Scores at a Glance
Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy SignatureClub Hotel Dolphin
Overall
8.2
8.1
Beach
8.5
7.4
Food
8.0
8.0
Service
8.3
8.6
Rooms
7.9
7.6
Value
8.4
7.9
Romance
·
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.1
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,711)
Google Rating
4.7 (9,066)
From $134
Price / Night (pp)
From $38
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
7.4
8.0
Food
8.0
8.3
Service
8.6
7.9
Rooms
7.6
7.8
Pools
8.7
8.4
Value
7.9
8.1
Family
8.2
–
Romance
7.6
–
Nightlife
7.8
7.9
Quiet
6.4
8.7
Adventure
7.8
–
Wellness
7.6
8.0
Remote work
7.5
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy Signature
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from FNC
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Pros · Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy Signature
- Directly on a rare sandy Madeira beach.
- Good value all-inclusive format.
- Strong base for west Madeira exploration.
- Family-friendly and easy for beach days.
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
Cons · Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy Signature
- Not a high-luxury resort.
- Beach area is compact and public.
- Premium dining is limited by credit rules.
- Room and pool product is solid rather than exceptional.
Cons · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
- Sri Lanka is outside the current country vocabulary