Nothing, perfect stay and great value.

The friendliest staff and so helpful, got up early to see us to the airport, provided lots of advice and made us feel welcomed and at home.

Stayed in April 2024

Excelent support. Great hospitality.

Stayed in March 2024

A family owned hotel apartment, the owner is a sweet man that takes care of you from the moment you arrive, till the last moment you leave the property. They bring fresh bread to your door every morning, they recommend you the best local restaurants. My tip: let the owner tell you where to go and where to eat, then you will enjoy Madeira from the local point of view and not instagram and bloggers! P.s: the sea view balcony is a blessing and although you are in Funchal , you’re still away from punks and drunk tourists!

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Joao and Bruno are amazing. Wonderful view and lovely room. They even provided fresh bread every morning.

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was great!

Joel and Bruno are wonderful hosts who really care about their guests. They helped us to rent a car and gave us good advice for places we wanted to visit. Fresh warm bread arrived at 7am every morning and the beds were very comfy. Location is peaceful away from the busyness of Funchal and easy to get to centre on public buses. Lots of local restaurants/cafes nearby plus a small supermarket that has everything you need.

Stayed in April 2024

Amazing accommodation and service. Quiet location but very easy to get to the city. The rooms have beautiful view of the city and the sea, there is a supermarket, public transport and good restaurants nearby. Every day the cleaning was superb. We received some food and drinks as a welcome gift and every day there were fresh bread rolls given to each room. Joel and Bruno were so warm and welcoming, gave us great tips where to go and what to see and were always ready to help. I never experienced such a personal and hospitable approach. When we return to Madeira, we are definitely booking Vila Marta again.

Stayed in March 2024

the walls on the balcony are a bit long so you can't see the view while sitting on the chair so can't enjoy the breakfast with the view :')

perfect location, nice views, functional apartment, and excellent owners, highly recommended!

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing - I would stay again.

I loved staying here. The owners are so, so lovely and welcoming. They really took the time to talk and answer questions. They gave advise on anything I asked about and I found it brilliant. It was like a home away from home. The room I stayed in was massive - like a mini suite (2 single beds, kitchen area, sitting area, bathroom and balcony). The bed was very comfortable. The shower pressure was great. The balcony looked over the rooftops down towards the sea. Location wise: I liked it. It is on the outskirts of the city and it took about 20-30 mins walking downhill towards the sea/promendade/multitude of restuarants. The walk back up the hill was a struggle on day 1 but it was absolutely fine after this (take it easy). Howevre, there are bus stops close by if you prefer not to walk. During my time in Madeira, I rented a car and Vila Marta had parking spaces for anyone staying which was brilliant. Also, they delivered fresh bread to the room each day which was such a lovely thoughtful touch.

Stayed in February 2024

The people, the view, comfort of the bed, cleanness. Thank you for hosting, it felt like home guys!!!!

Stayed in March 2024

Wonderful hosts. Excellent accommodation with a familiar local feel.

Stayed in March 2024

Amazing hosts, exceptionally clean room, cleaned daily by a maid, great location, free parking.

Stayed in December 2023

Friendly, well appointed, lovely view, easy to park.

Stayed in December 2023

At times we could hear the traffic ( not sure there are regulations about noise pollution , some VERY loud motorbikes in particular ) and the balcony wall is to high to be able to enjoy the view whist eating breakfast .

Spacious apartment , comfortable furniture , pleasant decor . Spotlessly clean and room cleaned /bed made every day . Manager and his son very kind and helpful . There were foods for the breakfast on the first day and fresh bread rolls hung on the door handle early every morning . A pleasant relaxing stay . We were given a bottle of Madeira wine the evening before we left . Also, the owner found a solution to switch off the fridge as it was too noisy at night . There was one night when some dogs started barking nearby in the valley which then encouraged other dogs to do the same. This disturbed us for several hours . Not the hotels fault but I just feel people should now that it may happen .

Stayed in November 2023

Very friendly and genuine welcome. Clean, comfortable and well-equipped apartment with great view. Easy parking.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing, really nothing.

I usually don't write reviews, but I will make an exception, as Vila Marta was probably the best place I stayed during my vacations. Mr. Joel Alves and his son Bruno are fantastic hosts, very friendly and helpful, the room and the entire hotel are spotlessly clean and the view from the balcony is beautiful. Upon arrival you are greeted with a glass of Madeira wine, the room is very large and equipped with everything you need, inside you will find coffee, tea and a fruit basket, and the hosts bring you fresh bread every morning. There is housekeeping service every day. If you rent a car as I did, there are plenty of free and safe parking places on the street. Upon departure, Mr. Joel arranged a taxi for me to the airport and although I left Vila Marta very early (at 4 o'clock in the morning), he personally waited for me at the reception to wish me a good trip. He also offered me a box of traditional sweets from Madeira and a bottle of wine (to my sadness I had to refuse the wine, as I didn't have checked luggage). There would be more to say, but to conclude, my stay in Madeira was perfect thanks to the fantastic staff at Vila Marta. Thank you!!

Stayed in November 2023

Having stayed there for 9 days we had a great holiday. The hosts are very helpful and nice. There was a lot of space in our room and it was super clean and well equipped. The beds were comfortable and the view from balcony was nice for breakfast. You can always park your car in front of the building and within just couple of minutes get to the supermarket or main highway. There is also a bus stop with direct connection to Funchal center. Overall a great experience - highly recommended!

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing

Everyday the owner left us fresh bread rolls in a bag outside the room. The room was excellent and cleaned every day. The owner was extremely friendly and even took me to show me where the shops and restaurants were in the nearby town.

Stayed in October 2023

nothing

I join the other guests in their positive comments, it is all true. The owner is outstanding and personally cares of all visitors in the best way possible. Also, noticed my birthday and congratulated me with gifts on that day

Stayed in October 2023

Room can be warm in the afternoon if you want to have a nap.

Very nice family, Joel is outstanding. Thanks.

Stayed in October 2023

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This was an amazing experience! Bruno and Joel treating their guest with such an amazing respect and kindness! They are amazingly nice people! I had fruits as a welcoming gift in the room and also fresh bread every morning. The view from the room was very pretty. There is small kitchen and all the need things like pan, knifes, kettle etc. Also, I received nice gift before check out - wine from Madeira.

Stayed in October 2023

The owner of the place was very friendly and helpful. He helped us with activities, gave us an introduction to the famous Madeira wine and was always available when you needed him. We had a room with a nice balcony overlooking the city of Funchal.

Stayed in October 2023

The room was a bit hot, but they provided us with a fan, which made all the difference. We were also bitten all over, maybe mosquitos, not sure. Everything else was perfect!

Vila Marta is an outstanding place to stay in Funchal! They organized a taxi for us from the airport, and we were greeted by the owner on arrival at the hotel. He offered us a taste of Madeira wine as we checked in. There was a nice fruit basket and items for a first breakfast in the room as well. The place was very clean, and comfortable and had a good shower, and a beautiful view of the ocean from the balcony. Daily maid service and fresh bread hanging on the doorknob every morning! The owner (Papa) and his son were very friendly and helpful, giving tips on restaurants, places to buy groceries, and information about tours. They bent over backwards to ensure my wife and I had a great stay. It's advisable to have a car if you stay here, since it is away from central Funchal, but there is a bus no 45, which is about a 10 minute walk up a slight incline by the roundabout, which takes you into the city Centre. We would gladly stay there again!

Stayed in October 2023

For some, if you are a night-life lover, the distance from central Funchal might be a drawback. There is a good bus service very near which goes to the centre in 15 minutes. There is a short,steep climb to get to the bus stop .

This property is furnished to a higher standard than I would expect for the price. Bruno and Joel are superb hosts, offering a very friendly and personal service. I cannot thank them enough for the practical help and moral support they offered , as I had lost my phone en route. There were all kinds of touches and little extras that made for an excellent experience.

Stayed in October 2023

Just home from a wonderful stay at Vila Marta.... Joel and Bruno are excellent hosts. The hotel was spotlessly clean, with a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Stayed in October 2023