Rua Carvalho Araújo, Se, 9000-022 Funchal, Portugal
#18 of 84 hotels in Funchal
Guests' ChoiceBased on 133 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 April 2024
Tijana
United KingdomSmell in the room and air-con. Soundproofing is bad so you can hear all your neighbors
Great hotel! Huge pools, very well heated indoor pool. Plenty of sunbeds all around. Great breakfast buffet. Truly 5 stars service from every employee. Excellent location and access to Savoy Palace. Ground area is very well protected from the winds so you can enjoy sun even on a windy day
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNot much. It would have been good to have a few more exercise classes and similar activities, as well as the chance to try padel, perhaps with coaching (it's a game for 4 and we were a couple).
Fabulous hotel with beautiful decor in both public areas and the room and spectacular location on the sea. Wonderful outdoor area with pools and lovely gardens. The interior design was especially nice, with a feeling of intimacy in many areas, which is difficult to achieve in a large hotel. Plenty of things put on with live music, pilates, yoga etc. Excellent facilities including library, panel court, gym, indoor swimming pool and the staff were unfailing courteous, pleasant and made a fabulous hotel exceptional.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Susarah
CanadaNothing not to like. We have booked for next year!!
Comfortable rooms, good breakfast. Fantastic location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Allan
United KingdomNeeds a refurbishment
Good location, friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Martin
United KingdomThe menus at the hotels bars and restaurant contain many fish dishes. fantastic news for some but for those with a fish intolerance is not so good. I was only able to have one meal at the hotel other than breakfast, however there are many great restaurant's close by. Some of the taxi drivers seem to forget to put the meter on, watch out for this. from Funchal to the hotel should be 4 to 5 euros. several times we we asked for 7 or more euros. when challenged the price dropped to 5 euro.
buffet breakfast had a wide selection to put on ones plate. all of a high quality. a walk into Funchal town is 15 mins or so, a taxi is around 5 euro. views were outstanding from our room and the sound of the sea lulled us to sleep. The staff very friendly as were all locals we encountered. Numerous restaurants close by for those looking for more choice than that the hotel offers. we will certainly be returning and are kicking ourselves for not finding this hotel earlier.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Khalid
Saudi ArabiaOld furniture, expensive
The view
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Alan
United KingdomMostly buffet food. Not much table service
Great location for sea swimming but close enough to central Funchal to be able to walk to dinner in town
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Renata
SwitzerlandFacilities, service and location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Russell
United StatesOur room, a deluxe suite was large and comfortable, but I would say that the room was not quite 5 star, as some of the furnishing were a little worn.
It is right on the ocean and the closest major seaside hotel to the downtown area. The pools and oceanfront are very nice. The decor in the hotel is very nice with impressive art everywhere.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
David
United KingdomDidn’t like having to pay €12 per day for parking. Didn’t love the sunbeds.
Spacious, clean, luxurious and well maintained. We loved our suite. The pool area was nice enough without being exceptional. We found the sunbeds not the most comfortable although they were ok. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Jenny
United KingdomBrilliant location and staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Sandra
United StatesCharged for breakfast but was supposed to be included in rate. Room was on the hot side and had to ask them to see if air conditioning was working.
Lovely resort in great location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Diane
United StatesBreakfast was best breakfast buffet we've had in a long time. Excellent selection. Pool was fabulous. Restaurants were great, staff friendly and super helpful. Loved jumping into the water near the lighthouse.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Brinkopf
United StatesThe hotel is perched on the side of a hill and difficult to walk to and from town.
Exceptional hotel. Loved the nightly live music. Large selection at breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Farhad
United KingdomSun loungers old, the umbrella flew off cut my chin, but no big problem
Really nice location, the sea view room was just unbelievable, the view is incredible, the decor a bit dated, but overall fantastic hotel, its a little dated compared to their other hotel Savoy signature and not as posh, but really liked it.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Alexis
United StatesStunning hotel in amazing location with fabulous amenities. The private ocean access was a highlight!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Valentin
SwitzerlandNothing to complain about.
Natural pool
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Carmel
IrelandNothing !
Right on the seafront, short walk to central Funchal, great facilities
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Ana
Portugala bit used
comfort and style
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Hans
BelgiumNothing specific.
Very comfortable hotel on perfect location. Very good breakfast, large and well equiped rooms, big parking, so all you need !
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Barbora
Czech RepublicThe room smelled a bit funny, maybe older furniture? But nothing bothering.
Breakfast was great, the pools were awesome. The location is really close to the centre, many restaurants nearby. The staff was really kind and helpful. Nice little things like chocolate, wine and fruit as a gift. Recommend!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Catherine
United KingdomBreakfast doesn't start until 7:30am - not great if you have to be up for a 9am flight...
This was an absolutely perfect hotel!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Clare
IrelandBedroom a bit small for a suite. Lighting a bit dark.
The public areas were spacious, clean, well maintained and all staff very friendly and respectful
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Robert
United KingdomNothing
Excellent facilities. Bedroom was upgraded. Extremely helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2023
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