I had a great experience at Escarpa - The Madeira Hideaway. Escarpa offers a fantastic location with stunning panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and unforgettable sunsets. The infinity pool and tranquil surroundings create the perfect environment for relaxation after a day of exploring Madeira. Breakfast was fresh and delicious, and the dinner at the 90 Degrees restaurant was a highlight—truly amazing food, with friendly and helpful staff.

However, there was one downside: our room did not have conditioner, which was inconvenient, especially given how hot it was this week. This small detail would have made the stay perfect. Overall, it’s a lovely spot and I’d recommend it, with just a minor improvement in amenities.

Our 4 night stay in November at Escarpa was amazing. It was so peaceful. We had a villa with a pool which was private and relaxing. The pool, although on the cool side was delightful to dip in as the weather was warm to hot for our stay! The view are breath taking. And you are litearlly surrounded by banana plantation, the sky and views directly out to the sea. The stars at night are so clear as almost no light pollution !! We did not have a car so walked 20 minutes to Porto do Sol for one day for beach swimming and sunset drinks by the beach and cliff side and a meal in a local restaurant. We also walked the other way for a ssea dip and drinks and a meal. You walk under waterfalls each way which is such a beautiful site and experience. The staff were exceptional: friendly and attentive. We booked in early and were able to stay an hour after check out as we had an afternoon flight. much appreciated. We will be back !! :)

Location. Staff, our villa, pool and the terrace. Breakfast was superb. We ate at 90* resturant and had a take away. BOth good.

The pool and the view was amazing, the breakfast was great with lots of different options. the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

no air conditioning in the rooms were a major downside in the stay, this would be okay in the cooler months but in summer when we were there sleeping was difficult, they provided a fan but it wasn’t adequate and our sleep was not the best because of the heat. the breakfast runs from 8am - 10:30am, and because of that we missed out on the breakfast on our final day since we needed to leave earlier. Also, between our apartment and the one next to ours there was no separation on the balcony, just a couple of plants, which felt a bit less private.

The sea view was absolutely incredible, as was the infinity pool, the location is perfect for watching the sun set. The comprehensive breakfast each morning was great. Proximity to the Cascata dos Anjos waterfall and Ponta do Sol is great. The hotel manager was very accommodating and keen to help, and the rooms are cleaned super quickly it's usually already made by the time we finish breakfast. Hotel is quiet so it feels very peaceful and spacious. Hot tub by pool is lovely for sun set.

Takes a while for the hot water to come through but given location it's understandable. The fan provided was too squeaky for the night but the temperature required it. Proximity to the Cascata dos Anjos waterfall does mean the road to the hotel can be crowded with cars.

The view over the ocean with the swimming pool was amazing. Big room , very quiet, lot of privacy. Breakfast in the morning was ok.

The owner very gently explained us that is not possible to put air conditioning in the room due to local rules which I fully understand but I have to admit that in the afternoon when the sun was hitting the huge window we had in our room it was a hot. (Maybe a different solution can be found) The curtains were a bit annoying and not easy to open and close. No mosquito net.

The rooms are really nice, amazing view at the ocean, very clean and modern. There have been a few issues initially but the staff was trying to present a solution to them immediately. All in all a great overall experience, we can definitely recommend it.

Our initial room was extremely hot with no AC installed. Due to that we were barely able to sleep at night because of the heat (the temperature in the room didnt fall below 32°C at night, despite opening all windows), but Petra reacted immediately and offered us another room, where it was way more comfortable. Other than that, we had no issues.

The staff in both the hotel and the 90° restaurant was amazing! As was the food in both places, I've never experienced such a variety at breakfast before. Our villa was beautiful, and cleaning was spotless every day! All of the staff did a fantastic job of making us feel very welcome, the lovely Ms.Petra has something very good going on here! The place is sitting in the hillside between Ponta do Sol and Madalena do Mar, making it a quiet gem away from the busy city life. It was exactly what we needed to charge our batteries, thank you again!

We were a bit disappointed that our pool felt extremely cold, but we did chose to travel in November.. When the days are warmer for longer, the pool would have been warmer. Ms.Petra assured me that the temperature should be 23°C, but that they would also try to have heating installed on the pools from this winter on. Other that the pool, we had some issues with the toilet not stopping to flush, but we managed to fix this ourselves. We would also have liked some info on the flow of hot water in the taps and shower as we thought we didn't have hot water for 2 days, haha.. We just didn't let it run for long enough..

Views, pool, terrace, breakfast was decent, staff was fabulous, decent location in relation to rest of Madeira, private parking available (although often got last spot at end of day because restaurant guests used the spots)

Very steep hill and stairs up and down from property (a lift would be helpful for bringing bags and such up and down), beds not super comfortable, no AC so sleeping was not super comfortable. Breakfast was good but I would’ve liked a bit more variety or more description of what

The location within a lush banana plantation in the sunniest point on the island with spectacular ocean views puts this hotel in the top 3 we’ve ever stayed in. It was the perfect base location for our Madeira adventure. The stunning pool was quiet at all times, and the small hotel size (14 rooms) ensures a relaxing stay. We loved the on site breakfast and 90 Degrees dinner spot.

No complaints

The hotel was a perfect retreat after 3 nights in Funchal’s capital. Breakfasts were an absolute dream. The location guarantees full sun, relaxation, and easy access to everything you expect from Madeira. A short walk lets you explore the nearby waterfall, take trips to surrounding towns and levadas, and even the rented bikes in Funchal were delivered directly here. Simply put: an amazing place, not to miss!