Offering 4 restaurants, 2 bars and Atlantic Ocean views, the 5-star Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel is situated on a cliff top on Madeira Island. Funchal’s centre is 10 minutes' walk away.
Anastasija
Switzerland
In general, the hotel is comfortable, well organised and perfectly located. My personal favorites are absolute cleanliness, very beatiful pools and direct access to the ocean. Also dining was delicious.
Hotel Sirius features a rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of Funchal’s picturesque city centre. It has free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and offers spacious accommodation with private balconies.
Lina
France
Friendly staff, good shower, central location, comfy bed.
Set within tropical gardens on Madeira Island, this charming guesthouse features far-reaching sea views and 2 outdoor seawater pools, one of which is heated in winter period.
Muthu Raga Madeira Hotel is a stylish hotel in a convenient location, just 10 minutes’ walk from central Funchal. It features an outdoor swimming pool and offers views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Lesia
Ukraine
The property itself is in a nice and convenient location. Very clean rooms with balcony. All of the stuff are very nice and are glad to help you.
Hotel Catedral offers elegantly decorated rooms in Funchal’s city centre. It features panoramic views of the area. It also offers free WiFi, as well as free parking.
Celeste
United Arab Emirates
This older hotel is superbly placed in centre of town making access to Cableway, Marina, restaurants & bars and shopping very easy. Excellent well stocked and good selection of eats at breakfast. Our room was large and very clean and we had access to two separate balconies and a lounge. A taxi rank is opposite the hotel and a block away are the bus stops.
Located in the heart of Funchal’s Lido area, this 4-star hotel is a short walk from the city centre and boasts contemporary interiors and an outdoor pool with a terrace.
João
Portugal
We would like to thank the supervisor who resolved all the problems
Hotel Madeira is a 3-star hotel in Funchal's city centre, close to shops and restaurants. It offers free WiFi access. Each room has a private bathroom with walk-in shower and hairdryer.
sayles
United Kingdom
Staff were amazing, really helpful and considerate.
Great location, within walking distance of everything you need within Funchal.
Relatively close to the airport so convenient for transfers.
Hotel Madeira is a 3-star hotel in Funchal's city centre, close to shops and restaurants. It offers free WiFi access. Each room has a private bathroom with walk-in shower and hairdryer.
Good location, comfortable room, good value food and drink.
Set within tropical gardens on Madeira Island, this charming guesthouse features far-reaching sea views and 2 outdoor seawater pools, one of which is heated in winter period.
O charme, simpatia, breakfast, restaurant, conforto.
Located in the heart of Funchal’s Lido area, this 4-star hotel is a short walk from the city centre and boasts contemporary interiors and an outdoor pool with a terrace.
great pool
comfortable bed
spacious shower and bathroom
Boasting magnificent views of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean, just 3 km from the city centre, this hotel features indoor and outdoor pools and a deluxe spa.
Great Hotel with amazing view and perfect breakfast
Featuring panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, this luxurious hotel in Funchal offers an indoor and outdoor pool and spa. The rooms include a balcony and cable TV.
Love the pool, the view, rooms. Breakfast was perfect.
Located in Lido, just a 5-minute walk from the oceanfront promenade in Funchal, the recently refurbished Allegro Madeira offers 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, 360º rooftop bar, spa and fitness centre...
Everything was good, nice view from 11th floor room
Hotel Sirius features a rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of Funchal’s picturesque city centre. It has free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and offers spacious accommodation with private balconies.
good location, comfortable room, boring breakfast.
Located in the heart of the historic Funchal City, this guest house is just a 5-minute walk to the Atlantic Ocean. The cathedral and flower market are also close by.
Emplacement idéal, parking low cost à 5 min à pied
This restored Madeiran mansion is located 900 metres from Funchal's Old Town and has scenic views of the sea, the city and the mountains from its own botanical gardens and terraces.
Beautiful and quiet place for stay
Excellent breakfast
Located in Funchal, within 600 metres of Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach and 2.9 km of Formosa Beach, Vila Vicência provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi.
They welcomed you as soon as you got there, and helpful with any information that you needed 😊
Set in Funchal, 17 km from Marina do Funchal, Quinta Paços do Lago offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. 14 km from Gomes' Pools and 14...
Wonderful ocean view, delicious breakfast, very kind hosts. The best choice.
The luxurious Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort is set amidst tropical gardens in the Bay of Funchal, featuring 2 heated lagoon-style pools and private ocean access.
Very nice welcome, great location and very nice staff
As part of the Vila Porto Mare resort, this hotel offers 4 restaurants, 6 bars and 5 swimming pools. Porto Mare features an extensive tropical garden on the Atlantic oceanfront.
Fabulous breakfast, great location and view on the sea
Featuring views of Funchal Bay, The Views Baia - Adults Only Hotel offers modern accommodation. Facilities include the Four Feelings Spa, 2 swimming pools, and a well-equipped gym.
Nice view. Good food. Clean room and very quiet hotel.
Sé Boutique Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Funchal. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service.
All was great, great location, nice bedrooms and helpful staff
FAQs about hotels in Funchal
On average, 3-star hotels in Funchal cost £73 per night, and 4-star hotels in Funchal are £121 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Funchal can on average be found for £229 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Funchal this weekend is £169 or, for a 4-star hotel, £184. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Funchal for this weekend cost on average around £341 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £135 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Funchal for tonight. You'll pay on average around £203 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Funchal will cost around £314 (based on Booking.com prices).
Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal, charming Funchal is the capital of Madeira Island. It is an important base for tourists from all over the world that come to the Madeira hotels, B&B’s and resorts to enjoy their cliffs and beaches, as well as its slopes and colourful towns.
Founded in 1424, its position allowed it to quickly become an important trading harbour, attracting many prominent families. Its mild weather was the beginning of its touristic development in the 18th century, with a therapeutic and health profile.
With the establishment of the port first, and Madeira International/Funchal Airport later, the city grew to become a major destination. Nowadays, the city concentrates most of the hotels, luxury resorts and casinos of Madeira. Accommodation located in Santa Cruz, near Funchal Airport, is also available for those wanting to avoid the rush.
Don’t miss a long walk around Sé historical district, and enjoy the Santa Clara Convent and the Sé Cathedral. The Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro Park and the Mercado dos Lavradores are also a must.
Whether you need an ocean-view villa or a small guest house, Booking.com offers a wide range of Funchal accommodation.
Funchal is a relatively large city (proportionally to the...
Funchal is a relatively large city (proportionally to the island's size) that has small city vibes; it's filled with history and has its charm.
Though very touristy, you can find many spots with local life (this in March/April). This could be very different during high season. Climate/temps is also great.
Even though it's pretty steep in some parts, the city is very walkable (for those that don't mind getting the steps in), though taxis are a great option to get around
Must dos/pros:
- Monte cable car
- Carreiros do Monte (sled rides)
- Botanical garden
- Boat tour to Desertas islands
- Levada walks/tours
- Private or group tours of the Island (I recommend Hit the Road Madeira - they're the best hands down!)
- Many good restaurants
- the people are very nice and friendly
Cons:
- In some parts the city is extremely steep and for people with mobility problems this may be an issue
- Depending how many cruise ships are docked, the sudden inflow of tourists can be a pain
- 5G towers everywhere (this is especially important for people that are sensitive to nnEMFs and/or give a sh*t for their health - don't forget to soak in the sun and ground as much as possible to counter the bad nnEMF effects)
- Mercado dos Lavradores is pretty but a tourist trap (worth the visit but not for shopping)
Oliver
Germany
10
Scored 10
There is plenty to see and do in Funchal.
There is plenty to see and do in Funchal. Withing the old town you will find many restaurants along with shops and the old market.
Moving around the south of the island using the public busses is very easy, if you plan to do this, we would suggest buying a multi-day travel tickets for the duration of your stay: available at kiosks on the front at Funchal. Google Maps worked very well with planning trips using the local transport. Travelling to the north of the island we found hard to organise using the public transport is not easy, our suggestion would be to hire a car for these trips or join one of the organised trips which we did avoiding parking issues at the popular locations.
If you plan to walk the lavedas, plan you trips ahead of arriving on the island to avoid frustration when trying to work out where to join/exit the walks.
Martin
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
We really liked Funchal!
We really liked Funchal! HOwever, most accomodations are very noisy because of the road traffic, scooters, shouting people on the street, etc. so one has to really choose wisely!!! Funchal offers a lot, mountains, gardens, elevation gain, boat tours, festivals, nice people and food, and calm atmosphere.
Gabor
Hungary
10
Scored 10
A very calm, clean and laid back city with many attractions,...
A very calm, clean and laid back city with many attractions, both indoor and outdoor. Wide range of good quality and reasonably priced restaurants. Good walking trails along the coast and above the city which can be easily accessed on foot or by public transport.
David
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
I found Funchal town to be very clean and larger than...
I found Funchal town to be very clean and larger than expected. Interesting older part but generic modern area which was less interesting. Nice sea front and beautiful town park. The cable car up to the gardens at Monte Palace was a nice experience. We enjoyed a long levada walk in the mountains and catamaran boat trip along the coast and saw dolphins. There is much more to explore so I would like to return to the island in the future. Perfect weather and temperature for an active holiday.
Tesa
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Tourist advice was plentiful and very well spoken staff.
Tourist advice was plentiful and very well spoken staff. Bus services on time and frequent. The majic dolphin boat for whale watching and free spirit for mountain hikes.
Red wine so low cost and great quality. Local pizza not so good go to Pizza hut on the seafront. Very freindly people and as an ageing human all young people were very polite on transport services.
Great atmosphere, good climate although a little humid at times but a very generous island that keeps on giving surpridse after surprise.
View from our room was outstanding - could see the Sea and all of Funchal. Staff went out of their way to be helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent and tasty. Location is good for the older area of Funchal, however be prepared to walk up hill to get back from the centre of town (all of Funchal is either going up or down hills!).
Madeira are nice and strict on the COVID rules (masks, sanitiser and distancing), the hotel was an example of the rules being followed across the island and I felt safe there.
Spacious, clean, comfortable triple room. Clearly is recently refurbished, everything looks like new. Our room was facing the garden so It was very silent at night. Excellent and various breakfast. Free parking on the side of the hotel or in the underground parking (if you are lucky - we were 🙂). Good location, near a beautiful little park and about a 15-20 minutes very pleasant walk to the old city of Funchal. Highly recommended, would stay here again if back in Madeira.
Superb hotel. We had a lovely spacious, sea view room. Comfortable beds and quiet at night. Breakfast was good with lots of options. Staff very friendly and warm. We rented a car and were able to park for free on site (be careful there are limited spaces). Pools and garden were very pleasant to enjoy time relaxing if not out exploring Madeira. Bus stop just outside to get you into central Funchal - a forty minute walk otherwise, or for the aerobús to the airport.
Wonderful apartment, everything here is perfect for a visit of both Funchal and Madeira.
Super-practical, clean, the incredible terrace and finally its perfect location.
A short walk distance to everything the old Funchal has to offer and nice base-camp for a wider island exploration.
Finally the host is extremely welcoming and he is always there if you need anything or jif you just need a tip on where to go to drink the best poncha :)
5++ stars
The studio has a great balcony with amazing view on the old town of Funchal, a stylish bedroom with a comfortable double bed, and a kitchen equipped literally with everything, that can be possibly needed for a long pleasant stay in Madeira. All the equipment is of top quality. Michael personally introduced us to the studio, and on the departure day gave us a lift to the airport. It was a pity we could not stay longer. Very much recommended!
The apartment is very a very spacious two bed in the heart of Funchal with everything you might need for a comfortable stay. The host was very welcoming and helpful. Views of the City are wonderful from the balcony where you can sit and relax or eat with your family. Everything is close by including the Old Town, restaurants, public transport and cable car. We had an excellent stay and would return when next in Madeira.
The quinta looks absolutely amazing: the garden, the flowers, the setting, the pools, the view... Helena and Roberto are taking a great care of this beautiful property. We loved everything about it! Parking is available right outside of the property and the steep walk from the Old town is only 10min (your dose of cardio per day!) We would defo come back there at our next stop in Madeira! Muito obrigado!
First of all every staff in this hotel was lovely. All smiling and checking on you. We stayed at the 1 bedroom apartment and the balcony view was amazing. The Forum Madeira shopping centre is close. This hotel is located in the edge of Funchal so it is a bit isolated and quiet, beside a beach which is exactly what we wanted. I would stay here again.
Suite was clean and spacious, located a 5 min walk away from Funchal centre and about 15mins from the old town/cable car. Angelo (the host) was amazing, nothing was too much trouble & he is extremely knowledgeable & passionate about Madeira. He hosts a BBQ on a Friday evening for guests and this was the best food we had whilst in Madeira.
Moradia Vista Atlântico’s owners were probably one of the most hospitable people ever. Their place is clean, comfortable and simply amazing. Ending the night in their little spa was the perfect way to relax after a long day. If you’re looking for a place to stay in Madeira, I highly recommend it.
Thank you again for everything!!
Loved the location. Came to Madeira to run and hike, so the hotel was conveniently situated to get local buses or walk into Funchal.
The weather was so good we didnt use the facilities the hotel offered as we were out exploring.
Initial problem with our room but the staff went out of their way to deal with it.
Fantastic hotel in a fantastic location with excellent staff and service. We spent 2 days at the SBH exploring Funchal. Great downtown location and close to all the shopping, markets, and cable car to monte. Loved the buffet breakfast as did the kids. Look forward to staying here again. An Awesome experience.
Location was great in a building nextdoor to Forum Madeira shopping center. Large (by Madeira standards) Pingo Doce supermarket was on the lower floor. Location was well connected to the airport and center of Funchal by bus. Apartment had included parking. Basic cooking equipment was there
Superb place with comfy rooms with sea view close to shops and local amenities. It is easily reachable by the airport shuttle bus or taxi/car and well equipped to relax and recover after your Madeira island hopping trips. Dinning in the half board restaurant is a must try in a lifetime.
Two great swimming pools, the indoor one is heated. The location is perfect, close to the bus lines, forum madeira shopping mall, promenade, lots of restaurants. The room was great, clean and had kitchenette. The breakfast was great, eggs, bacon, fruits, juices. Coffee wasn't the best.
It was perfect! Location was awesome, and the room was awesome too.
The host does it all with a smile on her face. She helped us rent a car, helped us with navigation - showing the best spots in Madeira… and even booked our dolphins trip.
highly recommend.
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