We've stayed here twice now, both times through Hotelsbooked. The hotel is very clean, quiet, efficient and friendly with a nice cosmopolitan atmosphere (lots of Germans and French while we were there). If you're looking for a noisy, action-packed, boozy, Brits-only holiday with a raving night-life, then this is certainly NOT the place for you. It is very cut off,... more

My wife and i have been to over 40 countries worldwide and half of our holidays have been in fully inclusive hotels so please read on. This hotel is very isolated situated outside a small fishing village. You will have a 15 minute walk to the nearest mini market and filling station the walk is not suitable for anyone with... more

Went for 1 week in June 09 and read the reviews before I went. Must admit this put me off a bit. Bad Food Etc. How pleased I was I put the views to the back of my mind. Lot of choice with food I only picked one wrong dish and that was the cod. Otherwise superb. Fresh fruit, crisp... more

The location on the North coast of the island means that the number of sunny days is fewer than experienced in the South. However, if your desire if for a quiet hotel with no nearby noisy entertainments, this is definitely one to consider. Staff are very friendly, helpful and attentive. In our early sixties, we felt quite young. Some guests,... more

Trip Advisor Member, Bridgwater, Somerset,England My partner and I have just returned from the Monte Mar Palace Hotel, Ponta Delgada, Madeira, and would say that it is one of the cleanest hotels we have stayed in for a long time. The food was varied and the hot meals really were kept hot, "Compliments to the Chef" We found all staff... more

Rather small and calm hotel. If you are expecting some fun you will be dissapointed. The localisation is ok, wonderful view but far away from Funchal and "real life". You can stay at hotel or go for a walk to small town (not very interesting) and that's all. When you want to go to a trip, it always takes you... more

Probably my worst holiday ever. The hotels public areas were clean, though the reception staff were most unhelpful. Booked a sea view room, told on arrival one not available. Were moved to one on day 4 of holiday. Food was almost tasteless and looked uninviting. Location isolated and far from Funchal. Our first room smelled of urine though it did... more

We booked a week at the Monte Mar as a getaway. We paid £200 per adult all inclusive. It was rated a 4 star, but the price we paid we were not holdidng out too much hope. The hotel gets it's rating from its location and general facilities. Having stayed at 4 star hotels around the world, I would view... more

A group of us were booked through Travelzoo at a special rate and the hotel double booked quite a few couples who were transferred to Estalagem do Mar - the sister hotel of much lesser quality. Needless to say we were all extremely upset at not staying in the more luxurious hotel, and despite several promises - compensation has not... more