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The VineWith just 79 rooms, the five star Vine draws its minimalist inspiration from Madeira’s long history as a wine producer. Sophisticated yet luxurious, stay here if you like rooftop infinity pools and want to be in the centre of Funchal. Doubles start at £100 per night.

Melia MadeiraOutside Funchal in the hotel district, this 220 bedroom

hotel is aimed squarely at the young professional sector. Blending clean design with excellent service, the Melia

is also the only hotel with its own Thalassotherapy pool. Doubles here start at £100 including breakfast.

The Cliff BayA haven of tranquillity, stay here if relaxation is at the top of your agenda. Make use of the excellent spa facilities and dine at Madeira’s finest restaurant, ‘Il Gallo d’Oro’, which resides inside the hotel. Doubles start here at £150 including breakfast.