Choupana Hills is a unique hotel where Asia and Africa meet to inspire a Madeiran identity.
Looking at its wooden bungalows spread out through the slope, Choupana Hills hotel seems like a place straight out of an Asian island such as Bali. And quite rightly, as this Resort & Spa’s philosophy is focused on the well-being, with a holistic vision of balance between mind and body, often associated to that South East Asian destination.
And yet, a second look around bring us back to Madeira Island, being the hotel surrounded by the forest and with a view to Funchal’s bay. The hotel is located within a farm property, where secular trees and enchanting gardens prevail, with pebble trails and an atmosphere of sheer tranquillity, heightened by the property’s flora that comes from all over the globe.
It’s the collective that makes this hotel unique. Choupana Hills has 62 bedrooms and suites, some of which are designated for families, where the Asian inspiration with an African touch highlight the contemporary decoration. The rooms are distributed into wooden bungalows spread out through the property, along the slope.
And despite its Asian looks, this hotel preserves a strong Madeiran identity. The silence prevails, only interrupted by the breeze on the trees or by the birds in the Spring. There is a romantic ambiance in here, where a Summer stay feels warm and soft but also where it feels good to be during Winter, wrapped up in the cosy decoration, sitting comfortably while watching the rain and the cold outside.
As this is not a hotel by the sea, it’s only natural that the heated outdoor pool becomes even more important. In fact, it’s one of the hotel’s trademarks and it constitutes the resort’s main leisure zone along with the main building where many utilities can be found, as well as the reception and the hotel’s restaurant. An indoor pool can also be found in this area, right next to the Spa which is one of the hotel’s most important holistic details.
Choupana Hills has many Spa experiences to offer, brought to you by a true reference in the island: Birgit Moukom, who combines traditional Asian massages and treatments that are oriented to the Occidental lifestyle. The main ingredient in the products used is the Aloe Vera plant, its fresh juice being used in 80% of the products’ composition: more than regular cosmetics.
There is a vast treatments offer, and among their signature massages, Ayurveda is the one that stands out: massages that balance mind and body, as the name itself indicates: “Ayur” means the union between soul, body and mind and “Veda”, the eternal truth.
The offer is varied and includes aromatherapy, reflexology, exfoliation, face treatments, hot stone treatments and relaxation massages. With the body and mind’s well-being in consideration, Hammam Turkish bath, sauna and Jacuzzi are also available.
Xôpana restaurant and Basalto Bar complement this well-being hotel vision. There is a cosy atmosphere and a familiar environment. The creative food served, a creative mix between East and West, do the rest.
Being located in a Funchal’s high ground area, Choupana Hills is perfect for those who wish to leave the world outside and rest, or dedicate themselves to walks and tourism activities of the sort. The hotel is close enough to both the city and the mountains and ideal for the ones who want to stay in, just enjoying the fresh air and finding the balance between their body and their mind, before returning to the busy everyday life.
