Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Ponta do Sol

Enotel Sunset Bay ****
Tour operator category

FNC011
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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: bathing shoes recommended, rocks/stones in the water), in a quiet environment, 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 in the immediate vicinity. Funchal Airport is approx. 40 minutes' drive from the hotel.
Terrace with sun loungers at a hotel overlooking the blue sea and a cliff.
Modern hotel complex with palm trees, pool, and hills in the background under sunny weather.
Sunset over a coastal town with a beach and hillside buildings.
Pebble beach near a seaside hotel with mountains in the background at sunset.
Rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the sea and green hills.

Facilities

Bright hotel lobby with reception, floral decor, and black-and-white checkered floor.
Modern living room with two sofas, a black table, and two floor lamps.
Bright hotel lobby area with cozy sofas and stylish lighting.
Bright, modern restaurant with numerous wooden tables and chairs, decorative interior, and natural light.
Large, modern dining room with brown wooden tables and chairs, bright lighting, and wall decorations.
Rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the sea and green hills.
Green lawn area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and sea view beside a building.
Indoor pool with blue water, stone decor, and wooden sauna in modern hotel setting.
Modern indoor pool with lounge chairs 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 24-hour reception, lobby with seating areas, luggage room, elevator, "A.Mar" restaurant (with international and national cuisine, partially show cooking), "Cocktail" bar (located on the ground floor, open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.), lounge areas, heated indoor pool, sauna, and an outdoor area with a panoramic roof terrace.

Accommodation

Double room sea view

The cozy double rooms with sea view are approx. 37 m² and feature a bathroom with shower, WC, hairdryer, air conditioning/heating, cable TV (with approx. 30 channels), Wi-Fi (included), telephone, safe for rent, and a small refrigerator (DM).
Double rooms with sea view and balcony (furnished, approx. 31 m² in size) can be booked for an extra charge (2MB). Also available to book as a double room with sea view for single use (without balcony, DEM) or double room with sea view and balcony (furnished, 1MD) for single use.

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and sea view from balcony.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and wooden floor.
Bright hotel room with double bed, single bed, wood flooring, and seating area.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and wooden floor.
Bright hotel room with double bed, single bed, wood flooring, and seating area.

Double room sea view type A

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

Meals

BB/HB

Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. in buffet form. With half-board, additional dinner from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in buffet form or set menu (depending on occupancy). Partially show cooking.

Sports included

Small fitness room.

Sports for a fee

The following activities are offered by local providers: cycling tours, scuba diving, horseback riding, canoeing, motorcycle tours, jeep safari, mountain climbing, etc.

Wellness

Sauna, heated indoor pool, and Turkish bath free of charge.
Opening hours: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Cozy sauna with wooden walls, bench, and dimmed lighting, perfect for relaxation.
Indoor area with a narrow swimming pool, lounge chairs, and large windows letting in daylight.
Modern indoor hotel pool with lounge chairs and bright wood ceiling.

Entertainment

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

Hotel services

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).

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating 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, as established 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:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Please note that for an occupancy of 2 adults and max. 2 children + baby, no separate baby cot can be provided in the parents' room due to space constraints. The baby must sleep in the parents' bed. Only with 2 adults plus 1 child + baby is there the possibility of a separate baby cot.
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No pets allowed in the hotel.
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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 free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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We recommend booking a 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 p.m.
Check-out until 12 p.m.
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Hotel contact:
ENOTEL SUNSET BAY
AVENIDA 1° DE MAIO
9360-209 PONTA DO SOL (MADEIRA)
PORTUGAL
PHONE: +351 291 970 140
FAX: +351 291 970 149
E-MAIL: RESERVAS@ENOTEL.COM
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Accessible hotel complex.
Disabled-friendly rooms available upon request.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hiking week (for everyone who would like to hike a bit more) can be booked. Description for the summer season 2026 at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999 and from the winter season 2026/2027 at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC998

Seasonal information

The following dress code applies on Christmas and New Year's Eve: "festive evening wear" (suit with tie and evening gown).
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Every year between May and June, the 'Ponta do Sol' swimming area is prepared for the bathing season and is not accessible during this period. There may be acoustic disturbances during the work.
The 2026 bathing season runs from 7.6. to 14.9., which means that during this time loungers and umbrellas can be rented and there is a lifeguard.
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A traditional folk festival takes place annually between the end of May and the beginning of June and between the end of August and the beginning of September (it can become a bit livelier in front of the hotel from the afternoon until the late evening hours).

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 17.08.2026 10:01