Praia Formosa, Sao Martinho, 9000-247 Funchal, Portugal
#44 of 84 hotels in Funchal
Guests' ChoiceBased on 150 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 26, 2024
Esil
United States of AmericaStunning view! Parking is free, but limited parking for guests. It was stressful to find a space. Since the location is not central, one would need rental car. We had to go back to hotel by 5p in order to get a space. If after 5pm we walked to go to town for small things we need, and very uphill. Otherwise, the food, staff, room are all good.
Everything was nice
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Tim
BelgiumSometimes the noice of groups can be overwhelming. We adjusted in the end time to have our meals so it would have been calmer
Nice property close to sea, good bar and Sauna. Nice room, bathroom Clean and neath Nice terrace by the ocean Friendly staff Nice neighbourhood
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Judith
United KingdomThe bed wasn’t brilliantly comfortable: quite hard with lumpy pillows. However, you get what you pay for and they do not charge the price you would pay for luxury
Amazing location: right by the beach with access to a few cafe bars along the boardwalk. Also within walking distance of East Funchal. The staff were really pleasant and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Oksana
DenmarkThe exhaust fans in bathrooms were not working so all the smell stayed inside. Cleaning service in the rooms nearby started at 8 a.m. making so much noise, so it was impossible to sleep if you want to rest in the morning or after the breakfast. Some food was not tasty and we really expected to have a choice for soups at lunch.
The room was spacious, facing the ocean. The stuff was friendly. Quiet location. It is possible to take food and drinks to your room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Owlcity
PolandRoom was really big. I didn't expected that.
Room, Localization, Drinks.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Julie
United KingdomEntertainment could be improved with a little more budget.
Position. All inclusive. Great staff Cosy rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Aza
ArmeniaWhen we moved in the trash bean was full., but the hotel itself was really clean.
The stuff was really nice. The food was tasty.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Raganova
SlovakiaNice hotel, good meal, good location when you have a car, spacious and clean room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Frances
United KingdomUnfortunately the sound of the waves on the shoreline kept me away but others thought it very therapeutic. But still a lovely location
Location, cleanliness and very friendly
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Councilletti
United KingdomFelt tricked into buying carnival tickets, wasn’t given the full details so wasn’t good. I lost money paying for tickets that I didn’t get to see and wouldn’t give refund
Breakfast was great and staff were wonderful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Anthony
United KingdomNeed to vacuum under the beds, it’s dusty under there!
The hotel is in a good location right by the ocean with our room having a balcony looking out across it. The staff were friendly and helpful, nice touches were a hand written welcome card, and also a cake and another hand written card for my partners birthday 👍🏻 It is easy to get to the rest of the island and you don’t need to drive in to the centre of Funchal each day, but I do recommend hiring a car.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 8, 2024
Andrea
United KingdomGreat food and location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Maryna
UkraineUnfortunately the heating lamps on the buffet were so strong that if food stay there for a while after it's getting so hard and dry that you couldn't even bite it.
Amazing location it was even better than it's look on pictures. Nice view to the ocean, calm area near swimming pool, Jacuzzi. Many tables so you can choose to eat outside or inside. All staff so pleasant and helpful. They called me from reception on second day and asked how it's going withy staying and told that we can book dinner at restaurant at other hotel. Was nice and long drinks menu. At hotel were mostly aged guests and unfortunately evening entertainment were not so interesting
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 26, 2024
Redir
HungaryThe temperature in the sauna is quite low, and the water in the swimming pool is freezing, you don't want to go in it. You can choose from several soft drinks at meals, but none of them taste good. "Pina colada" cocktail is available just for an extra cost.
The staff is extremely friendly, they help in everything. The rooms are spacious and clean with a beautiful view. The cocktails are especially delicious, 15 is always available (other 5 is premium just for an extra cost). I loved the coffee as well.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Vicky
United KingdomWas a little out the way but wasn’t too bad really
I had a beautiful sea view room you could hear the waves it was so peaceful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Jing
United KingdomIt will be helpful to have extraction fans in all the bathrooms. I didn't particularly enjoy the soft drinks or coffee...
The hotel is welcoming with nice greeting gestures and atmosphere, and the staff are all very friendly, professional, and helpful. My special request has been well accommodated, really appreciated that! The triple room/suite is huge and has a gorgeous sea view, we watched beautiful sunset from the balcony, which was really nice. The room is well furnished, it is in old fashioned decoration but maintained in good condition and is very clean. Facilities are good, could be better for a four star hotel, but are ok. Food choices are good. We've seen greater variety elsewhere for equivalent all inclusive hotels, but it is fine. Breakfast was great. Quality of food during lunch and dinner varies though, there are delicious dishes, just not in every meal. New Year's Eve dinner was excellent. We like the location. It may not be ideal for everyone without a car when it is a bit further away from the center, remote and difficult to find even for a taxi fiver, but we love it to be on the sea front, close to the nice black-sand beach, a beautiful handy foot path just outside the hotel along the coast going both ways. The twice a day shuttle bus service provided by the hotel to Funchal was a 5 star service, punctual, big modern coach, good and convenient schedule, it is really helpful. We had a great time staying there for a few days over the new year period and we were very pleased and thankful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 13, 2023
Lester
United KingdomEverything was perfectly good.
Everything was inclusive so we did not pay anything extra. Free sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi as well.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 6, 2023
Joanne
United KingdomHard to get to other location. There was a courtesy bus into Funchal but it went at 9.30 which a lot of people found too early.
Right by the beach, amazing sunsets
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 4, 2023
Colleen
NetherlandsIt was a quite outdated and could use some general repairs. The "Italian" restaurant seems a bit over hyped as it's just somebody who comes around with slices of pizza
The proximity to the beach, beautiful views. The staff were super friendly and helpful!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 12, 2023
Op
United States of AmericaThe food was really average and repetitive, the sauna was a bit cold (~57), we got lucky but parking works if most people use the bus.
Great location, helpful staff.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 7, 2023
Ali
IraqReally very nice hotel
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 6, 2023
László
HungaryNo such things
We were overwhelmed by the room, the virw of the ocean. The bed was extremely comfortable. We enjoyed the time spent in the sauna and as the ocean was 2 steps away, we had a great time by it. The welcome gifts were a real surprise as well. The resort is in the outskirts, but you can reach the city quickly. We appreciated the measures regarding sustainability. . We had an excellent time there. Hope to return soon. 😊
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 3, 2023
Sarah-jane
United KingdomSome of the food was ok but most was a bit uninspiring/ average. Fruit juices were very artificial
The views from the balcony are excellent and the pool area is lovely
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Darral
United KingdomEvening entertainment, not the best, to say the least and
Great location for walking along the beach front, beds very comfortable, rooms very spacious and clean, very helpful staff
Stayed in November 2023
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