The 89-room Quinta da Bela Vista is an upper-middle-range property built off of an old Portuguese manor, with interiors that call to mind an English country house. Catering to an older clientele, the hotel is secluded and quiet, with little to occupy kids. Old-fashioned rooms are a bit plain and in need of a refresh, but they come with minibars, kettles, and bathrobes, plus Wi-Fi is free throughout -- if a bit patchy. There's no spa, but there are an outdoor pool with adjacent bar, two restaurants, and cozy lounge areas. For a little more activity, try the Porto Santa Maria Hotel, which provides easy access to both the beach and town and more modern rooms.
The 89-room Quinta da Bela Vista is an upper-middle-range property built off of an old Portuguese manor, with interiors that call to mind an English country house. Catering to an older clientele, the hotel is secluded and quiet, with little to occupy kids. Old-fashioned rooms are a bit plain and in need of a refresh, but they come with minibars, kettles, and bathrobes, plus Wi-Fi is free throughout -- if a bit patchy. There's no spa, but there are an outdoor pool with adjacent bar, two restaurants, and cozy lounge areas. For a little more activity, try the Porto Santa Maria Hotel, which provides easy access to both the beach and town and more modern rooms.
Located a 10-minute drive from the center of Funchal, the Enotel Quinta do Sol is a three-and-a-half-pearl, adult-only hotel with stylish and contemporary furnishings throughout. The 147 rooms have pleasant neutral-tone decor with pops of blue, as well as flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and furnished balconies. Two pools are available -- one outside in a sunny terrace and an indoor one in the spa, which also offers massage treatments and a sauna. There are also a small gym, restaurant serving buffet-style breakfast and dinner, and a bar offering drinks and light snacks. Guests looking for a modern option that accepts kids might want to consider the Vidamar Resort Madeira.
Located a 10-minute drive from the center of Funchal, the Enotel Quinta do Sol is a three-and-a-half-pearl, adult-only hotel with stylish and contemporary furnishings throughout. The 147 rooms have pleasant neutral-tone decor with pops of blue, as well as flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and furnished balconies. Two pools are available -- one outside in a sunny terrace and an indoor one in the spa, which also offers massage treatments and a sauna. There are also a small gym, restaurant serving buffet-style breakfast and dinner, and a bar offering drinks and light snacks. Guests looking for a modern option that accepts kids might want to consider the Vidamar Resort Madeira.
Hotel Alto Lido is a three-pearl property located on the main strip with plenty of restaurants in the immediate area. The 311 rooms are split between dated rooms with patterned carpet and old-fashioned wood furniture, and more contemporary and attractive apartment-style units. All, however, have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and furnished outdoor spaces -- some with sea views. Much-needed renovations are scheduled for the end of 2017, but in the meantime, decent features include a main outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, squash court, and a sauna (fee). There are two restaurants and two bars on-site, and guests report the food quality as average. Couples may prefer the adult-only Madeira Regency Cliff, which has better views, modern rooms, and a spa.
Hotel Alto Lido is a three-pearl property located on the main strip with plenty of restaurants in the immediate area. The 311 rooms are split between dated rooms with patterned carpet and old-fashioned wood furniture, and more contemporary and attractive apartment-style units. All, however, have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and furnished outdoor spaces -- some with sea views. Much-needed renovations are scheduled for the end of 2017, but in the meantime, decent features include a main outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, squash court, and a sauna (fee). There are two restaurants and two bars on-site, and guests report the food quality as average. Couples may prefer the adult-only Madeira Regency Cliff, which has better views, modern rooms, and a spa.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Madeira Regency Club is a strong budget option for apartment-style accommodations -- but walking to the town center is a bit of a hike. The hotel’s 96 units are large and bright, with decently equipped kitchens and furnished terraces, but the decor is tired, and they could use a revamp. Standard amenities include AC, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and safes, but Wi-Fi is only available in the property's public spaces. Features include a sizable saltwater pool and deck with views of the Atlantic, and a fitness area with a squash court and sauna. Buffet meals are served in the hotel’s full-service restaurant, but the food gets mixed reviews. Guests looking to stay closer to the center of Funchal might want to try the Pestana Bay Ocean Aparthotel.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Madeira Regency Club is a strong budget option for apartment-style accommodations -- but walking to the town center is a bit of a hike. The hotel’s 96 units are large and bright, with decently equipped kitchens and furnished terraces, but the decor is tired, and they could use a revamp. Standard amenities include AC, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and safes, but Wi-Fi is only available in the property's public spaces. Features include a sizable saltwater pool and deck with views of the Atlantic, and a fitness area with a squash court and sauna. Buffet meals are served in the hotel’s full-service restaurant, but the food gets mixed reviews. Guests looking to stay closer to the center of Funchal might want to try the Pestana Bay Ocean Aparthotel.
The four-pearl Palheiro Village is a sprawling hillside complex of upscale villas and apartments. All have full kitchens and many add perks like wood-burning fireplaces and private pools. On the downside, not all of its 79 privately owned units have ocean views, and some lack air-conditioning. All units have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. As part of the Palheiro Estate, guests have access to the golf course, fantastic botanical gardens, a spa, and a restaurant, among other facilities. Travelers looking for a more historic stay can check out the hotel's sister property, Casa Velha do Palheiro, which adds a free breakfast, but the rate is slightly higher.
The four-pearl Palheiro Village is a sprawling hillside complex of upscale villas and apartments. All have full kitchens and many add perks like wood-burning fireplaces and private pools. On the downside, not all of its 79 privately owned units have ocean views, and some lack air-conditioning. All units have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. As part of the Palheiro Estate, guests have access to the golf course, fantastic botanical gardens, a spa, and a restaurant, among other facilities. Travelers looking for a more historic stay can check out the hotel's sister property, Casa Velha do Palheiro, which adds a free breakfast, but the rate is slightly higher.
Ocean Gardens is a three-pearl family-run hotel set off a clifftop road, a 15-minute drive from Funchal's historic center. Stunning ocean views are seen from numerous vantage points, including all 47 rooms, two restaurants, and the pool terrace. Interiors and rooms old school and dated, though the lovely gardens are some of the best tended in the Funchal area. Some rooms can be prone to occasional traffic noise and there's nothing within walking distance, though for guaranteed sea views at very reasonable rates this is a solid option. For a hotel that's a bit closer to the city center, the Madeira Panoramico Hotel has more modern rooms. For cheaper rooms along the coast, travelers could consider the mid-range Dom Pedro Garajau Hotel, though views are less impressive.
Ocean Gardens is a three-pearl family-run hotel set off a clifftop road, a 15-minute drive from Funchal's historic center. Stunning ocean views are seen from numerous vantage points, including all 47 rooms, two restaurants, and the pool terrace. Interiors and rooms old school and dated, though the lovely gardens are some of the best tended in the Funchal area. Some rooms can be prone to occasional traffic noise and there's nothing within walking distance, though for guaranteed sea views at very reasonable rates this is a solid option. For a hotel that's a bit closer to the city center, the Madeira Panoramico Hotel has more modern rooms. For cheaper rooms along the coast, travelers could consider the mid-range Dom Pedro Garajau Hotel, though views are less impressive.
As its name suggests, the three-pearl Madeira Panoramico Hotel is located on a steep road, providing gorgeous views of Funchal Bay. Though this means walking can be a bit strenuous, the hotel provides free shuttle service into town. The 132 dated rooms have mismatched patterned carpets and linens, but they feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, and furnished balconies -- some with sea vistas. Also overlooking the bay is the pretty infinity pool, though it's a bit small and there may be lounger shortages during peak season. Also on-site are quality restaurants, a small spa, and sports facilities. Travelers may prefer the Pestana Palms Ocean Aparthotel, which has direct access to the ocean and is just a four-minute walk to the Lido Promenade.
As its name suggests, the three-pearl Madeira Panoramico Hotel is located on a steep road, providing gorgeous views of Funchal Bay. Though this means walking can be a bit strenuous, the hotel provides free shuttle service into town. The 132 dated rooms have mismatched patterned carpets and linens, but they feature flat-screen TVs, minibars, and furnished balconies -- some with sea vistas. Also overlooking the bay is the pretty infinity pool, though it's a bit small and there may be lounger shortages during peak season. Also on-site are quality restaurants, a small spa, and sports facilities. Travelers may prefer the Pestana Palms Ocean Aparthotel, which has direct access to the ocean and is just a four-minute walk to the Lido Promenade.
The mid-range Hotel Girassol islocated a seven-minute walk from the beach and 30-minute walk to the historical center of town. Common areas received much-needed refurbishments in 2016, but the 134 rooms still have some dated furnishings and lack air-conditioning. However, they're comfortable and come with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and furnished balconies. All rates include a free continental breakfast at the buffet restaurant, and there are three bars on-site. Facilities include a pleasant pool area, two saunas, massage room, and tiny gym. It's worth checking out the slightly pricier Pestana Carlton Madeira, which has a plethora of kid-friendly features and air-conditioned rooms.
The mid-range Hotel Girassol islocated a seven-minute walk from the beach and 30-minute walk to the historical center of town. Common areas received much-needed refurbishments in 2016, but the 134 rooms still have some dated furnishings and lack air-conditioning. However, they're comfortable and come with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and furnished balconies. All rates include a free continental breakfast at the buffet restaurant, and there are three bars on-site. Facilities include a pleasant pool area, two saunas, massage room, and tiny gym. It's worth checking out the slightly pricier Pestana Carlton Madeira, which has a plethora of kid-friendly features and air-conditioned rooms.
The 174-room Royal Savoy Hotel is an upscale resort-style property overlooking the sea, located a 15-minute walk from Marina Funchal. Rooms might feel a little old-fashioned for some, but all have balconies with at least partial sea views, and suites feature kitchenettes. Two pools and decent health facilities are a draw, though some guests are turned off by the hotel's time-share aspect. The on-site restaurant serves a free breakfast buffet, as well as lunch and dinner, plus there's a piano bar with live music. Travelers might also want to check out the clifftop Belmond Reid's Palace nearby, which is a little classier and features more impressive panoramas -- for around the same price.
The 174-room Royal Savoy Hotel is an upscale resort-style property overlooking the sea, located a 15-minute walk from Marina Funchal. Rooms might feel a little old-fashioned for some, but all have balconies with at least partial sea views, and suites feature kitchenettes. Two pools and decent health facilities are a draw, though some guests are turned off by the hotel's time-share aspect. The on-site restaurant serves a free breakfast buffet, as well as lunch and dinner, plus there's a piano bar with live music. Travelers might also want to check out the clifftop Belmond Reid's Palace nearby, which is a little classier and features more impressive panoramas -- for around the same price.
The Jardins d’Ajuda Suite Hotel is one of Funchal’s larger two-and-a-half-pearl hotels, with an outdoor pool in well-kept gardens. It has a decent location on the outskirts of the Lido neighborhood, and some of the cheapest three-pearl hotel rates in the city. It’s impressively clean, though the once-classic decor is tired and dated, even for Madeira. The rooms (there are 227) have old-fashioned patterned fabrics and small, old TVs, and there's no in-room Wi-Fi. The hotel appeals to more mature couples and groups who are less concerned about the basic amenities and lack of style, as well as a few families taking advantage of the bargain rates. For the area and features on hand, it’s hard to top for affordability -- The Raga is the closest competition.
The Jardins d’Ajuda Suite Hotel is one of Funchal’s larger two-and-a-half-pearl hotels, with an outdoor pool in well-kept gardens. It has a decent location on the outskirts of the Lido neighborhood, and some of the cheapest three-pearl hotel rates in the city. It’s impressively clean, though the once-classic decor is tired and dated, even for Madeira. The rooms (there are 227) have old-fashioned patterned fabrics and small, old TVs, and there's no in-room Wi-Fi. The hotel appeals to more mature couples and groups who are less concerned about the basic amenities and lack of style, as well as a few families taking advantage of the bargain rates. For the area and features on hand, it’s hard to top for affordability -- The Raga is the closest competition.