Advantages: five star resort hotel in good location in Madeira Disadvantages: Hilly situation, reception staff not people friendly
the Piano and stage, where you could talk and still listen to the music. The dance floor was very small, but adequate whilst we were there. Some people sat in the Library and watched from above, as this area was open.
The Neptuno Terrace snack bar, was where we had our lunch the day we arrived, plenty of seating outside with umbrellas, waiter service of drinks, snacks, pizzas, and lovely ice creams.
You could also eat at the restaurants over the bridge at the Hotel Savoy, so plenty of choice.
Activities
Not everyone wants to go sightseeing or lie sunbathing so having some activity during the day is quite good. There was Aqua aerobics in the indoor pool, Pilates another day, flower arranging demonstration and a mini golf tournament, even a visit of the kitchen. There are lots of things to do in the garden at the Savoy like Giant Chess ...
Advantages: I got to write 3 opinions for Ciao & came back with a wonderful suntan Disadvantages: steps...burglaries...steep hillside...burglaries....
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Altogether the Apartment Complex was vast spreading across the hillside on about six or seven levels. Because of it’s layout, it would be impossible to install lifts. It would also be completely unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties. Believe me, we were exhausted just getting out of the Complex.
To get to the beach/ or into town, you walk down a steep hill to a road bridge over the main TF1 motorway continuing down the hill to restaurants, shops and eventually the beach. Take my word for it, unless you are young and fit don’t try walking back up the hill, take a taxi instead – it will cost you 2 or 3 Euros.
Alternately you could take a courtesy bus to the beach. This leaves from the adjacent Neptuno Hotel and costs 30 cents each way. A timetable is available from Reception.
Cash/travellers cheques can be ...
Advantages: Nice beaches good and quiet for young and old, couples and familys. Disadvantages: Pricey from july to start of december can be alittle too quiet for young couples.
spectacular not being ones for lazying on the beach we found plenty to do. The first day we went on a glass bottom boat trip called neptuno-sub. You can book this through you hotel or there are plenty of ticket office along the main street running along the sea front. we got ours at the ticket office near macdonalds. they got 12 euros 65 cents for a boat trip to the islana dragonare. which is along the west coast of the island. The boat picked us up from alittle keyside behind macdonalds. You can purchase drinks soft or alcoholic from onboard. We have some great photos of the secenery. They take you out stop for half hour for a swim in the sea take you further on and feed the fish you can watch this from the underwater glass bottom like a submarine.The staff were friendly and for 5 euros you get a photo of you boarding the boat mounted in a card ...
