Big hotel. Big rooms. Great pools. Modern, with conference style feel. Remarkable buffet, no need to go up the road and pay extra. Chocolate fountain on two nights. No decaff tea - go next door to the cliff after dinner for that. VidaMar suited us as a great base (we didn’t rent a car), we used bus or booked trips. The ‘west’ jeep discovery tour is a must. Plus all the other go-to places. Walk to Camera de Lobos and get the bus back. Madeira exceeded our expectations.

Big hotel. Big rooms. Great pools. Modern, with conference style feel. Remarkable buffet, no need to go up the road and pay extra. Chocolate fountain on two nights. No decaff tea - go next door to the cliff after dinner for that. VidaMar suited us as a great base (we didn’t rent a car), we used bus or booked trips. The ‘west’ jeep discovery tour is a must. Plus all the other go-to places. Walk to Camera de Lobos and get the bus back. Madeira exceeded our expectations.

Special mention to Juan in the main restaurant please. At dinner there was not one desert from at least 20 that was dairy free. When I asked Juan said no problem and he went and made one in 5 minutes. Amazing and unexpected

Special mention to Juan in the main restaurant please. At dinner there was not one desert from at least 20 that was dairy free. When I asked Juan said no problem and he went and made one in 5 minutes. Amazing and unexpected

I loved staying here with my partner, I would love to repeat it

I loved staying here with my partner, I would love to repeat it

We have stayed at this hotel many times before and the reasons for returning are: - the amazing views from the rooms (floors 5 -10) out over the Atlantic - every room has sun and sea views all day - the spa built into the cliff side with incredible ocean views and wonderful relaxation areas as well as the hydro pool - the sea platform which has a choice of pools and is a sheltered suntrap all day long (we were there in December).

We have stayed at this hotel many times before and the reasons for returning are: - the amazing views from the rooms (floors 5 -10) out over the Atlantic - every room has sun and sea views all day - the spa built into the cliff side with incredible ocean views and wonderful relaxation areas as well as the hydro pool - the sea platform which has a choice of pools and is a sheltered suntrap all day long (we were there in December).

I recently stayed at this resort and I must say, it was a beautiful experience. The resort was stunning and the pool was absolutely amazing. I spent most of my time lounging by the pool and enjoying the serene atmosphere. The only downside was the taste of food which was okay. However, overall, I had a great time and would definitely recommend this resort to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.

I recently stayed at this resort and I must say, it was a beautiful experience. The resort was stunning and the pool was absolutely amazing. I spent most of my time lounging by the pool and enjoying the serene atmosphere. The only downside was the taste of food which was okay. However, overall, I had a great time and would definitely recommend this resort to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.

If none of the service staff nor the hotel managers greet you when passing by, something with the culture in this place seems wrong. Additionally, we were quite shocked that the hotel changed their service descriptions after we booked - we decided to book this place because a free airport transfer was offered in the description and the title "Free dinner, dinearound" sounded great to us. Yet, transfer was removed and instead a high airport charge added in the description afterwards. Plus, the dinearound is misleading as well, since only the buffet was included but all other hotel restaurants offered only a 15 eur discount on a much higher menu price. Everything else was very fine. However, these minor negative experiences would lead us to not recommend this place anymore.

If none of the service staff nor the hotel managers greet you when passing by, something with the culture in this place seems wrong. Additionally, we were quite shocked that the hotel changed their service descriptions after we booked - we decided to book this place because a free airport transfer was offered in the description and the title "Free dinner, dinearound" sounded great to us. Yet, transfer was removed and instead a high airport charge added in the description afterwards. Plus, the dinearound is misleading as well, since only the buffet was included but all other hotel restaurants offered only a 15 eur discount on a much higher menu price. Everything else was very fine. However, these minor negative experiences would lead us to not recommend this place anymore.

Lovely 2 night half board stay here. Very clean, staff helpful, 3 pools especially nice, with steps down to safe sea swimming. Food, gym & spa all very good, beautiful sea view from balcony. Only negative was the pillows on bed were hard .

Lovely 2 night half board stay here. Very clean, staff helpful, 3 pools especially nice, with steps down to safe sea swimming. Food, gym & spa all very good, beautiful sea view from balcony. Only negative was the pillows on bed were hard .

Very n8ce.

Very n8ce.

Enjoyed the property, food choices at buffets, room view, access to pools and ocean on the property. The Vidamar has it all

Enjoyed the property, food choices at buffets, room view, access to pools and ocean on the property. The Vidamar has it all

First time at a five star hotel... I'll never go back to hostels. Vidamar and staff are exemplary even with my limited experience. You must stay here.

First time at a five star hotel... I'll never go back to hostels. Vidamar and staff are exemplary even with my limited experience. You must stay here.

Would stay here again

Would stay here again

The environment is good. The only concern is that the room is a bot outdated. An innovation will improve and quality.

The environment is good. The only concern is that the room is a bot outdated. An innovation will improve and quality.

Excellent hotel, friendly staff, good food, quiet ...

Excellent hotel, friendly staff, good food, quiet ...

A friendly hotel with good amenities in a great location! We would definitely stay again!

A friendly hotel with good amenities in a great location! We would definitely stay again!

Great location 20 min safe walk to Funchal. Pools and sea access beautiful. Restaurant beside pool at lunchtime fantastic. Buffet restaurant is fine for a buffet. Omelettes are brilliant! The other 2 dine around are not open every night. Ate in the meat restaurant it was excellent. Great drink prices with a marvellous cocktail list. Bar had music on at weekends. Close to tour bus stops. Hire car company on site. We used hire care company 7m DONT! Did the red bus tour, but don’t bother with the extra 7€ for the blue route. Use the cable car and then either return with them or use basket ride, then local bus. North side of island beautiful, visit lava pools 3€ to swim. Kids loved it. Fantastic scenery. We did the Christopher Columbus galleon which was great fun. The pirates were very helpful!

Great location 20 min safe walk to Funchal. Pools and sea access beautiful. Restaurant beside pool at lunchtime fantastic. Buffet restaurant is fine for a buffet. Omelettes are brilliant! The other 2 dine around are not open every night. Ate in the meat restaurant it was excellent. Great drink prices with a marvellous cocktail list. Bar had music on at weekends. Close to tour bus stops. Hire car company on site. We used hire care company 7m DONT! Did the red bus tour, but don’t bother with the extra 7€ for the blue route. Use the cable car and then either return with them or use basket ride, then local bus. North side of island beautiful, visit lava pools 3€ to swim. Kids loved it. Fantastic scenery. We did the Christopher Columbus galleon which was great fun. The pirates were very helpful!

It was an emergency stay after our flight home got cancelled. The staff at the hotel was fantastically accommodating and the stay overall was really great.

It was an emergency stay after our flight home got cancelled. The staff at the hotel was fantastically accommodating and the stay overall was really great.