Scores at a Glance
Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy SignatureOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
8.2
8.4
Beach
8.5
8.2
Food
8.0
8.0
Service
8.3
8.2
Rooms
7.9
7.9
Value
8.4
8.4
Romance
·
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.4
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,711)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,614)
From $134
Price / Night (pp)
From $103
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
8.2
8.0
Food
8.0
8.3
Service
8.2
7.9
Rooms
7.9
7.8
Pools
8.5
8.4
Value
8.4
8.1
Family
8.5
–
Romance
8.0
–
Nightlife
8.6
7.9
Quiet
7.3
8.7
Adventure
–
8.0
Remote work
6.8
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
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
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.