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Reviews of Vila Baleira Funchal 4 stars

Estrada Monumental, 274, Sao Martinho, 9000-100 Funchal, Portugal

#51 of 84 hotels in Funchal

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Review score

Based on 242 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to pay to park, although €8 per day wasn't too bad. Pool bar was closed (April). Glass divider for bathroom was ok for us but others may not like it.

    Nice modern hotel, good breakfast, lovely pool. Big room and big comfortable bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Pillows were very poor. Coffee maker leaking. Just one chair at the balcony.

    Fantastic breakfast, Staff is doing everything to make you comfortable. Clean. Pool terrace is nice. Location nice and central but close to major tourist hotels.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Good value and nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the staff were great and helpful, they seemed a little understaffed at the time of our check in. We had to go downstairs a couple times following to get a new key as it wouldn't work.

    The staff were great. Great value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No balcony

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Very well priced hotel with a fantastic pool and bar in a central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints at all

    Awesome pool terrace with v cheap pool bar! Friendly staff Modern comfortable room Excellent value for money!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We only stayed for 1 night after a flight cancellation but the room was very clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gym equipment very poor

    The apparent was spacious and bright. Excellent quality of bedding

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    35 minute walk from town, refreshing (not heated) pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The swimmingpool is not heated (logical probably) but it was really cold 😅

    Large room and bathroom

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    A bit disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet old stuff in room, not damaged...but deserve renovation Breakfast was horrible- food which have to be supposedly hot, was cold...every day the same, bread not always fresh, the coffee from thermos, not looking fresh The workers on reception, should have more drive and the elevator often not working well. About parking for 8e per day,not gonna talking... As a smoker I used as an ashtray coffee cup on balcony..super they clean a keep me there the cup for cigarettes 😃 no one had an idea to put there the original ashtray 🙈 The main corridors was a bit dirty. Was disappointed, was waiting something better.

    Fine location Clean Not listening other guests

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom wasn't too clean. They forgot to empty the trash before our arrival.

    Location was perfect. Room view was nice :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful rooms in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast room didn't have a view and pretty aggressive light, so it wasn't the best start to the day. The view out of the room also was onto a side street that had a bar, which meant that there were loud people on the street late at night keeping us up.

    The room was beautiful, very spacious and really great bed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Nice night spent in the capital of Madeira.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower/toilet/bathroom was divided with a fully glassed door with no sound proof. Could be done with some optional blurred glass.

    Clean modern hotel with a great location. Breakfast was good. Room was very big with nice view and clean. Very helpful and friendly stuff. Would recommend this property for sure!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Хороший отель в городе.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's not immediately clear how to enter the parking lot. The SIXT sign and the barrier were misleading. There is no hotel sign at the entrance to the parking lot. Paid parking for hotel guests.

    Were in February 2024. At check-in we were pleasantly surprised that we were given a bigger room. The room had large, panoramic windows with a very nice view of the ocean. Breakfast was simple in a room with no windows. There are lots of stores and restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was on the main street, which was quite noisy. You could use the air conditioner, but it was a bit loud. Bathroom was also somewhat dated.

    Comfortable and sizable room, great views of the ocean, many good restaurants in the neighborhood and public transport nearby...loved the swimming pool as well!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    Great location, nice rooftop pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpets on corridors stained

    Free parking Great location Stylish foyer

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    A small gem overlooking the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness .was poor on arrival . Apartment hadn't had the best clean between changeover ,could be improved ie bathroom .scum round tap , shower screen marked , tiles had scum . Floor throughout apartment dusty and dirty . We missed having our room cleaned a couple of times but that was down to us wanting not to be disturbed whilst sunbathing .

    Spacious Apartment ( junior suite) Massive balcony sea facing. Location.we were upgraded which was a pleasant surprise. We have already tried to rebook but unfortunately booked up on the dates we wanted . Very popular hotel .

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Great bed, nice pool and excellent breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only downside in our room was that the bathroom division was all glass so you couldn't have much privacy. We already knew it beforehand but if you are expecting a place to stay were you could easily walk to the historic center of Funchal this is not the place to stay. This area is not the easiest to find parking and the hotel park was quite expensive compared to the other parks around Funchal.

    The room was really comfortable, clean and big. The staff was excellent. The pool area was really cozy, we went to the pool twice during our stay and we were the only people there apart for some people at the roof top bar. The staff was very friendly too. Breakfast was excellent and had a lot of variety.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Normal hotel in a good position
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel looked very fancy but was not practical at all. Our first room was really dark, we couldn’t open the curtains without being seen even if we booked a room with a terrace. Some of the staff at breakfast was amazing someone was totally careless.

    Staff al the front desk was very kind and helpful, especially Sofia who helped us to enjoy our stay. The breakfast was good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    lovely time at Villa Baleira
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No daily supply of mineral water for the room- we received only one 1.5.l bottle on the day of arrival

    Convenient location for sightseeing and walking exercise (20-30 min walk to the city centre), nice view from the hotel window, good international breakfast offer, fast WiFi included in the room price, swimming pool included in the price (not used), quiet room, comfy bed, air con, good international cable TV, kettle + teas + instant coffees in the room, daily room cleaning service,

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Perfect stay to discover the island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The flat pillows. We did kindly receive another set after mentioning it to the staff, but it did not did the trick. But this is a personal preference. The bathroom was not very clean. It needed a full clean. Although the staff was kind and very hardworking.

    The location: close to supermarkets, bus stops en shops. Private parking at the hotel. A must as parking space is limited in the area. The room: spacious with a nice balcony. The swimming pool and relax area on the rooftop. Breakfast was okay, basic and with all the essentials. For a stay of a week it may lack variety.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    9.0
    Excellent view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view, my husband had his birthday and we received complimentary champagne

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    9.0
    Nice place but noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy on most nights from either sports teams or street traffic. Also all night mens club across the way and seem to be outside smoking and talking loudly all night.

    Great location near restaurants and bus ride to old town

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    9.0
    Lovely location, very clean hotel and great VFM
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one seat in room and no seat for balcony

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We could hear all noises from the street during the night, walls were thin :(

    Stayed in December 2023

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