Scores at a Glance
Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy SignatureSandals Dunn's River
Overall
8.2
8.9
Beach
8.5
8.8
Food
8.0
8.7
Service
8.3
8.7
Rooms
7.9
9.0
Value
8.4
7.9
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,711)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,548)
From $134
Price / Night (pp)
From $400
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
8.8
8.0
Food
8.7
8.3
Service
8.7
7.9
Rooms
9.0
7.8
Pools
9.1
8.4
Value
7.9
8.1
Family
–
–
Romance
9.3
–
Nightlife
8.3
7.9
Quiet
–
8.7
Adventure
–
8.0
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Calheta Beach - All Inclusive - Savoy Signature
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from FNC
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
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 · Sandals Dunn's River
- Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
- Adults-only couples-focused setting.
- Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
- Excellent pool and room-category variety.
- Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.
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 · Sandals Dunn's River
- Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
- Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
- Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
- Premium suite categories are expensive.