Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel
US$90
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$90
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel average US$81 in the cheapest month (December) and US$132 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$89 |
| February | US$95 |
| March | US$120 |
| April | US$122 |
| May | US$124 |
| June | US$121 |
| July | US$132 |
| August | US$103 |
| September | US$90 |
| October | US$93 |
| November | US$84 |
| December | US$81 |
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Most expensive: July (~US$132)
Cheapest: December (~US$81)
About this property
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a communal living room.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a communal living room.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 148 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Funchal, Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Lido Bathing Complex and CR7 Museum. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Formosa Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Funchal Marina.
What's nearby
Lido Bathing Complex(0.4 Miles)
Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia(0.5 Miles)
Estádio do Marítimo(0.6 Miles)
Centro Comercial Forum Madeira(0.8 Miles)
Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex(0.8 Miles)
Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda(0.9 Miles)
Santa Catarina Park(1.1 Miles)
Madeira Casino(1.1 Miles)
CR7 Museum(1.3 Miles)
Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools(1.3 Miles)
Avenida do Mar(1.3 Miles)
Plaza Madeira(1.4 Miles)
Funchal Municipal Garden(1.4 Miles)
Holy Trinity Church(1.4 Miles)
Santa Clara Monastery(1.4 Miles)
The preferred airport for Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel is Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC)(12.7 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Dry cleaning
Tennis courts
Location
Rua da Casa Branca, Funchal, Portugal
Lido Bathing Complex (0.4 Miles)
Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia (0.5 Miles)
Estádio do Marítimo (0.6 Miles)
Centro Comercial Forum Madeira (0.8 Miles)
Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex (0.8 Miles)
Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda (0.9 Miles)
Room options
9
Standard Double Room, Balcony
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
237 ft²
BalconyBalcony or TerraceWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomTV
13
Standard Double Room
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 3
215 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomTV
Guest reviews of Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel
7.3
Good
Based on 2,601 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
51%
Family
35%
Group
12%
What guests think
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At Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel, travellers highlight friendly staff, decent value, and a handy location near restaurants, while noting dated rooms, steep access, and mixed cleanliness, leading to a stay that balances convenience with trade-offs in comfort and upkeep.
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At Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel, travellers highlight friendly staff, decent value, and a handy location near restaurants, while noting dated rooms, steep access, and mixed cleanliness, leading to a stay that balances convenience with trade-offs in comfort and upkeep.
Breakfast is frequently praised for variety, though dinner and half-board drink policies receive criticism. Pool areas and terraces are appreciated, but parking is limited or paid and internal facilities like lifts can be strained. Rooms are basic and often lack air conditioning, with some noise and strong views depending on allocation. Overall, expect a budget-friendly base with useful amenities, but be prepared for some practical inconveniences.
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Facilities
Outdoor and indoor pools, sun terraces, and bar entertainment are appreciated. Parking is limited or paid, and at times lifts or other logistics (like a luggage scale fee) cause minor frustrations.
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6
Markus
12 Jul 2023
·
Stayed 8 nights
Staff at the hotel were always helpful and friendly. Check in was available when we arrived late at the night, and also no problem with late check-out. They helped to get doctors to the hotel because of a medical emergency. In the end it required treatment at the hospital. But it was good to have staff members that made things easier. The location of the hotel is great. And it is close to several restaurant, cafés, Complexo Balnear do Lido, centrum of Funchal and more. The pool area of the hotel were quite nice. But I have to be honest and say that in general. The hotel was pretty outdated and it definitely needs some maintenance. And it was a strange smell in the room. Maybe fungus or mold. No AC, and the safe didn't have a lock. And there was no fridge. Perhaps there are some in other rooms 🤔 But I got the impression that other rooms were better. And we got the opportunity to change room so thumbs up for that. The food was okey, and you had a few things to choose from. Overall an okey hotel with a good potential to be even better. Staff were great as mentioned. But hotel needs and upgrade and some maintenance. The hotel is fairly cheap to stay at, so if you want to travel on a budget. Or just dont want to spend a lot on a hotel, this will be a good option.
Staff at the hotel were always helpful and friendly. Check in was available when we arrived late at the night, and also no problem with late check-out. They helped to get doctors to the hotel because of a medical emergency. In the end it required treatment at the hospital. But it was good to have staff members that made things easier. The location of the hotel is great. And it is close to several restaurant, cafés, Complexo Balnear do Lido, centrum of Funchal and more. The pool area of the hotel were quite nice. But I have to be honest and say that in general. The hotel was pretty outdated and it definitely needs some maintenance. And it was a strange smell in the room. Maybe fungus or mold. No AC, and the safe didn't have a lock. And there was no fridge. Perhaps there are some in other rooms 🤔 But I got the impression that other rooms were better. And we got the opportunity to change room so thumbs up for that. The food was okey, and you had a few things to choose from. Overall an okey hotel with a good potential to be even better. Staff were great as mentioned. But hotel needs and upgrade and some maintenance. The hotel is fairly cheap to stay at, so if you want to travel on a budget. Or just dont want to spend a lot on a hotel, this will be a good option.
6
Matthew
31 May 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times the reception staff were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, I could hear everything in the corridor like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe they would put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times the reception staff were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, I could hear everything in the corridor like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe they would put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
8
Simon
31 Dec 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
Paid 80 euro per night and would say it is good value for what you get. The hotel general areas is in good shape, as well as pool area and restaurant, and a nice rooftop where you can bring your own drink and have a nice view. The rooms are well cleaned and good supplied breakfast buffe.
Paid 80 euro per night and would say it is good value for what you get. The hotel general areas is in good shape, as well as pool area and restaurant, and a nice rooftop where you can bring your own drink and have a nice view. The rooms are well cleaned and good supplied breakfast buffe.
8
Martine
15 Jun 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
cet hôtel est bien situé dans Funchal mais fait partie d'un groupement de 3 hôtels avec finalement très peu de places de parking ( environ 20 places!) Faut donc de la chance pour pouvoir garer sa voiture chaque soir. Il y a bcp de chambres sur 11 étages alors si vous aimez les hôtels plus familiaux, il n'est pas pour vous. L'avantage est que le personnel parle français. Le petit déjeuner est très copieux. Il y a aussi des animations autour du bar....
cet hôtel est bien situé dans Funchal mais fait partie d'un groupement de 3 hôtels avec finalement très peu de places de parking ( environ 20 places!) Faut donc de la chance pour pouvoir garer sa voiture chaque soir. Il y a bcp de chambres sur 11 étages alors si vous aimez les hôtels plus familiaux, il n'est pas pour vous. L'avantage est que le personnel parle français. Le petit déjeuner est très copieux. Il y a aussi des animations autour du bar....
10
Peter
2 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
It was what we expected but a bit disappointed because we were not given parking inside the hotel complex.
It was what we expected but a bit disappointed because we were not given parking inside the hotel complex.
10
Mark Alexander
4 May 2022
·
Stayed 7 nights
It was a convenient place to stay priced reasonably. The only thing we didn't like was being charged to use a scale to weigh our luggage...this could be offered for free
It was a convenient place to stay priced reasonably. The only thing we didn't like was being charged to use a scale to weigh our luggage...this could be offered for free
10
Keith
25 Mar 2022
·
Stayed 11 nights
I can not leave a bad review for this hotel. Although not the best I’ve stayed in, it is good value for money! Firstly, this is a late 1980’s built hotel, with few updates other than maintenance. This reflected in the very affordable price. It is clean, not run down, but dated. Get a room with a balcony & the higher the better. We changed our room from 518 (facing north/west) to 512 (facing south/west) for more sun on the balcony in the late morning, however the rooms were the same, twin beds decent sized wardrobe and shower en-suite. All very clean, but no kettle or fridge. Take a travel kettle & adapter plug! Staff were excellent & professional, check-in was easy, they ordered taxis and even organised a well priced car rental for us, together with some great sight-seeing advice. (Sunset beach/Maktub Pub). The buffet Breakfast is absolutely fine and good selection, however can’t recommend the buffet (school?) dinner! Try the Fora d’Oras for an excellent evening meal near the entrance. The indoor swimming pool (& jacuzzi) is excellent for raining days but can get busy occasionally, the outdoor pool & bar area great for sunny days & sun terraces are good too. The sea is a 7-10 minute walk down the hill, but be warned, like most of Madeira, the climb back is steep! The area is fine, but don’t bother going up from the hotel. There’s a nice pub showing sports if you turn left, turn right and head down the hill for loads of descent restaurants & shops. Enjoy!
I can not leave a bad review for this hotel. Although not the best I’ve stayed in, it is good value for money! Firstly, this is a late 1980’s built hotel, with few updates other than maintenance. This reflected in the very affordable price. It is clean, not run down, but dated. Get a room with a balcony & the higher the better. We changed our room from 518 (facing north/west) to 512 (facing south/west) for more sun on the balcony in the late morning, however the rooms were the same, twin beds decent sized wardrobe and shower en-suite. All very clean, but no kettle or fridge. Take a travel kettle & adapter plug! Staff were excellent & professional, check-in was easy, they ordered taxis and even organised a well priced car rental for us, together with some great sight-seeing advice. (Sunset beach/Maktub Pub). The buffet Breakfast is absolutely fine and good selection, however can’t recommend the buffet (school?) dinner! Try the Fora d’Oras for an excellent evening meal near the entrance. The indoor swimming pool (& jacuzzi) is excellent for raining days but can get busy occasionally, the outdoor pool & bar area great for sunny days & sun terraces are good too. The sea is a 7-10 minute walk down the hill, but be warned, like most of Madeira, the climb back is steep! The area is fine, but don’t bother going up from the hotel. There’s a nice pub showing sports if you turn left, turn right and head down the hill for loads of descent restaurants & shops. Enjoy!
6
Matthew
30 May 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times I spoke to the reception staff they were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, people in the corridor sounded like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe a housekeeper put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times I spoke to the reception staff they were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, people in the corridor sounded like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe a housekeeper put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
8
Tove
13 Aug 2023
·
Stayed 11 nights
This hotel is located at the top of a hill, so not for people with bad legs. It is located in a quiet and peaceful area, so perfect for people who want peace and quiet. The restaurant by the pool makes nice burgers, sandwiches, etc. The pool is large enough to swim a few laps. We enjoyed our 10 day stay, 3-4 of which were spent on the hotel grounds, the rest of the days, we spent on trips around the island.
This hotel is located at the top of a hill, so not for people with bad legs. It is located in a quiet and peaceful area, so perfect for people who want peace and quiet. The restaurant by the pool makes nice burgers, sandwiches, etc. The pool is large enough to swim a few laps. We enjoyed our 10 day stay, 3-4 of which were spent on the hotel grounds, the rest of the days, we spent on trips around the island.
6
CLÁUDIA
27 Oct 2023
·
Stayed 4 nights
O hotel é interessante, muito bem localizado para quem não quer comer no hotel. No recinto existem 3 hotéis do mesmo grupo, aos quais, não estão identificados. Fui á primeira receção em que apanhei uma funcionária super simpática que me explicou e indicou onde era realmente o hotel onde iria ficar. Subimos ( uma rampa a pique) para a seguinte receção onde está uma tremenda confusão e fui atendida por 3 funcionários, super desorganizado. Quando questionei sobre deixar o carro no parque o mesmo é pago 7€ ao dia, quando reservei o hotel, não dizia NADA sobre o parque ser pago e para aquele dia que cheguei não tinha lugar, ou seja, depois de jantar, o carro ficou estacionado quase 2 quarteirões do hotel. Seguindo, recebemos cartão mais dois vouchers de desconto para o 1 pequeno almoço e 1 jantar (top) e quando chegamos junto ao elevador pois era no 7 andar só existia 1 elevador a funcionar para 11 andares!!! Chegamos a estar 20/30min á espera do elevador. Quando chegamos ao quarto por duas vezes, o nosso cartão não abria a porta e la nos mudaram o cartão. As fotografias acolhedoras que mostram na “publicidade” dos quartos não é a realidade, o nosso quarto tinha o chão sujo, o frigorífico com cabelos e a casa de banho, enfim. Não existe AC somente uma ventoinha. O nosso check-out foi dia 25-10 e até hoje ainda estamos á espera da fatura. Nisto tudo, a melhor parte do quarto era a vista para o mar.
O hotel é interessante, muito bem localizado para quem não quer comer no hotel. No recinto existem 3 hotéis do mesmo grupo, aos quais, não estão identificados. Fui á primeira receção em que apanhei uma funcionária super simpática que me explicou e indicou onde era realmente o hotel onde iria ficar. Subimos ( uma rampa a pique) para a seguinte receção onde está uma tremenda confusão e fui atendida por 3 funcionários, super desorganizado. Quando questionei sobre deixar o carro no parque o mesmo é pago 7€ ao dia, quando reservei o hotel, não dizia NADA sobre o parque ser pago e para aquele dia que cheguei não tinha lugar, ou seja, depois de jantar, o carro ficou estacionado quase 2 quarteirões do hotel. Seguindo, recebemos cartão mais dois vouchers de desconto para o 1 pequeno almoço e 1 jantar (top) e quando chegamos junto ao elevador pois era no 7 andar só existia 1 elevador a funcionar para 11 andares!!! Chegamos a estar 20/30min á espera do elevador. Quando chegamos ao quarto por duas vezes, o nosso cartão não abria a porta e la nos mudaram o cartão. As fotografias acolhedoras que mostram na “publicidade” dos quartos não é a realidade, o nosso quarto tinha o chão sujo, o frigorífico com cabelos e a casa de banho, enfim. Não existe AC somente uma ventoinha. O nosso check-out foi dia 25-10 e até hoje ainda estamos á espera da fatura. Nisto tudo, a melhor parte do quarto era a vista para o mar.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: some found areas and rooms clean, while others reported stained towels, dust, bad smells or pests, and occasional housekeeping lapses.
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4
Steven
17 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 14 nights
ATTENTION! Woke up one morning to use the washroom and there was an extremely massive coackroach i dont understand how it even got in if we are in the top floor. On the maps it says estrelicia is the bottom hotel and its not its the top one. You need to walk up a hill almost 100 meters to reach your hotel. The photos is shows when you book your staying are not the same photos because mine looked nothing like the photo's i wish i could post the photos. There is a lot of people that only stayed one night and asked for the money back and found another hotel. We had to clean the washroom when we arrived because it wasnt cleaned properly. The breakfast buffet is nothing special. I will not come back.
ATTENTION! Woke up one morning to use the washroom and there was an extremely massive coackroach i dont understand how it even got in if we are in the top floor. On the maps it says estrelicia is the bottom hotel and its not its the top one. You need to walk up a hill almost 100 meters to reach your hotel. The photos is shows when you book your staying are not the same photos because mine looked nothing like the photo's i wish i could post the photos. There is a lot of people that only stayed one night and asked for the money back and found another hotel. We had to clean the washroom when we arrived because it wasnt cleaned properly. The breakfast buffet is nothing special. I will not come back.
6
Markus
12 Jul 2023
·
Stayed 8 nights
Staff at the hotel were always helpful and friendly. Check in was available when we arrived late at the night, and also no problem with late check-out. They helped to get doctors to the hotel because of a medical emergency. In the end it required treatment at the hospital. But it was good to have staff members that made things easier. The location of the hotel is great. And it is close to several restaurant, cafés, Complexo Balnear do Lido, centrum of Funchal and more. The pool area of the hotel were quite nice. But I have to be honest and say that in general. The hotel was pretty outdated and it definitely needs some maintenance. And it was a strange smell in the room. Maybe fungus or mold. No AC, and the safe didn't have a lock. And there was no fridge. Perhaps there are some in other rooms 🤔 But I got the impression that other rooms were better. And we got the opportunity to change room so thumbs up for that. The food was okey, and you had a few things to choose from. Overall an okey hotel with a good potential to be even better. Staff were great as mentioned. But hotel needs and upgrade and some maintenance. The hotel is fairly cheap to stay at, so if you want to travel on a budget. Or just dont want to spend a lot on a hotel, this will be a good option.
Staff at the hotel were always helpful and friendly. Check in was available when we arrived late at the night, and also no problem with late check-out. They helped to get doctors to the hotel because of a medical emergency. In the end it required treatment at the hospital. But it was good to have staff members that made things easier. The location of the hotel is great. And it is close to several restaurant, cafés, Complexo Balnear do Lido, centrum of Funchal and more. The pool area of the hotel were quite nice. But I have to be honest and say that in general. The hotel was pretty outdated and it definitely needs some maintenance. And it was a strange smell in the room. Maybe fungus or mold. No AC, and the safe didn't have a lock. And there was no fridge. Perhaps there are some in other rooms 🤔 But I got the impression that other rooms were better. And we got the opportunity to change room so thumbs up for that. The food was okey, and you had a few things to choose from. Overall an okey hotel with a good potential to be even better. Staff were great as mentioned. But hotel needs and upgrade and some maintenance. The hotel is fairly cheap to stay at, so if you want to travel on a budget. Or just dont want to spend a lot on a hotel, this will be a good option.
6
Samantha
22 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
The staff was very helpful and kind. The area was more "touristy" than expected. The hotel itself was outdated aside from the restaurants and lobby area. The room did not have ac so it was hot and musty. The bathroom was extremely outdated and did not seem very clean
The staff was very helpful and kind. The area was more "touristy" than expected. The hotel itself was outdated aside from the restaurants and lobby area. The room did not have ac so it was hot and musty. The bathroom was extremely outdated and did not seem very clean
6
Matthew
31 May 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times the reception staff were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, I could hear everything in the corridor like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe they would put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times the reception staff were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, I could hear everything in the corridor like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe they would put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
6
Eva
30 Jun 2023
·
Stayed 9 nights
Les serviettes de bain censées être propres avaient des tâches. C’était très poussiéreux.
Les serviettes de bain censées être propres avaient des tâches. C’était très poussiéreux.
8
Simon
31 Dec 2022
·
Stayed 1 night
Paid 80 euro per night and would say it is good value for what you get. The hotel general areas is in good shape, as well as pool area and restaurant, and a nice rooftop where you can bring your own drink and have a nice view. The rooms are well cleaned and good supplied breakfast buffe.
Paid 80 euro per night and would say it is good value for what you get. The hotel general areas is in good shape, as well as pool area and restaurant, and a nice rooftop where you can bring your own drink and have a nice view. The rooms are well cleaned and good supplied breakfast buffe.
2
chanel
2 Feb 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Pire hôtel que je jamais réservé de ma vie je suis arrivé dans le site ça disait stationnement gratuit et stationnement disponible il a fallu qu’on marche pendant 15 minutes et en plus il a une grosse pente pour arriver à l’hôtel vraiment difficile d’accès la chambre était tellement sale l’eau de la douche sortais à l’extérieur je ne recommande jamais cette hôtel à personne vous perdez votre argent réception était méchante N’a jamais de trouver des solutions pour nous il a fallu que hôtels.com les appels et trouver une solution le manger était vraiment dégueulasse honnêtement je suis quelqu’un qui voyage beaucoup et je vais jamais vu quelque chose comme ça difficile d’accès compliqué d’entrée car il a trois hôtel en un Vous pouvez trouver mieux à quelque part d’autre la réception et l’hôtel m’a jamais aidé les important pour eux c’est leur portefeuille et non le service à la clientèle
Pire hôtel que je jamais réservé de ma vie je suis arrivé dans le site ça disait stationnement gratuit et stationnement disponible il a fallu qu’on marche pendant 15 minutes et en plus il a une grosse pente pour arriver à l’hôtel vraiment difficile d’accès la chambre était tellement sale l’eau de la douche sortais à l’extérieur je ne recommande jamais cette hôtel à personne vous perdez votre argent réception était méchante N’a jamais de trouver des solutions pour nous il a fallu que hôtels.com les appels et trouver une solution le manger était vraiment dégueulasse honnêtement je suis quelqu’un qui voyage beaucoup et je vais jamais vu quelque chose comme ça difficile d’accès compliqué d’entrée car il a trois hôtel en un Vous pouvez trouver mieux à quelque part d’autre la réception et l’hôtel m’a jamais aidé les important pour eux c’est leur portefeuille et non le service à la clientèle
4
Ray
31 Dec 2025
·
Stayed 4 nights
Not a 4 star hotel. Needs an upgrade worn and tired. Breakfast poor. Coffee terrible. orange juice not real. Room clean etc but worn out.
Not a 4 star hotel. Needs an upgrade worn and tired. Breakfast poor. Coffee terrible. orange juice not real. Room clean etc but worn out.
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Andreas
19 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Fint pool område och god mat. Städningen av rummet kunde varit bättre. Saknade en papperskorg i rummet samt ingen Ac så de blev väldigt varmt i rummet. Frukost buffé funkade med de fylldes på sakta med frukten och pannkakor.
Fint pool område och god mat. Städningen av rummet kunde varit bättre. Saknade en papperskorg i rummet samt ingen Ac så de blev väldigt varmt i rummet. Frukost buffé funkade med de fylldes på sakta med frukten och pannkakor.
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CLÁUDIA
27 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
O hotel é interessante, muito bem localizado para quem não quer comer no hotel. No recinto existem 3 hotéis do mesmo grupo, aos quais, não estão identificados. Fui á primeira receção em que apanhei uma funcionária super simpática que me explicou e indicou onde era realmente o hotel onde iria ficar. Subimos ( uma rampa a pique) para a seguinte receção onde está uma tremenda confusão e fui atendida por 3 funcionários, super desorganizado. Quando questionei sobre deixar o carro no parque o mesmo é pago 7€ ao dia, quando reservei o hotel, não dizia NADA sobre o parque ser pago e para aquele dia que cheguei não tinha lugar, ou seja, depois de jantar, o carro ficou estacionado quase 2 quarteirões do hotel. Seguindo, recebemos cartão mais dois vouchers de desconto para o 1 pequeno almoço e 1 jantar (top) e quando chegamos junto ao elevador pois era no 7 andar só existia 1 elevador a funcionar para 11 andares!!! Chegamos a estar 20/30min á espera do elevador. Quando chegamos ao quarto por duas vezes, o nosso cartão não abria a porta e la nos mudaram o cartão. As fotografias acolhedoras que mostram na “publicidade” dos quartos não é a realidade, o nosso quarto tinha o chão sujo, o frigorífico com cabelos e a casa de banho, enfim. Não existe AC somente uma ventoinha. O nosso check-out foi dia 25-10 e até hoje ainda estamos á espera da fatura. Nisto tudo, a melhor parte do quarto era a vista para o mar.
O hotel é interessante, muito bem localizado para quem não quer comer no hotel. No recinto existem 3 hotéis do mesmo grupo, aos quais, não estão identificados. Fui á primeira receção em que apanhei uma funcionária super simpática que me explicou e indicou onde era realmente o hotel onde iria ficar. Subimos ( uma rampa a pique) para a seguinte receção onde está uma tremenda confusão e fui atendida por 3 funcionários, super desorganizado. Quando questionei sobre deixar o carro no parque o mesmo é pago 7€ ao dia, quando reservei o hotel, não dizia NADA sobre o parque ser pago e para aquele dia que cheguei não tinha lugar, ou seja, depois de jantar, o carro ficou estacionado quase 2 quarteirões do hotel. Seguindo, recebemos cartão mais dois vouchers de desconto para o 1 pequeno almoço e 1 jantar (top) e quando chegamos junto ao elevador pois era no 7 andar só existia 1 elevador a funcionar para 11 andares!!! Chegamos a estar 20/30min á espera do elevador. Quando chegamos ao quarto por duas vezes, o nosso cartão não abria a porta e la nos mudaram o cartão. As fotografias acolhedoras que mostram na “publicidade” dos quartos não é a realidade, o nosso quarto tinha o chão sujo, o frigorífico com cabelos e a casa de banho, enfim. Não existe AC somente uma ventoinha. O nosso check-out foi dia 25-10 e até hoje ainda estamos á espera da fatura. Nisto tudo, a melhor parte do quarto era a vista para o mar.
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Rooms
Rooms are dated and basic, many without air conditioning, and soundproofing can be weak; some guests also felt photos didn't match reality. Several rooms offer strong sea or city views, but overall maintenance varies.
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Steven
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
ATTENTION! Woke up one morning to use the washroom and there was an extremely massive coackroach i dont understand how it even got in if we are in the top floor. On the maps it says estrelicia is the bottom hotel and its not its the top one. You need to walk up a hill almost 100 meters to reach your hotel. The photos is shows when you book your staying are not the same photos because mine looked nothing like the photo's i wish i could post the photos. There is a lot of people that only stayed one night and asked for the money back and found another hotel. We had to clean the washroom when we arrived because it wasnt cleaned properly. The breakfast buffet is nothing special. I will not come back.
ATTENTION! Woke up one morning to use the washroom and there was an extremely massive coackroach i dont understand how it even got in if we are in the top floor. On the maps it says estrelicia is the bottom hotel and its not its the top one. You need to walk up a hill almost 100 meters to reach your hotel. The photos is shows when you book your staying are not the same photos because mine looked nothing like the photo's i wish i could post the photos. There is a lot of people that only stayed one night and asked for the money back and found another hotel. We had to clean the washroom when we arrived because it wasnt cleaned properly. The breakfast buffet is nothing special. I will not come back.
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Julio Antonio Cabral Da
27 Nov 2022
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Stayed 6 nights
Établissement vieillissant Un coup de jeune lui ferait du bien
Établissement vieillissant Un coup de jeune lui ferait du bien
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Samantha
22 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff was very helpful and kind. The area was more "touristy" than expected. The hotel itself was outdated aside from the restaurants and lobby area. The room did not have ac so it was hot and musty. The bathroom was extremely outdated and did not seem very clean
The staff was very helpful and kind. The area was more "touristy" than expected. The hotel itself was outdated aside from the restaurants and lobby area. The room did not have ac so it was hot and musty. The bathroom was extremely outdated and did not seem very clean
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Matthew
31 May 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times the reception staff were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, I could hear everything in the corridor like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe they would put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times the reception staff were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, I could hear everything in the corridor like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe they would put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
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Keith
25 Mar 2022
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Stayed 11 nights
I can not leave a bad review for this hotel. Although not the best I’ve stayed in, it is good value for money! Firstly, this is a late 1980’s built hotel, with few updates other than maintenance. This reflected in the very affordable price. It is clean, not run down, but dated. Get a room with a balcony & the higher the better. We changed our room from 518 (facing north/west) to 512 (facing south/west) for more sun on the balcony in the late morning, however the rooms were the same, twin beds decent sized wardrobe and shower en-suite. All very clean, but no kettle or fridge. Take a travel kettle & adapter plug! Staff were excellent & professional, check-in was easy, they ordered taxis and even organised a well priced car rental for us, together with some great sight-seeing advice. (Sunset beach/Maktub Pub). The buffet Breakfast is absolutely fine and good selection, however can’t recommend the buffet (school?) dinner! Try the Fora d’Oras for an excellent evening meal near the entrance. The indoor swimming pool (& jacuzzi) is excellent for raining days but can get busy occasionally, the outdoor pool & bar area great for sunny days & sun terraces are good too. The sea is a 7-10 minute walk down the hill, but be warned, like most of Madeira, the climb back is steep! The area is fine, but don’t bother going up from the hotel. There’s a nice pub showing sports if you turn left, turn right and head down the hill for loads of descent restaurants & shops. Enjoy!
I can not leave a bad review for this hotel. Although not the best I’ve stayed in, it is good value for money! Firstly, this is a late 1980’s built hotel, with few updates other than maintenance. This reflected in the very affordable price. It is clean, not run down, but dated. Get a room with a balcony & the higher the better. We changed our room from 518 (facing north/west) to 512 (facing south/west) for more sun on the balcony in the late morning, however the rooms were the same, twin beds decent sized wardrobe and shower en-suite. All very clean, but no kettle or fridge. Take a travel kettle & adapter plug! Staff were excellent & professional, check-in was easy, they ordered taxis and even organised a well priced car rental for us, together with some great sight-seeing advice. (Sunset beach/Maktub Pub). The buffet Breakfast is absolutely fine and good selection, however can’t recommend the buffet (school?) dinner! Try the Fora d’Oras for an excellent evening meal near the entrance. The indoor swimming pool (& jacuzzi) is excellent for raining days but can get busy occasionally, the outdoor pool & bar area great for sunny days & sun terraces are good too. The sea is a 7-10 minute walk down the hill, but be warned, like most of Madeira, the climb back is steep! The area is fine, but don’t bother going up from the hotel. There’s a nice pub showing sports if you turn left, turn right and head down the hill for loads of descent restaurants & shops. Enjoy!
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Cristina
21 Jun 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Very expensive for what this hotel has to offer. The pictures of the listings do not match with the bedrooms. No air conditioner, rooms werent ready at time for our check-in, cables hang around, lack of electric plugs and sink was bloaked. Also no kettle/tea/coffee facilities. And very poorly choice of breakfast buffet.
Very expensive for what this hotel has to offer. The pictures of the listings do not match with the bedrooms. No air conditioner, rooms werent ready at time for our check-in, cables hang around, lack of electric plugs and sink was bloaked. Also no kettle/tea/coffee facilities. And very poorly choice of breakfast buffet.
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M
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is in a great location and, has a good restaurant which offers a buffet breakfast with a great variety of things. The rooms are neat and tidy and the views from some of them are spectacular. I Would recommend for smaller groups, families and or solo travellers.
This hotel is in a great location and, has a good restaurant which offers a buffet breakfast with a great variety of things. The rooms are neat and tidy and the views from some of them are spectacular. I Would recommend for smaller groups, families and or solo travellers.
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Matthew
30 May 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times I spoke to the reception staff they were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, people in the corridor sounded like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe a housekeeper put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times I spoke to the reception staff they were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, people in the corridor sounded like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe a housekeeper put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
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Mrs Lesley
26 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Overall the property was pretty poor. The staff were nice enough however facilities were much lacking. The room was spacey but one of the rooms had no fan or air conditioning and so was too hot to sleep in. The location was not very accessible located at the top of a large hill and so getting luggage up was difficult. The hotel was noisy and one of the rooms was located with the window facing inwards towards a wall.
Overall the property was pretty poor. The staff were nice enough however facilities were much lacking. The room was spacey but one of the rooms had no fan or air conditioning and so was too hot to sleep in. The location was not very accessible located at the top of a large hill and so getting luggage up was difficult. The hotel was noisy and one of the rooms was located with the window facing inwards towards a wall.
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Angélique
14 Nov 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Si vous chercher un hébergement seulement pour dormir c’est le bon plan, avec une vue superbe du 9ème étage. Par contre l’état de la chambre laisse à désirer, la parquet est dans un mauvais état, la salle de bain pareil …
Si vous chercher un hébergement seulement pour dormir c’est le bon plan, avec une vue superbe du 9ème étage. Par contre l’état de la chambre laisse à désirer, la parquet est dans un mauvais état, la salle de bain pareil …
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Service
Staff are often friendly and helpful, with smooth check-in/out and support during issues, but experiences vary. Some guests reported cool reception, disorganization, and unclear or rigid dinner-drink policies.
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Markus
12 Jul 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
Staff at the hotel were always helpful and friendly. Check in was available when we arrived late at the night, and also no problem with late check-out. They helped to get doctors to the hotel because of a medical emergency. In the end it required treatment at the hospital. But it was good to have staff members that made things easier. The location of the hotel is great. And it is close to several restaurant, cafés, Complexo Balnear do Lido, centrum of Funchal and more. The pool area of the hotel were quite nice. But I have to be honest and say that in general. The hotel was pretty outdated and it definitely needs some maintenance. And it was a strange smell in the room. Maybe fungus or mold. No AC, and the safe didn't have a lock. And there was no fridge. Perhaps there are some in other rooms 🤔 But I got the impression that other rooms were better. And we got the opportunity to change room so thumbs up for that. The food was okey, and you had a few things to choose from. Overall an okey hotel with a good potential to be even better. Staff were great as mentioned. But hotel needs and upgrade and some maintenance. The hotel is fairly cheap to stay at, so if you want to travel on a budget. Or just dont want to spend a lot on a hotel, this will be a good option.
Staff at the hotel were always helpful and friendly. Check in was available when we arrived late at the night, and also no problem with late check-out. They helped to get doctors to the hotel because of a medical emergency. In the end it required treatment at the hospital. But it was good to have staff members that made things easier. The location of the hotel is great. And it is close to several restaurant, cafés, Complexo Balnear do Lido, centrum of Funchal and more. The pool area of the hotel were quite nice. But I have to be honest and say that in general. The hotel was pretty outdated and it definitely needs some maintenance. And it was a strange smell in the room. Maybe fungus or mold. No AC, and the safe didn't have a lock. And there was no fridge. Perhaps there are some in other rooms 🤔 But I got the impression that other rooms were better. And we got the opportunity to change room so thumbs up for that. The food was okey, and you had a few things to choose from. Overall an okey hotel with a good potential to be even better. Staff were great as mentioned. But hotel needs and upgrade and some maintenance. The hotel is fairly cheap to stay at, so if you want to travel on a budget. Or just dont want to spend a lot on a hotel, this will be a good option.
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Robert
25 May 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Staff was great approachable spoke well English food was great dining room staff as well keep up good job.Thank you.
Staff was great approachable spoke well English food was great dining room staff as well keep up good job.Thank you.
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Matthew
31 May 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times the reception staff were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, I could hear everything in the corridor like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe they would put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times the reception staff were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, I could hear everything in the corridor like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe they would put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
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chanel
2 Feb 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Pire hôtel que je jamais réservé de ma vie je suis arrivé dans le site ça disait stationnement gratuit et stationnement disponible il a fallu qu’on marche pendant 15 minutes et en plus il a une grosse pente pour arriver à l’hôtel vraiment difficile d’accès la chambre était tellement sale l’eau de la douche sortais à l’extérieur je ne recommande jamais cette hôtel à personne vous perdez votre argent réception était méchante N’a jamais de trouver des solutions pour nous il a fallu que hôtels.com les appels et trouver une solution le manger était vraiment dégueulasse honnêtement je suis quelqu’un qui voyage beaucoup et je vais jamais vu quelque chose comme ça difficile d’accès compliqué d’entrée car il a trois hôtel en un Vous pouvez trouver mieux à quelque part d’autre la réception et l’hôtel m’a jamais aidé les important pour eux c’est leur portefeuille et non le service à la clientèle
Pire hôtel que je jamais réservé de ma vie je suis arrivé dans le site ça disait stationnement gratuit et stationnement disponible il a fallu qu’on marche pendant 15 minutes et en plus il a une grosse pente pour arriver à l’hôtel vraiment difficile d’accès la chambre était tellement sale l’eau de la douche sortais à l’extérieur je ne recommande jamais cette hôtel à personne vous perdez votre argent réception était méchante N’a jamais de trouver des solutions pour nous il a fallu que hôtels.com les appels et trouver une solution le manger était vraiment dégueulasse honnêtement je suis quelqu’un qui voyage beaucoup et je vais jamais vu quelque chose comme ça difficile d’accès compliqué d’entrée car il a trois hôtel en un Vous pouvez trouver mieux à quelque part d’autre la réception et l’hôtel m’a jamais aidé les important pour eux c’est leur portefeuille et non le service à la clientèle
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Brian
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We were not told of the steepness of the path leading to the hotel, which was difficult for my wife to negotiate. We were half board but we're not told drinks were not included with our evening meal, not even water. We also were not told whether we could bring our own drinks in, even if it was just water. The staff were not very helpful if you did not want to buy drinks and if I'd known that you could not have brought your own water to dinner I would not have booked this hotel. There was not an all inclusive option available when I booked this hotel so we should have been told that soft drinks would/would not be allowed at dinner Instead of being watched suspiciously by staff whilst eating our meal. I don't want lots of additional costs to my bill at the end of my stay and don't see why I should pay exorbitant prices for drinks when absolutely no alternative, not even water, is offered. As I said, the hotel should say brought in soft drinks are allowed at dinner or offer at least one free beverage per night, especially when a all inclusive option is not available at the hotel.
We were not told of the steepness of the path leading to the hotel, which was difficult for my wife to negotiate. We were half board but we're not told drinks were not included with our evening meal, not even water. We also were not told whether we could bring our own drinks in, even if it was just water. The staff were not very helpful if you did not want to buy drinks and if I'd known that you could not have brought your own water to dinner I would not have booked this hotel. There was not an all inclusive option available when I booked this hotel so we should have been told that soft drinks would/would not be allowed at dinner Instead of being watched suspiciously by staff whilst eating our meal. I don't want lots of additional costs to my bill at the end of my stay and don't see why I should pay exorbitant prices for drinks when absolutely no alternative, not even water, is offered. As I said, the hotel should say brought in soft drinks are allowed at dinner or offer at least one free beverage per night, especially when a all inclusive option is not available at the hotel.
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Keith
25 Mar 2022
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Stayed 11 nights
I can not leave a bad review for this hotel. Although not the best I’ve stayed in, it is good value for money! Firstly, this is a late 1980’s built hotel, with few updates other than maintenance. This reflected in the very affordable price. It is clean, not run down, but dated. Get a room with a balcony & the higher the better. We changed our room from 518 (facing north/west) to 512 (facing south/west) for more sun on the balcony in the late morning, however the rooms were the same, twin beds decent sized wardrobe and shower en-suite. All very clean, but no kettle or fridge. Take a travel kettle & adapter plug! Staff were excellent & professional, check-in was easy, they ordered taxis and even organised a well priced car rental for us, together with some great sight-seeing advice. (Sunset beach/Maktub Pub). The buffet Breakfast is absolutely fine and good selection, however can’t recommend the buffet (school?) dinner! Try the Fora d’Oras for an excellent evening meal near the entrance. The indoor swimming pool (& jacuzzi) is excellent for raining days but can get busy occasionally, the outdoor pool & bar area great for sunny days & sun terraces are good too. The sea is a 7-10 minute walk down the hill, but be warned, like most of Madeira, the climb back is steep! The area is fine, but don’t bother going up from the hotel. There’s a nice pub showing sports if you turn left, turn right and head down the hill for loads of descent restaurants & shops. Enjoy!
I can not leave a bad review for this hotel. Although not the best I’ve stayed in, it is good value for money! Firstly, this is a late 1980’s built hotel, with few updates other than maintenance. This reflected in the very affordable price. It is clean, not run down, but dated. Get a room with a balcony & the higher the better. We changed our room from 518 (facing north/west) to 512 (facing south/west) for more sun on the balcony in the late morning, however the rooms were the same, twin beds decent sized wardrobe and shower en-suite. All very clean, but no kettle or fridge. Take a travel kettle & adapter plug! Staff were excellent & professional, check-in was easy, they ordered taxis and even organised a well priced car rental for us, together with some great sight-seeing advice. (Sunset beach/Maktub Pub). The buffet Breakfast is absolutely fine and good selection, however can’t recommend the buffet (school?) dinner! Try the Fora d’Oras for an excellent evening meal near the entrance. The indoor swimming pool (& jacuzzi) is excellent for raining days but can get busy occasionally, the outdoor pool & bar area great for sunny days & sun terraces are good too. The sea is a 7-10 minute walk down the hill, but be warned, like most of Madeira, the climb back is steep! The area is fine, but don’t bother going up from the hotel. There’s a nice pub showing sports if you turn left, turn right and head down the hill for loads of descent restaurants & shops. Enjoy!
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Dawson
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property was close to restaurants and staff was very friendly. Only stayed here one night in between coastal towns.
Property was close to restaurants and staff was very friendly. Only stayed here one night in between coastal towns.
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Matthew
30 May 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times I spoke to the reception staff they were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, people in the corridor sounded like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe a housekeeper put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times I spoke to the reception staff they were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, people in the corridor sounded like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe a housekeeper put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
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Andrew
4 Nov 2022
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Staff all very pleasant and the pool area was very nice, building I was in a bit dated.
Staff all very pleasant and the pool area was very nice, building I was in a bit dated.
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CLÁUDIA
27 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
O hotel é interessante, muito bem localizado para quem não quer comer no hotel. No recinto existem 3 hotéis do mesmo grupo, aos quais, não estão identificados. Fui á primeira receção em que apanhei uma funcionária super simpática que me explicou e indicou onde era realmente o hotel onde iria ficar. Subimos ( uma rampa a pique) para a seguinte receção onde está uma tremenda confusão e fui atendida por 3 funcionários, super desorganizado. Quando questionei sobre deixar o carro no parque o mesmo é pago 7€ ao dia, quando reservei o hotel, não dizia NADA sobre o parque ser pago e para aquele dia que cheguei não tinha lugar, ou seja, depois de jantar, o carro ficou estacionado quase 2 quarteirões do hotel. Seguindo, recebemos cartão mais dois vouchers de desconto para o 1 pequeno almoço e 1 jantar (top) e quando chegamos junto ao elevador pois era no 7 andar só existia 1 elevador a funcionar para 11 andares!!! Chegamos a estar 20/30min á espera do elevador. Quando chegamos ao quarto por duas vezes, o nosso cartão não abria a porta e la nos mudaram o cartão. As fotografias acolhedoras que mostram na “publicidade” dos quartos não é a realidade, o nosso quarto tinha o chão sujo, o frigorífico com cabelos e a casa de banho, enfim. Não existe AC somente uma ventoinha. O nosso check-out foi dia 25-10 e até hoje ainda estamos á espera da fatura. Nisto tudo, a melhor parte do quarto era a vista para o mar.
O hotel é interessante, muito bem localizado para quem não quer comer no hotel. No recinto existem 3 hotéis do mesmo grupo, aos quais, não estão identificados. Fui á primeira receção em que apanhei uma funcionária super simpática que me explicou e indicou onde era realmente o hotel onde iria ficar. Subimos ( uma rampa a pique) para a seguinte receção onde está uma tremenda confusão e fui atendida por 3 funcionários, super desorganizado. Quando questionei sobre deixar o carro no parque o mesmo é pago 7€ ao dia, quando reservei o hotel, não dizia NADA sobre o parque ser pago e para aquele dia que cheguei não tinha lugar, ou seja, depois de jantar, o carro ficou estacionado quase 2 quarteirões do hotel. Seguindo, recebemos cartão mais dois vouchers de desconto para o 1 pequeno almoço e 1 jantar (top) e quando chegamos junto ao elevador pois era no 7 andar só existia 1 elevador a funcionar para 11 andares!!! Chegamos a estar 20/30min á espera do elevador. Quando chegamos ao quarto por duas vezes, o nosso cartão não abria a porta e la nos mudaram o cartão. As fotografias acolhedoras que mostram na “publicidade” dos quartos não é a realidade, o nosso quarto tinha o chão sujo, o frigorífico com cabelos e a casa de banho, enfim. Não existe AC somente uma ventoinha. O nosso check-out foi dia 25-10 e até hoje ainda estamos á espera da fatura. Nisto tudo, a melhor parte do quarto era a vista para o mar.
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Location
Convenient for restaurants, the seafront, and access to Funchal, with some quiet surroundings. The approach is steep, which can make reaching the hotel and moving luggage difficult.
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Markus
12 Jul 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
Staff at the hotel were always helpful and friendly. Check in was available when we arrived late at the night, and also no problem with late check-out. They helped to get doctors to the hotel because of a medical emergency. In the end it required treatment at the hospital. But it was good to have staff members that made things easier. The location of the hotel is great. And it is close to several restaurant, cafés, Complexo Balnear do Lido, centrum of Funchal and more. The pool area of the hotel were quite nice. But I have to be honest and say that in general. The hotel was pretty outdated and it definitely needs some maintenance. And it was a strange smell in the room. Maybe fungus or mold. No AC, and the safe didn't have a lock. And there was no fridge. Perhaps there are some in other rooms 🤔 But I got the impression that other rooms were better. And we got the opportunity to change room so thumbs up for that. The food was okey, and you had a few things to choose from. Overall an okey hotel with a good potential to be even better. Staff were great as mentioned. But hotel needs and upgrade and some maintenance. The hotel is fairly cheap to stay at, so if you want to travel on a budget. Or just dont want to spend a lot on a hotel, this will be a good option.
Staff at the hotel were always helpful and friendly. Check in was available when we arrived late at the night, and also no problem with late check-out. They helped to get doctors to the hotel because of a medical emergency. In the end it required treatment at the hospital. But it was good to have staff members that made things easier. The location of the hotel is great. And it is close to several restaurant, cafés, Complexo Balnear do Lido, centrum of Funchal and more. The pool area of the hotel were quite nice. But I have to be honest and say that in general. The hotel was pretty outdated and it definitely needs some maintenance. And it was a strange smell in the room. Maybe fungus or mold. No AC, and the safe didn't have a lock. And there was no fridge. Perhaps there are some in other rooms 🤔 But I got the impression that other rooms were better. And we got the opportunity to change room so thumbs up for that. The food was okey, and you had a few things to choose from. Overall an okey hotel with a good potential to be even better. Staff were great as mentioned. But hotel needs and upgrade and some maintenance. The hotel is fairly cheap to stay at, so if you want to travel on a budget. Or just dont want to spend a lot on a hotel, this will be a good option.
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Martine
15 Jun 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
cet hôtel est bien situé dans Funchal mais fait partie d'un groupement de 3 hôtels avec finalement très peu de places de parking ( environ 20 places!) Faut donc de la chance pour pouvoir garer sa voiture chaque soir. Il y a bcp de chambres sur 11 étages alors si vous aimez les hôtels plus familiaux, il n'est pas pour vous. L'avantage est que le personnel parle français. Le petit déjeuner est très copieux. Il y a aussi des animations autour du bar....
cet hôtel est bien situé dans Funchal mais fait partie d'un groupement de 3 hôtels avec finalement très peu de places de parking ( environ 20 places!) Faut donc de la chance pour pouvoir garer sa voiture chaque soir. Il y a bcp de chambres sur 11 étages alors si vous aimez les hôtels plus familiaux, il n'est pas pour vous. L'avantage est que le personnel parle français. Le petit déjeuner est très copieux. Il y a aussi des animations autour du bar....
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Brian
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We were not told of the steepness of the path leading to the hotel, which was difficult for my wife to negotiate. We were half board but we're not told drinks were not included with our evening meal, not even water. We also were not told whether we could bring our own drinks in, even if it was just water. The staff were not very helpful if you did not want to buy drinks and if I'd known that you could not have brought your own water to dinner I would not have booked this hotel. There was not an all inclusive option available when I booked this hotel so we should have been told that soft drinks would/would not be allowed at dinner Instead of being watched suspiciously by staff whilst eating our meal. I don't want lots of additional costs to my bill at the end of my stay and don't see why I should pay exorbitant prices for drinks when absolutely no alternative, not even water, is offered. As I said, the hotel should say brought in soft drinks are allowed at dinner or offer at least one free beverage per night, especially when a all inclusive option is not available at the hotel.
We were not told of the steepness of the path leading to the hotel, which was difficult for my wife to negotiate. We were half board but we're not told drinks were not included with our evening meal, not even water. We also were not told whether we could bring our own drinks in, even if it was just water. The staff were not very helpful if you did not want to buy drinks and if I'd known that you could not have brought your own water to dinner I would not have booked this hotel. There was not an all inclusive option available when I booked this hotel so we should have been told that soft drinks would/would not be allowed at dinner Instead of being watched suspiciously by staff whilst eating our meal. I don't want lots of additional costs to my bill at the end of my stay and don't see why I should pay exorbitant prices for drinks when absolutely no alternative, not even water, is offered. As I said, the hotel should say brought in soft drinks are allowed at dinner or offer at least one free beverage per night, especially when a all inclusive option is not available at the hotel.
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Keith
25 Mar 2022
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Stayed 11 nights
I can not leave a bad review for this hotel. Although not the best I’ve stayed in, it is good value for money! Firstly, this is a late 1980’s built hotel, with few updates other than maintenance. This reflected in the very affordable price. It is clean, not run down, but dated. Get a room with a balcony & the higher the better. We changed our room from 518 (facing north/west) to 512 (facing south/west) for more sun on the balcony in the late morning, however the rooms were the same, twin beds decent sized wardrobe and shower en-suite. All very clean, but no kettle or fridge. Take a travel kettle & adapter plug! Staff were excellent & professional, check-in was easy, they ordered taxis and even organised a well priced car rental for us, together with some great sight-seeing advice. (Sunset beach/Maktub Pub). The buffet Breakfast is absolutely fine and good selection, however can’t recommend the buffet (school?) dinner! Try the Fora d’Oras for an excellent evening meal near the entrance. The indoor swimming pool (& jacuzzi) is excellent for raining days but can get busy occasionally, the outdoor pool & bar area great for sunny days & sun terraces are good too. The sea is a 7-10 minute walk down the hill, but be warned, like most of Madeira, the climb back is steep! The area is fine, but don’t bother going up from the hotel. There’s a nice pub showing sports if you turn left, turn right and head down the hill for loads of descent restaurants & shops. Enjoy!
I can not leave a bad review for this hotel. Although not the best I’ve stayed in, it is good value for money! Firstly, this is a late 1980’s built hotel, with few updates other than maintenance. This reflected in the very affordable price. It is clean, not run down, but dated. Get a room with a balcony & the higher the better. We changed our room from 518 (facing north/west) to 512 (facing south/west) for more sun on the balcony in the late morning, however the rooms were the same, twin beds decent sized wardrobe and shower en-suite. All very clean, but no kettle or fridge. Take a travel kettle & adapter plug! Staff were excellent & professional, check-in was easy, they ordered taxis and even organised a well priced car rental for us, together with some great sight-seeing advice. (Sunset beach/Maktub Pub). The buffet Breakfast is absolutely fine and good selection, however can’t recommend the buffet (school?) dinner! Try the Fora d’Oras for an excellent evening meal near the entrance. The indoor swimming pool (& jacuzzi) is excellent for raining days but can get busy occasionally, the outdoor pool & bar area great for sunny days & sun terraces are good too. The sea is a 7-10 minute walk down the hill, but be warned, like most of Madeira, the climb back is steep! The area is fine, but don’t bother going up from the hotel. There’s a nice pub showing sports if you turn left, turn right and head down the hill for loads of descent restaurants & shops. Enjoy!
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Hans
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis sehr gut, Frühstücksbuffet war gut und die zentrale Lage.
Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis sehr gut, Frühstücksbuffet war gut und die zentrale Lage.
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Dawson
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property was close to restaurants and staff was very friendly. Only stayed here one night in between coastal towns.
Property was close to restaurants and staff was very friendly. Only stayed here one night in between coastal towns.
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M
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is in a great location and, has a good restaurant which offers a buffet breakfast with a great variety of things. The rooms are neat and tidy and the views from some of them are spectacular. I Would recommend for smaller groups, families and or solo travellers.
This hotel is in a great location and, has a good restaurant which offers a buffet breakfast with a great variety of things. The rooms are neat and tidy and the views from some of them are spectacular. I Would recommend for smaller groups, families and or solo travellers.
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Tove
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 11 nights
This hotel is located at the top of a hill, so not for people with bad legs. It is located in a quiet and peaceful area, so perfect for people who want peace and quiet. The restaurant by the pool makes nice burgers, sandwiches, etc. The pool is large enough to swim a few laps. We enjoyed our 10 day stay, 3-4 of which were spent on the hotel grounds, the rest of the days, we spent on trips around the island.
This hotel is located at the top of a hill, so not for people with bad legs. It is located in a quiet and peaceful area, so perfect for people who want peace and quiet. The restaurant by the pool makes nice burgers, sandwiches, etc. The pool is large enough to swim a few laps. We enjoyed our 10 day stay, 3-4 of which were spent on the hotel grounds, the rest of the days, we spent on trips around the island.
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Enrica
15 Aug 2024
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Stayed 12 nights
L’albergo è un po’ datato ma comunque pulito e in una zona comoda . Ottimo come punto d’appoggio per visitare l’isola.
L’albergo è un po’ datato ma comunque pulito e in una zona comoda . Ottimo come punto d’appoggio per visitare l’isola.
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Mrs Lesley
26 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Overall the property was pretty poor. The staff were nice enough however facilities were much lacking. The room was spacey but one of the rooms had no fan or air conditioning and so was too hot to sleep in. The location was not very accessible located at the top of a large hill and so getting luggage up was difficult. The hotel was noisy and one of the rooms was located with the window facing inwards towards a wall.
Overall the property was pretty poor. The staff were nice enough however facilities were much lacking. The room was spacey but one of the rooms had no fan or air conditioning and so was too hot to sleep in. The location was not very accessible located at the top of a large hill and so getting luggage up was difficult. The hotel was noisy and one of the rooms was located with the window facing inwards towards a wall.
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently described as good with a wide variety, though a few found it basic or poor. Dinner feedback is mixed, and half-board guests noted that drinks are not included.
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Steven
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
ATTENTION! Woke up one morning to use the washroom and there was an extremely massive coackroach i dont understand how it even got in if we are in the top floor. On the maps it says estrelicia is the bottom hotel and its not its the top one. You need to walk up a hill almost 100 meters to reach your hotel. The photos is shows when you book your staying are not the same photos because mine looked nothing like the photo's i wish i could post the photos. There is a lot of people that only stayed one night and asked for the money back and found another hotel. We had to clean the washroom when we arrived because it wasnt cleaned properly. The breakfast buffet is nothing special. I will not come back.
ATTENTION! Woke up one morning to use the washroom and there was an extremely massive coackroach i dont understand how it even got in if we are in the top floor. On the maps it says estrelicia is the bottom hotel and its not its the top one. You need to walk up a hill almost 100 meters to reach your hotel. The photos is shows when you book your staying are not the same photos because mine looked nothing like the photo's i wish i could post the photos. There is a lot of people that only stayed one night and asked for the money back and found another hotel. We had to clean the washroom when we arrived because it wasnt cleaned properly. The breakfast buffet is nothing special. I will not come back.
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Matthew
31 May 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times the reception staff were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, I could hear everything in the corridor like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe they would put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times the reception staff were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, I could hear everything in the corridor like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe they would put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
6
Brian
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We were not told of the steepness of the path leading to the hotel, which was difficult for my wife to negotiate. We were half board but we're not told drinks were not included with our evening meal, not even water. We also were not told whether we could bring our own drinks in, even if it was just water. The staff were not very helpful if you did not want to buy drinks and if I'd known that you could not have brought your own water to dinner I would not have booked this hotel. There was not an all inclusive option available when I booked this hotel so we should have been told that soft drinks would/would not be allowed at dinner Instead of being watched suspiciously by staff whilst eating our meal. I don't want lots of additional costs to my bill at the end of my stay and don't see why I should pay exorbitant prices for drinks when absolutely no alternative, not even water, is offered. As I said, the hotel should say brought in soft drinks are allowed at dinner or offer at least one free beverage per night, especially when a all inclusive option is not available at the hotel.
We were not told of the steepness of the path leading to the hotel, which was difficult for my wife to negotiate. We were half board but we're not told drinks were not included with our evening meal, not even water. We also were not told whether we could bring our own drinks in, even if it was just water. The staff were not very helpful if you did not want to buy drinks and if I'd known that you could not have brought your own water to dinner I would not have booked this hotel. There was not an all inclusive option available when I booked this hotel so we should have been told that soft drinks would/would not be allowed at dinner Instead of being watched suspiciously by staff whilst eating our meal. I don't want lots of additional costs to my bill at the end of my stay and don't see why I should pay exorbitant prices for drinks when absolutely no alternative, not even water, is offered. As I said, the hotel should say brought in soft drinks are allowed at dinner or offer at least one free beverage per night, especially when a all inclusive option is not available at the hotel.
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Ray
31 Dec 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Not a 4 star hotel. Needs an upgrade worn and tired. Breakfast poor. Coffee terrible. orange juice not real. Room clean etc but worn out.
Not a 4 star hotel. Needs an upgrade worn and tired. Breakfast poor. Coffee terrible. orange juice not real. Room clean etc but worn out.
10
Keith
25 Mar 2022
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Stayed 11 nights
I can not leave a bad review for this hotel. Although not the best I’ve stayed in, it is good value for money! Firstly, this is a late 1980’s built hotel, with few updates other than maintenance. This reflected in the very affordable price. It is clean, not run down, but dated. Get a room with a balcony & the higher the better. We changed our room from 518 (facing north/west) to 512 (facing south/west) for more sun on the balcony in the late morning, however the rooms were the same, twin beds decent sized wardrobe and shower en-suite. All very clean, but no kettle or fridge. Take a travel kettle & adapter plug! Staff were excellent & professional, check-in was easy, they ordered taxis and even organised a well priced car rental for us, together with some great sight-seeing advice. (Sunset beach/Maktub Pub). The buffet Breakfast is absolutely fine and good selection, however can’t recommend the buffet (school?) dinner! Try the Fora d’Oras for an excellent evening meal near the entrance. The indoor swimming pool (& jacuzzi) is excellent for raining days but can get busy occasionally, the outdoor pool & bar area great for sunny days & sun terraces are good too. The sea is a 7-10 minute walk down the hill, but be warned, like most of Madeira, the climb back is steep! The area is fine, but don’t bother going up from the hotel. There’s a nice pub showing sports if you turn left, turn right and head down the hill for loads of descent restaurants & shops. Enjoy!
I can not leave a bad review for this hotel. Although not the best I’ve stayed in, it is good value for money! Firstly, this is a late 1980’s built hotel, with few updates other than maintenance. This reflected in the very affordable price. It is clean, not run down, but dated. Get a room with a balcony & the higher the better. We changed our room from 518 (facing north/west) to 512 (facing south/west) for more sun on the balcony in the late morning, however the rooms were the same, twin beds decent sized wardrobe and shower en-suite. All very clean, but no kettle or fridge. Take a travel kettle & adapter plug! Staff were excellent & professional, check-in was easy, they ordered taxis and even organised a well priced car rental for us, together with some great sight-seeing advice. (Sunset beach/Maktub Pub). The buffet Breakfast is absolutely fine and good selection, however can’t recommend the buffet (school?) dinner! Try the Fora d’Oras for an excellent evening meal near the entrance. The indoor swimming pool (& jacuzzi) is excellent for raining days but can get busy occasionally, the outdoor pool & bar area great for sunny days & sun terraces are good too. The sea is a 7-10 minute walk down the hill, but be warned, like most of Madeira, the climb back is steep! The area is fine, but don’t bother going up from the hotel. There’s a nice pub showing sports if you turn left, turn right and head down the hill for loads of descent restaurants & shops. Enjoy!
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Silvia
24 Nov 2023
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Me and my husband stayed at the dorisol estrelicia for a week, we really enjoyed it, friendly staff, comfortable, good option in the buffet breakfast. Recommend
Me and my husband stayed at the dorisol estrelicia for a week, we really enjoyed it, friendly staff, comfortable, good option in the buffet breakfast. Recommend
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Cristina
21 Jun 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Very expensive for what this hotel has to offer. The pictures of the listings do not match with the bedrooms. No air conditioner, rooms werent ready at time for our check-in, cables hang around, lack of electric plugs and sink was bloaked. Also no kettle/tea/coffee facilities. And very poorly choice of breakfast buffet.
Very expensive for what this hotel has to offer. The pictures of the listings do not match with the bedrooms. No air conditioner, rooms werent ready at time for our check-in, cables hang around, lack of electric plugs and sink was bloaked. Also no kettle/tea/coffee facilities. And very poorly choice of breakfast buffet.
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M
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is in a great location and, has a good restaurant which offers a buffet breakfast with a great variety of things. The rooms are neat and tidy and the views from some of them are spectacular. I Would recommend for smaller groups, families and or solo travellers.
This hotel is in a great location and, has a good restaurant which offers a buffet breakfast with a great variety of things. The rooms are neat and tidy and the views from some of them are spectacular. I Would recommend for smaller groups, families and or solo travellers.
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Matthew
30 May 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times I spoke to the reception staff they were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, people in the corridor sounded like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe a housekeeper put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
The hotel is a good cheap option with some pros and cons. Pros - the outdoor pool area is nice and if interested in entertainment they have varying acts throughout the week. The breakfast is also really good with a wide variety of food on offer on the buffet. Cons - a couple of times I spoke to the reception staff they were not very warm, barely looked at me or greeted me. Not all of them but a couple of them I felt like I was bothering them. The room I stayed in was tired with terrible sound proofing, people in the corridor sounded like they were in my room. I also had a towel in my room that was covered in fluff which when I picked it up and gave it a shake, so much fell off onto the floor mat it was very weird and I couldn’t believe a housekeeper put that towel in my bathroom for me to use.
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Tove
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 11 nights
This hotel is located at the top of a hill, so not for people with bad legs. It is located in a quiet and peaceful area, so perfect for people who want peace and quiet. The restaurant by the pool makes nice burgers, sandwiches, etc. The pool is large enough to swim a few laps. We enjoyed our 10 day stay, 3-4 of which were spent on the hotel grounds, the rest of the days, we spent on trips around the island.
This hotel is located at the top of a hill, so not for people with bad legs. It is located in a quiet and peaceful area, so perfect for people who want peace and quiet. The restaurant by the pool makes nice burgers, sandwiches, etc. The pool is large enough to swim a few laps. We enjoyed our 10 day stay, 3-4 of which were spent on the hotel grounds, the rest of the days, we spent on trips around the island.
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sebastien
4 Jul 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Pool good and well kept. Staff nice
Pool good and well kept. Staff nice
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Robert
25 May 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
This hotel was a great location for us with walkable access to downtown Funchal (about 30 minute walk). Good restaurants nearby and downtown. Hotel is up on a hill (about 70 meters of considerable incline), so that was unexpected, but for us did not create an issue. Parking is limited at this property and we were not aware originally that you could reserve the parking ahead of time and for an additional fee (7 euro per day). The staff were very helpful however and offered off site parking to us nearby for the same fee. Again, not a problem for us, but may be an issue for some (150 meters away from the hotel). Rooms were standard (we did not have a balcony), but this is not a very new property, so there is no air conditioning in the rooms. Good breakfast with good options and fresh bread and buns everyday. The property also offers dinner options on site, but we chose to eat outside of the hotel. This was a good stay and we were thankful that when our flight got delayed we were able to stay at the hotel and our room for an additional night. The staff was helpful and even provided us with a kettle for our room (we did not bring our own as we came from Canada).
This hotel was a great location for us with walkable access to downtown Funchal (about 30 minute walk). Good restaurants nearby and downtown. Hotel is up on a hill (about 70 meters of considerable incline), so that was unexpected, but for us did not create an issue. Parking is limited at this property and we were not aware originally that you could reserve the parking ahead of time and for an additional fee (7 euro per day). The staff were very helpful however and offered off site parking to us nearby for the same fee. Again, not a problem for us, but may be an issue for some (150 meters away from the hotel). Rooms were standard (we did not have a balcony), but this is not a very new property, so there is no air conditioning in the rooms. Good breakfast with good options and fresh bread and buns everyday. The property also offers dinner options on site, but we chose to eat outside of the hotel. This was a good stay and we were thankful that when our flight got delayed we were able to stay at the hotel and our room for an additional night. The staff was helpful and even provided us with a kettle for our room (we did not bring our own as we came from Canada).
10
Audrée
6 Mar 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Good hotel and lot of things to do.
Good hotel and lot of things to do.
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Nathaniel
12 Feb 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Very unhelpful and unpleasant front desk staff throughout our stay. Room was poorly equipped, safe was broken, sliding balcony doors did not close properly, no fridge or basic room amenities. Overall very disappointing stay. Only positives were the cleaning staff and the breakfast buffet staff (both of which could provide some training to the front desk and evening restaurant staff on customer service).
Very unhelpful and unpleasant front desk staff throughout our stay. Room was poorly equipped, safe was broken, sliding balcony doors did not close properly, no fridge or basic room amenities. Overall very disappointing stay. Only positives were the cleaning staff and the breakfast buffet staff (both of which could provide some training to the front desk and evening restaurant staff on customer service).
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Ray
31 Dec 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Not a 4 star hotel. Needs an upgrade worn and tired. Breakfast poor. Coffee terrible. orange juice not real. Room clean etc but worn out.
Not a 4 star hotel. Needs an upgrade worn and tired. Breakfast poor. Coffee terrible. orange juice not real. Room clean etc but worn out.
FAQs about Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, self parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 7 per day, which includes in/out privileges.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 8.5 for adults and EUR 4.25 for children.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Pets are not allowed at the property, but service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be requested but is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Funchal's historical district, within a 5-minute drive of the Lido Bathing Complex and CR7 Museum, and is 1.6 miles from Formosa Beach and Funchal Marina.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, with operational hours not specified. The outdoor pool is seasonal.
What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?
Children 6 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.
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- 2026-11-04: 87.8282901227417USD
- 2026-11-05: 87.8282901227417USD
- 2026-11-06: 92.24467428067017USD
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- 2026-11-11: 87.7456935550232USD
- 2026-11-12: 90.09746091311646USD
- 2026-11-13: 88.71918371713257USD
- 2026-11-14: 82.84112983154297USD
- 2026-11-15: 88.85901096817017USD
- 2026-11-16: 88.64164283258057USD
- 2026-11-17: 88.71918371713257USD
- 2026-11-18: 82.55688322970582USD
- 2026-11-19: 88.79860517587281USD
- 2026-11-20: 92.8839820361023USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
- A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
- Up to 3 children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8.5 for adults and EUR 4.25 for children
- Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 7 per day (in/out privileges)
- In-room safe fee: EUR 1.8 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Dry cleaning
Tennis courts
Activities
Swimming pool
Tennis courts
Garden
Golf course (nearby)
Billiards
Pool indoor
Pool outdoor
Live music
Evening Entertainment
Pool (Indoor)
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Table Tennis
Terrace
Fitness Center (nearby)
Parking
Parking
Parking Onsite
Internet
Free wi-fi
General
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Sauna
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Massage
Spa & wellness centre
Poolside bar
Packed lunches
Beach Sun Loungers
Snack Bar/Deli
Services
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Safe-deposit box
Luggage storage
Self laundry
24-Hour Front Desk