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Hotel Gorgulho: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
Rua do Gorgulho, 1, Funchal, Madeira 9004-450, Portugal
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Poole, United Kingdom
1 review
“good value for money”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

We had 3 weeks there last month, Jan 2013 there were seven of us in our party and we all enjoyed it, yes the hotel needs some TLC but the views were glorious from our balcony and the food was good if not a lot of choice, rooms clean and spacious, staff were exceptionally helpfull and friendly especially the dining staff and one reception lady who had been there since the hotel was built she was a mind of information. so if you want value for money and a good basic base the gorgulho hotel is a fair opption.

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Room Tip: higher floors have better views we had 709 707 807 609 and quite
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Absolutely dreadful”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

Arrived lunchtime Friday transferred to another Hotel by Saturday am. Rooms filthy and smelly. Bed linen dirty and stained. Pillows smelt of stale urine. DISGUSTING DISGUSTING DISGUSTING. The Locals all agree that this Hotel should be closed and is locally regarded as a "Cancer" of the area, the locals words not mine. This hotel may only be graded as a basic 3 star Hotel but cleanliness surely is a necessity not an optional extra.

Room Tip: Don't even bother choosing a room. Select another Hotel.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“excellent for the price.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012

Studio had 2 hotplates and full sized fridge, but no kettle, toaster or microwave. However we managed very well with the limited equipment and would book again if money was tight. Staff were helpful, towels and bedding changed every other day. Plenty of sunbeds at the pool, pool towels supplied.

Room Tip: Third floor and above have best views.
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“No Frills (budget hotel)”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2012

Not the prettiest of Hotels to look at from the outside and once inside very basic and functional, no frills. So basic in fact there was no ceiling fan or air conditioning in the room which at 27-30 degrees would have been nice.
I went to reception on the first day to inquire about access to a little kitchenette the we had seen in the rooms when booking and had found behind two locked louvre doors only to be informed that we had only booked a basic room and if we wanted access it would cost 35 euros for the week.
The balconies for each room were small square concrete things with tilled floors and concrete walls that were discoloured and grubby looking.
The rooms were cleaned daily and kept nice however the communal areas needed the same attention. They were grubby with flakey paintwork and in need of some fixing up.
The breakfast was reasonable with a good choice of breads and jams, eggs (scrambled or fried) baked beans and the usual hotdog style sausages that hotels seem to serve in hot countries. There was also ham, cheese, fruit and cereal each morning all layed out buffet style.
The best thing this hotel had going for it was the location. There were several mini markets within a couple of minutes walk and some excellent restaurants. There was also a bus stop just around the corner with plenty of buses to take you the 10 minute journey into the main town centre.
With hindsight I would of paid a little extra for one of the other hotels in the same location and would not recommend this one unless you are on a tight budget and don't expect too much or aren't too fussy as you just need a place to crash and shower while you spend the day exploring.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Folkestone, United Kingdom
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“Value for money hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2012

A basic 3 star hotel that does what it says on the tin. Definitely 70's engineering that coul do with a bit of a facelift. However the staff were friendly, very helpfull and always had time to assist with any issues we had. Also while eing old the hotel was immaculately cleaned as was the pool which we sw being cleaned and maintained almost daily. The location gives excellent views over the bay but can be a little noisy in the evening/morning due to traffic. We were B&B and the breakfasts were of a good standard with a choice of continental or cooked - all on a self-serve basis and included in the price we paid. On the doorstep there are a hadful of decent cafes/restaurants the best of which we found to be the Pizzeria La Tricolore where the food was excellent as were the staff. All in all a good hotel which provides value for money with all the basics catered for. If you want the Ritz this isn't it - but if you are after a sound decent quality base to explore the lovely island this will do nicely.

Room Tip: For great views ask for a sea view on a higher floor (there's 10 floors in all)
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Gorgulho Hotel Funchal
Hotel Gorgulho Madeira
Gorgulho Funchal
Gorgulho Hotel
Hotel Gorgulho Madeira/Funchal
Address: Rua do Gorgulho, 1, Funchal, Madeira 9004-450, Portugal
Region: Portugal > Madeira Islands > Madeira > Funchal
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Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
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Ranked #78 of 92 hotels in Funchal
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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