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A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by a hilly landscape and a small town in the background.

A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, surrounded by large rocks and a hill with houses in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with three sun loungers and a table, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

1. Hotel White Waters

3.2 km from Whale Museum

Michael

￥20,478

￥22,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A resort pool area with clear blue water, sun loungers, umbrellas, and a view of the sea.

A pool area with umbrellas and lounge chairs, surrounded by trees.

An aerial view of a marina with boats docked, a rocky coastline, and residential buildings with red-tiled roofs.

A restaurant with multiple tables, orange chairs, and potted plants.

2. Hyatt Ziva Madeira

2.9 km from Whale Museum

Brian

￥32,580

￥34,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A pool with clear blue water and a view of the ocean.

A hot tub area with a view of the beach and ocean.

A coastal property with a large building, a rocky shoreline, and clear blue waters.

3. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

6.1 km from Whale Museum

Cindy

￥56,999

￥60,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A coastal hotel with a pool, multiple buildings, and a rocky terrain.

A modern, well-lit room with wooden paneling and a large window overlooking the sea.

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.

A modern balcony with a curved seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

4. Sentido Galosol

13.5 km from Whale Museum

Nazia

￥25,104

￥26,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A balcony with a view of the sea, a potted plant, and yellow lounge chairs.

Two thatched-roof houses with colorful trim and a tropical garden in the foreground.

A room with a window offering a view of the sea, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a chair.

5. Villa-Kasia Ocean View

15.1 km from Whale Museum

Valentina

￥18,871

￥32,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of the city.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden pier, and a beach with palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a central black and white striped floor, multiple seating areas, and a glass elevator.

6. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

7.3 km from Whale Museum

Sean

￥39,328

￥41,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A cobblestone pathway leading to a building with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A modern building with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by palm trees.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a green armchair, a lamp, a minibar, a coffee machine, and a view of the sea.

A table set for breakfast with various food items and drinks, overlooking a scenic view.

7. Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

17.4 km from Whale Museum

Jennifer

￥23,341

￥24,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the sea.

A coastal hotel with multiple balconies, a view of the sea, and a mountainous backdrop.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a view of the sea and city, and hanging lanterns.

A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean and cityscape.

8. Hotel Ocean Gardens

15.9 km from Whale Museum

Raj Kalpeshkumar

￥35,601

￥38,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A yellow building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.

A person performing a yoga pose outdoors with a large building in the background.

A doorway leading to a garden with a view of trees and a building in the background.

A dining area with a table set for two, chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

9. Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

14.7 km from Whale Museum

Janet Darlene

￥64,421

￥67,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A tropical resort with a large pond, palm trees, and a bridge.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a grey sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

10. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

13.3 km from Whale Museum

Zoe

￥40,791

￥43,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern indoor space with a green wall, a staircase, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A rooftop dining area with tables set for dinner, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A restaurant with a bar area, large windows with umbrellas, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a staircase, seating area with lamps, and a bar.

11. Madeira Turim Santa Maria Hotel

18 km from Whale Museum

Melissa

￥31,673

￥33,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant. There are hanging lights and a window with curtains.

A woman reading a magazine at a table with a three-tiered tea service, a coffee pot, and a vase of flowers on a balcony with a view of a green landscape.

A swimming pool with sunlit skylights, lounge chairs, and a view of greenery outside.

12. Enotel Santo da Serra

7.3 km from Whale Museum

Zbynek

￥26,439

￥28,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A panoramic view of a coastal city with a clear sky, a bridge, and a church spire.

A lobby with a reception desk, a stone archway, and a large vase with branches.

A breakfast setting with a table set for two, including plates with food, a cup of coffee, and a glass of orange juice.

A person reading a book at an outdoor table with a drink and fruit, overlooking a cityscape.

13. Castanheiro Boutique Hotel

18.6 km from Whale Museum

￥28,066

￥29,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean and rocky cliffs.

A spacious dining area with a view of the sea, wooden flooring, and modern furniture.

A woman in a green swimsuit relaxing by a pool with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.

14. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

13.6 km from Whale Museum

Jacqueline

￥28,690

￥30,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A couple relaxing in a clear infinity pool with a view of a coastal town and hills.

A modern restaurant with a long dining table, cushioned seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water.

A modern bar area with a curved counter and seating.

15. Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

19.6 km from Whale Museum

Teleshia

￥74,844

￥78,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern interior with glass railings and greenery.

A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, a wooden reception desk, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs, a bell tower, and a view of a coastal town.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, juice, and various pastries.

16. Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

18.6 km from Whale Museum

Zuzanna

￥50,257

￥52,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A reception area with a reception desk, a chair, a plant, and a stone wall.

A buffet table with various pastries and a coffee machine.

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a chair, and a stone accent wall.

A staircase with wooden balusters and a handrail, leading to a landing with a door marked '2'.

17. Zarco Bed&Breakfast

18.4 km from Whale Museum

Jane

￥18,576

￥20,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern restaurant interior with round tables, blue seating, and a waiter serving.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a round mirror, and a large sink.

18. Moon & Sun Funchal

19 km from Whale Museum

Viktoriya

￥34,381

￥36,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a clear blue sky, and a building with palm trees in the background.

A window with a view of trees and a building.

A resort with a pool, a view of the sea, and a building with balconies.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed with patterned bedspreads, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

19. Hotel Quinta da Penha de França

19.6 km from Whale Museum

Gerhard

￥25,540

￥27,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of the ocean.

A row of white buildings with green shutters, a gravel driveway, and lush greenery including ferns and palm trees.

A grand staircase with a wooden handrail, a patterned carpet, and a painting above the landing.

20. Quinta Jardins do Lago

18.9 km from Whale Museum

Sanjay

￥60,274

￥63,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Whale Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel White Waters	8.8 Excellent 252 reviews	View
Hyatt Ziva Madeira	8.8 Excellent 276 reviews	View
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club	9.8 Exceptional 309 reviews	View
Sentido Galosol	9.0 Wonderful 483 reviews	View
Villa-Kasia Ocean View	10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews	View

Top Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Amparo

8/10 Good

"Nice, local, quite authetintic- what we want to see when travel 😁 Lovely. A bit old but feelings are very good."

Enotel Santo da Serra

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed the food selection, variety of fresh salads from local vegetable garden and show cooking was also great. Great service provided from all of the hotel staff. Thank you!"

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

10/10 Excellent

"From the moment we were picked up at the airport, Carolina our driver and receptionist, was extremely pleasant, courteous, precise and always with a smile and happy to help (restaurant reservations, taxi arrangements, small breakfast for early morning before we left); other employees to recognize are Francisco and Claudia at the breakfast/dinner area as they were very attentive to us. Our room #11 was spacious, very clean with a beautiful open view of the Atlantic Ocean.Bed was very comfortable with three pillows for each guest. All white! Fruits and a liter bottle of water were provided at arrival in our room as well as a small bottle of water for each guest every day of our stay.Pool towels and a spacious bag for the pool area were provided. Breakfast was delicious and many varieties of fresh fruits on display. Varieties of fresh bread, cheeses. Omelette made upon request! Overall, I will highly recommend Albatroz Hotel! Thank you to the manager and the employees for making our stay a memorable experience!"

Residencial Família

8/10 Good

"Very nice family hotel. Breakfast was great thank you. Unfortunately we didn't arrive until 3.15am and the hotel was closed however we phoned an emergency no. and a member of staff gave us a key code to access the key. Few minutes walk to the promenade very well maintained. Currently building work at hotel. Thanks for our breakfast and coffee this morning. Regards Sean & Melanie"

Hyatt Ziva Madeira

8/10 Good

"Cool place to chill. No much happening for young people."

Hotel White Waters

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic breakfast and friendly helpful staff!"

Baía Madeira Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Very impressive with cleanliness."

House / Villa - Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"« Un séjour inoubliable à Madère (à 6 dont quatre enfants justes majeurs!) ! Un immense merci à Anna pour son accueil exceptionnel, sa gentillesse et toute la bienveillance dont elle a fait preuve tout au long de notre séjour. Sa présence attentive et ses petites attentions chaleureuses nous ont fait nous sentir immédiatement comme à la maison. Le logement était parfait, très propre et idéalement situé pour découvrir cette île magnifique. Anna a su rendre notre expérience encore plus belle. Nous recommandons vivement cette adresse à tous les voyageurs et nous y reviendrons avec un immense plaisir ! »"

Villas Madalena

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was very good — clean and well equipped. Bed linen, towels, kitchenware and appliances were all provided, and the parking was great too. The view was amazing, and of course the special Madeira touch — watching the planes take off and land, visible even from the room. Overall, everything was perfect. Highly recommended!"

Other attractions near Whale Museum

Sao Lourenco Point

9.6/10 (34 reviews)

Enjoy a rewarding hike, cool off with a swim and admire arresting views at Madeira’s easternmost point.

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Madeira Whale Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Madeira Whale Museum during your travels in Machico. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Pico do Facho Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Machico with a trip to Pico do Facho Viewpoint. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

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Machico Beach

9.6/10 (24 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Machico Beach during your trip to Machico? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

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Igreja Matriz de Machico

After visiting Igreja Matriz de Machico, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Machico. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

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Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo

After visiting Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Machico. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

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Levada do Caniçal

You can take time to visit Levada do Caniçal during your travels to Santo António da Serra.

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Levada do Cani�al

You can take time to visit Levada do Cani�al during your travels to Santo António da Serra.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whale Museum?

Whale Museum is located in Caniçal. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 32 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Whale Museum?

São Lourenço Guest House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers an outdoor pool and in-room kitchenettes. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Whale Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include Hyatt Ziva Madeira and Baía Madeira Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Whale Museum?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Whale Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whale Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Whale Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whale Museum?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Whale Museum, click here.

What can I see and do near Whale Museum?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Sao Lourenco Point and Quinta Da Junta. Lounge by the water at Machico Beach and Palmeiras Beach. Create some family memories at Madeira Whale Museum and Aquaparque Madeira.

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Our top choices for Whale Museum hotels

1. Hotel White Waters

2. Hyatt Ziva Madeira

3. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

4. Sentido Galosol

5. Villa-Kasia Ocean View

6. Vila Gale Santa Cruz Resort Hotel

7. Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

8. Hotel Ocean Gardens

9. Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

10. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

11. Madeira Turim Santa Maria Hotel

12. Enotel Santo da Serra

13. Castanheiro Boutique Hotel

14. Sentido Galomar - Adults Only

15. Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

16. Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

17. Zarco Bed&Breakfast

18. Moon & Sun Funchal

19. Hotel Quinta da Penha de França

20. Quinta Jardins do Lago

Compare popular hotels close to Whale Museum

Top Whale Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Amparo

Enotel Santo da Serra

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Residencial Família

Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Hotel White Waters

Baía Madeira Hotel

House / Villa - Santa Cruz

Villas Madalena

Other attractions near Whale Museum

Sao Lourenco Point

Madeira Whale Museum

Pico do Facho Viewpoint

Machico Beach

Igreja Matriz de Machico

Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo

Levada do Caniçal

Levada do Cani�al

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