Saccharum Resort
Industrial-heritage-meets-coastal-wellness. Dark, moody lobby (some guests find it too dim), earthy browns and sage greens throughout, overtly design-forward. Not a light Mediterranean whitewash. More of a dramatic clifftop statement.
Room numbers are illuminated on the ceilings above the doorways — easy to miss at first
Why It Matters
Designed by Nini Andrade Silva — Madeira's most celebrated interior designer — and built on an actual former sugar cane mill site, with the full heritage concept executed at every touchpoint from the spa's mosaic-tile pool to the carpets' texture referencing factory floors. Awarded the Green Key sustainability label in 2025.
Built on the site of a former sugar mill in Calheta on Madeira's southwest coast, Saccharum is a 5-star design resort conceived by local architecture firm RH+ and interior designer Nini Andrade Silva — the name behind many of Portugal's best contemporary luxury interiors. The industrial bones of the place are front and centre: copper pools evoking honey tanks, sugar cane murals behind headboards, restaurant walls lined with antique mill gauges and pipes. And yet it doesn't feel heavy. The 243 rooms mostly look straight out at the Atlantic, four pools (including a rooftop infinity pool that photographs extremely well) anchor the amenity stack, and the Ayurveda-inspired spa adds genuine substance to the wellness claim.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Grand Ocean Suite
The top residential-style suite at 84 sqm with two separate furnished balconies, both facing the ocean. Standout feature is the freestanding bathtub alongside the walk-in rainfall shower. Open-plan living area. Two TVs.
King · 84 sqm
Ocean Pool Suite
Compact suite with the headline feature of a private plunge pool on the balcony. Same earthy design language as the rest of the resort. Rainfall shower in bathroom.
King (twin on request) · 35 sqm
Ocean Room
The entry-level room and still generously sized at 32 sqm. Earthy hues, warm wood panelling, and sugar cane-themed decor throughout. Balcony with ocean views. Walk-in rainfall shower.
Double (twin on request) · 32 sqm
Ocean Suite
A proper apartment-style suite at 80 sqm with open-plan living area, dining table, and kitchenette. Two TVs. Furnished balcony with ocean views. Good for longer stays.
King · 80 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
7 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
An on-site contemporary art gallery in partnership with MUDAS.Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Madeira. Rotating exhibitions of works previously shown at the museum. Entry is free for hotel guests.
A hands-on experience learning how to tend to Madeira's famous banana plantations.
Boat excursions departing near the hotel along Madeira's dramatic southwest coastline.
Walks along Madeira's famous irrigation canals (levadas) depart near the hotel, passing through lush laurel forest, waterfalls, and scenic viewpoints.
On-site children's club with organised activities and a dedicated playroom.
Guests can visit (and participate in) the hotel's rooftop kitchen garden, where herbs and vegetables used in the restaurants are grown. Garden viewpoint with panoramic Calheta coastline views.
Head to the local farmers' market, then prepare a Madeiran lunch in a guided cooking workshop using seasonal island produce.
Learn the art of Poncha — Madeira's traditional aguardente-based spirit — in a hands-on cocktail workshop.
Introductory Portuguese lessons for guests who want to pick up local vocabulary.
Guided visit to the Engenha da Calheta working sugar cane factory, where guests try traditional honey-infused treats and rum.
On-site squash court available for use at an additional fee.
On-site group wellness classes. Sunday morning meditation is part of the regular schedule.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Versatile event spaces including Canavial (capacity up to 200 people), suitable for conferences, team-building, or celebrations.
Available on request with advance notice.
Cards, board games, and other challenges in a relaxed leisure space.
On-site herb and vegetable garden at the top of the property supplying the hotel restaurants. Panoramic Calheta coastline views.
Dogs up to 10kg accepted in Courtyard, Side Ocean, and Ocean Suites at €35/night (includes pet bed). Pets must not be left unattended.
The hotel's signature pool on the 8th floor, suspended over the landscape with panoramic Atlantic views. One of the most photographed spots on the property. Sun loungers at €45/person (€50 with Trapiche dining credit). Open 10am–8pm.
Elevated adults-only sundeck pool with Bali beds, Jacuzzi, and complimentary refreshments during designated hours. Exclusive to Savoy Premium Experience guests.
Dedicated outdoor splash pool for children.
Solar panels, LED bulbs, water-saving devices, kitchen garden supplying restaurants. Awarded Green Key sustainability label in 2025. Restaurant produce sourced locally and seasonally.
Once-daily paid shuttle service connecting the resort to Funchal city centre. Free bus transfers to Funchal included for SPE guests.
Staff-arranged private transfers from Madeira Airport at €190 each way. Must be arranged 48 hours before arrival.
On-site outdoor parking available without reservation at €10/day.
Indoor garage parking at €11/day.
Modern equipment with ocean-facing views. Strictly for guests 16 and over.
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