This 4* hotel offers panoramic views over the deep blue waters of the Atlantic and access to the nearby Machico beach. This beautiful location offers you peace, charm and tranquility.
Accommodation
The family friendly Dom Pedro features 218 rooms and suites across 10 floors. All rooms feature air-conditioning and private bathroom as well as floor to ceiling windows offering magnificent views across the ocean or tropical gardens. They are furnished with light wood furniture and modern amenities including a hair dryer, television, safe and mini-bar. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Choose from a Classic or Classic Bay View - all rooms are located across the 1st to 10th floors. Upgrade to a Club Room (located on the 1st to 3rd floors with a balcony and ocean view - can be interconnecting). The Junior Suites are located on the 5th and 10th floors and include a spacious living room and double bed.
Rooms can either be configured as 2 singles or a double. Some Bay View and Clubrooms are available for triple occupancy, featuring 3 single beds.
Facilities
The Baia de Zarco restaurant prides itself on the fresh supply of seafood, helped down by a glass of the locally produced wine. All meals are served buffet style and include international cuisine. There is a hotel bar with plenty of seating. Facilities include an outdoor salt water swimming pool with sun loungers and bar and a kids' pool. The hotel has a games room with table tennis table. Outside there is a petanque, plus a tennis, badminton and volleyball courts. Reduced green fees are offered at 2 nearby golf courses.
Diving and snorkelling activities are provided by the onsite Haliotis Dive Centre
Location
The hotel is just a 5-minute drive from the airport and 25 minutes to the centre of Funchal. This hotel has an ideal beach side location with easy access to the surroundings. The town of Machico is a perfect blend of the historic and future of Madeira.
At the other end of Machico Bay there is a safe swimming zone with a golden sand beach. The main beach is black sand, typical of a volcanic island.
Resort Features
- On Site Dive Centre
- Oceanfront
- Swimming Pool
- All Inclusive Available
- WiFi
Recommended for
- Families
- Experienced Divers
- Beginner Divers
- Learn to Dive
- Tec
- Snorkellers
Our Holiday Prices
The price quoted is a guide, based on the cheapest time to travel and two people sharing. Flight prices change daily, so we'll prepare a personalised quotation to ensure that you receive the most competitive price for your chosen travel dates.
Please call 01353 659999 or complete an enquiry form for a quotation.
Dom Pedro Madeira
8 days from £1,575 inc. flights, transfers, accommodation, diving.
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At a Glance
- When to Go Apr-Sep
- Rental Equipment Yes (£)
- Rooms 218
- Nitrox Paid
- Internet Yes
- Group Discount Please enquire
Highlights
- On site dive centre
- Beach side location
- Panoramic views
- Great for families
- Rebreather friendly
What's included?
Price per person typically includes:
- Flights to/from UK
- Airport transfers to/from resort
- 7 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
- 10 dives
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Dive Centre: Haliotis
Located at the Dom Pedro hotel in Machico, Haliotis is a PADI affiliated dive centre and operates other bases located around Portugal. Daily boat diving is offered from their 8.6 metre long Searib (equipped with a 300hp motor, probe, VHF radio, d-gps, oxygyen and first aid and access ladders). The majority of dive sites are 10 to 30 minutes by boat. Diving courses and snorkelling excursions can also be arranged by the friendly and professional crew.
Equipment Rental
Nitrox Available (Paid)
Boat Diving
Shore Diving
Courses
Facilities include a dive shop with a range of equipment, classroom, hot showers and changing facilities as well as a spacious courtyard with rinse tanks and a dedicated technical area. Training takes place in a 3-metre deep training pool and the Bauer compressor is facilitates air, Nitrox and trimix. The dive centre is rebreather friendly.
The Garajau Marine Park is the most popular area for diving. Suited to divers of all abilities, the underwater volcanic topography is a safe haven for a plethora of marine life in all shapes and sizes from tiny shrimp and crabs, to lobster, moray eels and colourful wrasse plus stingrays, schools of barracuda and amberjacks and regular dolphin encounters. It's the large and curious resident dusky grouper that attract divers to this location. Several species of ray, schools of pelagic fish and endangered monk seals are also found in the surrounding area. Maximum diving depth here is around 20 metres and visibility ranges from 15 to 40 metres.
There are plenty of dive sites to explore in the calm, warm waters including some fantastic walls with black corals and abundant marine life. Other sites visited include the Eco Park of Funchal and several wrecks, all located along the south coast of Madeira.
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Dive Info
Madeira's diving highlights including Garajau Marine Park, wrecks and an abundance of marine life including stingray, barracuda, dusky grouper and the endangered monk seal for those that are lucky.
Madeira is a volcanic island located off the north-west coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. The neighbouring island of Porto Santo is the only other inhabited island of the archipelago. The other islands are designated nature reserves and home to nesting seabirds.
Visitors fly into Funchal, the capital, and the majority of accommodations are located a short drive away along the south coast of the rugged island. The island offers magnificent vistas, miles of hiking trails, endemic flora and fauna, plenty of outdoor activities and delicious local cuisine.
The temperate climate is just one reason to visit and the warm, alluring waters are home to an abundance of marine life including some larger pelagic species, dolphin and seasonal visits from several species of whale (best observed on a whale watching trip).
Garajau Marine Park
Created in 1986 to help protect the local marine life, Garajau offers some of the best diving in Madeira. The underwater seascape comprises huge volcanic boulders, swim-throughs and a sandy seabed. The water is warm, visibility ranges from 15-40 metres and there's an abundance of marine life to observe. Expect to see barracuda, amberjacks, hogfish, moray eels, mackerel, anenomes, lobster, shrimp, octopus, colourful damsel fish and wrasse. The dive sites here are relatively shallow at 20 metres, but the seabed is full of life with garden eels and huge stingray and butterfly rays are found. Keep an eye out for brown eagle and even reef manta rays flying by. The main attraction here are the friendly dusky grouper and if you're really lucky, the park is home to a growing colony of the endangered monk seal so you might catch a glimpse. It's a natural paradise and suited to divers of all abilities.
Machico Bay
Our partner hotel and dive centre are located in Machico Bay on the south-east coast of Madeira island. Machico is the second-largest town on the island and home to an expansive and picturesque beach with a designated swimming area. Enjoy walks along the promenade and the historic town where there are plenty of bars and restaurants. In addition, there are several dive sites in and around Machico Bay.
Dive Packs
We offer a 6 dive package from £200 and a 10 dive package from £330 which is available to pre-book for certified divers. Please discuss your requirements with the Regaldive team, who will prepare a quotation suited to your needs.
PADI courses can also be pre-booked for those learning to dive or furthering their education.
Extras in Resort
Prices listed below are an indication and subject to change.
- Nitrox 32%
- Dive equipment rental: Full equipment is available to hire, including dive computers 7 individual items
- Marine Park Fee
- Two tank boat trips to Porto Santo and Desertas Islands (weather dependent)
- The dive centre welcomes technical divers. Trimix is available.
Helpful Information
Madeira has a rich history and prides itself on the bountiful nature and wellbeing. The friendly people and relaxed lifestyle make this a great place to unwind and is perfect for all the family. In addition to the fantastic diving there are plenty of activities and experiences to be had. Spend time relaxing by the sea or go stand-up paddle boarding, surfing, windsurfing or whale and dolphin watching. Head inland for a round of golf or hike or mountain bike one of the many trails in the natural park. Madeira is also widely known for its wine and cake.
Getting Around
An easy island to access on foot, by bus and taxi or rent a car locally. The airport is no more than a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
Climate and Water Temperature
Blessed with plenty of sunshine, Madeira boasts a temperate climate and is open for visitors throughout the year. The warmer months from May to October are the driest and best for diving and water sports - the sea temperature reaching 24°C. The water can drop to around 16°C from November to April when a 7mm full body wetsuit is recommended for diving. Land temperatures range from 18 to 22°C throughout the seasons.
Water visibility
Madeira is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and boasts a fantastic underwater visibility especially at the main dive sites where visibility ranges from 15 up to 40 metres.
Time
GMT
Currency
€ - Euros. Banks are normally open until early afternoon from Monday to Friday, and until midday on Saturday. Summer and winter opening hours may differ. Credit cards widely accepted. ATMs are widely available.
Planning your Holiday
Flight information
Flights are generally with British Airways, Easyjet and Tui available from Bristol, East Midlands Airport, London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Manchester during the main summer season. Winter timetable departures may vary.
Flight duration: UK to Funchal, Madeira is around 4 hours
Departure tax: N/A
Visas
Entry requirements vary from country to country, and it’s important to check the latest visa information well before you travel. Some destinations may allow visa-free entry for a limited period, while others require an eVisa or a visa obtained in advance. To ensure you have the correct documentation for your trip, we recommend checking the official advice from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or contacting the relevant country’s embassy or consulate. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.
Passports
Before you travel, make sure your passport is valid for the full duration of your trip and meets the entry requirements of your destination. Many countries require at least six months’ validity beyond your planned return date, while others may have different rules. For the most reliable and up-to-date information, visit the UK Government’s passport guidance or the official travel advice pages for your destination. Other nationalities should check with their own consulate/embassy.
If you’re planning to travel to or via an EU country (with certain exceptions) your UK passport must meet two key requirements, it must be less than 10 years old on the day you enter the country and it must be valid for at least three months after your planned departure date.
Vaccinations & Health Advice
Health and vaccination requirements differ depending on where you're travelling. Some destinations may require proof of specific vaccinations or recommend certain precautions to protect your wellbeing.
We’re not qualified to provide you with specific advice on vaccinations and strongly recommend that you contact your healthcare professional before you travel to discuss the inoculations you may need to consider.
For trusted guidance on health and vaccination advice, refer to the NHS Travel Vaccination Advice, Masta Travel Health or Travel Health Pro websites.
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