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Sunset over a coastal town with beach and wooded hill in the background.
Lounge chairs on a green rooftop terrace overlooking the sea and hills under a cloudy sky.
Colorful houses on the beach with turquoise water and hilly landscape under clear sky.
Brightly furnished hotel room with large bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Terrace with sun loungers overlooking the sea beside a cliff
Modern hotel building with white and yellow facades next to a narrow water channel and palm trees.
Beach with dark sand, surrounded by cliffs and houses on the hillside at sunset.
Spacious hotel lobby with reception desk, black and white tiled floor, and modern decor.
Cozy lounge area with two sofas, lamps, and a table with decorations.
Bright hotel lounge area with colorful sofas and wall lighting.
Bright restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and large windows on the side.
Spacious, bright dining area with many tables and chairs in a hotel.
Sun terrace with loungers and tables by the sea under a cloudy sky.
Indoor pool with sauna and modern amenities in a hotel
Modern indoor pool with loungers and large windows in a hotel.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and balcony with sea view.
Hotel room with double bed, sitting area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, two chairs, and small table on wooden floor.
Bright hotel room with two beds, chairs, wooden floor, and warm lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony with sea view.
Bright Finnish sauna with wooden benches and cozy lighting.
Interior of a modern hotel swimming pool with lounge chairs and large windows.
Indoor area featuring a long swimming pool and lounge chairs on wooden flooring in a modern hotel
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Ponta do Sol

Enotel Sunset Bay ****

FNC011
Fitness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Air conditioning
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Location

The Enotel Sunset Bay hotel (formerly Enotel Baia) is located directly on the pebble beach of Ponta do Sol (Note: swim shoes recommended, rocks/stones in the water), in a quiet surroundings, separated from the sea only by the coastal road, and is approx. 25 km (approx. 25 minutes' drive) from Funchal. There are regular bus connections. A bus stop is located in the immediate vicinity. Funchal Airport is approx. 40 minutes' drive from the hotel.
Terrace with sun loungers overlooking the sea beside a cliff
Modern hotel building with white and yellow facades next to a narrow water channel and palm trees.
Sunset over a coastal town with beach and wooded hill in the background.
Beach with dark sand, surrounded by cliffs and houses on the hillside at sunset.
Lounge chairs on a green rooftop terrace overlooking the sea and hills under a cloudy sky.

Facilities

Spacious hotel lobby with reception desk, black and white tiled floor, and modern decor.
Cozy lounge area with two sofas, lamps, and a table with decorations.
Bright hotel lounge area with colorful sofas and wall lighting.
Bright restaurant with wooden tables, chairs, and large windows on the side.
Spacious, bright dining area with many tables and chairs in a hotel.
Lounge chairs on a green rooftop terrace overlooking the sea and hills under a cloudy sky.
Sun terrace with loungers and tables by the sea under a cloudy sky.
Indoor pool with sauna and modern amenities in a hotel
Modern indoor pool with loungers and large windows in a hotel.
The 4-star hotel of the Enotel hotel group has a total of 69 rooms (51 double rooms with sea view and 18 double rooms with sea view and balcony), spread over 4 floors. Facilities include a reception area with a 24-hour reception, lobby with seating areas, luggage room, elevator, "A.Mar" restaurant (with international and national cuisine, partly show cooking), "Cocktail" bar (located on the ground floor, open from 7 am to 11 pm), lounges, heated indoor pool, sauna, and an outdoor area with a panoramic roof terrace.

Accommodation

Double room sea view

The comfortable double rooms with sea view are approx. 37 m² in size and have a bathroom with shower, toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning/heating, cable TV (with approx. 30 channels), Wi-Fi (included), telephone, safe (rental), mini-fridge (DM).
Double rooms with sea view and balcony (furnished, approx. 31 m² in size) can be booked for an additional charge (2MB). Also available as a double room sea view for single use (without balcony, DEM) or double room sea view with balcony (furnished, 1MD) for single use.

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and balcony with sea view.
Hotel room with double bed, sitting area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, two chairs, and small table on wooden floor.
Bright hotel room with two beds, chairs, wooden floor, and warm lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, two chairs, and small table on wooden floor.
Bright hotel room with two beds, chairs, wooden floor, and warm lighting.

Double room sea view Type A

The double rooms sea view Type A have the same amenities as the double rooms sea view, but with a French balcony (DMA).

Meals

B&B/HB

Breakfast from 7:30 am to 10 am as a buffet. For half board, dinner is also served from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm as a buffet or menu choice (depending on occupancy). Partly show cooking.

Sports included

Small fitness room.

Sports for a fee

The following activities are offered by local providers: cycling tours, scuba diving, horse riding, canoeing, motorcycle tours, jeep safaris, mountaineering, etc.

Wellness

Sauna, heated indoor pool, and Turkish bath. Opening hours: 7 am - 11 pm.
Bright Finnish sauna with wooden benches and cozy lighting.
Interior of a modern hotel swimming pool with lounge chairs and large windows.
Indoor area featuring a long swimming pool and lounge chairs on wooden flooring in a modern hotel

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment (themed shows, live music, folklore, etc.).

Hotel Service

Baby cot (subject to availability, included).
Babysitter (for a fee).
30 parking spaces/garage (on hotel grounds, subject to availability, included).
Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel).
Laundry/ironing service (for a fee).
Telephone/fax service (for a fee).

Hotel features

  • Indoor Pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Internet
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf
  • Bicycle rental
  • Hotel safe
  • Directly on the beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

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

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Please note that for an occupancy of 2 adults and a maximum of 2 children + baby, a separate baby cot cannot be provided in the parents' room due to space limitations. The baby must sleep in the parents' bed. Only with 2 adults plus 1 child + baby is a separate baby cot possible.
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No pets allowed in the hotel.
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Please note: a tourist tax of €2 per person/night is levied in Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made on site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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We recommend booking a rental car (EDV code: FNC011A) from/to FNC Airport.
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Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.
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Check-in from 2 pm
Check-out until 12 pm
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Hotel Contact:
ENOTEL SUNSET BAY
AVENIDA 1° DE MAIO
9360-209 PONTA DO SOL (MADEIRA)
PORTUGAL
TELEPHONE: +351 291 970 140
TELEFAX: +351 291 970 149
E-MAIL: RESERVAS@ENOTEL.COM
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Accessible hotel complex.
Rooms suitable for disabled guests are available upon request.
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Hiking week (for those who want to hike a bit more) can be booked additionally. Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999

Seasonal information

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the dress code is: "festive evening wear" (suit with tie and evening dress).
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Every year between May and June, the 'Ponta do Sol' bathing area is prepared for the bathing season and is not accessible during this period. Acoustic disturbances may occur during the work.
The bathing season 2025 runs from June 6th to September 15th, meaning that sun loungers and umbrellas can be rented during this period and there is a lifeguard.
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Between the end of May and the beginning of June, and between the end of August and the beginning of September, a traditional folk festival takes place annually (it can get a bit lively in front of the hotel from the afternoon until late in the evening).
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Can be booked additionally under FNCA04

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Last updated: 21.02.2026 08:47