugen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Juste parfait.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, lovely and amazing Enjoyed meal times, and all drinks and activities like swimming, walking about , .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashreyaa, Ozone Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 . 😃😃😃
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sooeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier Núñez

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and responsible
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lakeena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great, staff was amazing so polite and helpful. Very clean in a nice quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort. Buffet food was good. Nice pool area and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Dias

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All and all a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa A

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Food was terrible. The options were horrible. Definitely not an all inclusive resort. Madeira was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Hector

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024