Garajau is a quaint village in the Canico area with some shops, bars and restaurants. It offers great value for money within easy reach of Funchal and still view stunning views of the Atlantic. The Dom Pedro Garajau Hotel has rooms and studios with kitchenettes and enjoys spacious public areas for its category.

Right Choice

This hotel will appeal to families and couples looking for a good value base from which to enjoy a relaxing holiday in Madeira with pleasant scenery.

Location and Resort

The Dom Pedro Garajau has a good range of activities and entertainment for the holidaymaker. Reception will be happy to arrange golf at Palheiro, and diving sessions in Machico. The Hotel Dom Pedro Garajau has six adjacent buildings, stretching over 300 metres along the street, with local shops and bars opposite.It is set high above the glittering Atlantic, with beautiful views towards the rocky peninsula of Sao Laurenco, and the volcanic mountains of the Desert Islands. The bustling city of Funchal is within easy reach of the hotel by bus or taxi. There is a bus stop and taxi rank right outside the door. The hotel is not far from the Statue of Christ, which is one of only six in the world which points to Lisbon, `The Motherland`.

Swimming Pools

The hotel has 2 swimming pools. The indoor pool has a sliding roof to take advantage of the best of the summer weather. The outdoor pool has a children's section with plenty of seating around it to keep an eye on the young ones.

Eating and Drinking

The 'Tropical' restaurant is located on the lower floor leading out to an attractive veranda with outside seating and views of the gardens.The indoor pool bar ' Caracalla' is a great place for pre dinner drinks or to listen to the daily live music. The other pool bar serves drinks for the outside pool during the summer months. NEW YEARS EVE GALA MEALS INCLUDED

Accommodation

Twin/double will have 2 beds (+ extra bed)

Studios will have 2 beds

Twins have TV but no kitchenette

Studios have kitchenette but no TV

All have bathroom/shower wc telephone safe balcony central heating * (certain amenities may be payable locally)

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