Riu Madeira All-Inclusive: A Luxurious Oasis
Nestled in Caniço de Baixo just 11 kilometers from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport, discover the charm of the recently renovated four-star Riu Madeira all-inclusive resort.
Effortless Arrival and Friendly Service
Check-in is seamless, and the staff exhibit a delightful blend of friendliness and efficiency. The hotel lobby, adorned with a captivating lounge area, offers ample seating for relaxation.
Most of the courteous and friendly staff is proficient in English and other languages, enhancing the overall experience.
24-Hour Lobby Bar
The lobby bar, open round the clock, provides a perfect retreat to unwind after exploring the island.
Spacious Rooms
Our ground-floor room, though spacious and immaculate, had a minor issue with the air conditioning. Nevertheless, the room featured a safety box, a small refrigerator, and reliable high-speed Wi-Fi exceeding 90 Megabits per second.
The room boasted a garden view and a partial glimpse of the Atlantic Ocean, a common feature due to the hotel’s architecture.
Culinary Delights
The culinary offerings at the Riu are diverse, with a pool snack bar, an à la carte restaurant, and a main buffet.
At the buffet, the food, always abundant and of high quality, include vegetarian options. Special mention for the exceptional holiday dinner during our stay.
Beach and Panoramic Views
While the beaches around Madeira are rocky, they usually provide stunning panoramic views. In fact, the beach at the Riu is no exception with it’s small to medium size rocks covering the landscape. Do not despair, a public swimming area, Praia Dos Reis Magos beach, just a short walk away on the promenade, offers an alternative experience.
Resort Layout
The resort’s layout, featuring three pools (including a heated outdoor pool in winter and an indoor pool), ensure a spacious and well-designed environment.
The gym is relatively small but is adequate.
The pool area offers an extensive array of beach chairs, creating a perfect setting for relaxation.
Entertainment
Nightly entertainment primarily comprises of engaging musical shows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How is the Wifi? Wifi speeds are great all over the resort – I clocked the speed at 90Kbps for both download and upload.
- How is the food? The food is very diverse. Most is quite good with a special mention for the meat table (available at dinner time) which is, in our opinion, the best part of the meal.
- How are the alcohol and beer available? The beer is local (Super Bock) and you can pour yourself a glass from the self serve taps or get service at the bar as well. The liquor selection is somewhat limited but caters to most tastes. Only a select amount of mix-drinks are available from a list displayed at the bar.
- Do you know if they offer any Tours of the island? There are many tour options available, most of which will pick you up right at the hotel.
- Are there any nightlife spots like clubs/bars nearby? As far as I know, the closest ones would be in Funchal.
- What is the tipping protocol at resort? Does staff such as bartenders, wait staff expect a tip? The staff does not “expect” a tip every time they serve you albeit they are grateful when you do recognize their good service with a gratuity.
- Do you have to make reservations for the restaurants? Reservations are necessary only for the “À la carte” restaurant.
- Is there a food option late at night? Actually, the lobby bar has a small selection of snacks available when the restaurants aren’t open.
- Are the wait for the restaurants long? There is basically no wait time at the buffet (at least, not during our stay).
- Will people be speaking English frequently to persons who don’t know Portuguese? Most of the staff speaks fluent English. We also did hear a few speak German, French and Spanish.
- Are there smoking areas? As a matter of fact, there are some designated smoking areas on the resort.