in Madeira, Portugal
Saccharum Resort and Spa, Savoy Signature
Updated 1 July 2026
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Saccharum is the stylish sibling of the Savoy family in Calheta, a design hotel built around the sugar cane heritage of the coast, with a rooftop infinity pool that photographs like a dream. It reads adult at first glance, yet the apartment units, the heated pools and the beach next door make it a genuinely strong pick for design-minded parents whose kids are past the baby stage.
Our verdict
For parents who want the beautiful hotel and the family trip in one booking. Take an apartment, use Calheta beach by day and the rooftop at sunset when little ones are in bed.
The rooms
Striking design rooms and apartments with floor-to-ceiling ocean views. The one and two bedroom apartments have kitchenettes and washing machines, a quiet superpower for family trips, and easily the best family layout on the west coast.
At a glance
- Pools
- Rooftop infinity plus heated pools
- Best for families
- 1 and 2 bedroom apartments
- Beach
- Calheta sand, short walk
- Kids club
- None on site, sister hotel nearby
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Rooftop infinity pool with huge Atlantic views
- Apartments with kitchenette and washing machine
- Heated indoor and outdoor pools
- Calheta sandy beach a few minutes' walk away
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Slow apartment breakfast
The kitchenette means pyjama breakfasts on the balcony, no dress code required.
- 10:00
Morning on Calheta beach
Walk down with the beach bag, the bay is calm and the cafes are close.
- 14:00
Heated pool afternoon
The lower outdoor pool is the family-friendly one, loungers in sun and shade.
- 18:30
Early family dinner, rooftop after
Eat with the kids at Alambique, then take turns on the roof for the last light.
Family things to do nearby
Sunset from the rooftop
The west-facing roof gets the best sunset on the island, mocktails for the kids, ponchas for the parents.
Levada das 25 Fontes taster
One of Madeira's most famous walks starts up the valley, do the first flat stretch with school-age kids.
Beach shuttle to the sand
Calheta's golden bay is minutes away for bucket-and-spade sessions before returning to the calm.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots fit easily in the apartments and the washing machine is a gift, but the design layout has open stairs and edges to watch.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
Manageable with an attentive adult: use the lower pools, the beach bay, and keep the rooftop for nap-time shifts.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Pools, the beach and first levada walks nearby, plus food interesting enough to stretch young palates.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Teens rate the design, the rooftop and the surf school over at Jardim do Mar, a short drive west.
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Parents also ask
Is Saccharum adults-only?
No, families are welcome, and the apartment units are actually designed with them in mind. The vibe is calm rather than animated.
Apartment or two hotel rooms for a family of four?
The two bedroom apartment almost always wins: cheaper than two rooms, a living space for early bedtimes, and a kitchenette for snacks.
Can kids use the rooftop infinity pool?
Children are allowed at certain hours, but the atmosphere up there is quiet. Families naturally gravitate to the lower pools.
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