The Madeira Palacio Resort Hotel is a large modern resort set in subtropical gardens and situated on a cliff top overlooking the sea, only a ten minute drive away from Funchal. The 250 air conditioned guestrooms feature contemporary decor in light tones with dark wood furniture. All rooms offer balconies, bathrobes and slippers, complimentary toiletries, direct dial phones, satellite TV, minibars and welcome amenities. Guests can ease their tensions away at the spa with a range of holistic treatments including luxurious skin therapies and body massages. The glass roofed indoor pool and heated outdoor pool offer year round swimming facilities and there is a gymnasium, a sauna and a steam room available. The hotel has a kids' club and games room to keep the little ones occupied; 24 hour room service provides for after hours snacks. Guests can enjoy romantic, candlelit dinners in the Vicerei Grill Room and the Cristovao Colombo Restaurant serves a daily set menu and hosts weekly theme nights. There is also La Terrasse, which serves local dishes with al fresco dining in fine weather. Guests can also make use of the library or unwind with a drink at the Colonial Bar, and there is a tearoom with a stunning view of the 'Cabo Girao' the second highest cliff of the world. Golf enthusiasts can take advantage of 30 percent reduction on green fees and guaranteed starting times at the Santo da Serra and Palheiro 18 hole courses. The hotel can also arrange treks on the Levadas, big game fishing and various water sports. There is also a weekly wine tasting. The Madeira Forum shopping centre is only 500 metres away and Praia Formosa beach is one kilometre away. Madeira Funchal International Airport is 20 kilometres (12.5 miles) away with an approximate driving distance of 20 minutes.