We have created a list with the best newly opened 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 Mia Dahl & Jens Bengtsson. Updated February 2024.
Opened February 2023. Luxury Hotel. Well located in the centre of Funchal, Barceló Funchal Oldtown provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Guests can make use of a bar. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box and selected rooms are equipped with city views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near Barceló Funchal Oldtown include Almirante Reis Beach, Marina do Funchal and Mar Avenue. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, 20 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened April 2021. Lively. Great bar. 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
Opened August 2020. Boutique hotel. Hip. 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. 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. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. 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
This might be the coolest, most cosy and well designed newly opened hotel in Funchal. It also has very cosy rooms, amazing staff and an amazing hotel bar. WOW!
Opened December 2019. Delightful property. Great breakfast. 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
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL, CHARMING AND RELAXING newly opened hotel in Funchal. WOW!
Opened July 2019. Rooftop restaurant. Popular among groups of friends. Ideally situated in Funchal, TURIM Santa Maria Hotel features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also feature city views. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available each morning at TURIM Santa Maria Hotel. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. With staff speaking English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, advice is available at the reception. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Almirante Reis Beach, Marina do Funchal and Cathedral of Funchal. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, 19 km from TURIM Santa Maria Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened December 2018. Elegant. Rooftop restaurant. 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. You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available. 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. 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
Opened September 2018. Boutique hotel. Elegant. 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
Opened July 2017. Unique. Friendly staff. 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 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. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 20 km from Sé Boutique Hotel.Show full description
Opened October 2016. Great location. Popular among solo travellers. Well set in the Se district of Funchal, Casa dos Avós Apartments is situated 14 km from Girao Cape, 38 km from Santana's traditional houses and 50 km from Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools. It is located 1 km from Marina do Funchal and provides a lift. The property is less than 1 km from the city centre and a 6-minute walk from Almirante Reis Beach. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. All units have a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace. At the aparthotel, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. A car rental service is available at the aparthotel. Popular points of interest near Casa dos Avós Apartments include Sao Tiago Fort, Cathedral of Funchal and Mar Avenue. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, 18 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great location in Funchal.
Opened June 2016. Trendy. Good breakfast. Located in scenic Madeira Island, Pestana CR7 Funchal results of a partnership between Pestana Hotels and world-renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. The elegant 4-star hotel has an outdoor pool and is 300 metres from Funchal Marina. The Pestana CR7 offers accommodation in double rooms, with plenty of natural light and a private bathroom, including free toiletries. These rooms are all air conditioned and come with a mini bar and a safety deposit box. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. The hotel’s in-house restaurant has a varied menu, which includes a selection of quality salads, pizzas and hamburgers, all produced from fresh local products. There’s also a bar, where guests can get a refreshing drink or cocktail to cap off the day after a tour of the island. Following a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, guests can also enjoy a workout in the outdoor gym. Massages are available for booking, upon request and at an extra fee. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property, available to help out guests during their stay. Guests have free admission to the Cristiano Ronaldo Museu, located right next to the Hotel. The Madeira Casino is just 200 metres from the property, while Madeira Shopping is 4.7 km away. The nearest airport is Madeira Airport, 23.5 km from Pestana CR7 Funchal.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Elegant. 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. 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. Castanheiro Boutique Hotel features a SPA with hydrotherapy pool, sauna, turkish bath,massage rooms and a relaxing area. You will also find a hairdresser's at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. CIFEC - Madeira Congress Center is 2 km from Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, while Parque Ecologico do Funchal is 6 km away. Madeira Airport is 13 km from the property.Show full description
Unique. Comfortable beds. 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. The spacious rooms are individually designed following the 4-seasons-of-the-year theme. Each features an LCD TV with in-room movies, free WiFi and a laptop-size safe. The roof terrace sports a infinity pool, massage facilities and a 20-metre hot tub with views of Fort São João and the mountains. For further relaxation, Hotel Vine’s spa offers vinotherapy. The rooftop restaurant serves a blend of French and Madeiran cuisine prepared from regional produce. Guests can enjoy cocktails and snacks at the Bar 360°. The Palheiro Golf Course (15 km) and the Santo da Serra Golf Course (25 km) are only a short drive from The Vine Hotel.Show full description
Popular among families. 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. Golden Flavours Restaurant serves regional and international cuisine made with fresh produce from the hotel’s vegetable garden. The Golden View Bar serves a variety of drinks and refreshments, including cocktails. The GoldenSpa offers various health and beauty treatments, including hot stone massages. It also features a heated indoor pool, a gym, and a meditation room. Funchal's city centre is only 3.5 km away. The promenade, located next to the hotel, features views of one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, the Cabo Girão.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Overlooking the Bay of Funchal, this well designed hotel provides luxury accommodation within Santa Caterina Park. There is a spa with pools for relaxation and a casino and discotheque for entertainment. Featuring private balconies, all rooms at the Pestana Casino Park Hotel & Casino come with seating areas and satellite LCD TVs. Many guest rooms provide a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. Pestana’s 6 dining venues include the Panoramic Restaurant with far-reaching views of the Bay and pool area. The Aqua overlooks the hotel’s gardens and casino, while the sunset Restaurant offers a varied menu and a cocktail bar. Guests can relax in the indoor or outdoor pools, exercise in the fitness centre or enjoy one of the quality treatments available from the Pestana Spa. The hotel arranges diverse recreational activities including hiking and diving. Pestana Casino Park is just a 5-minute walk from the town centre and 30 minutes’ drive from Madeira Airport. Parking is available on site, upon an extra fee.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Lovely property. 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
Charming. Popular among groups of friends. 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. Guests can relax with a massage treatment at Quinta Da Penha De França. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk service. Quinta Da Penha De França’s restaurant, The Brothers provides an a la carte menu with views of the garden and guests can dine al fresco at Penha França Mar Restaurant Rivus, with views of the the sea Free private parking is available. Cristiano Ronaldo's Museum is 200 metres away and the Madeira Congress Centre is a 5-minute walk from the property. Free WiFi is available in the lounge and reception areas of the hotel.Show full description
Historic property. Comfortable beds. 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. The air-conditioned accommodations at the Funchal Design are decorated with elegant floral patterns. They have an LCD TV and a partly transparent bathroom with glass walls. Carved wooden doors open onto the restaurant, where guests can enjoy breakfast and other meals in a trendy setting with futuristic lamps and a large wall photo. 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.Show full description
Historic. Great location. Located on the Funchal seafront, this hotel offers panoramic views over the Atlantic. It provides rooms with kitchenettes and balconies, 2 pools and a spa centre with spa bath and sauna. The spacious rooms at Hotel Porto Santa Maria are fitted with flat-screen TVs with cable channels. They all include private furnished balconies, a kitchenette and marble bathrooms with bathtubs. The Arsenal Restaurant serves à la carte and buffet meals, and there is a bar featuring live evening entertainment. The generous daily breakfast can be enjoyed on the garden terrace. Porto Santa Maria hotel is located next to the gondola lift for Monte. It is a 7-minute walk from central Funchal, where guests can find many cafes and shops. The staff can help plan excursions to World Heritage Laurisilva forests. Hotel Porto Santa Maria is 30 minutes’ drive from Madeira Airport. An airport transfer is available upon request and at an extra cost. Free on-site parking is available at the hotel.Show full description
Great value. Situated 1 km away from the centre of Funchal, Madeira Bright Star features an outdoor pool and free WiFi hroughout the hotel. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, decorated in neutral colours. All the rooms have wooden furniture and a flat-screen TV. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet, before relaxing on the sun loungers by the pool. The hotel’s restaurant serves daily buffet breakfast, while the on-site bar offers light snacks, cocktails and soft drinks. Just steps from the property, guests can find restaurants providing local dishes. There is a golf course 7 km away, and Madeira Casino is only 200 metres away. Cristiano Ronaldo Museum is 50 metres away from Madeira Bright Star.Show full description
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. It features indoor and outdoor pools, an outdoor hot tub, a spa and gym. The bright and airy rooms at the Pestana Promenade Ocean Resort Hotel have hardwood floors. They feature Atlantic Ocean views from the balcony, and include modern amenities such as air conditioning and a private bathroom with complimentary soaps and shampoos. The stylish restaurant at the Pestana Ocean Resort serves authentic local specialities. Meals and refreshing drinks can also be enjoyed al fresco on the terrace, which is surrounded by an exotic garden and palm trees. The Promenade’s spa features a range of relaxation options, including a sauna and a Turkish bath. More active guests can work out with cardiovascular equipment and free weights at the modern gym. Parking is available, at an extra fee. A 24-hour front desk is among the convenient amenities offered by the hotel.Show full description
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