Melia Madeira Mare

Melia Madeira Mare is a hotel at Rua de Leichlingen 2-4 in the Lido and São Martinho hotel zone of Funchal, on Madeira. The street is named for Funchal's twin town in Germany and sits close to the Lido seafront, where a promenade runs past the resorts and sea-water pools. The historic centre, the Zona Velha and the cable car to Monte are a short taxi or bus ride away, and the airport is about 20 kilometres to the east. The hotel is positioned as an upscale leisure and business property, with restaurants and bars, a spa and health club, and meeting rooms that allow it to host small conferences and events as well as holiday guests. Pets are accepted, which is unusual among Funchal's larger hotels and makes it practical for travellers bringing a dog. Rooms are equipped with smart televisions and air conditioning, and the room list is broad: twin rooms of about 35 square metres with garden view or side ocean view, ocean view rooms of about 44 square metres, superior ocean view rooms with terrace, and at the top of the range a master suite and a royal suite. The terrace rooms are a good option in Madeira's mild climate, where outdoor seating can be used for much of the year. Dining is handled by the hotel's restaurants and bars, which generally serve a buffet breakfast and evening menus combining international dishes with local ingredients such as fresh fish, tropical fruit and Madeira wine. The spa and health club give guests a place to unwind after hiking the island's levada paths or touring the north coast. Service combines resort hospitality with a business-friendly approach, and the meeting facilities make the hotel an option for corporate groups travelling to Madeira. As with other hotels in the zone, the surrounding terrain is hilly, and the walk to the centre includes an uphill return, so taxis are commonly used in the evenings. The hotel suits couples, small groups, pet owners and business travellers who want a modern base on Funchal's western seafront.