As the new year begins, many travellers are seeking more than resolutions — they’re searching for places to truly reset. From deep wellness to luxurious ease and family bonding, Savoy Signature offers three distinct hotels in Madeira, Portugal, each perfectly tailored for a post-festive recharge.
“Every hotel, resort or Savoy Signature experience is a commitment to quality. We put our name in everything we do especially because it is how people remember us from the start – the first and legendary Savoy, the very beginning of our century-old hospitality tradition.”
Saccharum – The Wellness Reset
Carved into the coastal cliffs of Calheta, on the southwest coast of the island, Saccharum is a 5-star wellness resort where serenity meets soulfulness. Inspired by the island’s sugarcane heritage and designed by Nini Andrade Silva, this hedonist hideaway offers a full sensory wellness experience. Think Ayurvedic-inspired spa rituals, halotherapy, yoga retreats, and nourishing local cuisine made with ingredients grown in the hotel’s own garden.
Gastronomy at Saccharum is a celebration of sustainability and local flavours. With its own chef’s garden cultivating regional fruits, herbs, and sugarcane, the resort focuses on hyper-local ingredients, featured across three restaurants — Alambique (à la carte), Engenho (buffet), and Trapiche (poolside bites) — a beach club and five distinct bars.
With breathtaking sea views, a copper-hued infinity pool, and peaceful suites, Saccharum is where the mind and body can gently ease into the new year.
Savoy Palace – The Family Reconnect
Located in Funchal’s city centre, Savoy Palace is Madeira’s grand urban resort — a haven where luxury and family-friendly comfort coexist. With 309 rooms, botanical gardens, five swimming pools, a kids’ club, and seven restaurants and bars, it’s a true destination hotel.
The culinary journey here is a standout, with signature restaurants like Galáxia Skyfood, Pau de Lume, Terreiro, and Alameda offering everything from gourmet fine dining to authentic Portuguese flavours and Mediterranean-inspired dishes by the pool. Each venue is crafted to celebrate local ingredients and global flair, making every meal a moment of joy.
And when it’s time to unwind, the award-winning 3,100 sqm Laurea Spa offers halotherapy, Champagne & Nails treatments, and more — while kids enjoy creative workshops and play zones. Whether it’s a spa day for parents or a shared feast as a family, Savoy Palace delivers a balanced blend of indulgence and reconnection.
The Reserve – The Indulgent Reset
For those who want to begin the year in pure elegance, The Reserve is Madeira’s ultra-luxury concept. This exclusive boutique hotel-within-a-hotel (at Savoy Palace) features just 40 sea-view suites and a dedicated concierge – GEPA (Guest Experience Personal Assistant) – available 24/7.
And now, The Reserve raises the bar even higher with its latest acquisition — Gindungo, a private luxury yacht exclusive to guests of The Reserve. Whether it’s a serene coastal cruise, an intimate sunset toast, or a custom-crafted maritime itinerary, Gindungo offers a new dimension of indulgence and privacy at sea. It’s not just a yacht — it’s the extension of The Reserve’s tailored hospitality, afloat on the Atlantic.
From unique check-ins and a chauffeured airport transfer (available with a Rolls-Royce), to guaranteed spa and restaurant bookings, every detail is personalised to the guests’ preferences. Guests enjoy private access to the Jacarandá Club and an infinity rooftop pool with sweeping Atlantic views — the ultimate in quiet indulgence to start the year right.
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