Golden Residence Hotel

“Excellent stay at a lovely hotel”

Overall: Seems like at one time it was a seniors residence? Very quiet. Property consists of 3 buildings. A block has gym, B block has indoor pool facilities and spa, C block has breakfast buffet and access to outdoor pool/bar. Free Wifi is excellent, very fast. Parking is underground and is €7 per… more

Overall: Seems like at one time it was a seniors residence? Very quiet. Property consists of 3 buildings. A block has gym, B block has indoor pool facilities and spa, C block has breakfast buffet and access to outdoor pool/bar. Free Wifi is excellent, very fast. Parking is underground and is €7 per day. Entrance and exit to the parkade is with your room key Rooms - we had an apartment with side sea view. The view from the balcony was nice. Rooms were spacious. Kitchenette was convenient. Only downsides were no ice machines on property (although we obtained ice from the bar in a glass) and another blanket that actually covers the whole bed would have been nice. Staff - All the staff we encountered were friendly, informative, welcoming and helpful. Overall lovely people working here and doing a great job Location - in São Martinho, adjacent to Funchal. If you want to be right downtown Funchal, this is not for you. If you want somewhere a little quieter but with easy access to town, this is perfect. Bus stop directly in front of hotel (Hop on Hop off buses also stop in front). Pharmacies, grocery, restaurants all within 10 min walking distance. Large mall also down the street (Forum Madeira). Lovely view of ocean. Doca do Cavacas natural outdoor pools also within a few minutes walk. Dining - we didn’t eat any lunches or dinners here, just the breakfast buffet which is included in the room rate. Very wide selection of breakfast items. Hot American-style foods (eggs, bacon, potatoes, pancakes, etc), lots of cheeses and cold meats, breads/rolls, preserves, fruits, yogurt and toppings, homemade cakes, oatmeal, coffee, tea, juices. Everyone should be able to find something. Breakfast goes from 7:30-10:30 Pool facilities - outdoor pool looked lovely but we didn’t go in because it wasn’t quite warm enough on the day we had time around the hotel. Indoor pool was great, hot tub was not hot though which was disappointing (same temperature as the pool). Lots of loungers to relax on. The sauna and steam room were great, nice and hot. Gym was older but lots of equipment. Pools are open from early am (around 7:30 I think) until 9pm, but after 4:30 they are adults only. There is a spa on site but we didn’t use it so I can’t comment.

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“Immaculate hotel with outstanding views and service.”

Fantastic hotel don’t hesitate to book. Breakfast is brilliant with a GF bread/pastry basket on request. Unlimited fresh fruit hot buffet coffee juice etc. Lovely peaceful pool and sun terraces ample beds and umbrellas, walk up bar from lunchtime. Very reasonable prices. Relaxed but v high standard… more

Fantastic hotel don’t hesitate to book. Breakfast is brilliant with a GF bread/pastry basket on request. Unlimited fresh fruit hot buffet coffee juice etc. Lovely peaceful pool and sun terraces ample beds and umbrellas, walk up bar from lunchtime. Very reasonable prices. Relaxed but v high standard hotel.

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“4/5”

Good location, great accommodation - very clean and comfortable, friendly helpful staff, great facilities. We were self-catering but added breakfast. Our only negative was that the complex was a little confusing as over 3 blocks - could have done with a map at check in!

“Lovely pool and gardens.”

Been to Madeira many times, but have not used this accommodation before so a bit concerned about trying somewhere new (our usual accommodation was not available).We wanted self-catering but not a studio and this type of accommodation is not easy to find unless you use Airbnb which we didn’t want t… more

Been to Madeira many times, but have not used this accommodation before so a bit concerned about trying somewhere new (our usual accommodation was not available).We wanted self-catering but not a studio and this type of accommodation is not easy to find unless you use Airbnb which we didn’t want to do. We have not been disappointed, so far. Staff are lovely, not encountered any problems with attitude etc. (Some of the previous reviews were quite negative), but all seem happy to help. The pool area is lovely, beautifully maintained gardens, no towels on sunbeds, plenty available and positioned in different places. You can easily find somewhere to sit or lie even after lunchtime. Of course, this may be different at the height of summer!!! Breakfast is good, buffet style, plenty of choice. A reviewer did mention the notice on tables warning people that they would be charged 25 euros for taking food out of breakfast room. That rule does seem a little petty and I can’t understand why it’s an issue. Unless it’s been abused in the past and people have been greedy taking far too much!! Kitchenette is a little challenging. Sink pulls out as does the electric hob, which is a bit weird. Not keen on the hob being like that as the cutlery drawer is under it, so if the hob is on and you need a spoon etc, you have to juggle with a hot hob!! Not a lot of storage or preparation space. Table is handy for prepping food, but not ideal. States in the description that there are coffee making facilities, not sure what that means, I’d assumed there’d be a coffee machine, there isn’t. The extractor fan doesn’t work, but that’s no big deal. We don’t plan on doing a lot of cooking, but like to have that option. We’re in building A, just across the road from restaurant and pool, but it’s not an issue, just a short walk. We are on the first floor, so we use the stairs as the lift is very slow. To get to the shops etc on Estrada Monumental, you go to the 5th floor. Everywhere is sign-posted so you shouldn’t get lost. Balcony a decent size, but no privacy at all. We are opposite residential apartments and as our balconies have glass walls, we can all see each other!! Good for people watching though😂 Sorry for the long review, but hopefully this gives a taste of what this accommodation offers. We would probably come here again as we are (so far) mainly happy with everything.

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