Madeira Panorâmico Hotel

One of the main reason why I booked this 4 star hotel was that it said it had a large space gym area as mentioned before booking, so I assumed it being a 4 start Hotel it will have decent weights and machines. However, when I arrived, the gym didn’t have a pull-up bar or a cable machine, the dumbbell weights were very basic that went up to only 10 kg. That is absolutely disappointing considering this was a 4 start Hotel. To be honest the multiuse cable machine is pretty much all you need as it has everything to be exercise all your body parts! I love my pullups hence I had to find a way to do them so I found a metal gate just outside the gym in the tennis court believe it or not I used the gate frame to do my pullups (see picture). Another downfall is that it didn’t have a water fountain in the gym area. You had to go up to the reception and buy bottle of water for €2. Good luck to those who suffer from quick dehydration. I expected the room to have a kettle which you wouldn’t think twice whether it will have it or not. But guess what? You have to pay extra to have a kettle in your room during your stay between €5 to €7. That’s just jokes, I didn’t know if I should laugh or cry! Other than that, the staff were very friendly and the location is close to the sea, and approximately 11 minutes drive to the main city area in Funchal. I’d say the breakfast is good, but the same time pretty standard what you would get in a 3 star hotel. I was expecting better variety. The breakfast is always the same every day. Hardly never changes. However, the dinner menu has a rotation. Overall, I would give this place 3.5 out of 5! I hope they can accommodate the above the next time I visit. 

Great Hotel superb views. Comfortable rooms . Good choice at Breakfast..please t Garden..friendly staff . A bit of a walk up hill! Relaxing environment. There is a coach you can book for travelling until Funchal. I will return.nice indoor pool , tennis court ..worth 4🌟🌟🌟🌟

Just returned from a fantastic stay at the Panoramic, the staff were all so friendly and welcoming which for someone traveling solo was great to see. Reception team took time on check in to give me all the facts and things I would need to know. The hotel was clean and room was modern. Food was excellent and lots of choice daily. Always a good selection of pudding :) Hotel was a great base, yes it is a walk into town but I enjoyed this, I did opt for a bolt on some of the return trips as was a large hill after a day of lots of walking. I enjoyed walking down the coastal promenade and another walk following the levada into the hills. Returning to a beer over looking Funchal topped off the day. The pool was always clean and inviting. I would certainly book this hotel again if I visit Madeira! Thank you Panoramic!