We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Funchal, Portugal. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated December 2023.
Hip. Lively. Superb interior design. Popular among women.Opened August 2020. Three House Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Funchal. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from Almirante Reis Beach, 1 km from Marina do Funchal and 800 metres from Sao Tiago Fort. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room is fitted with a coffee machine, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a minibar. At Three House Hotel each room includes bed linen and towels. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play table tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near Three House Hotel include Cathedral of Funchal, Mar Avenue and Madeira Botanical Garden. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
The coolest, most well designed and lively boutique hotel in Funchal. It also has an amazing hotel bar and a popular rooftop bar. WOW!
Delightful property. Unique. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located in the hills surrounding Funchal, this 18th-century mansion is set in extensive botanical gardens with 600 different plant species. All rooms have balconies overlooking the gardens. Beresford Restaurant, available daily for evening meals, is an indoor restaurant where Madeira and International cuisine melt. This luxurious boutique hotel is situated 1.5 km from the centre of Funchal. Quinta Jardins do Lago's spacious rooms are elegantly furnished and include a seating area, a marble bathroom and a large balcony. Each room features air conditioning, cable TV and free WiFi. There are 2 bars, one of which is a poolside bar surrounded by mango trees and flowers. Quinta Jardins do Lago has a large lagoon-style swimming pool surrounded by sun terraces with sun beds. Guests can work out in the gym or spend the afternoon in the sauna, Turkish bath and hot tub. Free parking is available, and a free shuttle service to and from the city centre is available upon request. Madeira International Airport is 18 km from Quinta Jardins do Lago.Show full description
This might be one of the most beautiful, unique and authentic boutique hotels in Funchal! WOW!
Romantic. Lovely property. Popular among couples. 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 garden views. There is a spa room and two restaurants at the property. Set in the Manor House, “The Dining Room” Restaurant has an al fresco dining terrace and offers fine Mediterranean cuisine, à la carte or table d’hôte. Amongst the gardens, the “Garden Pavilion” Restaurant is set in a modern wooden glass building with a terrace and offers buffet breakfast, lunch and snacks. Free WiFi access, tea and coffee making facilities and a private balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens are available in all accommodations. Each of the private bathrooms is comfortably equipped with a hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. The Health Club is equipped with a fitness training room, sauna, steam bath, hot tub and a relaxation room. The Frangipani Spa room offers massages and beauty treatments. An outdoor heated swimming pool and communal relaxation spaces in the gardens are also provided, offering guests peaceful settings to relax or peruse a book. Quinta da Casa Branca's 24-hour reception staff can arrange private jeep tours around the Island, Levada walks, sailing trips, car and bike rentals and airport private transfers. Madeira Airport is 20 km away from Quinta da Casa Branca and Funchal city centre is 2 km away.Show full description
Guest House.Stylish. Lovely interior design. Great views. Popular among couples. Boasting views of the ocean and the bay, The guest house Belvedere Boutique offers accommodation in Funchal, 2.7 km from Marina do Funchal. Guests can enjoy the on-site honesty bar and free WiFi is provided throughout the property All studios and rooms include a flat-screen TV and are equipped with a private bathroom. The nearest airport is Madeira Airport, 22 km from Belvedere Boutique. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling, diving and fishing. The guest house also offers car hire. Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint is 2.2 km from the property.Show full description
This guest house is popular among couples travelling to Funchal.
Lively. Rooftop pool. Great location. 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. Castanheiro Boutique Hotel features a SPA with hydrotherapy pool, sauna, turkish bath,massage rooms and a relaxing area. CIFEC - Madeira Congress Center is 2 km from Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, while Parque Ecologico do Funchal is 6 km away. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. The rooms include a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and free toiletries. You will also find a hairdresser's at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Madeira Airport is 13 km from the property.Show full description
Stylish. Cosy rooms. Great views. Set in Funchal, 17 km from Marina do Funchal, Quinta Paços do Lago offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. 14 km from Gomes' Pools and 14 km from Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint, the property features a garden and a terrace. The property provides sea views, a barbecue, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at Quinta Pacos do Lago can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast. The area is popular for hiking and water activities. Madeira Casino is 16 km from Quinta Paços do Lago, while Mar Avenue is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, 34 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Great views. Les Suites at The Cliff Bay features a heated outdoor swimming pool and a garden in Funchal. Located in the Sao Martinho district, the property provides guests with access to a hot tub, a sauna and three restaurants. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a private balcony with sea views. Les Suites at The Cliff Bay offers an indoor pool, a gym and a Pilates room. The property offers direct access to the sea, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Marina do Funchal is 1.9 km from Les Suites at The Cliff Bay. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 23 km away.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Set in lush, landscaped gardens, 5-star Quintinha São João features a spa and indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools. Overlooking central Funchal and the bay, it is 2 km from Funchal Cathedral. The hotel has 2 bars and a restaurant serving a selection of Portuguese and international cuisine, as well as Goan specialities. The spacious, elegant rooms provide a cable TV with DVD player, a minibar and private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms have a private, furnished balcony with views of the garden or Funchal Bay. The spa includes a sauna, hot tub and massage rooms, and there is a small gym, games room and free WiFi in public areas. The 24-hour reception staff aim are on hand to provide assistance. There is a free indoor car park on site and Quintinha São João Hotel offers a free shuttle service to/from Funchal Marina.Show full description
Trendy. Great bar. Rooftop bar. Sé Boutique Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Funchal. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 20 km from Sé Boutique Hotel. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Almirante Reis Beach, Marina do Funchal and Cathedral of Funchal.Show full description
Rooftop restaurant. Rooftop pool. Located in Funchal, 1.7 km from Almirante Reis Beach, Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room is equipped with a kettle, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature every room comes with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach, Marina do Funchal and Madeira Casino. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 20 km from Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful. Popular among couples. Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux is a 5-star manor house hotel situated in the old Palheiro Gardens in the foothills of Funchal. With access to the Palheiro Golf Course, guests can also have various golfing discounts. A variety of eating venues include the Classical dining room with international haute cuisine, the more relaxed Restaurant Vista Balancal with its views over Funchal bay, the tea house in the Palheiro gardens or snacks at the Spa. Free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with a various choices of international channels are available. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool in the gardens or use the free facilities of the Spa at Casa Velha featuring a heated indoor pool as well as sauna and steam room. The hotel organizes deep sea fishing on its own motor yacht Balancal as well as experiences with whale and dolphin watching. On site there is a tennis court, badminton, croquet as well as its own championship golf course – Palheiro Golf. Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux is 7 km from the centre of Funchal and offers direct access to the award-winning Palheiro Gardens. Free private parking is available as well as a daily free shuttle service to the town centre.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most RELAXING boutique hotel in Funchal.
Apartment.Great views. Great interior design. Popular among women. The Apartment Vista Oceano is a renovated Madeira home, just a 9-minute drive from the Funchal centre. The flowery garden area features a swimming pool and a barbecue facilities. Alternatively, the Funchal centre features a number of local restaurants, serving the region’s specialties. It also has a local beach and several seafront restaurants, cafés and bars. The self-catering apartments feature a private balcony with sea views. These charming units have a fully-equipped kitchenette, living area with a TV, library, private bathroom and free WiFi access. Guests can freely prepare their meals in the equipped kitchenette, which has the necessary utensils to cook food. The studios feature access to the garden-surrounded private pool, where guests can enjoy a refreshing dip and lounging in the sun. An airport shuttle is available. The nearest golf course is a 25-minute drive away. The nearby marina is a 5-minute drive and features dolphin and whale watching. The Botanical Gardens are a 10-minute drive away. The Madeira Airport is an 18-minute drive away and there is a shuttle service available, at a surcharge. The nearest bus-stop is located just 100 metres from the entrance of the building.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. 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. The air-conditioned rooms of ARTS IN Hotel Conde Carvalhal have flat-screen TVs, bright and modern furnishings and wooden floors. Bathrobes are provided in all rooms. Some have an equipped kitchenette and a balcony. The suites are located in the original mansion, while the studios are situated in the modern annex. For guests’ convenience, a breakfast is served daily, containing homegrown, organic herbal teas and fruits, daily pastries, eggs and fresh juice. Guests can also enjoy a relaxing therapeutic massage. ARTS IN Hotel Conde Carvalhal staff can arrange scooter, car and bicycle rental. There is a shuttle service available, and Madeira Airport is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Guest House.Historic. Nice style. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Quinta das Malvas - Quinta de Santa Luzia offers accommodation in Funchal. Free private parking is available on site. Some units have views of the sea or garden. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a shared living room with with a TV. Marina do Funchal is 1.7 km from Quinta das Malvas - Quinta de Santa Luzia, while Madeira Botanical Garden is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Madeira Airport, 13 km from Quinta das Malvas - Quinta de Santa Luzia.Show full description
This guest house has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Guest House.Great value. Great breakfast. Located amongst the famous gardens of Monte, in the heart of this romantic and lush village in the hills above Funchal, OurMadeira - Babosas Village, gardénias and greenspaces features spacious 1-bedroom apartments, a restaurant, a bar and an attentive staff. Each apartment offers a living area with a kitchenette and a cable TV, a separate bedroom, a bathroom with shower and a patio (except the Loft Superior Suite). Free WiFi is available. Situated on the quaint and narrow street that leads from the Babosas square past the gardens, the famous church and wicker toboggans to the old square, OurMadeira - Babosas Village, gardénias and greenspaces is perfectly located to visit the Monte gardens, 300 metres away, and the surrounding walks. Funchal is 6 km away and is easily accessibly via cable car or public transport. The nearest airport is Madeira Airport, 12 km from the property.Show full description
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Located in Funchal, within 600 metres of Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach and 2.9 km of Formosa Beach, Vila Vicência provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi. The property is set 2.6 km from Marina do Funchal, 12 km from Girao Cape and 41 km from Santana's traditional houses. The property features a year-round outdoor pool, indoor pool, hot tub and garden. All units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain units at Vila Vicência also provide guests with a terrace. Staff at the accommodation are available to provide guidance at the 24-hour front desk. Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools is 48 km from Vila Vicência, while Madeira Casino is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 22 km from the hotel.Show full description
Historic property. Set on a cliff in 10 acres of subtropical gardens overlooking the Atlantic, this 5-star resort features an oceanfront spa, 3 swimming pools and direct access to oceanic waters. All rooms at Reid's Palace are elegantly furnished and include a balcony and marble bathroom with amenities. Madeira's finest ingredients are brought to life at Michelin-starred William Restaurant, while the Villa Cipriani serves classic Italian dishes. A minibar with complimentary soft drinks and free in-room movies are available to each room. Reid’s Palace Spa features indoor and outdoor therapy suites with a private whirlpool. It offers an indulgent menu of treatments using world-class spa brands. Dry and wet saunas are also on site. Active guests can play a match on the tennis courts, or get energised with cardiovascular equipment at the modern gym. The Dining Room organises elegant soirees in Edwardian ambiance, during the winter season. The Reid’s is 3 km from Praia Formosa Beach and 15 minutes’ walk to Funchal city centre with plenty of nightlife. It provides free private parking.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most HISTORIC boutique hotel in Funchal.
Apartment hotel.Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. This 4-star Funchal hotel is situated just 100 metres from the Atlantic Ocean. It offers 5 swimming pools, 4 restaurants and modern accommodation with kitchenettes and balconies. Guests can choose between 4 restaurants, including Restaurant Alfama which serves traditional Portuguese cuisine. The bright apartments and studios at The Residence Porto Mare each have a microwave, fridge and tea/coffee maker. Each en suite bathroom is stocked with a bathrobe, hairdryer and free bathroom amenities. Guests can relax in a sun lounger by Residence Porto Mare’s large, lagoon-style swimming pool. The Spa at Porto Mare offers a variety of treatments including massages. A tennis court, hot tub and mini-golf course are also on site. Funchal city centre is just 2.5 km from The Residence Porto Mare. Guests can reach Madeira Airport with a 15-minute drive and an airport shuttle is available upon request.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Lively. Great location. This Madeira guest house is just a 2-minute walk from a beach area. The Vitorina Corte Guesthouse is a 5-minute drive from the Funchal Marina, which features several seafront restaurants and bars. A large variety of quality restaurants are available within a short walk. The La Vie shopping centre is a 5-minute drive and features several shops and boutiques, along with a food court. The spacious rooms include free WiFi, linen and most rooms offer sea views. Several rooms include en-suite bathrooms. The property offers a shared kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals. A basic cleaning service is available daily. A daily breakfast buffet is served in a sunny dining area. The Madeira cuisine features specialties such as the typical Espetada Madeirense (grilled skewered beef), the Bolo de Caco (regional variation on garlic bread) and a wide selection of fresh fish dishes. The botanical gardens are 3 km from the property and feature vast green areas and unique plant species. Machico is a 24-minute drive and features an extensive beach where guests can enjoy swimming, lounging in the sun, surfing or windsurfing. Palheiro Golf features 18-hole green courses and is a 25-minute drive away. The cable car connecting to the Monte area is a 10-minute walk. The Madeira International Airport is a 25-minute drive from the guest house. An airport shuttle service is available at an extra fee, for guests of the Vitorina Corte Guesthouse.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most CHARMING bed and breakfasts in Funchal. It also has a great location!
Cool. Lively. Great bar.Opened April 2021. Conveniently set in Funchal, NEXT - by Savoy Signature provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities are a garden, a terrace, as well as a restaurant. The property features a sauna, nightclub and a shared lounge. All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Each room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are fitted with a kitchenette fitted with a fridge. At NEXT - by Savoy Signature each room comes with bed linen and towels. Staff speak German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Almirante Reis Beach, Marina do Funchal and Madeira Casino. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 20 km from NEXT - by Savoy Signature.Show full description
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