Hotel Atrio

The Hotel

The charming Hotel lies on the edge of a Eucalyptus forest, 500m from the Levada Nova and near the Laurel forest, Unesco natural world heritage, at Rabacal. The small hotel is also nestled in a 10,000m² idyllic garden with a magnificent view of the Atlantic.

Inspired by the historic charm of Madeira's quintas, this country house hotel combines tradition with contemporary elegance. The restaurant, bar and terrace invite you to linger. A heated pool, KLAFFS sauna and massages help you to relax.

Your Hosts

Emmanuelle and Mickael Loret were born in France and have lived in England and Germany. They speak 4 languages: German, English, French and Portuguese. Both are business economists.

The years abroad gave them a great understanding of different European cultures. They now run a house as they themselves always wanted as travellers.

Our Philosophy

The Hotel Atrio has prescribed to work in harmony with its environment, its people and nature. The patio, the spaciousness and the style of the hotel have a particularly calming effect on people. The architecture has been adapted to the surrounding landscape. The kitchen uses local products. The dishes are freshly prepared on site.

The hotel has a programme to protect the environment: hot water is produced by solar panels, central heating and the swimming pool are powered by heat pumps. In addition, the hotel is committed to sustainability in its daily management, including fair human resources and social practices, prompt payment of suppliers, etc..

Our History

The Atrio was built in 2001 on the models of the old mansions of wealthy merchants and landowners, called quintas. The hotel was conceived as a "bed and breakfast", with a personal and individual service. The 10 original rooms were all individually designed. To meet the expectations and requirements of the guests more, it became necessary to add a restaurant and some more rooms.

The original site of the Hotel Atrio covered 4,000 m². However, the owners quickly bought more surrounding land to ensure tranquillity, sea views and parking spaces for the future. Today, the hotel stands on a terrain of 17,000m². In winter 2015, the Quinta was renovated and expanded to 22 rooms.

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Location and directions

Directions to Atrio from the airport:

On the expressway/motorway (via Rapida) via Funchal to Ribeira Brava (end of Via Rapida, roundabout, 1st exit to Ribeira Brava). At the 2nd roundabout take the direction Ponta do Sol (through the tunnel). From there, always take the road through the tunnels to Calheta.

At the roundabout of Calheta, drive towards Prazeres. After 2 more tunnels, take the 2nd exit (roundabout) towards Estreito da Calheta and follow the road uphill.

This road will eventually lead you to the old country road "ER 101". (Vis à vis you will see the Santander Totta Bank). There, turn left towards Prazeres, Potro Moniz. After 500 m, you will see the entrance sign of Estreito da Calheta on your left.

1.8 km after the Santander bank, after a bend to the right, the forest begins. On the left you will see an official sign saying "Atrio". There, turn right onto an asphalt path and follow it up to the left towards the forest. After 150 metres, the Atrio is on the right, concealed behind high walls.

Tel: +351 291 820 400 until 6pm
Mobile: +351 96 65 40 119

Hotel Atrio, Caminho dos Moinhos 218,
9370-247 Estreito da Calheta,
Calheta, Madeira

Caminho dos Moinhos 218
P-9370-247 Estreito da Calheta
Madeira - Portugal

(351) 291 820 400

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