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Madeira Bright Star

Madeira Bright Star

Rua Princesa Dona Amelia 25, Funchal, Madeira 9000-019 Portugal
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3.5
#75 of 96 hotels in Funchal
Location
4.1
Rooms
3.9
Value
3.6
Cleanliness
3.9
Service
3.8
Sleep Quality
3.4

Madeira Bright Star is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Funchal, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.

Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Madeira Bright Star Hotel offer air conditioning and a refrigerator.

During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and baggage storage. Guests of Madeira Bright Star Hotel are also welcome to enjoy a pool and a lounge, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, there is paid private parking available on-site.

Close to some of Funchal's most popular landmarks, such as Avenida do Mar (0.4 mi) and Holy Trinity Church (0.5 mi), Madeira Bright Star Hotel is a great destination for tourists.

While visiting Funchal, you may want to try some lobster at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Restaurante Do Forte, Armazem do Sal, or Il Gallo d'Oro.

Funchal is also known for some great architectural buildings, including Sao Tiago Fort, St John the Baptist of Pico Fort, and Quinta Jardins do Imperador, which are not too far from Madeira Bright Star.

Enjoy your stay in Funchal!

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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Diving
Babysitting
Indoor play area for children
Parking garage
Internet
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Breakfast buffet
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Game room
Golf course
Billiards
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Nightclub / DJ
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Business Center with Internet Access
Salon
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Safe
Bottled water
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, French, Russian, Spanish and 2 more

Location

Rua Princesa Dona Amelia 25, Funchal, Madeira 9000-019 Portugal
Name/address in local language
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Porto Santo Airport
44.3 mi
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Bianca M wrote a review Sep 2022
The Netherlands
3.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed at Madeira Bright Star for 3 nights during our roundtrip. It's a simple hotel, located near the port and centre of Funchal. Though the immediate surroundings (an empty lot, a car park and a busy street) do not seem very attractive, the location is great for a city trip to Funchal.
The hotel staff is friendly and helpful.
Our room was spacious enough and offered a balcony overlooking the small swimmingpool of the hotel and the parking lot of the neighbouring hotel. The hotel has laminate in the room, and although it was a bit worn out in some areas, it's much more hygienic than carpet. The quality of the bed was good.
Though the room was kept tidy, the sewer air in the bathroom was quite unpleasant.
Breakfast buffet is basic, but offers enough variety.

If you're coming by car: Though the location is the biggest asset of Madeira Bright Star, since you can walk to both the port as well as the city centre within a few minutes, you might find some challenges finding a place to park your car (there's limited space in the hotel's parking lot and one can't make a reservation), so one might need to pay to park in the street from 8 am to 8 pm, or find some other available parking space in the city. Fortunately the receptionist arranged for us that we could park our (quite large...) car on the parking lot of the neighbouring hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Mike M wrote a review Nov 2012
London, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent a week in this very affordable, modern hotel in what seemed to be Madeira's rainy season. Out of 1 week we only had one sunny day, but that's another story!
The hotel was' bright' airy and comfortable. Spotless, aircon, room with balcony overlooking pool area and carpark of nearby hotel. Sea view if you look hard left! good sized bath with overhead shower, plenty of hot water. TV with lots of channels, only a few of which interested us.
Reception area had free wifi, would have liked access in my room. Small attractive pool and outside area. Ice creams were cheaper than the local park's.
Breakfasts were reasonable, usual fruits (tinned and fresh), yogs, cereals etc cold meats and tasty bread and pastries. In addition you could order a hot (warm) cooked breakfast - limited choice of reasonable quality - you get what you pay for. Fruit squash and coffee were a let down. Unfortunately on a few mornings we did share our breakfast with local ants, they had discovered the buffet as well and were keenly interested in the breads..
Service on the whole was very good, only a couple of staff seemed below par.
Great location, near port and good local restaurants, good sports bar close by if you need. Everything on a hill, so it gives your calf muscles a good work out.
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Date of stay: October 2012
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Take your travel kettle. You may want to take a filter coffee or tea bag in to breakfast with you...
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Cracked_Actress wrote a review Apr 2014
South Yorkshire
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We've just returned from a week's holiday at Madeira Bright Star and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The hotel is in a quiet location and only 10 minutes walk from Funchal town centre (it's quicker to go the back way along the side of a very lovely park). There is a Spar shop just a few minutes walk from the hotel with a good choice of food and toiletries, very reasonably priced.

The hotel has 18 rooms, all with a sea view to the left of each balcony. Rooms ending with '01' have a smaller balcony but still enough room for a table and 2 chairs. We were in 201 and were very pleased with the room. It was modern, immaculately clean and comfortable. There was masses of wardrobe spaces with loads of clothes hangers, a dressing table with mirror and stool, double bed and armchair, plus a table for the cases. Also a fridge and safe (18€ per week). The TV had several English speaking channels. We took our own kettle and coffee etc.

We enjoyed the food. Breakfast included cereals, fresh fruit salads, eggs, sausage, tomatoes, ham, cheese, a good selection of breads (2 toasters available), yoghurt, fruit and cake, plus unlimited orange juice and coffee or tea. You chose your main dish for dinner (choice of 2) at breakfast - no repeats in 7 days. There was also a starter and dessert. Drinks were cheap.

All the staff were friendly and helpful, especially Katya on reception. She arranged our trips (2 full days and one half day for 65€). We also did a Levada walk and visited the Botanical Gardens via a fantastic cable car ride. In a week we visited most towns on the island.

The only negatives were that there was a problem with the hot water for a day and a half and we had to take a couple of cold showers plus the lift broke down twice (but we only had walk up 2 flights of stairs). Yes, the beds creak a bit, but we slept very well all week.

We would recommend Madeira Bright Star. It's reasonably priced, friendly, clean and comfortable.

PS There isn't a fitness centre, so it's not terrible!
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Date of stay: April 2014
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: If you want a large balcony, avoid rooms ending with '01', but smaller ones are perfectly...
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Departure816096 wrote a review Jul 2023
Redditch, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Last here in March 2023, our sixth visit. It has all the Government requirements for a four star, true it hasn't a 60 foot crystal chandelier in reception but the friendly, helpful smiling staff make up for that. You don't want to go far tonight, no probs, 4 bars, 15 good restaurants within ten minutes. You do want to go a bit further, a twenty minute walk to the centre of Funchal. I've looked at the hotel photographs, all true. Not so sure about the critical ones, seems a peculiar way to spend your holiday. It's not mentioned anywhere but all bedrooms were completely refurbished on January 2023. I can't beat it for value.
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Date of stay: March 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: If you want luxury, go somewhere dearer. If you want value and good service book now.
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Daniela F wrote a review Aug 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
It was the first time in Madeira and we could not have requested better hotel to stay. Exceptional and always helpful staff. Pretty varied breakfast. Cleaning without any kind of fault. Outdoor space with pool and terrace. I loved it and no doubt when back to Madeira I will stay in this hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Franco0359 wrote a review Sep 2015
Bristol, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Very pleasant stay there in Sep 2015. Friendly and helpful reception staff. Crisply clean rooms, towels changed daily, comfortable firm beds, no tea/coffee making facilities (take your own kettle). Breakfast is toast, bread rolls, cake, slices of ham and cheese with tomatoes and cucumber, slices of fruit as you’d expect, coffee/tea and yoghurt. Eggs and bacon upon request. Overall very nice but Beware, if you eat on the terrace you’ll likely have to endure the smokers fumes as well, as indeed you will eating outdoor anywhere else.
Excellent B&B location, situated on the edge of Funchal and before the main hotel district. Turning left outside the hotel, a short up hill walk past a minimarket takes you to a broad, smart avenue with bus stops, where there are a few snack bars, restaurants, tour/trip kiosk,car hire, etc. Turn right past the casino complex for a downhill stroll to Funchal centre of 10/15 mins, passing by a very pleasant St Catherines park on the way. Turning left outside the hotel goes downhill passing Ronaldos museum to a view point on the cliff overlooking the harbour. Strolling further on down a steep incline to the beginning of the seafront promenade, for a pleasant stroll along the front as far as the fort and into the centre.
Suggest taking the hop on / hop off bus tour for orientation, the cable car for Monte and botanical gardens, the fort, and old quarter. Many restaurant with a good standard of food at the kind of prices you’d expect at home say £10 approx per course. My especial favourite is the House Jazz.
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Date of stay: September 2015
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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patriciaannesearle wrote a review Aug 2013
Bristol, United Kingdom
3.0 of 5 bubbles
This was NOT a 4 star hotel!! Very tired with no atmosphere - the lounge, reception, bar area (all one space) had no air-con, so it was quite stuffy and there was never anyone using this area and very little staff to offer service. Gave up on ordering coffee or a drink as there was no-one around on several occasions. WIFI only avail in reception, but again on several occasions we and other guests couldn't get connection. Balconies do not have view of sea as described on hotel website, but have view of a nearby hotel car park. Rooms ok but as many others state our bed creaked with every move we made, there was no light on the balcony so we couldn't read out there in the evenings, and one side of the balcony door didn't lock at all. Rumour from other guests who were regular visitors on business and knew the staff stated that staff haven't been paid for several months, Would not recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2013
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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gazzaman69 wrote a review Feb 2013
Bristol, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Just had a wonderful week at the Madeira Bright Star as part of our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Perfectly situated / located equidistant from Funchal City Centre and the Lido area with the many grand hotels and coastal walks. Others had commented on the steep slope back to the hotel after a 15 minute walk back from Funchal but it is not over taxing or tiring at all.
Hotel staff are polite, friendly, look after you very well and will do everything they can to make your stay comfortable. Breakfast each morning provided us with fresh fruit, juices, cereals, rolls, cheese, cold meats, pastries, toast... and if you ask for it, a good cooked breakfast consisting of ommelette, bacon, fried egg, beans,sausage or a combination of same. Coffee is acceptable but be prepare to 'smuggle' a good old PG Tips tea bag into breakfast if you fancy a decent cuppa! The hotel is very clean and tidy, small enough to have the personal touch but also big enough to supply you with a beer or wine from the bar on your return to the hotel after a dinner out. Also ideal location for a number of very good quality restaurants such as the Chalet, Berninis and the local pub, The Prince Albert which does superb Pub Grub like, Steak and Guinness Pie, Beef Curry, burgers etc. etc.Hotels rooms are spacious with good TV, large bathroom and beds, hairdrier but no tea or coffee making facilities. Maid service is every day,very efficient with fresh towels and tolietries from friendly staff. A wonderful little hotel up a side street, almost a 'hidden Gem'. 30 minutes taxi transfer from Funchal Airport.
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Date of stay: February 2013
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: The rooms get the sun on the balcony from about 2.30pm onwards and it stays till about 6pm.
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intrepidtraveller40 wrote a review Jan 2013
scotland
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Been to Madeira now a few times and I have to say that this is one of the best hotels I've stayed in on the Island..Fantastic lady on the reception who greeted us with great big smile and very warm welcome.
Hotel reception area immaculate,lots of glass walls with an amazing open plan layout.Small garden which is is the shade in the morning with an adequate small pool,was well cared for and tidy.It did catch the evening sun though!!
Room 303(which we were allocated) was spotless.Huge beds,fabulous bathroom with HOT running water no matter what time of day,again very bright and airy.Request for extra pillows was met with no problem.Balcony was great size with really good views towards the sea and the Lido,overlooking the roof of Quinta do penha do Franca.
Very easy access to town..Be warned though many older cab drivers dont know where the place is so its easier to get a cab to the Quinta de Penha do Franca then VERY short hoof around the corner.
Room was made up every day as long as you are out by 10 am and leave the card hanging out the door.Lovely lovely housemaid (who I forgot to leave a tip upon departure):-(.
Very sorry to leave,But will definately be back very soon.
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Date of stay: January 2013
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled on business
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BongoLDN wrote a review Sep 2009
London
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I stayed here with my girlfriend and had a wonderful time for not a lot of money. The hotel was just to the side of the big hotels and could have been in a more idylic spot, but perhaps then it wouldnt have been as good value as it was.
The rooms were very much european 4* star standards and it had all the facilities of a 4* hotel so would not agree with the other reviews, it was simply a small hotel which made the difference in peoples expectations.
The hotel itself was small and very friendly, clean and well kept. The breakfast was plesant and plentiful and the pool was a welcome break from the sunshine. The other nice point for us was that it wasnt a large chain hotel so had a quiet atmosphere and it wasnt very busy so felt very relaxing.
This hotel isnt going to win any awards, but at the same time it is not charign the earth and is doing a very good job at being a small hotel. I would reccomend this hotel to anyone that wants a quiet break, but not to people who are wanting all the facilities and service of an international 4* hotel with the budget of a camping holiday.
Well worth the not many euros it cost us, thank you Bright Star!
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Date of stay: September 2008
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Departure816096 wrote a tip Jul 2023
Redditch, United Kingdom16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"If you want luxury, go somewhere dearer. If you want value and good service book now."
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PatsyS033 wrote a tip Nov 2017
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom33 contributions34 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"3d floor rooms get sun until 6pm n Nov."
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Jules N wrote a tip May 2017
Hue, Vietnam72 contributions27 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"I would say all rooms are good but some of the balconies can be a bit wee"
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Tim D wrote a tip Feb 2016
Blackmore End, United Kingdom50 contributions14 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"First floor rooms do not have a sea view, having spoken to others in the hotel the rooms are all quiet."
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truffo wrote a tip Jul 2015
cheshire12 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"All very similar, there are only 18 I'd be happy in any one."
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$102 - $136 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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Frequently Asked Questions about Madeira Bright Star
Which popular attractions are close to Madeira Bright Star?
Nearby attractions include Parque de Santa Catarina (0.2 miles), Madeira Discoverers (0.1 miles), and Happy Bikes Madeira (0.07 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Madeira Bright Star?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Madeira Bright Star?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Madeira Bright Star?
Yes, a parking garage and paid private parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Madeira Bright Star?
Conveniently located restaurants include Favilla Restaurant, Le Bistrot Jacaranda, and Victória Restaurante.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Madeira Bright Star?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Madeira Bright Star have airport transportation?
Yes, Madeira Bright Star offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Madeira Bright Star?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Madeira Bright Star?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Madeira Bright Star?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Colégio dos Jesuítas do Funchal (0.7 miles), Santa Clara Convent (0.6 miles), and Sao Tiago Fort (1.2 miles).
Is Madeira Bright Star accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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