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Infinity pool with sun loungers and palm trees overlooking calm sea under clear sky.
Modern pool area with lounge seating and sea view under clear sky.
Open restaurant area overlooking the sea with wooden tables and cushioned chairs under an orange roof.
Modern hotel outdoor area with pool, palm trees, and sea view under a blue sky.
View of a harbor with yachts and a coastal cliff on a clear day.
Coastal hotel with pool, palm trees, and sun loungers by clear blue sea under blue sky.
Multi-story hotel on the coast overlooking the open sea and adjacent cliffs.
Hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas next to the sea under a blue sky.
Woman relaxes in infinity pool with ocean view at sunset.
View of cozy loungers under a covered outdoor lounge with palm trees in the background.
Terrace with hot tub overlooking the sea and hills on a sunny day.
Terrace with modern seating and sea view under clear sky.
Modern outdoor terrace with chairs and tables, overlooking the blue sea.
Modern pool terrace with sun loungers, umbrellas, and sea view under clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining area with modern decor and set tables.
Modern restaurant with wood and wicker furniture overlooking the sea at sunset.
Modern dining area with wooden table and chairs, large windows overlooking the sea in the background.
Modern hotel dining room with dark wood, comfortable chairs, and sea view.
Modern hotel dining area with tables, chairs, and a buffet in the background.
Museum interior featuring brewing exhibits with warm yellow lighting.
Beach terrace with tables, chairs, and a view of the blue sea under an orange sunshade.
Beach hotel with palm trees, umbrellas, and loungers under blue sky by the sea.
Gym with three treadmills facing large windows and mountain views in a hotel.
Black curl dumbbell set on a silver rack against a beige wall on wooden floor.
Hotel gym with modern exercise equipment.
Modern spa entrance with dim lighting and candles in a hotel.
Modern indoor pool with blue water, stone floor, and wooden ceiling in a hotel.
Woman meditating by a pool in a modern hotel interior with plants.
Modern pool area with waterfall and two rattan chairs against gray wall.
Two women receiving back massages in a dimly lit spa room.
Modern lounge with comfortable seating, dark walls, and atmospheric lighting.
Two people sit in a modern hotel area in front of a large glass wall overlooking green plants.
Modern indoor pool with warm lighting and clear water surfaces in a hotel.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through large windows.
Hotel room with large bed, armchair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, panoramic windows, and sea view.
Modern living room with beige sofa, large TV, and dining area in the background.
Modern hotel balcony with wooden pool and mountain view, adjoining bedroom with large bed.
Modern hot tub on terrace with sea view and wooden paneling in hotel.
Modern hotel room with bedroom, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room desk with flat-screen, kitchenette, and dining area.
Modern hotel room with bed, desk, armchair, and balcony overlooking the water.
Modern hotel room with comfortable armchair, TV, and indirect lighting.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Calheta

Saccharum *****
Tour operator category

FNC154
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Air conditioning
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Location

Located just 20 m from the Calheta Marina, this modern hotel blends perfectly into the landscape between the mountains and the sea. A special feature of the hotel is its walking distance to the golden sandy beach of Calheta (approx. 500 m away). The town center is about a 10-minute walk away. Funchal Airport is approximately 50 km away.
View of a harbor with yachts and a coastal cliff on a clear day.
Coastal hotel with pool, palm trees, and sun loungers by clear blue sea under blue sky.
Multi-story hotel on the coast overlooking the open sea and adjacent cliffs.

Facilities

Hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas next to the sea under a blue sky.
Woman relaxes in infinity pool with ocean view at sunset.
View of cozy loungers under a covered outdoor lounge with palm trees in the background.
Terrace with hot tub overlooking the sea and hills on a sunny day.
Terrace with modern seating and sea view under clear sky.
Modern outdoor terrace with chairs and tables, overlooking the blue sea.
Modern pool terrace with sun loungers, umbrellas, and sea view under clear sky.
Elegant hotel dining area with modern decor and set tables.
Modern restaurant with wood and wicker furniture overlooking the sea at sunset.
Modern dining area with wooden table and chairs, large windows overlooking the sea in the background.
Modern hotel dining room with dark wood, comfortable chairs, and sea view.
Modern hotel dining area with tables, chairs, and a buffet in the background.
Museum interior featuring brewing exhibits with warm yellow lighting.
Beach terrace with tables, chairs, and a view of the blue sea under an orange sunshade.
Beach hotel with palm trees, umbrellas, and loungers under blue sky by the sea.
This luxurious 5-star hotel, which evokes the golden era of sugar cane production through its name and decor, is very modern and furnished with natural materials. It features a total of 243 rooms and suites, a large lobby with reception, conference rooms, an indoor pool (on the 8th floor), a private breakfast lounge & terrace "The Club" (for guests in SPE Double Room Sea View and SPE Pool Suite Sea View), 5 bars, a buffet restaurant ('Engenho'), and two à-la-carte restaurants ('Alambique' and 'Trapiche'). The outdoor area features a spectacular infinity pool (sun loungers and umbrellas are available for a fee) with a breathtaking view of the sea, as well as a separate children's pool. A second pool is available on the 2nd floor (adults only, sun loungers free of charge). The hotel also houses a sugar cane museum (gallery).

Accommodation

Double Room Side Sea View

The Double Rooms Side Sea View (approx. 32 m²) are spacious and modernly equipped and feature a bathroom with shower/WC, air conditioning, telephone, TV, minibar (for a fee), safe (free of charge), bathrobe, slippers, coffee/tea maker, and a balcony with side sea view (DMS). Also available as Double Room Side Sea View Type A (AMS/XES) and for single use (DES) (different prices and availability, no difference in facilities). Double Room Sea View (DM) and Double Room Sea View Type A (DMA) can be booked for an extra charge (different prices and availability, no difference in facilities). Also available as Double Room Sea View for single use (DEM, AME).

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through large windows.
Hotel room with large bed, armchair, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Double Room Sea View Type I

The Double Rooms Sea View Type I have the same facilities as the Double Rooms Sea View, but can only be booked with breakfast (DMI). Also available for single occupancy (EMI). Also available as Double Room Side Sea View with breakfast (DIS).

Double Room Atrium

The Double Rooms Atrium are spacious (approx. 32 m²) and feature shower/WC, air conditioning, TV, minibar (for a fee), safe (included), balcony, and atrium view (DAT). Also available as Double Room Atrium for single use (DET). Double Rooms Atrium Type I have the same facilities as the Double Rooms Atrium, but can only be booked with breakfast (DTI). Also available for single use (EID). Available in winter 26/27.

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through large windows.

SPE Double Room Sea View

The SPE Double Rooms Sea View (2PM) are equipped as the Double Rooms Sea View, are located on higher floors, and additionally feature the Savoy Premium Experience Service (more information under the Seasonal information section).

SPE Pool Suite Sea View

The SPE Pool Suite Sea View (approx. 80 m²) has the same facilities as the double rooms but is more spacious, features 2 balconies (one of which has a small pool), hydromassage bathtub, and shower. Additionally, the Savoy Premium Experience Service is included (more information under the Seasonal information section) (PS2). Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for young children. Therefore, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types for safety reasons.

Modern hotel room with large bed, panoramic windows, and sea view.
Modern living room with beige sofa, large TV, and dining area in the background.
Modern hotel balcony with wooden pool and mountain view, adjoining bedroom with large bed.
Modern hot tub on terrace with sea view and wooden paneling in hotel.
Modern hotel room with bedroom, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room desk with flat-screen, kitchenette, and dining area.
Modern hotel room with bed, desk, armchair, and balcony overlooking the water.
Modern hotel room with comfortable armchair, TV, and indirect lighting.

Suite

The suites have the same facilities as the double rooms but are significantly larger (40 m²) and feature a living room with a kitchenette, a separate bedroom (separated by a curtain or door), and a balcony with atrium view (S2). Side sea view (MS2) or direct sea view (S2M) can be booked for an extra charge.

Meals

HB/FB

Breakfast and dinner in buffet style (Engenho Restaurant). Full board (FB) includes lunch in the Trapiche Restaurant (à-la-carte). If you wish to dine in the à-la-carte restaurant Trapiche or Calhau Beach Club (only open in summer) for dinner (unlimited, but requires prior reservation), a discount is offered.
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Dine around for HB and FB guests is possible in all hotels of the Savoy Signature group (Royal Savoy, NEXT, Saccharum, Calheta Beach). With prior reservation, lunch or dinner can be taken at the hotel restaurants Galaxia at Hotel Savoy Palace, Nikkei at Hotel The Reserve, and Alambique at Hotel Saccharum (a credit will be applied to the final bill). Changes to restaurants and procedures are possible.

Sports included

Gym, Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Pilates, Meditation, Aqua Aerobics.
Gym with three treadmills facing large windows and mountain views in a hotel.
Black curl dumbbell set on a silver rack against a beige wall on wooden floor.
Hotel gym with modern exercise equipment.

Sports for a fee

Squash, table tennis, billiards, and games room.

Wellness

Modern spa entrance with dim lighting and candles in a hotel.
Modern indoor pool with blue water, stone floor, and wooden ceiling in a hotel.
Woman meditating by a pool in a modern hotel interior with plants.
Modern pool area with waterfall and two rattan chairs against gray wall.
Two women receiving back massages in a dimly lit spa room.
Modern lounge with comfortable seating, dark walls, and atmospheric lighting.
Two people sit in a modern hotel area in front of a large glass wall overlooking green plants.
Modern indoor pool with warm lighting and clear water surfaces in a hotel.
For a fee: Spa area (from 16 years) with sauna, small pool, steam room, whirlpool, ice showers, sensory showers, Vichy showers, indoor pool, and relaxation zone with water beds. Treatments can be booked on-site. Spa admission is included for guests in SPE Double Room Sea View and SPE Pool Suite Sea View, as well as for guests of other room categories when booking a treatment.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi (included). Mineral water upon arrival in the room (included). Daily bus shuttle to Funchal and back (for a fee). Garage (subject to availability, for a fee). Indoor pool on the 8th floor free of charge.

Hotel contact

Saccharum
Avenida D. Manuel I
Vila Calheta, Madeira
Phone: (+351) 291 820 800
Fax: (+351) 291 820 801
E-Mail: reservations.saccharum@savoysignature.com

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Indoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Golf
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Sandy beach
  • Near the beach
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operational practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Please note: A tourist tax of 2 EUR per person/night is charged on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years are free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.

Zusatzhinweis

In the "Canaries · Madeira" Winter 2025/26 catalog on page 235.
In the "Canaries · Madeira" Summer 2026 catalog on page 235.
In the "High Class" 2026 catalog on page 114.

Seasonal information

When booking the room categories SPE Double Room Sea View and SPE Pool Suite Sea View, the following Savoy Premium Experience Service is automatically included (subject to change):
- Separate check-in in a reserved area with a welcome drink.
- 50% discount on the fee for the covered parking with direct access to the hotel.
- Premium amenities in the booked room/suite.
- "Bali beds" at the Calhau Beach Club.
- Free access to the spa area.
- Exclusive access to The Club – Lounge on the top floor with an impressive ocean view. Enjoy a private breakfast as well as drinks and snacks throughout the day. Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:00 AM. Drinks and snacks from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Sandwiches and pastries from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
- Exclusive access to the Premium Sundeck (adults only) with Bali beds, Jacuzzi, massage area, and refreshing aperitifs all day long.
- Yoga/Tai Chi/Pilates/Aqua Aerobics.
- Free daily transfer to Funchal (round trip).
- Free minibar service in the room with soft drinks and mineral water.
- Pillow menu.
- Unlimited calls to various destinations: Portugal, USA, Canada (landline and mobile); Spain, Germany, France, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy and Vatican, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Brazil (landline).
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For Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "festive evening wear" (suit with tie and evening gown).

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 15.06.2026 17:32