Choupana Hills Resort & Spa

Description:

• An oasis of charm, elegance, and tranquillity, there is nothing like this resort and spa on Madeira. An elite retreat, it lies in the hills 4km (2 1/2 miles) north of Funchal. Its public and private rooms are on top of a mountain just above the Botanical Gardens and stand in a well-landscaped 8-hectare (20-acre) plot of land opening onto views of the bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The choice way to stay here is in one of four unique suites set apart from the resort's other pavilions and designed as a total hideaway. But all the bedrooms exude understated luxury and are comfortable; units are spread across wooden bungalow-style buildings, each with a large terrace. The resort also boasts a first-class restaurant specializing in fusion cuisine and two bars. And there's the added attraction of one of the resort's best spas.

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Very Highly Recommended 2010