Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Porto Moniz

Aqua Natura Bay ****

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Location

The Hotel Aqua Natura Bay is located at the northern end of Madeira, in one of the island's most beautiful locations. This place is always a mandatory stop on round trips, where you can marvel at the picturesque landscape, especially the magnificent waterfalls. The natural swimming pools are located directly in front of the hotel. The hotel is situated in the middle of the largest natural forest zone, Laurissilva, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Various shops are located about 100 m away. A doctor, a pharmacy, and a gas station are about 500 m away. The distance to Funchal is approximately 45 km (about 50 minutes by car), and to the airport it is about 60 km (about 70 minutes by car).
Luxury hotel complex with infinity pool by the sea and mountainous coastline under blue sky.
Infinity pool overlooking the sea and green hillsides under a blue sky.

Facilities

Modern hotel lobby with blue sofas, plant wall, and seating area with blue chairs.
Modern hotel lounge with blue seating, wooden decor, plants, bright and inviting.
Spacious, bright restaurant area with modern wooden furniture and panoramic windows
Modernly furnished restaurant with wooden chairs and decorative wall lighting.
Modern hotel bar and lounge area with bright interior, bar counter, and wine racks on the wall.
Infinity pool overlooking mountains and sea under a blue sky
Terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas overlooking the sea and mountains on a sunny day.
The 4-star hotel, newly opened and completely renovated on May 1, 2021, has a total of 45 rooms (42 double rooms with sea view and 3 family rooms with sea view), spread over 5 floors. The facilities include a reception area with a 24-hour reception, a lobby with seating areas, 2 elevators, the 'Lapa' restaurant, and a bar.

Accommodation

Double Room Sea View

The double rooms with sea view (approx. 22m²) offer a magnificent view of the sea or a wonderful view of the mountainous landscape stretching behind the hotel. They feature a bathroom with shower/toilet, hairdryer, free toiletries, safe, minibar, telephone, cable TV, Wi-Fi (included), coffee/tea making facilities, and a furnished balcony (DM).
Also bookable as a double room sea view for single occupancy (DEM).
(Additionally bookable under FNCA16 as double room sea view 2 adults + 1 child (KDM)).

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea and mountain views.
Hotel room with bed and balcony overlooking the sea with seating area
Modern bathroom with round illuminated mirror, sink, and bathtub in neutral tones.
View from a balcony with two chairs overlooking the sea and coastal landscape under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with two beds, bathroom with bathtub, and balcony with mountain view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wall-mounted flat screen, and modern workspace.
Brightly furnished room with blue seating and view of terrace and lounge chairs.

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

The very spacious and comfortable rooms (approx. 32m²) with sea view have two balconies with different views, as well as a bathroom with shower/toilet, hairdryer, free toiletries, safe, minibar, telephone, cable TV, Wi-Fi (included), coffee/tea making facilities (DDM).
Also bookable for single use for an additional charge (DME).
(Additional contingent bookable under FNCA16 as double room type I (MDI) and as double deluxe sea view 2 adults + 1 child (K3K)).

Superior Double Room Sea View

The Superior Double Rooms Sea View (approx. 32m²) are furnished in a modern and urban style. They offer a dreamlike view and have a bathroom with shower/toilet, hairdryer, free toiletries, safe, minibar, telephone, cable TV, Wi-Fi (included), coffee/tea making facilities, and a balcony (DMU).
Also bookable for single use for an additional charge (DME).
(Additionally bookable under FNCA16 as DSM and as accommodation for 2 adults + 1 child (KMY)).

Modern hotel room with balcony and sea view in daylight.
Modern hotel room with double bed and bench seat, decorated in soft pink tones.
Modern hotel room with bed, TV, and adjoining bathroom with illuminated mirror.
Modern room with a freestanding bathtub and view of mountains and lake through large window.
Bright hotel room with large bed, wooden decor, and soft pink accents
Bright living room with modern furniture, dining table, rug, and access to a bedroom.
Modern living area with gray sofa, chair, rug, and kitchenette in the background
Modern bathroom with round mirror, floating sink, and bathtub with glass partition.

Family Room

The spacious rooms, designed specifically for families (approx. 43m²), offer the possibility to accommodate up to 3 adults and 2 children. The room features a bedroom with a double bed and an extra bed, a living room with a sofa bed and a kitchenette, and a bathroom with shower/toilet, hairdryer, free toiletries, safe, minibar, telephone, cable TV, Wi-Fi (included), coffee/tea making facilities, and a balcony with a view towards the mountains/town (DF3).
(Additionally bookable under FNCA16 with sea view (F2M/F1M/FA2/KFM/F3M)).

Meals

BB/HB

The 'Lapa' restaurant, with one of the most fascinating views of the Atlantic Ocean, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (choice of menu for each).

Outdoor table with food, drinks, and a view of green trees and blue sky

Sports included

Fitness room (open daily from 8 am to 11 pm).

Sports for a fee

Diving and snorkeling (offered by local third-party providers).

Wellness

Wellness and health center (open daily from 8 am to 11 pm, admission included) with outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace with loungers, indoor pool (heated), whirlpool, sauna, and Turkish bath. Massages and beauty treatments (for a fee).
Modern indoor pool with blue lighting and lounge chairs along the sides
Modern wellness lodge with indoor hot tub and panoramic window overlooking garden landscape.
Woman receiving a facial mask applied with a brush at a spa while lying relaxed.
Bright treatment room with massage table, chair, dresser, and a bouquet of flowers on the table.

Hotel services

Wi-Fi (included in public hotel areas and rooms).
Laundry and ironing service (on request, for a fee).
Parking spaces (subject to availability, included).
Beach towels (included).

Credit card

Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa, and ATM.

Hotel features

  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Fitness
  • Indoor pool
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel with Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).More information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Please note: a tourist tax of EUR 2 per person/night is levied on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Check-in: from 2 pm
Check-out: until 12 pm
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Hotel Contact:
Aqua Natura Bay
Rua do Forte de Sao Joao Baptista, 7
9270-095 Porto Moniz (Madeira)
Portugal
Phone: +351 291 850 150
Fax: +351 291 850 155
Email: info@aquanaturabay.com

Seasonal information

Between the end of July and the beginning of August each year, a traditional folk festival takes place (it can get a bit livelier throughout the town from the afternoon until late evening).
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On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the dress code is: "casual".
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Additionally bookable under FNCA16

Country category

4 Sterne