This is a good choice if you want to be close to the city and not out in the Lido hotell area. It is right by the furnicular that takes you up the mountain and two minutes from the market. The staff was incredibly helpful. Rooms with sea view really give you your money's worth. There is wifi in the... more

For our second winter 'escape' to Madeira , we chose this hotel on the recommendation of friends who, like many of the Trip Advisor reviewers, had returned several times. We found it ideal in all ways and really have little to add to the positive comments - and cannot think of any negative ones! Staff and service : unfailingly friendly... more

A good hotel , right on the sea near the harbour, and in the old town. All rooms withh view and canhave cooking facilities. Nice helpful people too. more

We arrived at Porto Santa Maria late at night and were welcomed by a very helpful Male Receptionist who could not do enough for us. Rooms were very good with your own kitchenette, fridge,cutlery, dishes, pans, a great help if you didnt want to go out in the evenings, we actually cooked three very nice meals there. The only drawback... more

Old Town is being rehabilitated with many family owned restaurants and shops and walking distance to the town centre and adjacent to the cable car station - thus this hotel is the only 4 one in the new resort area - and adjacent to the coast and the new promanade (almost compoleted). The hotel was perfect though we had to... more

We had such a lovely time in Funchal, Madeira. The hotel was very nice, food was of a high quality and good overall service. The rooms were well equipped with double rooms containing a kitchen area including kettle, tea pots, cutlery, plates and hob for use and were cleaned to a very high standard. Inside there was a spa facility... more

this was probably one of the best hotels i have been to where everything ticks the right box.The rooms were spacious and nicely decorated , with the added bonus of a small kitchen .The maids kept our room so clean each day.The food was eccelent , and the staff were so kind, and not one member of staff was rude... more

My wife and I spent 2 weeks at this hotel in early September which we both greatly enjoyed.It is very well run by friendly staff and is spotlessly clean. Location At the foot of the old town on level ground with direct access to the promenade ( daytime only ) with great views out to sea.No road noise,plenty of eateries... more

we paid for a sea view best money ever spent watching the cruise ships sailing into port in the morning the room had a small kitchen to make snacks and tea or coffee the room was cleaned perfectly every day the staff were always helpful buffet breakfast was very good overall a exellent hotel more