We stayed for 8 nights and were extremely sad to leave! This place is in a great location (the hill up from town is not that bad) and you can easily walk into the centre of Funchal within 10 minutes. The kitchen is large, with everything you need to cook, and the rooms are big with lots of storage space. Breakfast was simple, with bread, butter, cheese, and coffee/tea. The owners are extremely kind, and work hard to keep the place extra clean! There is a beautiful dog named Zeus on the property who brings extra joy to your stay!

The facilities were comfortable, clean and very well located. What was most outstanding however was the service. Joao (the hostel owner) went out of his way to ensure we had a fantastic trip. He took us on tours, secured our travel and rentals, and even parked our car when we had trouble on the steep funchal roads! When my partner fell ill he took great care of us and made sure we were fine. If you want to experience the best of Madeira don’t hesitate to stay here!

The house itself is very beautiful. The accommodation is very spacious in fact we only occupied half of the property! It is set up a mountain quite some distance from the centre of Funchal. This means that is very quiet and there are good veiws over the sea. We spent a lot of time watching lizards and taking in the beautiful views. Martim our host was also very accommodating with the check out time and arranged a taxi to the airport for us which arrived promptly.

This hotel was an excellent choice for our stay in Funchal. The location is great, close to the old town, restaurants and the main bus stops. The design is beautiful: modern but also maintaining details of the original building. The staff was polite and helpful, the room was big enough, clean, with a confortable bed. The rooftop pool and hot tub are a dream for a relacing afternoon. We surely will return to Madeira and we plan to stay again at Castanheiro.

We loved the location. Far enough out of the main drag for it to be extremely peaceful but right next to a bus stop into town or up to Monte and a short walk to a shopping centre. Food was fabulous and very hot. Hotel very clean throughout. Staff very friendly and especially the waiters and waitresses in the restaurants. Madeira night in the buffet restaurant was fabulous as was the Madeiran restaurant.

Very clean and cosy apartment. Sea view! The bed and the sofa are both comfortable. You will find everything you need in the apartment. A lot of towels. Soap, shower gel, sugar in the kitchen, washing machine, 2 types of pillows, blankets. You can walk to the old town or take a bus. The bus stop is just by the corner. The house is on the hill, like every house on Madeira, you can’t do anything with it :)

Many young guests (unusual for Madeira!). Good breakfast. A nicer touch is a changing free smoothie all day. No music in the public areas. Lovely helpful staff. Good sized bedroom. Half the bedrooms have balconies overlooking the harbour. Well laid out bathroom, with excellent shower. Close to central Funchal. Special rate in the car park below the hotel.

Beatriz is a brilliant, friendly and knowledgable host. The apartment was spacious and clean and the views over Funchal were amazing! I can’t imagine a better place to stay in the city, we could park the car in the garage, admire the views and then walk to the Old Town in 5 minutes (maybe 10 on the way back ;) )We had a great time and can’t wait to return!

We stayed in the apartment with terrace, it was very spacious and equipped with everything we needed. It’s centrally located in the old town of Funchal and only a couple of minutes walk from the cable car, the Mercado dos Lavradores and the Sao Tiago Fort (which by the way have a lovely restaurant). I highly recommend the Welcome Madeira Apartments! :)

The apartment is new, very modern and it is equiped with all appliances you can imagine. It is comfortable and very clean. Host is excellent and he is always ready to help. Location is good and renting a car is a must if you want to explore Funchal and beautiful island of Madeira. Great value for money. Highly recommend to all travelers to Madeira.

Location was in the heart of the old town Everything was on our doorstep, especially dining. Our host Veronica was exceptional. She looked after our every need. She could not have been more helpful. Room was larger than expected. Hotel was comfortable and clean. Excellent value for money. When we revisit Madeira, this is the hotel we will use.

The apartment has the best view over the ocean and part of the city. It is clean, nicely furnished and great wifi. The location has everything you need close and there is a bus to the beach and Funchal right in front of the building. If you are staying in Madeira plan to rent a car which the owner of the apartment will help you with.

The location was perfect , walking distance to all the points of interest, excellent breakfast, very clean room with everyday room service ,free parking for our car, and above all the owners of the hotel so friendly and caring about us that made our stay in Funchal unforgettable. Efharisto poly Umberto and family

Excellent Location and everything is brand new in the apartment. Isabel, our host, was quick to answer all our questions from the time we booked the place to the time we left. She is simply the best! We will definitely stay here again next time we come back to Madeira.

Free parking! Nice furniture, full equipped kitchen, washing machine. Everything is new and good quality. Great location- 5 min to Old Town. Apartment is full automatic - door, gates. Map in room - they look great Fantastic place to stay in Funchal

The location , the staff especially Carolina and Dalia . Everything was amazing from the moment I arrived till the moment I left . Definitely I will back to madeira and 29 madeira Hostel .

Margarida it’s a really nice person and helps us to be on the best places on Madeira.

I’m very happy to stay in this hotel. I can recommend it for everyone

Everything was good The Spa,facilities and staff fantastic

Friendliness of staff cleanliness breakfast