The hotel was originally built to attract guests to the island who
would like to profit from the medicinal characteristics of its
sand. The hotel is the best equipped of its kind in Porto Santo.
The main building of the complex comprises the guest rooms, the
main bar, a restaurant, shops, a games room, meeting facilities in
the small business centre with 2 terminals for Internet access and
a kids' club. The lobby area provides wifi Internet access, a
reception, newspaper stand and a travel agency.
Rooms
Rooms are in good condition and are decorated in modern style with
white and blue tone bed throws and curtains. Terra-cotta ceramic
flooring and comfortable wooden furniture are highlight of the
rooms.
Restaurant & Food
Decorated with light colours and with a casual atmosphere, the main
restaurant, Atlantic Restaurant, is to be found in the main
building of the complex. All meals are buffets with a wide variety
of regional and international gastronomic specialities. The Beach
Club is a very good option for light meals during the summer. The
Navegador Bar, located in the hotel lobby, is an excellent option
for an aperitif before dinner or for a pleasant conversation in the
evening.
Activities & Sport
Connected to the hotel by a tunnel is the spa, a totally
independent structure which houses the Thalasso and Spa centre, the
gym and the diving centre. The hotel offers a beach volley pitch to
which the hotel's guests have complimentary access. The diving
centre is one of the most popular facilities among the hotel
guests, and for the more experienced, the centre takes them out to
sea where enthusiastic divers can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean through
the clear and limpid waters of Porto Santo. The games room offers
guests 3 snooker tables and darts, as well as a bike rental
service.
Comments
A deposit is required for the use of pool towels (can be changed
every two days) This deposit will be returned at end of stay upon
return of the towel.
Directions, How to get
there
Leaving the airport there is a roundabout 500 mters down the road,
turn right and follow the signs to Vila Baleira. The hotel is
situated on the right hand side of the main road to Calheta, 2 km
after Zarco Shopping.