Machico, Madeira Island hotel rooms at the Independent

"Excellent short stay in an upscale hotel. Wonderful friendly staff. Very tasty breakfast with good selections. Comfortable and updated room. The hotel smelled new renovations which were obvious in the corridors and bathrooms. Would highly recommend."

"Right from check in to check out, everything was fantastic! The staff, especially, Nadia were friendly and very helpful. We had made a decision to arrive 3 days early to Madeira and when we arrived, our driver (booked by the hotel) was waiting at the airport, check in was seamless and we were able to upgrade our first 2 nights in order to stay in our room for the full 5 nights. Location was perfect, lots of dining/entertainment options within steps. And downtown Funchal is about a 40 min walk but well worth it. We used Uber as well a few times. Nadia went above and beyond - we were on our way out to dinner on Saturday evening and asked about renting a car the next day and when we got back, everything was arranged for us for the next morning. The breakfast buffet was great, usually busiest between 915-945 but they were still adding fresh and hot items each day just before 10am. Many options! The rooftop bar was fabulous for a sunset cocktail - bartender was awesome! The pool area is lovely but it was too windy/chilly for us to use it. We also didn't take advantage of the spa. Top notch service and comfortable beds!"

"It was everything I expected. Great service, great location, friendly and helpful staff."

"The room was a decent size and very clean. The check in and check out process was easy. The front desk was super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was amazing! We didn’t use the pool but it looked very nice. I would stay here again!"

"Perfect "

"We had a brilliant stay. The hotel is beautifully dedigned with a fresh look. Out balcony was perfect. The breakfast had a large range if options including fresh fruit and cooked eggs as you like. Staff were all so helpful and friendly."

"The hotel exceeded expectations. The rooms were large, service was excellent and we really enjoyed the views from the rooftop bar. Dinner at the Ovu restaurant was the best we’ve had since we’ve been to Portugal. Highly recommend! "

"Saccharum Hotel Resort & Spa is a perfect blend of luxury, calm, and thoughtful design. The ocean views are stunning, the rooms are spacious and beautifully finished, and the infinity pools and spa are incredibly relaxing. Breakfast was excellent, and the service throughout the hotel was warm and attentive. A truly memorable stay — I would absolutely return."

"Beautiful hotel in a great setting with great staff."