Family accommodation in Madeira
Madeira family stays often involve a choice between Funchal convenience and a quieter coastal base. Pay close attention to slopes, swimming facilities and transport rather than choosing on sea views alone.
Best areas to stay with kids
Compare the places you would return to for naps, meals and the end of each day.
Funchal Lido area
Compare for hotels, bathing facilities and access to city services.
Canico
Consider for a different coastal base, checking slopes and transport for Funchal outings.
Getting around
Map the hotel's position and the actual route to town. Ask about shuttle hours and whether the final return works with your children's dinner and bedtime.
Best time to go
Keep outings flexible around weather and check pool heating for cooler periods. Confirm access and suitability before selecting a walking route for children.
Worth knowing
A sea-view property may be high above the water with no easy beach access below it.
Why families choose Madeira
A hotel pool can give younger children a reliable activity between outings. The Ajuda Gardens near Funchal's Lido area also have a children's playground. For a longer stay, separate sleeping space and easy meals may be more useful than being far from town for a larger room.
Rooms and sleeping arrangements
Ask about bedroom doors, balcony access and whether lifts reach all parts of the property. A hillside hotel can include steps between rooms, restaurants and pools even when the main entrance has a lift.
Pools, play and children's activities
Check pool heating and children's access. Bathing complexes and sea access are separate from hotel pools, so confirm the facilities you expect to use and their current operating arrangements.
Meals, kitchens and laundry
Compare meal plans with the walk to nearby restaurants. For apartments, check the grocery route and whether the kitchen has enough equipment for daily family meals.
Questions before you book
What makes a Madeira hotel practical with a pram?
Check lifts between all key facilities, the route to food and transport, and whether paths are steep. Ask for details of the room-to-pool route rather than relying on the main entrance alone.
Useful planning links
Updated 18 October 2026.
Family-friendly hotels in Madeira
3 stays to compare. Check the room layout, children’s facilities and what to confirm before booking.
Pestana Royal All Inclusive
Funchal suites with family occupancy, outdoor pools and children's activities.
- Rooms
- The Suite category has a bedroom, living space and balcony, with a published capacity of three adults and one child.
- Suite
- Outdoor pools
- Accompanied kids activities
Savoy Palace
Funchal family suites with two bedrooms, kitchenettes and access to a children's pool.
- Rooms
- The suite has two bedrooms with king, double or twin arrangements, lounge and dining space, kitchenette and balcony. Extra beds are available on request.
- Two Bedroom Family Suite
- Children's swimming pool
- Children's playroom
The Residence PortoBay
Studios and apartments share the Vila Porto Mare resort facilities in Funchal.
- Rooms
- A 100-square-metre apartment has two bedrooms, four twin beds and capacity up to six.
- Two Bedroom Apartment
- Kitchenette
- Resort swimming pools
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