We stayed in this hotel for two weeks half board and was very impressed. The rooms were all spotlessly clean, our bedroom had very good views. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was fine. Good amenities. The hill was a challenge to say the least for two retired people but was managable. There was a courtesy... more

A little bit daunted by the prospect of the steps up to the hotel based on other reviews and yes it was a bit of a climb up the hill with the buggy but it wasnt that hard for a couple of semi fit 40 somethings. Gave us the chance to work off the excesses from our lovely hotel buffet... more

Basic accommodation but was o.k .,cheap holiday Poor breakfast.,surly staff, but other staff were helpful.Was provided with fan on request as no air-con, and transferred to a better room with double bed. Indoor pool was o.k although I caught an ear-infection doing aqua-yoga...beware! Outdoor pool cold with light fitting sticking out..dangerous! Good courtesy bus to Funchal. Excellent local restaurants..especially Italian... more

We booked a 'cheapie' week, doing it all on our own rather than a package. We only booked B&B at this hotel as we didn't expect too much for the price, especially after reading some reviews about poor food etc. God ! What do these people want ? The Estrelicia was immaculate, spotlessly clean and the staff helpfull and friendly.... more

We had a very pleasant stay at the hotel which has very helpful and friendly staff. We had heard that the food was not up to much so we did B&B only. Just as well, as even the breakfast was terrible. If you like low fibre stuff (white bread and Cornflakes, Coco-pops etc.) then you might love it, just don't... more

We have just returned from a week at this hotel which was booked last minute. This is a good basic hotel and that is what you are paying for. We paid £180 for the week for two (B&B) and got good value. The room was fine - clean, everything worked, even a bit of a view (bonus seeing what we... more

Spent 7 nights here in February. Good points were the price (£15/person/night B&B), the free car parking and the €1/15 minutes internet. Our room was small but clean. Everything worked and the room was cleaned every day. Also good is the location, with some decent restaurants around, and Funchal town around 30 minutes' walk away. But in our view the... more

had a great winter break in Madeira and enjoyed the hotel very much. rooms were always clean and tidy with fresh towels whenever needed. indoor pool a real asset, outdoor pool clean and pleasant environment but water cold in february. stayed half board and enjoyed the food served buffet style. always a choice of meat or fish with fresh vegetables... more

We have just returned from a week's stay at the dorisol estrelicia hotel and have to say that our experience was far better than we had been led to believe by reading some of the reviews on this site. Granted it is in a poor location, at the top of a difficult slope, and right next door to a building... more