Sao Paulo e Alegria complex is situated on Rua da Carreira, close to the centre of Funchal. The many restaurants, bars, popular nightspots, public transport connections and shopping facilities offered by Funchal city centre are all within a 5-minute walk of the hotel. The English church is nearby, as are the city's popular tourist sights, such as the cathedral, Forte de Pico and the Manor Estate of the Crosses Museum. Funchal Airport is some 17 km from the hotel.

The accommodation units in this charming apartment hotel are spread across two blocks, situated 30 metres from each other. The rooms are basic but comfortably furnished and some have a small balcony. In both small blocks of apartments there is a roof terrace with panoramic views and rooms in the main building are large enough for a 3rd or even 4th extra bed. Rooms in the other building are just for 2 people but have a small balcony. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, as well as a direct dial telephone, satellite TV and a safe. A kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities is an additional standard feature.

This apartment hotel provides public areas, such as a lobby area, which has a 24-hour check-out service, conference facilities and a lounge and breakfast room adjoining a nice street side coffee shop, all situated in the main building. The hotel was built in 1940 and has a total of 19 rooms.

There is a golf course 8 km from the hotel.