The Madeira Regency Palace is an elegant 5-star hotel located approximately 3km outside Funchal overlooking Praia Formosa and the Atlantic Ocean. Built in Portuguese colonial-style, this beautiful hotel has a sumptuous, marble-floored lobby with panoramic views of its tropical gardens and the ocean. The 210 guestrooms have large balconies, marble bathrooms and modern furnishings. They all include satellite television, air-conditioning, minibar and security safe (extra charge). The hotel has 2 large outdoor pools on different levels with a waterfall and an outdoor pool with children's pool. The health and fitness centre features an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, jet shower massage, gym and tennis and squash courts. The centre offers a variety of fitness classes, massages and treatments. The hotel restaurant serves delicious Mediterranean and international cuisine. The hotel also provides a shuttle bus to the centre of Funchal. The rooms are exquisitely furnished with traditional custom-made furniture and fabrics. They have large balconies and a marble bathroom with combined bath/shower and a hairdryer.