The Vine - Funchal

The Vine is a stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Funchal, placing you within easy reach of the city’s top sights, shops and seafront. It boasts a stunning rooftop swimming pool, an on-site spa specialising in vinotherapy treatments, and a well-equipped gym. Food and wine are celebrated at the hotel’s two restaurants, alongside the relaxed Terra Lounge Bar and sensational Sky and Poolside Bar, perfect for drinks with a view. Spacious rooms and suites are contemporary, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame city or mountain views, complemented by thoughtful modern amenities for a comfortable stay.

The hotel enjoys a prime position in Funchal’s historic centre, so you can easily explore Praca do Municipio, The Cathedral of Funchal and the wide cobbled street of Avenida Arriaga. Funchal Marina and the pretty seafront promenade are both within a mile, ideal for a scenic stroll or a leisurely lunch at one of the cafes and restaurants that line the waterfront. Nearby, you’ll also find the Funchal Cable Car station. From here, a 10-minute glass cabin journey carries you up to Monte to enjoy breathtaking views across the city. At the top, highlights include Monte Palace Tropical Garden and Madeira Botanical Garden, as well as wicker toboggan rides, where skilled carreiros guide you downhill in the most thrilling way. Madeira Airport is around 14 miles away.

Set across the top four floors above a modern shopping centre, the hotel surprises with its striking, design-led interiors. Throughout, you’ll notice a strong connection to Madeira’s wine-making heritage, from the hotel’s name to the carefully chosen colour palettes that reflect the lifecycle of a grape, alongside vine-inspired artwork and textured, structural pieces. Each floor pays homage to the growing seasons – spring greens, summer purples, warm autumnal tones and cool winter greys – brought together with rich fabrics, a dazzling lighting system and sumptuous beds dressed in crisp white linens. Bathrooms are sleek, featuring black tiling, pebble-effect floors, rainfall showers and designer sinks – some rooms are furnished with a luxurious freestanding bath at the foot of the bed. You can also expect thoughtful comforts including a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, an in-room safe, and tea and coffee making facilities.