Enotel Sunset Bay

🌊 Heated indoor pool with ocean outlook
🧘 Relaxing sun terrace overlooking the bay
🌅 Beautiful Atlantic sunsets from most rooms
🍴 Buffet restaurant with live show-cooking
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel (GSTC-recognised)
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 68 | Floors: 6 | Lifts: 2
Board options: Bed and Breakfast, Half Board
Minimum age: 18 years (adults-only)

Ponta do Sol translates as “Point of the Sun”, and it more than lives up to the name. Enotel Sunset Bay sits right on the compact seafront promenade, with the pebble beach and little harbour just over the road. Behind the hotel, pastel houses climb the hillside and banana plantations dot the slopes, while the mountains that ring the town make it an ideal starting point for levada walks.

Everything in Ponta do Sol is an easy stroll – cafés, local bars and waterfront restaurants are on your doorstep – while Funchal’s shops, markets and cable car are around 25km away by bus or taxi.

• Direct access to the pebble beach
• In Ponta do Sol resort centre
• Approx. 25km to Funchal resort centre
Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ponta Do Sol, Madeira, Portugal

Start the day with sea views and fresh pastries at Restaurant A Mar, the hotel’s bright buffet restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner with live show-cooking and a mix of Madeiran and international dishes. Highchairs and a microwave are available if you’re travelling with little ones in your party, even though the hotel is adults-only.

Evenings flow into the Cocktail Bar, open from early morning until late, where you can sip local Madeira wine or classic cocktails before or after dinner. A smart-casual dress code may apply in the restaurant (no beachwear), and menus, opening times and any supplements can vary by season and board basis.

The heart of the hotel is its heated indoor freshwater pool – a calm, glass-fronted space ideal for a morning swim or a lazy afternoon with a book when the Atlantic breeze picks up. Loungers and a sun terrace invite you to stretch out and soak up Ponta do Sol’s famously reliable rays.

Step outside and you’re almost on the beach: a characterful pebble cove backed by a palm-lined promenade and colourful buildings. It’s perfect for a dip, a coastline stroll or simply watching the fishing boats bob offshore as the sun goes down.

Keep active in the compact but well-equipped air-conditioned gym, which offers cardio machines, a free-weights area and a sauna (minimum age 18 years, typical opening 08:00–21:00).

In the evenings, you can expect occasional live music across both summer and winter seasons, adding a gentle buzz without disturbing the hotel’s relaxed atmosphere. Reception provides concierge support, luggage storage and local tips, and you can hire equipment such as a kettle, wheelchair or mobility scooter (charges may apply).

Double or Twin Room with Sea View and Balcony
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 3
Wake up to the Atlantic every morning from your private balcony. These comfortable rooms include a flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, shower bathroom, hairdryer, minibar (charge), and in-room safe (charge). Housekeeping is daily, with linen and towels changed on request.

Double or Twin Room with Sea View
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 3
All the essentials with the same sweeping sea views, but without a balcony. Facilities mirror those above, including air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, TV, shower bathroom, hairdryer, minibar (charge) and safety deposit box (charge).

Double or Twin Room with Sea View and Balcony for Sole Use
Sleeps: Minimum 1 | Maximum 1
Ideal for solo travellers who don’t want to compromise on space or views. You’ll have a balcony overlooking the ocean plus all core amenities – Wi‑Fi, TV, air conditioning, shower bathroom, hairdryer, minibar (charge), safe (charge) and daily cleaning.

Double or Twin Room with Sea View for Sole Use
Sleeps: Minimum 1 | Maximum 1
A great-value option for single occupancy, with full sea views through large windows. Room facilities match standard sea-view rooms, with housekeeping and towel/linen changes on request.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

💪 Air-conditioned gym with cardio and free weights
🧖 Sauna area (18+, hours may vary)
🎵 Occasional evening entertainment with live music (year-round, seasonal schedule)
🥾 Easy access to nearby levada walking routes and coastal trails (independent)

🛎️ 24-hour reception and concierge-style assistance
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals/late departures
♿ Equipment for hire including kettle, mobility scooter and wheelchair (charges may apply)
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
🚖 Help with arranging local taxis, tours and levada walks
🍸 On-site cocktail bar and relaxing lounge spaces

Ponta do Sol is one of Madeira’s sunniest spots, combining a small, colourful old town with a palm-lined seafront and dramatic mountains rising behind. It’s a great base if you want a slower pace than Funchal but still within easy reach by bus or taxi.

• Country: Portugal
• Island: Madeira
• Resort: Ponta do Sol
• Language: Portuguese (English widely spoken in tourism areas)
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference from UK: 0 hours
• Average flight time from UK: around 4 hours

Local prices (approximate):
• Local beer: ~€2.50
• Three-course meal for two: ~€42.00

Hotel information is based on details provided by the property and our suppliers. Facilities, opening times and services may change seasonally or without notice. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Portugal advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Enotel Sunset Bay adults-only?
Yes. Enotel Sunset Bay has a minimum age of 18 years, so it’s best suited to adults looking for a peaceful break rather than families with younger children.

2. How close is Enotel Sunset Bay to the beach?
The hotel enjoys direct access to Ponta do Sol’s pebble beach – you simply cross the small seafront road and you’re on the promenade and shoreline within a minute or two.

3. What board options can I book at Enotel Sunset Bay?
You can stay on Bed and Breakfast, which includes your morning buffet, or upgrade to Half Board for breakfast and dinner in the main buffet restaurant. Drinks at mealtimes are typically extra unless specified on your Travelisto booking confirmation.

4. Does the hotel have a heated pool and wellness facilities?
Yes. Enotel Sunset Bay features a heated indoor freshwater pool, plus an air-conditioned gym and a sauna (minimum age 18; hours may vary). Spa treatments are not listed, but the sauna and pool area provide a relaxing wellness corner.

5. How long is the transfer from Madeira Airport (FNC)?
The transfer time from Madeira Airport to Ponta do Sol is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by shared coach, depending on traffic and any additional stops. Private transfers are often quicker.

6. Is Enotel Sunset Bay a good base for levada walks?
Yes. Thanks to the surrounding mountains, Ponta do Sol is close to a number of levada and mountain trails. Many guided walks offer pick-ups from local hotels, and reception can help point you towards popular routes and local transport.

7. Is Wi‑Fi available at Enotel Sunset Bay?
Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in guest rooms and most public areas, so you can keep in touch or plan your next excursion with ease.