The Vine Hotel: A Bold Blend of Design, Wine, and Skyline Views in Funchal
A contemporary tribute to Madeira’s winemaking soul, perched high above the city
Rua dos Aranhas 27, São Martinho
9000-044 Funchal, Portugal
Type: architectural hotel, design hotel, independent hotel, luxury hotel
Style: contemporary, minimalist, organic textures
Vibe: quiet, rooftop bar
From Vineyard to Vision
At the heart of Funchal, The Vine Hotel reimagines Madeira’s rich viticultural heritage through the lens of contemporary design. Conceived by renowned local designer Nini Andrade Silva, the award-winning hotel transforms the grapevine’s life cycle into an immersive hospitality experience—bold, elegant, and rooted in place.
Rooms That Follow the Seasons
Each of the 79 rooms and suites is designed to reflect a stage in the grape’s journey: spring green, summer purple, autumn brown, and winter grey. Minimalist forms meet organic textures, while modern luxuries—from touch-panel lighting to freestanding bathtubs—add a sleek finish. Every stay feels tailored, poetic, and deeply connected to Madeira’s identity.
A Rooftop Above the Bay
The rooftop is the hotel’s crown jewel: a heated infinity pool, a 20-meter Jacuzzi, and panoramic views stretching from Funchal’s harbor to the surrounding mountains. The adjacent 360º Sky Bar turns this perch into a social sanctuary, where inventive cocktails and light bites flow as easily as the ocean breeze.
Flavors of Land and Sea
Dining is a celebration of Madeira’s bounty. The Uva Restaurant & Wine Bar pairs French finesse with island produce, presenting dishes designed for indulgence and discovery—always complemented by an extensive wine list. For mornings or casual meals, Terra Lounge captures vineyard-inspired elegance with its light-filled setting and fresh flavors.
Wellness, the Wine Way
The subterranean spa turns vinotherapy into an art form. Red wine massages, milk baths, a sauna, and steam room create a holistic haven for renewal. Fitness facilities round out the offering, but the spa’s true charm lies in its fusion of indulgence, tradition, and wellbeing.
Madeira at Your Doorstep
Rising above the La Vie shopping center, the hotel places guests within easy reach of Funchal’s museums, markets, and historic streets. From here, the island’s cultural treasures and natural wonders unfold effortlessly—making The Vine as much a gateway as a retreat.
DNA Hotels Verdict
The Vine Hotel distills Madeira’s heritage into an experience of bold design, gourmet indulgence, and vinotherapy-inspired wellness. It’s not just a hotel—it’s a narrative of the grape, retold in glass, stone, and skyline views. For travelers drawn to creativity, culture, and contemporary luxury, The Vine is a story worth savoring.
Amenities:
• 24-hour front desk • air conditioning • bar • bicycle rental • cooking classes • fitness centre • free WiFi • massages • on-site parking (free) • restaurant • room service • sauna • spa & wellness • rooftop swimming pool (open all year) • wheelchair accessible
