Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Portugal hotel reviews
  3. Madeira Islands hotel reviews
  4. Faial hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Moinho do Comandante

Reviews of Moinho do Comandante

Caminho Municipal do Moinho, nº11, 9230-050 Faial, Portugal

#1 of 7 hotels in Faial

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 22 hotel reviews

9.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 22

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    It was like staying in a fairy tale house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing to dislike, really.

    It was not a hotel but a guesthouse with the loveliest hosts a person can ask for. There was a pond. There were ducks. It was a dream.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Everything about this place was just perfect, from the super-friendly hosts to the beautiful river passing just outside the windows. However, it's worth noting that having a car is essential for staying at this location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Mesmerizing place to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful sourrounding and garden. Great hospitality. If you are looking for a quite relaxing place to find peace and gain refreshment from daily routine. This is the perfect place to be. Extraordinary breakfast aline your preferences with scrambled eggs a la Carlos. Exciting travel through the mountains of Madeira. Do all your shopping before arrival as the next supermarket is some way to go.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    10
    Heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carlos and Leonore are a most sweet, lovely couple that you can think of! They do everything to make you feel like home. Vegan friends, they offer a great vegan breakfast at request! The place is like a garden of Eden. All the delights of the northern Madeira are near. I wish that I could have stayed for a month!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    10
    At Carlos and Leonor, you will have a personal and memorable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Small things that are of no importance

    The location was very fantastic, but we think it requires a car. You are a part of nature. Surrounded by plants and flowers and a river. A bit like in the jungle. We are not usually into breakfast, but Carlos's breakfast was fabulous. We loved sitting in his kitchen and eating delicacies and hearing stories. His scrambled eggs were the best ever. Carlos an Leonor were very attentive to what you liked and there was always something new every day. Everything is not perfect, but it becomes when you have met Carlos and Elonor. They are so lovely people and they will do everything to make you feel good and at home. Thanks for making our visit so special :)

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very peaceful place, surrounded by nature. Delicious breakfast, made by host Carlos, using local products.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2022

    10
    Paradise home inadeira mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was perfect!

    The place is nestled deep in the mountains, it made our stay in Madeira very special and completely different from the last two days in Funchal. the setting is paradisiac, with a stream running right below the cosy little house. The hosts, Comandante Carlos and his wife Eleonora are amazingly sweet and welcoming, they care for everything and prepare a great homely breakfast with fresh local produce. It was an unforgettable stay!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    10
    It was like being welcomed into a family, not just Carlos and Leonora, but the farmers up the road, who gave us grapes,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s a four hour flight away from my home in the UK!

    Unusual. Different. More of a home than a hotel

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights

    All was lovely

    The whole accomodation was a wonderful paradise. We enjoyed the full equipped nice country house with a beautiful garden and the river. Carlos and Leonor are extremely hospitable and friendly hosts. Everything was great, bathing in the river, the delicious breakfast made by Carlos was for us an unique experience. Carlos and Leonor, thank you very much for everything, you will remain in our hearts, best wishes Viera and Peter

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2022

    10
    Living in a fairy tale
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi was sometimes spotty.

    Everything! The location is a bit difficult to reach, but totally worth it. The buildings and the surroundings are taken straight off a fairy tale. The apartment is fully functional. The hosts are incredibly kind and friendly, and speak good English.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Authentic place in the heart of Madeira, wonderful nature around (at the same time all conveniences are there), great to have a break from city life

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2021

    10
    The best place we ever stayed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We can think of nothing that could be improved. All facilities were perfect. Our hosts are wonderful people and the place is like a little piece of paradise.

    We loved everything about staying Moinho. Carlos and Leonor are the most wonderful hosts and we fell in love immediately with the incredibly beautiful place they made. In the mornings Carlos makes a wonderful breakfast with whatever you prefer, in the evenings you can enjoy a quiet drink in the bar or outside in the gardens or take advantage of the sauna! We can't wait to return there soon!

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2021

    10
    A gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bunch of things, so here three highlights: - The kindness of the two hosts is really exceptional. - The tasty and rich breakfast makes the lunch redundant. - Their garden is a peaceful paradise.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2021

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It really is perfect

    Stunning location and the most beautiful house

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Moinho is in a unique location in the hills above Faial. You have your privacy at the same time you are only minutes away from the coast or levada walks. Carlos and his wife really do make you feel like family.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2021

    10
    A treasure on the island
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great!

    Fantastic facilities, extremely hospitable hosts.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2021

    10
    Magical Moihno do Comandante
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bless to stay with you at this beautiful place you have. It's like in a fairytale. It truly touched our hearts, what a stunning place and amazing people! Thank you Leonor and Carlos for your great hospitality, inspiring stories and lovely company. You will definitely see us again. PS. I would change the name to Magical Moihno do Comandante 😉❤️

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was perfect

    Nature, sounds of river, very well thought facilities. Exceptionally caring hosts

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2021

Showing 1 – 22

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: