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Hotel terrace with sun loungers, straw umbrellas, and sea view on a sunny day.
Modern hotel entrance with glass facade, covered area, and decorative tree lighting.
Modern hotel pool with clear water surface and white building under a blue sky.
Modern hotel lobby area with curved sofa, plants, and soft lighting.
Modern hotel entrance with large canopy and planted walkway under sunny weather.
Modern hotel building with white facades and rows of balconies under a blue sky.
View from a balcony overlooking the sea, cliffs, and a circular hotel terrace.
Terrace with lounge chairs and straw umbrella shades overlooking the sea under a blue sky.
Modern outdoor area with lounge chairs, plants, and palm trees in a hotel setting.
White lounge chairs under thatched roofs with a view of trees and blue sky.
Modern hotel with clear pool and white facade under blue sky.
Modern hotel pool with palm trees and reflective glass windows on the building.
Modern hotel pool on an elevated platform with glass railing and view of hotel room balconies.
View through palm trees to the pool area and modern hotel architecture in the background.
Modern outdoor pool area with sun loungers and a covered seating area under clear sky.
Elegant hotel lobby with green couch, plants, and light marble floors.
Modern hotel lounge area with gray chairs and indirect ceiling lighting.
Modern hotel lounge area with curved marble counter and indirect lighting.
Modern breakfast buffet with turquoise tiled background and white tables and chairs.
Modern dining area with wooden tables, chairs, and buffet in the background.
Modern hotel lobby with round reception desk, white walls, and blue accent wall.
Large indoor pool with soft lighting and modern architectural details, perfect for hotel relaxation.
Modern indoor pool with several lounge chairs and stainless steel waterfall spout.
Modern shower with glass door and mosaic tiles on the back wall.
Bright hotel room with double bed and sea view from the balcony.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sea view, and minimalist design.
Modern hotel room with double bed, green accent wall, and sea view through glass windows.
Bright hotel room with modern table, bed, TV, and ample natural light.
Modern furnished hotel suite with wooden floor, bed, TV and balcony with seating area.
Bright hotel room with sea view, balcony, and tropical chair
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Alto Lido ****+
Tour operator category

FNC031
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The Hotel Alto Lido is located just 2.5 km west of Funchal and offers a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean. The "Forum" shopping center with numerous shops, as well as various bars and restaurants, are within walking distance. Funchal Airport is located approx. 24 km from the Alto Lido.
Modern hotel entrance with large canopy and planted walkway under sunny weather.
Modern hotel entrance with glass facade, covered area, and decorative tree lighting.
Modern hotel building with white facades and rows of balconies under a blue sky.
View from a balcony overlooking the sea, cliffs, and a circular hotel terrace.

Facilities

Hotel terrace with sun loungers, straw umbrellas, and sea view on a sunny day.
Terrace with lounge chairs and straw umbrella shades overlooking the sea under a blue sky.
Modern outdoor area with lounge chairs, plants, and palm trees in a hotel setting.
White lounge chairs under thatched roofs with a view of trees and blue sky.
Modern hotel with clear pool and white facade under blue sky.
Modern hotel pool with palm trees and reflective glass windows on the building.
Modern hotel pool on an elevated platform with glass railing and view of hotel room balconies.
View through palm trees to the pool area and modern hotel architecture in the background.
Modern outdoor pool area with sun loungers and a covered seating area under clear sky.
Modern hotel lobby area with curved sofa, plants, and soft lighting.
Elegant hotel lobby with green couch, plants, and light marble floors.
Modern hotel lounge area with gray chairs and indirect ceiling lighting.
Modern hotel lounge area with curved marble counter and indirect lighting.
Modern breakfast buffet with turquoise tiled background and white tables and chairs.
Modern dining area with wooden tables, chairs, and buffet in the background.
Schauinsland-Reisen Original: This popular holiday hotel impresses with its modern ambiance and prime location above the Atlantic. It features a total of 315 rooms, junior suites, studios, and apartments. Further facilities include a modernly decorated reception, a lobby bar, elevators, and the buffet restaurant 'FLÔR DE SAL', which offers extensive buffets with local gastronomic specialties and weekly theme nights with special menus, as well as the à la carte restaurant "The Tale" with views of the promenade. The outdoor area features a sun terrace, a swimming pool with a separate children's pool, and a pool bar. Sun loungers and parasols are included in the pool area. Pool towels are included upon arrival (exchange for a fee).

Accommodation

Double room, side sea view

The approx. 28 m² spacious and modernly furnished double rooms with side sea view (DMS) feature a bathroom with shower and WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, rental safe (for a fee), telephone, minibar (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), desk, and a furnished balcony.
Also bookable as a double room with side sea view for single use (DES) or as Type O (SDO) as well as Type I room (DIS) with limited availability.

Bright hotel room with double bed and sea view from the balcony.
Bright hotel room with double bed and sea view from the balcony.

Double room, side sea view, upper floor

With otherwise the same facilities as the double rooms with side sea view, the double rooms with side sea view on the upper floor (DOS) are located above the 10th floor and offer additional amenities such as bathrobes and slippers, access to the sauna and Turkish bath, as well as early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability).
Also bookable for single use (1OS).

Double room Deluxe, sea view

The double rooms Deluxe with sea view (2DM) are approx. 30 m² in size, feature the same facilities as the double rooms with side sea view, but offer a direct sea view and additional amenities such as bathrobes and slippers, access to the sauna and Turkish bath, as well as early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) and a seating area. Also bookable as a double room Deluxe with sea view for single use (1DM) or as Type I room (MDI) with limited availability.

Modern hotel room with double bed, sea view, and minimalist design.
Modern hotel room with double bed, green accent wall, and sea view through glass windows.
Bright hotel room with modern table, bed, TV, and ample natural light.

Studio, side sea view

The approx. 30 m² modern studios with side sea view (M2S) feature a bathroom with shower and WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), desk, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a furnished balcony with side sea view.
Also bookable as a studio with side sea view for single use (M1S).

Apartment, side sea view

The apartments with side sea view (2AS) are approx. 60 m² in size and consist of a studio with side sea view and a double room with side sea view connected by an interconnecting door.

Family room, side sea view

The family rooms with side sea view (FS) consist of 2 double rooms with an interconnecting door and are spacious and elegantly furnished. They feature a bathroom with shower and WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), desk, and a furnished balcony with side sea view.

Bright hotel room with double bed and sea view from the balcony.
Modern furnished hotel suite with wooden floor, bed, TV and balcony with seating area.
Bright hotel room with sea view, balcony, and tropical chair

Junior suite, sea view

The spacious junior suites with sea view (J2M) are approx. 40 m² in size and feature a spacious balcony with a fantastic view of the Atlantic, as well as a generous living area with a sofa bed. Further facilities include a bathroom with shower and WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), and a desk.

Meals

BB/HB/HB+

Breakfast buffet and dinner as a buffet.
HB+ includes: One bottle of water (0.75l) as well as 1 glass of house wine or 1 beer with dinner.
Gluten-free and lactose-free meals can be provided. (Advanced notice is recommended)

Buffet area with a variety of food and modern amenities in a hotel restaurant.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All meals in buffet form, local drinks free of charge (9 a.m. - 11 p.m.).
Buffet Restaurant Flor de Sal:
Breakfast: from 7 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., includes a selection of wines, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and water
Ice cream: from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Afternoon: from 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. includes coffee and juices
Dinner: from 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., includes a selection of wines, beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and water
Pool-Bar Linha d'Agua & Bar:
Open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., includes national drinks: whisky, vodka, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks, and water
360º Bar & Lounge:
Open from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m., includes national drinks: whisky, vodka, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks, and water

Sports included

Fitness room

Sports for a fee

Billiards, Health & Fit program

Children's program

Children's pool

Wellness

Heated indoor pool (included).
For a fee:
Sauna and Turkish bath. Treatments can be booked on-site.
Modern hotel lobby with round reception desk, white walls, and blue accent wall.
Large indoor pool with soft lighting and modern architectural details, perfect for hotel relaxation.
Modern indoor pool with several lounge chairs and stainless steel waterfall spout.
Modern shower with glass door and mosaic tiles on the back wall.

Hotel Service

Laundry service.
Conference room for up to 100 people (can also be used for private events).
Private transfer to the center of Funchal: 4 times per day, subject to availability.
Private parking for a fee.
Pets are not allowed!

Hotel contact

Alto Lido
Estrada Monumental nº 316
9004-529 Funchal-Madeira
Phone: +351 291 70 04 97
Fax: +351 291 70 04 01
E-Mail: reservations@grupocardoso.pt

Hotel features

  • Central location
  • Internet
  • Children's pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Hotel safe
  • Shopping facilities
  • Family-friendly

Sustainability

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

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Biosphere Responsible Tourism
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Rated by us with 4.5 Suns due to the high satisfaction of our guests.
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One handicapped-accessible room available upon request (Double room with side sea view/DMS).
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as an optional additional service in the reservation system:
"Sternfahrt" (Star Tour) with hotel code FNC444 (Request H):
4 excursions including a local, German-speaking tour guide, entrance fees as per description (entrance fees not listed are not included). See description below.
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Hiking combo Madeira (choose 2 out of currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking week (for everyone who would like to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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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.
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Zusatzhinweis

"Sternfahrt" (Star Tour) excursion program (subject to change/daily arrival possible):
Eira do Serrado/Monte (Monday/Thursday): Discover the most beautiful panoramas of Madeira on this half-day tour. From the height of Pico dos Barcelos, you overlook the bay of Funchal and continue to Eira do Serrado, from where you can look down to the floor of an extinct volcano. At the bottom lies the village of Curral das Freiras (Nuns' Valley). Continue to Monte, where you visit the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. On the way back, you have the opportunity to ride the traditional toboggans. (Not included in the price)
Porto Moniz (Wednesday/Friday): Departure towards Câmara de Lobos (fishing village, where the famous "Espada" – black scabbard fish – is caught). Continue over Cabo Girão (at 580m the highest sea cliff in Europe), and then the path leads along the coast to Ribeira Brava. From Ponta do Sol, it goes uphill to the Pául da Serra plateau (1400m). Finally, descend to Porto Moniz to the natural sea swimming pools. This is where the lunch break is taken. The return journey is via the north coast and leads through Seixal to São Vicente. From there, it goes uphill over the Encumeada pass (1007m), where you can see the north and south coasts simultaneously. Afterwards, return to Funchal.
Santana (Tuesday/Saturday): Departure into the mountains via Poiso towards Pico do Arieiro (1810m). The descent is towards Ribeiro Frio. Here you are in the middle of Madeira's laurel forest (Laurisilva), which has been declared a World Heritage Site. The trip continues to Santana, known for its thatched houses. This is where the lunch break is taken. Afterwards, head to Pico do Facho. Finally, return to Funchal.
Levada and Botanical Garden (Monday/Wednesday): The 4th and final excursion leads us, after a approx. 1.5-hour Levada hike (difficulty level: easy), to the Botanical Garden, which is famous for its around 3,000 different plant species (entrance fee and guided tour included).
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The excursion days will be communicated to you on-site.
No minimum number of participants, guaranteed execution.
Subject to changes in the travel itinerary.
Days without excursions are at your own disposal. Entrance fees not listed are not included.
All transfers from/to the hotel to the excursion region are included.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2025/26 on page 220.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2026 on page 220.

Seasonal information

The gala dinner on Dec 24th + Dec 31st takes place at the Hotel Baia Azul (a shuttle for the round trip is included).
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Every year the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Marvel at the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event in 2026 twice over. On May 3rd and May 17th, 2026, up close from one of the grandstands at the harbor of Funchal and book a grandstand ticket (limited availability) for only 47 € p.p. in addition to your room of choice with the EDP code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
From 2027 there are 2 dates for the colorful parade: on Feb 5th and Feb 6th, 2027, you can experience the event up close.
Book your desired room and enter the EDP code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: 35 € per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event start approx. 8 p.m.

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Arrival by car

Directions from Funchal Airport (FNC): From the airport, take the Via Rapida (expressway) towards Funchal until the exit "Funchal Centro-Hospital", turn left here, drive past the hospital (on the right) down to the Avenida do Infante (stay in the right lane). Now turn right and keep left on the main road (Estrada Monumental). Drive straight ahead past the Hotel Monumental Lido. The Hotel Alto Lido is located on the right side. **************************************** Please see our homepage for rental car conditions: www.mietwagenbedingungen.de

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 02:23