This is a lovely Palace hotel of the Spanish chain Riu is located in Canico de Baixo about 15km from Funchal and a short 10km ride from the airport. All room have sea or part sea views, however rooms ending in 24 e.g. 1424, 1324,1224 and are near the end of the wing overlooking the sea catching the morning sun... More

We stayed here from 15th April for one week. Having stayed in several Riu hotels before we had a good idea what to expect and wasn't dissapointed. First impression of the hotel is fab, with a wonderful view out to sea. The wildflowers on the hillside going down the hill to the hotel were wonderful. We were greeted at reception... More

Really lovely hotel. Spotlessly clean both communal areas and rooms. Rooms nice and big and plenty of wardrobe space. Only thing missing was coffee making facilities. Food was good and dining room staff very friendly. Not easy for people with walking difficulties as to go anywhere you need to climb however courtesy bus was great. Only down side was price... More

I stayed here for ten nights with my husband. It is an imposing building and we found our room easily with the directions given at reception. The room was big, comfortable and the mirrors were in good positions for a change. We stayed half board and the buffet food was really good. Fresh fruit everyday and lots of different dishes.... More

My wife and I visited Madeira for the first time last month and what a lovely surprise! This small island with its micro climate has so much to offer. Even though the hotel is much more than walking distance to Funchal, it was so easy to get there as the hotel's own shuttle coach would take us there and back... More

Top service from reception and staff Half board, Restaurant in buffet style > breakfast & dinner As from May 2013 guests will have the choice, HB or All In (for this hotel I recommend all in for guests who loves to stay at the pool & environnement of the htl,for other half board is ok.

We had a wonderful week at the Riu Hotel. We had a room in th 7th floor with a great seaview. The room was beautifull with a comfortable bed and large bathroom. The people at the reception are attentive and very friendly. The people at breakfast also are firstclass. At dinner we had a level of service, that was only... More

We had a lovely winter Break at The Riu Palace booked on a Thomson Holiday. The staff are attentive and friendly and the hotel rooms spacious and spotlessly clean. we had a room on the 7th floor with a large balcony and fabulous sea views. the food was plentiful and very good, however when we booked the brochure had stated... More

The reception, bar, restaurant, pool area and poolside bar/specialist restaurant are all beautiful areas. All Staff efficient and very friendly. For me the problem and disappointment started when we entered our bedroom. We paid extra for a partial sea view and felt somewhat robed. Yes we had a partial view but so do almost all rooms. Our room got the... More