Porto Santo Hotels with a Gym

"This was our 3rd stay in less than 1 year at this hotel. Just love it. The hotel has such a wonderful mid-century vibe but the star of the hotel is the staff. We checked in with a large group in front of us and although we had a reservation the hotel was full and we were given an upgrade. Can't forget to comment on the breakfast, it is wonderful and a full breakfast with meats & eggs & pastries. I normally do not eat breakfast but do when staying here.The beach is right out the back door. There is lovely swimming pool & tanning area. It is so clean - Check out the extra toilet paper roll, some talent there. It is only a short walk into town & bike rentals are at the top of the hill. I must do a special comment to Ania for her over the top service. The ownership is lucky to have such upbeat and helpful staff. We will be going again soon for a relaxing 4 days. It is only a 2 1/2 hour ferry ride from Funchal with a bus at the port to take you to the center of town. Cost is 1.6 euro. When you leave, it is in the same place to take you back to the ferry. We did the Island bus tour this time, our expectations were low, but it was recommended by Ania, only cost 10 euro per person and well worth the 2 1/2 hour tour. "

"Property is old and poorly maintained. The food service is terrible. The main restaurant is extremly small for all the people in the resort, so everybody is always on top of each other to try to get to the food. The birds and pidgeons walk over the food trays...just awful... You can only try one of theme restaurants and the one we tried was on the side of the main property and next to another hotel which seems to be abandoned. The building of the restaurant is also old and poorly maintained, with very limited food options. On top of all this, when we got there and went to sleep in the first night, the bed and the wall behind the bed was full with ants and other small bugs. We asked to solve this and the staff actually solved our problem quickly by changing us to another room which was much better maintained and clean. The only reason I don't rate this with only 1 star is because the staff is actually competentent. Bottom line, the value that is paid doesn't match what you get. Never staying there again"

"The one lady that was on day shift helped us get a different room because my wife has asthma so we were moved to a very nice room in the main building."