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Reviews of Golden Residence Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Rua Do Cabrestante 25, Sao Martinho, 9000-105 Funchal, Portugal

#40 of 84 hotels in Funchal

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 620 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay and the bus line was very close when heading to the downtown area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As with other European hotels, we forgot that they do not provide face clothes.

    The staff were pleasant and helpful. The food was diverse and tasty.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    10
    We have spent the best time in Madera during our stay in Golden Residence.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (4 adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was OK.

    Great location - close to the ocean, bus stop, shops. We were located in an apartment in building B and have a leaving room with the kitchen annex (very well equipped), sleeping sofa and another sofa, a bedroom with double bed, bathroom and loggia. There is also many wardrobes in the apartament. The apartment, the hotel, the breakfast area and the swimming pool were very clean. Eating supper on the balcony and enjoying the garden and the ocean views were great experience. The staff was professional, nice and helpful. The underground parking place was very convenient.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (4 adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Eccellent Staff!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel with gorgeous views, pools and spa treatments. Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Land View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Maybe the gym could be slightly more modern with a sound system that you can connect your phone too, however we enjoyed using it. The restaurant could also do with some vegan options, but was glad that they had soy milk for our coffees. Thank you!

    The staff were super helpful and friendly. We really loved the views, the pools and the spa treatments. The buses were super easy to catch into the city centre. We had a lovely time here, and the hotel staff organised our taxi from the airport that was super easy and then they organised our car rental, which again was super easy. Picked the car up from reception and was a lovely brand new car. Thank you!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    9.0
    Very good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (2 adults + 2 children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely big room , very good food

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    10
    Holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was too close to the restaurant and in the evening we could hear noise from the restaurant and sounds of entertaining music.

    Lovely room with a balcony and specious bathroom. Nice outside the swimming pool area with a stunning view ! - really enjoyed it ! Really nice staff, mostly the reception team was very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view. The breakfast was great. The hotel was comfortable andd had a decent spa and sauna

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay.
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Land View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sofa in the room was SO uncomfortable we couldn't sit on it. Beds were very firm too but that was fine by us. Just worth knowing.

    Nice hotel, great views and good transport connections from right outside

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (4 adults)
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Clean. Excellent staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel with all facilities, good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast hours could be slightly earlier than a 7.30 start (7am-11 perhaps) instead of 7.30-10.30. If you wish to go into town each night it is a bit far. Fitness centre equipment outdated. Kitchenette in our room but didn’t have any cutlery or plates only a couple of mugs - we asked the hotel restaurant for some and they were able to provide us with some

    Excellent facilities, large clean rooms and bathroom, buffet breakfast options were great as well with gluten free upon request. Stunning view of the pool/ water and hillside Decent walk into town/ old Funchal but plenty of restaurants and things to do nearby, pools and fitness centre were clean. Staff was very lovely and helpful!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    I had a wonderful 2 days relaxing before joining a tour
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints but wish there was more direct access to the interesting beach below

    Wonderful position and beautiful layout

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    10
    Great area to relax, nice pool area and bar.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (4 adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    View, pool, lounging area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (4 adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The last day, when we should checked out at 12:00, our access cards stopped worked at about 10am already and we could not enter to hotel from water-pool area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Modern and bright hotel. Ideally located to explore Funchal being close to the coastal path and regular buses. We were bed and breakfast but did go for some evening meals. The food was good in a buffet format. The room was big with a kitchenette behind some doors which we did not use. The bed was comfortable and the air conditioning did its job although noisy on high. All in all we had a lovely time and would consider returning.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, wish we could have stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Land View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious, comfortable and good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable stay at GR, would recommend absolutely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (2 adults + 2 children)
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need more hot vegetarian options at breakfast. Only hot potatoes or tomatoes is a bit limiting

    Nice rooms, well maintained. Cleaned everyday.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay, great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some staff didn't seem very happy, I felt bad for them. Management need to motivate some staff. Bar drinks weren't very good!

    Breakfast was good, just a little crowded

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was nice and cool staf very helpful and nice was enjoyable ❤️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    10
    Relaxed, clean, warm, tasty, comfortable, lovely - needs to be repeated !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Land View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    -

    I spent 5 wonderful days in the hotel with 2 kids. We all liked a lot breakfasts , where we found different meal on our taste! Our appartment was really big with 2 rooms, super clean and nice with evetything needed inside! First few days it was windy, so we used to go to the inside swimming pool with jacuzzi and saunas. My kids loved this time-spending and it was very relaxed for me as well: after all day walking to swim in warm water and to get rest. The area with outside swimming pool looks much better and bigger than on the photos and it has a wonderdull views for the ocean and nature around! Very beautiful beach wit rocks is in 5 minutes walking from the hotel!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Land View
    • Stayed 1 night

    very long distances between the rooms, spa and restaurants and you have to wait along time for the lifts.

    nice and tidy with great view from the terrace.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    10
    Excellent and comfortable place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (3 adults + 1 child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish the hot tub was truly hot. The pool water temperature was warmer than the hot tub.

    Everything about the property was awesome! We loved the views, the comfort of the room and the indoor pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Land View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spa area noisy and no sauna or steam room

    Pool area, sea view despite not booking sea view room and free wine on birthday

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    8.0
    Had a wonderful visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing stands out as negative .

    The location was perfect. Easy to get around the island by bus or down to the promenade by foot.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Apartment with Side Sea View (4 adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The facilities - gym and swimming pool are quite old. The sauna temperature was around 60 degree, a bit low.

    The breakfast could have been more variable. The vegetable and fruit choice was not very rich. The location of the hotel is great - just next to the beach, close to Funchal, close to fully equipped grocery stores.

    Stayed in January 2024

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