This hotel was a lovely chill out holiday, we stayed on a bed and breakfast basis and the breakfast was plentiful, something for everyone. The local restaurants and bars were very good, but not a lot of nightlife, its not that sort of place. The rooms are very big with everything you need and are also very clean. There is... More

We went to Madeira wanting comfort, relaxation and fresh air and we got esactly what we were after. Our room was huge, equipped with a kitchenette, a balcony overlooking the sea and a form, comfortable bed. As well as an outdoor pool and variety of sundecks, the hotel has a gym including classes which guests can take part in, plus... More

The Royal Orchid is a large hotel. Located just by the sea in Canico wich is a 10 minute drive from Funchal. The rooms are very spacious with kitchen and all you need. My room had two bathrooms wich was really practical. The staff was friendly. But there is a training gym with fitness classes many times a day and... More

The hotel is situated at a southern rocky seaside several km to the east of Funchal. Marvelous sea view.

The room itself was clean and very spacious. We had a sea view and balcony. The bathroom was nicely fitted and the shower was excellent. The kitchen was ample - full size cooker and fridge with top part being a freezer (for the ice of course!). I found the beds were reasonably comfortable and i slept well, i have slept... More

We exchanged a timeshare week, October 2011, and it was a hotel/self catering room. The room was large with a wonderful sea view and we able to sleep with the balcony doors open to the sound of the sea which was fantastic. The room was large albeit the facilities a little tired. This was the only downside really, because it... More

A large hotel with ample private parking. Hugging the steep rocky seafront it has a great sea view several swimming pools, a sauna, jacuzzi and gym all included in the price. Breakfast was continental buffet hot and cold. Rooms were clean and spacious with TV, ensuite bathroom and kitchenette with fridge-freezer There are plenty of lifts in the hotel. There... More

Stayed in a single bed self catering. This hotel needs a refurbishment. While reasonally clean and seriviced daily, It is a bit tired and needs work. Kitchen applicances are old. Fan over the stove is missing. Bed needs replacing as it is worn out.Gym and Pool available. The Island is well worth a visit.

This hotel is right on the coast and we were able to go to sleep and wake up to the sound of the waves. Our room was enormous, with a kitchen and sitting area and a large balcony from which we could watch the waves break on the rocks below and the cruise liners pass on their way to Funchal.... More