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Rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, sun umbrellas, and a sea view on a sunny day.
Modern hotel lobby with large glass windows and green-covered columns at the entrance.
Modern hotel pool with clear water reflections and blue sky.
Bright hotel lobby with green sofa, plants, and large natural fiber lampshade.
Modern hotel entrance with sunshade, glass facade, and surrounding trees.
Modern hotel building with balconies under a blue sky and trees in the foreground.
View from a balcony overlooking the sea and a harbor with buildings and rocks in the water.
Rooftop terrace with loungers, straw parasols, and sea view under a blue sky.
Lounge chairs with thatched umbrella and plants on terrace overlooking mountains
Lounge chair under thatched roof with sea and trees view at sunset
Modern hotel pool with clear blue tiles and white building in the background under a blue sky.
Modern hotel complex with pool, surrounded by palm trees and clear reflections
Modern rectangular rooftop hotel pool with glass railing and surrounding greenery.
View through palm trees to a modern hotel pool area with glass facade in the background.
Modern outdoor pool area with hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas under a blue sky.
Bright hotel lobby with green sofa, modern tables, and many plants.
Modern hotel bar area with gray chairs and bright ceiling lighting.
Modern hotel reception with illuminated marble front and light flooring.
Modern breakfast buffet with pastries in front of turquoise tiled wall in a stylish dining area
Modern restaurant with rows of chairs and tables in front of a long indoor counter.
Modern hotel room with ocean view and double bed.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sea view, and minimalist design.
Modern hotel room with double bed, green accent wall, and sea view.
Modern hotel room area with bed, dining table, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern hotel room with seating area, TV, and balcony view of the sea.
Bright hotel room with a bed, floral-patterned chair, and sea view from the balcony.
Buffet with various dishes and plates in a modern dining area.
Modern hotel reception area with white walls and blue accent wall
Bright indoor pool with round columns and large windows letting in plenty of daylight.
Indoor pool with waterfall entrance and several lounge chairs in the background
Modern shower with transparent glass doors and ceiling-mounted showerhead
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Alto Lido ****

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Location

The Hotel Alto Lido is located just 2.5 km west of Funchal, offering a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean. The "Forum" shopping center with numerous shops, as well as various bars and restaurants, are within walking distance. Funchal Airport is approximately 24 km from Alto Lido.
Modern hotel entrance with sunshade, glass facade, and surrounding trees.
Modern hotel lobby with large glass windows and green-covered columns at the entrance.
Modern hotel building with balconies under a blue sky and trees in the foreground.
View from a balcony overlooking the sea and a harbor with buildings and rocks in the water.

Facilities

Rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, sun umbrellas, and a sea view on a sunny day.
Rooftop terrace with loungers, straw parasols, and sea view under a blue sky.
Lounge chairs with thatched umbrella and plants on terrace overlooking mountains
Lounge chair under thatched roof with sea and trees view at sunset
Modern hotel pool with clear blue tiles and white building in the background under a blue sky.
Modern hotel complex with pool, surrounded by palm trees and clear reflections
Modern rectangular rooftop hotel pool with glass railing and surrounding greenery.
View through palm trees to a modern hotel pool area with glass facade in the background.
Modern outdoor pool area with hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas under a blue sky.
Bright hotel lobby with green sofa, plants, and large natural fiber lampshade.
Bright hotel lobby with green sofa, modern tables, and many plants.
Modern hotel bar area with gray chairs and bright ceiling lighting.
Modern hotel reception with illuminated marble front and light flooring.
Modern breakfast buffet with pastries in front of turquoise tiled wall in a stylish dining area
Modern restaurant with rows of chairs and tables in front of a long indoor counter.
schauinsland-reisen Original: This popular holiday hotel impresses with its modern ambiance and optimal location above the Atlantic. It offers a total of 315 rooms, junior suites, studios, and apartments. Further facilities include a modernly decorated reception, a lobby bar, elevators, and the buffet restaurant 'FLÔR DE SAL', which serves extensive buffets with local gastronomic specialties and weekly theme nights with special menus, as well as an à la carte restaurant overlooking the promenade. The outdoor area features a sun terrace, a swimming pool with a separate children's pool, and a pool bar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool. Bath towels are included upon arrival (change for a fee).

Accommodation

Double room side sea view

The approximately 28 sqm spacious and modernly furnished double rooms with side sea view (DMS) have a bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, rental safe (for a fee), telephone, minibar (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), desk, and a furnished balcony.
Also bookable as a double room side sea view for single use (DES) or as Type O (SDO) and Type I rooms (DIS) with a limited contingent.

Modern hotel room with ocean view and double bed.
Modern hotel room with ocean view and double bed.

Double room side sea view upper floor

With otherwise the same amenities as the double rooms with side sea view, the double rooms with side sea view on an upper floor (DOS) are located above the 10th floor and offer additional amenities such as a bathrobe and slippers, access to the sauna and Turkish bath, as well as early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability).
Also bookable for single use (1OS).

Deluxe double room sea view

The Deluxe Double Rooms Sea View (2DM) are approximately 30 sqm, have the same amenities as the Double Rooms Side Sea View, but offer a direct sea view and additional amenities such as a bathrobe and slippers, access to the sauna and Turkish bath, as well as early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) and a seating area.
Also bookable as a Deluxe Double Room Sea View for single use (1DM) or as Type I rooms (MDI) with a limited contingent.

Modern hotel room with double bed, sea view, and minimalist design.
Modern hotel room with double bed, green accent wall, and sea view.
Modern hotel room area with bed, dining table, and wall-mounted TV.

Studio side sea view

The approximately 30 sqm modern studios with side sea view (M2S) have a bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), desk, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a furnished balcony with side sea view.
Also bookable as a studio side sea view for single use (M1S).

Apartment side sea view

The apartments with side sea view (2AS) are approximately 60 sqm, consisting of a studio with side sea view and a double room with side sea view with connecting door.

Family room side sea view

The family rooms with side sea view (FS) consist of 2 double rooms with a connecting door, are spacious and elegantly furnished. They have a bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), desk, and a furnished balcony with side sea view.

Modern hotel room with ocean view and double bed.
Modern hotel room with seating area, TV, and balcony view of the sea.
Bright hotel room with a bed, floral-patterned chair, and sea view from the balcony.

Junior suite sea view

The spacious junior suites with sea view (J2M) are approx. 40 sqm, have a spacious balcony with a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean and a generous living area with a sofa bed. Further amenities include a bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), and a desk.

Meals

BB/HB/HB+

Buffet breakfast and dinner.
HB+ includes: one bottle of water (0.75l) and 1 glass of house wine or 1 beer with dinner.
Gluten-free and lactose-free meals can be provided. (Advance booking is recommended)

Buffet with various dishes and plates in a modern dining area.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All meals in buffet form, local drinks free of charge (11 am - 11 pm).
Buffet Restaurant Flor de Sal:
Breakfast: 7 am - 10:30 am
Lunch: 1 pm - 2 pm, including a selection of wines, beer, soft drinks, and water
Ice cream: 3 pm - 4 pm
Afternoon: 4 pm - 4:30 pm including coffee and juices
Dinner: 6 pm - 9:30 pm, including a selection of wines, beer, soft drinks, and water
Pool Bar Linha d'Agua & Bar:
open from 11 am - 6 pm, including national drinks: whisky, vodka, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks, and water
360º Bar & Lounge:
open from 11 am - 11 pm, including national drinks: whisky, vodka, wine, beer, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks, and water

Sports included

Fitness studio

Sports for a fee

Billiards, Health & Fit Program

Children's program

Children's pool

Wellness

Heated indoor pool (included).
For a fee:
Sauna and Turkish bath. Treatments can be booked on-site.
Modern hotel reception area with white walls and blue accent wall
Bright indoor pool with round columns and large windows letting in plenty of daylight.
Indoor pool with waterfall entrance and several lounge chairs in the background
Modern shower with transparent glass doors and ceiling-mounted showerhead

Hotel service

Laundry service.
Conference room for up to 100 people (also available for private events).
Private transfer to Funchal city center: 4 times a day, subject to availability.
Private parking for a fee.
Pets are not allowed!

Hotel contact

Alto Lido
Estrada Monumental nº 316
9004-529 Funchal-Madeira
Phone: +351 291 70 04 97
Fax: +351 291 70 04 01
Email: reservations@grupocardoso.pt

Hotel features

  • central location
  • Internet
  • Children's pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Hotel safe
  • Shopping facilities
  • Family friendly

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Biosphere Responsible Tourism
  • Green Key

Note

A room accessible for disabled persons can be booked upon request (Double room side sea view/DMS).
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the booking system:
Star tour with hotel code FNC444 (request H):
4 excursions including local, German-speaking tour guide, entrance fees as specified (entrance fees not listed are not included). Description below.
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Hiking combination Madeira (choose 2 out of currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking week (for those who want to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Please note: a tourist tax of EUR 2,- per person/night is levied in Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Star Tour Excursion Program (subject to change / daily arrival possible):
Eira do Serrado/Monte (Monday/Thursday): Discover Madeira's most beautiful panoramas on this half-day tour. From the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, you overlook the bay of Funchal, and then proceed to Eira do Serrado, from where you can look down into the crater of an extinct volcano. At the bottom lies the village of Curral das Freiras (Valley of the Nuns). Continue to Monte, where you will visit the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. On the way back, you have the opportunity to ride the traditional wicker sledges. (Not included in the price)
Porto Moniz (Wednesday/Friday): Departure towards Câmara de Lobos (fishing village where the famous Espada – Black Scabbardfish – is caught). Continue over Cabo Girão (Europe's highest sea cliff at 580m), and then the route leads along the coast to Ribeira Brava. From Ponta de Sol, ascend to the plateau of Pául da Serra (1400m). Finally, descend to Porto Moniz to the natural sea pools. A lunch break is taken here. The return journey is via the north coast, passing through Seixal to São Vicente. From there, ascend over the Encumeada pass (1007m), where you can see both the north and south coasts simultaneously. Subsequently, return to Funchal.
Santana (Tuesday/Saturday): Departure into the mountains via Poiso towards Pico do Arieiro (1810m). Then descend to Ribeiro Frio. Here you are in the heart of Madeira's Laurisilva forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue the journey to Santana, famous for its thatched houses. A lunch break is taken here. Afterwards, proceed to Pico do Facho. Subsequently, return to Funchal.
Levada and Botanical Garden (Monday/Wednesday): The 4th and final excursion takes us on a approx. 1.5-hour Levada walk (difficulty: easy) to the Botanical Garden, famous for its approximately 3,000 different plant species (entrance fee and guided tour included).
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Excursion days will be announced on-site.
No minimum number of participants, guaranteed execution.
Changes in the itinerary are subject to change.
Days without excursions are at your own disposal. Entrance fees not listed are not included.
All transfers to and from the excursion region are included from/to the hotel.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2025/26 on page 220.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2026 on page 220.

Seasonal information

The Gala Dinner on 24.12. + 31.12. will take place at Hotel Baia Azul (a shuttle for the round trip is included).
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Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be swept away by the joie de vivre.
Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be swept away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event on May 3, 2026, up close from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket for only €47 p.p. along with your chosen room using the EDV code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade on February 14, 2026, up close.
Book your desired room and enter the EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 pm

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