Would be nice if the bathroom floor was mopped during the week.

Basic but comfortable accommodation in Funchal. We stayed there for the whole week. We were travelling everyday, so were basically just sleeping there. Bfast is good - ham, cheese, bread rolls, tea or coffee, yoghurts, some fresh veg and fruit and sometimes hard boiled eggs. The host is a very nice chap, who speaks several languages and is happy to answer all the questions you might have. He is usually serving the bfasts. Parking in front of the house is for free. Towels provided, but bring your own shampoo and shower gel.

Stayed in November 2021

Basic but tasty breakfast

Stayed in November 2021

My stay at the Residencial Melba was very pleasant. José and his wife are very welcoming. I also had the opportunity to practice Portuguese every morning at breakfast with José! The breakfast is complete and varied. Rooms are spacious and quiet, cleaned daily. Excellent location to explore the city. Thank you very much!

Stayed in November 2021

The slightly dated decor and furnishings didn't bother us. There is a moderate climb from the main road, but this is Madeira.

Extremely friendly and helpful owner and staff. Spotlessly clean. Great value for money.

Stayed in November 2021

Very nice owner from Venezuela. Good value for money. No problem to check in very early. When I couldn't eat breakfast one day (had to be early on the ferry to Porto Santo) the owner suggested that I could eat the day I arrived (early). Nice balcony and a quiet district! Definitely to recommend!

Stayed in November 2021

Staff verry friendly,, good lacation, good breakfast, near plenty restaurant

Stayed in November 2021

The only thing that bothered me was the uncomfortable mattress.

Staff were amazing, super friendly and easygoing. The place has a nice atmosphere and we felt very welcomed and relaxed there. Breakfast was excellent every day. Wi-fi was also great. The shower is perfect, with excellent pressure.

Stayed in November 2021

Everything was very good. Jose is a most welcoming host. Location is very good. Breakfast excellent. A very friendly place to stay.

Stayed in November 2021

I really enjoyed my stay. The staff was very friendly and made me feel very welcome. Clean, and breakfast was good.

Stayed in October 2021

All the staff is super nice and makes you feel truly at home and within a family. Specially amazing for solo travelers because you will always have someone looking out for you

Stayed in September 2021

The host very helpful, all our problems were promptly resolved. The rooms are cleaned daily, with towels replaced every few days. Good location, close to busses, restaurants, shops.

Stayed in September 2021

Nothing

Good buffet breakfast (continental), they have a pool and my room even had a sea view. Friendly, helpful staff

Stayed in September 2021

Jose is very nice, the place is relaxing, the location is good

Stayed in August 2021

A little tricky to find

Nice little pool, friendly staff and fresh bread for breakfast! We are returning so I think that shows how good value it is!

Stayed in July 2021

If rooms were vacuumed during the stay, it would be great - floor was a little bit to dirty.

Very good value for money. I was positively surprised by the hotel room - it had everything I needed. The host was very friendly and helpful - he helped us to rent a car when it was almost impossible (portugese holiday time), advised and prepared us a breakfast for the morning of arrival. Breakfasts were really fine - fresh and crispy bread every morning and tasty coffee. It’s a great place to stay for travellers.

Stayed in June 2021

Wi-Fi access was a bit weak. No big deal for me as I was using my mobile.

Superb breakfast and friendly atmosphere provided by the host.

Stayed in June 2021

This place is a bit old and needs renovation

really helpful owner, clean room with daily cleaning service. Basic but good breakfast and free parking places. I recommend this place

Stayed in May 2021

Wonderful host, good facilities, free breakfast. I highly recommend residencial melba. When I visit Funchal again I will definitely stay here

Stayed in April 2024

All was good. Though some coffee in the room would have made it better .

Really nice rooms ( for the price) Great breakfast. Nice host 👍

Stayed in March 2024

The owner and the family is very friendly, we want to come back soon. Everything here is great, and if you need some informations, you always find someone there to ask. The room has everthing you need! It's very close to funchal, but the best pub (hole in one) is next to the hotel, and also cheap restaurants. In front of the hotel you can enjoy your cofee on the tropical terrace with a beautiful sight on native plants - strelizia - palms - bananas. We are very happy with our holiday in Residencial Melba and hope we see soon again. I would recommend the Hotel! :) Best wishes and thanks for everything!

Stayed in February 2024

It must be said objectively that in the accommodation some of the rooms have been renovated with new furniture and modernised bathrooms. And then the original ones with old furniture and original bathroom. However, these are not in the photos on the booking. They are pointed out by several travelers (e.g. Michalw0). However, it is interesting that mostly (according to reviews) travellers from Eastern and Central Europe get these rooms. We didn't expect luxury but cleanliness and functionality is the basis of the amenities. Upon arrival to the room, we were disappointed as the bed linen was dirty and had stains in various places and the prepared towels and bath towels were in terrible condition. The towel looked like you had rubbed mud off your hiking boots in it. I spoke to the owner about these shortcomings. The next day the bed linen was replaced and the towels as well. However, it left a very bad impression and if we hadn't pre-paid for the entire stay, we would have left after the first night. The safe in the room does not work, the pool was not in use, there is a kettle in the room but you have no cup or glass (only in the bathroom was one cup). Balcony door does not close well, little storage in the room.

I chose the accommodation based on reviews. Good location if your goal is to explore the island and you have a car. Good wifi and tasty breakfast, very good pastries. Willingness of the owner to address some shortcomings.

Stayed in January 2024

In some rooms, the balcony opens onto a very noisy street, cars drive all day in front of the windows 6 meters away. There is no ventilation in the room, so you need to open the balcony. I couldn't sleep because of the noise, even earplugs didn't help. There is a teapot in the room, but no cup.

Breakfast is simple, but sufficient. I stayed for 2 nights, I always found a place to park my car. The room is simple, but enough for a sleep. Close to food shops, bars, waterfront.

Stayed in January 2024

Great breakfast, location and very nice host.

Stayed in January 2024

Everything is good, it just needs a little more clothes storage and hangers on the wall

This is a nice family hotel in a cultured garden city environment 25 minutes from the center of Funchal. The room is completely renovated, simple but practical. the bathroom is clean and aesthetic. The bed is very comfortable. The breakfast excellent. The hosts are very kind and helpful. Portuguese people work very hard to make tourists feel good, this also applies to the hosts.

Stayed in December 2023

The staff was so nice and helpful. Location was close to city center. Totally worth to stay there.

Stayed in December 2023