Funchal Marina hotels in Madeira Island, Portugal

My wife and I stayed at this hotel for a week. It was very comfortable and the staff were very friendly. For breakfast, the food was great.

I think the hotel had double booked the day we arrived in Funchal. They emailed me one day before we travelled to say they were putting us in The Girasoll down the road. The room there was awful! Shabby and unpleasant, although it was clean. our room in the Perestrello was nice with a pleasant balcony. We spent two days in The Girasoll. The breakfast and the pool area were very good there. There were plenty of sun beds and an efficient bar near the pool. Whereas The Perestrello has a very small pool where sunbeds are often all occupied by towels rather than people!!

Exceptional heat and winds and wildfires were not planned for but the hotel staff coped very well and we're still highly professional attentive and pleasant.

The hotel is in a great location, close to the promenade. What sets it apart is the staff however. All of them are absolutely amazing and nothing is too much trouble for them-can not wait to go back.

Another excellent holiday in Madeira staying at Reids. The weather was fantastic, the people as always friendly and welcoming and the food and scenery great. Lots of time spent outside walking and enjoying the sunshine. Madeira is a very relaxing place to start with and staying at Reids just adds to the overall expierence and calm that is all parts of the holiday. Food is great for both fish and meat lovers, the steak is wonderful and the fish is fresh and varied. Do take the opportunity to join locals and other holiday makers at the Baptist Church for their English language service at 11am on a Sunday morning. Always worth checking if their is a cruise ship in before doing some of the more popular things such as the toboggan ride from Monte, there will be a long queue if there are tours from the ships. Madeira is a great place to do photography, just so much to see and photograph. The area that Reids is in is perfect for access to Funchal (use the hotel shuttle, local bus, taxi or walk). Good hotel restaurants and also many within walking distance. Both local cuisine and other types of food such as Indian, Chinese, Turkish etc. Reids has three swimming pools, both freshwater, saltwater and sea, all at different temperatures along with access to the sea. Looking forward to our next visit.

could have done with better facilities by pool e .g. umbrella stands that actually worked also some sunbeds could do with replacing

The staff were very helpful and friendly and the view from the rooftop was very beautiful. You do get very fit walking up and down the hill.

If looking for 5 star luxury, look to pay more. Value for money no frills aparthotel. We have an overnight stay to attend Gregory Porter at the fabulous Jazz Concert in Santa Catarina Park. Great location, had pre-dinner 'pair of teeth" and trotted along to our favourite Indian Palace. Able to walk to park enjoy a fabulous concert and then walk back to the hotel. The maid who first met us charming and so helpful, receptionists need a little tickle to help them smile! Noisy location but so very convenient. Breakfast was available for E7 did not experience but 12 noon checkout a real advantage. All in all a good experience. Oh rooftop pool clean and usable but hot tub not usable probably awaiting repair.

The staff are brilliant, really made you feel special. Lovely rooms. Small outdoor pool and indoor pool with great views. Everything you would want from a city hotel with a touch of luxury. Great experience.

This hotel is very good value for money if you don't mind being a good 40 minute walk from the centre of Funchal. Buses do run close to the hotel but if, like us, you prefer to walk, it's a slog uphill. However, we preferred the quiet residential location to the "tourist" area with its huge hotels and international restaurants nearer the seafront. The Flame Tree had a lovely ambience and staff who were very willing to help in any way.