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Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante

Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante

Rua Do Ledo, 21, Arco Da Calheta - Portugal, Calheta, 9370-073, Portugal

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante

Welcome to Engenho Velho Hotel, your charming retreat nestled in the picturesque Arco da Calheta, Portugal! Just a stroll away from the city center (only 0.3mi!), this delightful 3-star inn offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Whether you’re looking to soak up the sun by the outdoor swimming pool or enjoy a soothing massage (for an extra charge), you're in for an unforgettable experience. Rates start at an enticing low price, perfect for travelers wanting to explore the beauty of Calheta without breaking the bank!

At Engenho Velho, your comfort and enjoyment are always a priority. Unwind in our non-smoking rooms featuring free air conditioning, indulge in delicious cuisine at our on-site restaurant, or sip on your favorite cocktail at the bar. With stunning garden views and handy amenities such as free Wi-Fi and private parking, you’ll feel right at home while surrounded by nature's splendor. Plus, take advantage of our beach umbrellas and loungers to relax on the sandy shores nearby!

With over 1006 reviews, guests rave about their memorable stays with us! Treat yourself to a slice of tranquility and soak in the beauty of Arco da Calheta from your own private balcony. Engage in local culture, taste delectable dishes, and make lasting memories at Engenho Velho Hotel—a perfect sanctuary for adults seeking a rejuvenating getaway.

When you arrive at the Engenho Velho Hotel, you’ll be embraced by the enchanting atmosphere that only the beautiful Arco da Calheta can provide. Spend sun-soaked days at our sparkling outdoor saltwater pool, all while marveling at the stunning views surrounding you. Enjoy a splash in the shallow end or simply lay back on one of the loungers with a cocktail in hand as the warm sun kisses your skin. With the tranquil sounds of nature as your backdrop, you’ll have everything you need to unwind and recharge.

Your taste buds are in for a treat at our on-site Restaurante #1, where delightful Portuguese cuisine reigns supreme! The family-friendly ambiance makes it an ideal spot for both romantic dinners and fun family gatherings. Relish in the rich flavors of local dishes created with care and passion, and don’t forget to pair your meal with a glass of exquisite wine, ensuring your dining experience is as memorable as your stay. Whether you're feasting on hearty options or lighter fare, your palate will burst with satisfaction.

As the day winds down, retreat to your comfortable room where you can enjoy the comforts of home, like air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi. With options that accommodate both couples and small families, you'll find a perfect haven to rest after your adventures. With a short stroll to the beach, evenings can be spent listening to the gentle waves under a starlit sky. At Engenho Velho, every moment is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and breathtaking beauty of this coastal paradise. Come create memories that you'll cherish for years to come!

Closest airports

Madeira Airport

22.1mi

Porto Santo Airport

52.9mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Bidet

Free toiletries

Balcony

Garden

View

Rooms

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1 Double Bed or 2 Beds

Balcony

Free wifi

Refrigerator

Wheelchair accessible

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Suite

Spa tub

Balcony

Free wifi

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Guest reviews

9.1

1,006 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Stefanie

8.2

December 2023

Really quiet, beautiful place with an amazing ocean view when waking up. Double bed was an actual double bed (not just two twins moved together). Spacious shower with excellent water pressure and heat. Breakfast was also really ok. It was off season and there were very few guests, yet they offered different warm and cold breakfast options.

Somehow the rooms feel a bit cold in style. They are large and practical (they even had a medium sized fridge, not just a mini hotel fridge), but the rooms don’t feel cozy. Also, the fridge makes quite a bit of noise. Very few options for dinner close by - other than the on-site restaurant.

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Anonymous

10

November 2023

Great location, less than 1 h to each corner of the island, close to some of the most favorable hikes and even a beach, magnificent views on the sea and coast with breathtaking sunsets, modern and clean spacious room, small hotel with just 10 rooms, great restaurant with many delicious local specialities and impressive choice of wines and drinks, very competent and friendly staff!!, very good breakfast with good choices and constant refill, nice and clean pool and generous outside relaxing area, perfect to relax and enjoy vacation...

Just as recommendations, as overall it was a wonderful stay: a bit more interior style of the room could be nice, 2 relaxing deck chairs and drinking glasses to enjoy the room balcony even more would be a suitable add-on...

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Doinita

10

October 2023

We visited the hotel this year late september and all the comments are true. There is nothing to complain about, everything is great. The location is perfect, it is exactly as quiet as everyone said. The rooms are huge(we booked a suite) with an enormous bathroom. Even the balcony is more than you can wish for. All is perfectly clean. Breakfast is pretty decent with more than we need. Fresh bread, croissants everyday...and the food at the restaurant is incredible. Top service too, all that's on the menu is not to be missed. Monica was very helpful with the check-in late. And everyone else was nice with us. Long story short, the place to be...thanks for a nice vacation.

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Raphael

9.1

March 2024

The hotel is very well situated in quiet village nearby the main roads and the lovely beach town of Calheta, and it has a big private car park. The rooms are spacious, with a beautiful ocean view and include a balcony and basic furniture. The annex restaurant also features a great vista and delicious traditional dishes served by an attentive and friendly staff.

Unfortunately, the rooms and corridors have very poor soundproofing, which meant we could hear our neighbours most of the time. Also, the swimming pool was only cleaned at the end of our 3 days long stay, so we did not use it. In our opinion, the lack of soundproofing prevents this otherwise exceptional budget hotel to score top marks.

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Zrinka

10

October 2023

We came to Madeira (and stayed here) for six nights so we had a lot of time to explore the island and enjoy our stay. From the pictures, we already had big expectations but the hotel exceeded them all! The room is spacious, with a wonderful view of the pool, the sea and the sunset. Everything was extremely clean and the cleaning crew came every day to clean and tidy our room. Monica, at the front desk, was very kind and always ready to help. Furthermore, the restaurant is fantastic!!!! The food is spectacular and the staff is very attentive and always had good recommendations for us. We ate at several places on Madeira, but no restaurant could compare to the restaurant at our hotel so we kept coming back :) Having explored all parts of Madeira, I would definitely recommend staying on the south side of the island as it is the nicest and has the most amount of sun. With that said, the hotel is also on an ideal location for exploring all parts of island. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to Madeira. Even though hotel itself was amazing, the staff, especially Alex and Juan really made our stay at Engenho Velho special! They were always ready to help and we really enjoyed our small talks :)

Everything was amazing!

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Tatiana

10

August 2023

Our stay here was exceptional! The room and all hotel was clean, well equipped, all staff was really helpful and kind. The pool (and also air conditioning in the room) was what we needed in such a hot weather. The breakfast was delicious.

The pool is not heated, what did not matter during our stay (as the weather was hot) but in colder months enjoying the pool could be more challenging, so this information could matter for someone. Also we did not like that during breakfast was restaurant cleaned every time. The staff could wait until all guests leave.

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Lenka

8.2

September 2024

Location is fantastic with a great view and absolute scilence. Staff has been wonderful, very welcoming and warm. Room was spacious and very clean, bed sheets were changed every day which was bit surprising. Food in the restaurant was quite delicious.

Bathroom was a bit worn out, we missed amenities and cosmetics, and glass cups were not available at the rooms. Breakfast was too simple in my taste, but alright.

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Janny

10

January 2024

How can you describe something so wonderful, the spacefull room with the great bed, the spacefull bathroom with the jacuzzi and rainshower. The balcony with the great ocean view. The restaurant with more then great food (in taste and in portions😀) but the best thing was the staff and personal! They really did everything to make your stay unforgetable!!!! Thank you!

If there is just 1 small…very small ..thing…it would have been great if there was some (instant) coffee and bathrobes in the room…

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Alexandre

8.2

December 2023

The staff is great, very welcoming and helpful. The view is stunning and the room quite spacious. The location is great to move around the island, since we are at 1 hour top from the farthest city. The breakfast is simple but great. Very secure (private parking).

It can get a bit noisy, rooms are not that good insulated from noise. But if the hotel is not too crowded, it's really quiet and peaceful

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Susie

9.1

July 2023

We loved the friendly, helpful staff, the hotels small size and the few guests, onsite restaurant was a bonus and the pool and views were amazing - when we stayed most other guests were off walking so we had the place to ourselves. We stayed here in late June and were sad to leave Monica and her team behind - they, and particularly her, were helpful and pleasant and she went out of her way to help us with our onward journey once we realised their were no busses running on a Saturday. Calhetta beach and restaurants were an easy 25 min walk down the hill with a €7 taxi back up. BTW you can get here without a rented car. We got the 1 hour €4 public bus from Funchal to Arca de Calhetta and took a €5 taxi down the hill to the hotel. Great stay, great staff,well worth it.

Points of Interest Around Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante

Attractions

Paul da Serra Plateau

3.2mi

Cabo Girão

8.7mi

Sao Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre

8.9mi

Laurisilva Rainforests of Madeira

9.2mi

Laurel Forest (Laurisilva)

9.7mi

Porto Moniz

10.6mi

Pico do Arieiro

12.4mi

Santa Maria de Colombo

14.8mi

Church of Our Lady of Monte (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte)

14.9mi

Monte Palace Tropical Gardens

15mi

Sé Cathedral of Funchal

15mi

Madeira Botanical Gardens

15.5mi

Santana

17mi

Portela Viewpoint (Miradouro da Portela)

22.2mi

Machico

26.7mi

Restaurants

Restaurante #1

Cuisines

  • Portuguese

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Salt water
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Bidet

Free toiletries

Balcony

Garden

View

Stay rules - Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante

Is there parking available at Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante?

Yes, Engenho Velho Hotel offers free private on-site parking for its guests, making it convenient for those traveling by car.

What are the room types available at Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante?

Engenho Velho Hotel offers a variety of rooms including single, double, and triple occupancy options. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms feature beds of various sizes and offer both standard and superior room categories.

What activities does Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante offer?

Guests at Engenho Velho Hotel can enjoy a leisurely time at the outdoor swimming pool, which offers a saltwater experience and a view. Those interested in dining have the option to experience Portuguese cuisine at the on-site restaurant, Restaurante #1. With amenities like beach umbrellas, beach chairs/loungers, and a garden view, guests can relax and unwind in comfort. The hotel's private parking and non-smoking rooms provide convenience and a serene environment for adults looking to escape..endswith.

Does Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante feature a pool area?

Engenho Velho Hotel has one pool available: Pool 1. It is open all season, located outdoors, and has no age restrictions. The pool features saltwater, a shallow end, and offers a view.

Are there restaurants located within Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site at Engenho Velho Hotel. The restaurant's name is Restaurante #1, offering Portuguese cuisine in a family-friendly ambiance.

Which payment methods are supported by Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante?

The Engenho Velho Hotel. Restaurante supports the following payment methods: Mastercard, Visa, Maestro. Cash payments are also accepted.