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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Funchal, Portugal

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This restored Madeiran mansion is located 900 metres from Funchal's Old Town and has scenic views of the sea, the city and the mountains from its own botanical gardens and terraces. Free WiFi and free covered private parking are available.

excellent staff, lovely room, excellent location, excellent breakfast, couldn’t fault it.

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9
Superb
1,155 reviews
Price from
£151
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and spa centre, Castanheiro Boutique Hotel is set in Funchal, 500 metres from Marina do Funchal. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

Prime location in a heart of the old town. Hotel is well designed. Food in the restaurant is delicious and is not overpriced. Infinity pool with a view, hot tub and pool bar. Staff is super friendly.

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9.3
Superb
724 reviews
Price from
£147
per night

Overlooking the lush Municipal Garden, the Wine Lodges offers apartments in Funchal city centre. Apartments were renovated keeping the original layout of the building and adding modern comforts as free High Speed Internet access.

Spacious rooms with high ceilings, comfortable beds, terrace with city view, main bedroom view to the park, fully equipped kitchen. All spotlessly clean. Welcome package with two bottles of vine. The location in the very center of the old town. Two blocks away from a big shopping mall with a supermarket.

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9.1
Superb
370 reviews
Price from
£304
per night

Featuring panoramic views of Praia Formosa, the largest pebble beach in Madeira, the Golden Residence Hotel offers an outdoor pool, a wellness centre, and modern accommodation with private balconies.

All rooms and apartments of the Golden Residence are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a kettle. Some rooms have side views of the North Atlantic Ocean. Apartments feature a living area with a kitchenette.

Beautiful surroundings, bus and taxi stops nearby, Forum shopping center just around the corner, large rooms, working airco, cleaned properly every day, excellent breakfast and very helpful staff

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8.6
Fabulous
2,593 reviews
Price from
£123
per night

Set within tropical gardens on Madeira Island, this charming guesthouse features far-reaching sea views and 2 outdoor seawater pools, one of which is heated in winter period.

The rooms’ balconies offer views of the scenic gardens or the Atlantic Ocean. All rooms are equipped with telephone, mini-bar, safe, cable TV and a hair dryer.

We enjoyed our stay there. Clean rooms, nice garden, tasty breakfast and excellent swimming pool and beach. Centre of the town can be easily reached on foot.

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8.5
Very good
2,567 reviews
Price from
£127
per night

Recently awarded as Europe's Leading Design Hotel, the luxurious Vine Hotel is located in Funchal and offers a fusion restaurant with stunning views, a Wine Therapy Spa, access to the fitness centre and a rooftop infinity pool.

Everything was so modern and clean and all the staff were incredibly friendly. The rooftop bar/pool area was amazing and it was in SUCH a good location. As a solo traveller, I felt very safe in this hotel and well looked after. Absolutely loved staying here and would recommend it to anyone.

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8.8
Fabulous
912 reviews
Price from
£198
per night

Just a 5-minute walk from the Funchal Cathedral, this black-and white themed hotel in Funchal features spacious design rooms with a kitchenette. The 560 restaurant serves local and international cuisine.

Funchal Design Hotel’s 24-hour reception staff can arrange car rentals and shuttle services to Madeira Airport, 14 km away. The Municipal Theatre and Funchal’s Marina are less than 600 metres away.

Design, very interesting design

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8.1
Very good
319 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Hotel Sirius features a rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of Funchal’s picturesque city centre. It has free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and offers spacious accommodation with private balconies.

The rooms at Sirius Hotel are decorated with parquet floors and large windows. They come with cable TV and a bathroom with a hairdryer.

Helpful personel, clean room with balcony, very tasty hotel restaurant with local food and drinks. Good quality in cheap price

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7
Good
2,486 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

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  • ARTS IN Hotel Conde Carvalhal
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,155 reviews

    This restored Madeiran mansion is located 900 metres from Funchal's Old Town and has scenic views of the sea, the city and the mountains from its own botanical gardens and terraces.

    Beautiful and quiet place for stay Excellent breakfast

  • Quinta da Casa Branca
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 466 reviews

    Set within extensive gardens of various subtropical trees and a banana plantation, Quinta da Casa Branca features a boutique hotel and an elegant manor house and offers a heated pool and rooms with...

    Beautiful gardens, super friendly staff, amazing food

  • Suite Hotel Eden Mar - PortoBay
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 737 reviews

    Set in tropical gardens overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Suite Hotel Eden Mar - Porto Bay features a lagoon-style outdoor pool.

    All the facilities, the excellent staff, cleanliness of the hotel

  • Golden Residence Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,593 reviews

    Featuring panoramic views of Praia Formosa, the largest pebble beach in Madeira, the Golden Residence Hotel offers an outdoor pool, a wellness centre, and modern accommodation with private balconies.

    The view from the room was very nice and the food delicious.

  • Vila Baleira Funchal
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,033 reviews

    Located in the heart of Funchal’s Lido area, this 4-star hotel is a short walk from the city centre and boasts contemporary interiors and an outdoor pool with a terrace.

    great pool comfortable bed spacious shower and bathroom

  • Melia Madeira Mare
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,110 reviews

    Located close to Funchal’s city centre, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Meliã Madeira Mare offers free WiFi, an indoor and outdoor pool and a spa.

    Lovely hotel , perfect location , staff were amazing

  • Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,271 reviews

    Offering 4 restaurants, 2 bars and Atlantic Ocean views, the 5-star Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel is situated on a cliff top on Madeira Island. Funchal’s centre is 10 minutes' walk away.

    Every member of staff friendly, helpful and smiling

  • The Views Baia - Adults Only
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,514 reviews

    Featuring views of Funchal Bay, The Views Baia - Adults Only Hotel offers modern accommodation. Facilities include the Four Feelings Spa, 2 swimming pools, and a well-equipped gym.

    Nice view. Good food. Clean room and very quiet hotel.

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  • Apartamentos Santa Maria by Heart of Funchal
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 172 reviews

    Apartamentos Santa Maria by Heart of Funchal feature modern accomodation at the centre of Funchal's Old Town area, in Madeira. Palheiro Golf is a 16-minute drive from the unit.

    Really central location near to plenty of affordable restaurants.

  • Pestana Casino Park Hotel & Casino
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,187 reviews

    Overlooking the Bay of Funchal, this well designed hotel provides luxury accommodation within Santa Caterina Park.

    Beautifully clean throughout, staff all super helpful

  • VidaMar Resort Hotel Madeira - Dine Around Half Board
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,169 reviews

    The 5-star Vidamar Resorts Madeira is situated on Madeira's southern coast, just few minutes' walk from central Funchal. It features 3 salt-water infinity pools for adults and one for children.

    great location, staff were lovely and views were amazing

  • Palheiro Village - Golf, Gardens & Spa
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 416 reviews

    With panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Bay of Funchal, Palheiro Village - Golf, Gardens & Spa offers luxury villas and apartments in the historic 120 hectare Palheiro Estate on Madeira Island.

    Amazing views Lovely pool with views Well equuped ap

  • Pestana Miramar Garden & Ocean Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 184 reviews

    This 4-star is within walking distance of the beach and Funchal City Centre.

    Hotel was lovely views were wonderful. Quiet hotel

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  • The Vine Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 912 reviews

    Recently awarded as Europe's Leading Design Hotel, the luxurious Vine Hotel is located in Funchal and offers a fusion restaurant with stunning views, a Wine Therapy Spa, access to the fitness centre...

    Very good breakfast Friendly staff Beautiful rooms

  • Quinta Mirabela - Design Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 386 reviews

    Panoramic terrace and rooms overlooking the Funchal Bay await guests at this 5-star hotel. Located 2 km from Funchal, it also features a sea-view outdoor pool and a spa with massages.

    I liked that the property was nice and clean and warm.

  • Madeira Regency Cliff - Adults Only
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 564 reviews

    The Madeira Regency Cliff - Adults Only is a 4-star boutique Hotel offering panoramic Atlantic Ocean views from its cliff-top location. It offers indoor and outdoor pools and massage treatments.

    they upgraded our room with two balcony facing sea

  • Quinta da Bela Vista
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 218 reviews

    This exclusive 5-star hotel in Madeira offers elegant rooms with a private balcony featuring views of the surrounding botanical gardens or the Bay of Funchal. Facilities include an outdoor pool.

    very friendly staff, quiet and relaxing environment

  • Pestana Promenade Ocean Resort Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 631 reviews

    The 4-star Pestana Promenade Ocean Resort Hotel in Funchal is close to the Lido and offers direct access to the promenade that stretches to Praia Formosa.

    very nice large room, pool set in a palm park, quite place

  • Funchal Design Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 319 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from the Funchal Cathedral, this black-and white themed hotel in Funchal features spacious design rooms with a kitchenette.

    good location, great facilities and accommodating staff

  • Ocean Gardens
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 138 reviews

    Situated on a cliff top, this 4-star hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and offers guestrooms with balconies only a 5-minute drive from the centre of Funchal.

    It has amazing view for both the Ocean and Funchal

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  • 6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 318 reviews
    Interior design has very nice vintage 70s features. Staff is very friendly. Location is in the center and very close to everything. Breakfast is nice.
    Krūmiņš
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 147 reviews
    Beautiful large bright apartment. Nothing could be added ,absolutely everything you could need was provided right down to shampoo/shower gel/first aid kit. Everything was immaculate and top of the range appliances and fittings. Fantastic beds and 3 televisions, No idea how it is kept so beautifully appointed..looks like a 5 star show apartment. We have no hesitation in totally recommending this gorgeous place. City accommodation so no balcony but lovely shared rooftop area perfect for sun bathing /drying clothes
    Lesley
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 906 reviews
    Lovely hotel in great location, awesome and unique breakfasts, contemporary funky design feel and vibe
    Brett
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £197.94
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 912 reviews
    It was central, the design of the hotel was lovely. The staff were very pleasant, helpful and polite.
    amanda
    Young couple
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 980 reviews
    We were just mesmerized by the view from the main terrace, both for the sunset and around breakfast time. The design of the lobby and dinning area is elegant and cosy. There are bookcrossing shelves. Breakfast is rich and tasty. Parking is in a lovely green garden. Spacious room with enormous bed and a balcony overlooking the city. We got some great tips from the lady and the reception. It is a bit tricky to walk to the city center as there aren’t proper pedestrian areas within 10 min from the property so we recommend driving for sure.
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £337.36
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,027 reviews
    Absolutely deserves to be in the list "The leading hotels of the world". Stunning design, top architecture and the most beautiful plants everywhere! We loved our spacious room with a sea and swimming pool views. Very professional and attentive to all detailes stuff. The most beautiful skyroof terrace and swimming pool ever! All restaurants serve great food for reasonable prices. We travel the world around and this amazing hotel could manage to surprise us!
    Marianna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £122.64
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 443 reviews
    Nicely appointed property in an excellent location. Room was rather small and while it had good equipment and a designer look it was short on useful working space (eg for food preparation). The designer features sometimes overshadowed the practicalities. Enjoyed the jacuzzi bath. Also the free gifts of chocolates,wine, coffee and tea were nice.
    Moira
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,662 reviews
    Stunning hotel, interior design is stylish, modern and sleek. Facilities were great, we loved the outdoor pool and the deck! Breakfast buffet was varied and we really appreciated the little treats left in our room throughout our stay.
    Lucy
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 906 reviews
    A fantastic boutique hotel, chic and modern design, super comfortable beds, amazing shower, nice à la carte breakfast. Great view over Funchal from the rooms on the last floor. Perfect localization in the middle of old town and close to the harbour. Many good restaurants and bars directly on the doorstep. Absolutely recommended!
    Anna
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,119 reviews
    Loved the design of the hotel, really lovely apartment with everything you needed, gorgeous rooftop bar and pool and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay just right. Amazing cocktails and food too.
    H
    Helen Hodgson
    Young couple

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