Ocean Gardens

Hotels
8.9 (120 reviews)
Estrada Conde Carvalhal 321.Sao Gonçalo , Funchal , pt

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Gorgeous views
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Shabby room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
Reports of neglected areas, like the swimming pool and outdoor spaces, indicate cleanliness issues.
Service
9.83
Staff were frequently mentioned as kind and friendly.
Location
9.37
Gorgeous views, but accessibility concerns due to location being near a road.
Room Quality
7.82
Rooms reported as shabby with some maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.85
The pool and rooftop are well-maintained, but some amenities were criticized for being closed or neglected.
Value for Money
8.31
Mixed sentiments about pricing relative to quality.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Food quality was okay, but some items were not freshly made and considered expensive.
Overall Experience
9.83
Guests enjoyed their stay despite some drawbacks, due to the staff and overall beauty of the property.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 07:44

Property Description

Breathtaking Ocean Views

Luxurious Accommodations
The guestrooms at Ocean Gardens are elegantly furnished with modern wood furnishings and feature balconies with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, and some even boast a separate seating area for added comfort.

Relaxation and Dining
Guests can unwind by the outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers or enjoy the solarium and sauna on the 4th floor. The hotel's steak house offers delicious grilled meats and regional specialties cooked in a brick oven. Don't miss the buffet breakfast and the bar with an open-air terrace serving regional wine and cocktails.

Convenience and Service
With a 24-hour front desk, car hire assistance, and free WiFi in public areas, Ocean Gardens ensures a seamless stay for all guests. Experience tranquility and luxury just a 15-minute drive from Madeira Airport. Book your stay now for a truly unforgettable experience at Ocean Gardens.

Important information:

Please note that when booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FNC

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 120 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 9.83
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 9.83
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Eva • family_with_children • ch
7
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice hotel with great views but a little isolated for a longer stay
Pros:

Fantastic view

Cons:

It was fine for a one night stay, but the location had no pedestrian access

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
Lovely place but not for wheelchair users
Pros:

room, balcony, view

Cons:

My wife uses a wheelchair and although the bedroom was accessible, the restaurant/breakfast room was not.

The staff were very helpful and made a nearby bedroom available for us to have breakfast in. But they should not have had to. A hotel of this quality should have an accessible restaurant.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
9
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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liluce • family_with_children • lv
7
Nejauša naktsmītne
Pros:

Atrašanās vieta. Brokastis. Liela gulta. Labs skats no balkona.

Cons:

Kontaktiem izrauti vadi. Lampa salūzusi. Numurā uz grīdas nogriezts nags. Nav kontakta pie gultas. Nav ūdens pudeles , gludekļa, tualetes piederumu. Par TÀDU cenu!

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Lauma • family_with_children • lv
5
Pros:

Atrašanās vieta

Cons:

Jānes čemodāni pa trepēm- nav nodrošināta normāla iespēja nonākt komfortabli numurā. Kvalitāte neatbilda cenai

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • pt
10
Pros:

A vista os quartos sao bons o peq almoço e a localizaçao ao nivel dos transportes publicos

Cons:

Nada

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Ina • couple • de
10
Es war fantastisch 😍
Pros:

Die Aussicht. Das Zimmer. Das Personal war super freundlich.

Cons:

Etwas teuer.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • couple • ch
6
schöne Meersicht, aber ansonsten heruntergekommen
Pros:

schöne Meersicht

Cons:

Wir mussten hier nur eine Nacht übernachten, da unser Flug storniert wurde. Das Hotel wirkte aber sehr heruntergekommen und liegt direkt neben einer Strasse. Das Zimmer war überteuert und wirkte auch extrem alt. Auf einer öffentlichen Terrasse lagen ganz viele Liegestühle durcheinander herum, sah überhaupt nicht ordentlich aus.

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • fr
6
Pros:

La vue magnifique depuis le restaurant, le parking disponible, la piscine agreable.

Cons:

Décor kitch et vieux. Climatisation defaillante. Bar de piscine jamais ouvert pour une semaine d'aout. Et pizza industrielle au restaurant.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Bertrand • couple • fr
7
Pros:

piscine et vue agréable

Cons:

un peu excentré. Chambres sonores.

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Helga • couple • at
6
Pros:

Die Lage mit Blick auf das Meer und Funchal war super, der Swimmingpool hatte eine gute Größe und eigentlich eine große Terrasse...

Cons:

..aber diese Terrasse, bzw zwei weitere Terrassen waren sehr! ungepflegt, dreckig, teilweise kaputte Sessel; Tische die man erst säubern müsste um darauf etwas abzustellen, zerbrochenes Glas (kann passieren, aber eine Terrasse gehört in der Früh kontrolliert); eingerissene Sonnenschirme ( bzw. ein großer "Haufen" von liegenden Sonnenschirmen und wild aufeinandergestapelten Stühlen die einfach herumstanden - also nicht ordentlich in einem Eck) - einem 4 Sterne Hotel nicht entsprechend!
Die Ausstattung des Hotels war insgesamt schon sehr alt, zwar sauber aber in der Funktion ( z. B. Kastentüren die schwer aufgingen) mangelhaft.
Preis-Leistungverhältnis hat für ein 4 Sterne-Hotel nicht gepasst

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Blijke • family_with_children • be
3
Tegenvallende kwaliteit, zeker gelet op de prijs
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel aan de receptie

Cons:

Bediening aan tafel, kwaliteit van het eten, wifi kwaliteit op de kamer en airco op de kamer.

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
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_ann_raggett • Couples • London, England
6
Clean but looks shabby and neglected
Pros:

Hi the positive of this hotel is the staff especially Connie, lovely view of the sea but unfortunately there is a road outside the hotel (see photo) so you could not sit out there because all you could hear was traffic. Swimming pool had green at the bottom in the corners, sunbeds were stained and one ripped, so it looks neglected There is nowhere to dry swimming costumes on balcony, the hotel do provide pool towels. You cannot walk down road as there is no pavements but they have a good bus service to town. They have a bus from the hotel but only in the week and last one from hotel is around 5 Pool bar was not open and if people went into hotel and brought the drinks up to the pool they would still be there the next day. No entertainment except 1 night a week of traditional dancing, but that didn't bother us But as we went into town most night as the food in the hotel was ok (big portions), but expensive and there is more choice in the town. Room was clean apart from makeup on curtain but it was shabby (see pictures), bed comfy. Breakfast was ok, nice bread but pancakes were supermarket so not made fresh in the hotel so little rubbery. this hotel is not a 4 star hotel.

2025-07-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Heather • family_with_children • us
10
2025-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • nl
8
2025-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Mulholland • young couple • us
10
Gorgeous views, kind staff, good location.
Pros:

Gorgeous property. Although almost nothing is walkable in the area, the property itself was gorgeous. The rooftop is spacious and well maintained. The pool is great. The staff is very kind and we dined at the restaurant every night. It is a convenient location if you have a car. We would love to come back.

Cons:

The water was often luke warm if not even cold. I'm sure it was due to showering during busy times during peak season though.

2025-06-26 • via Nuitee
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W2617QVpaulw • Couples
10
Nice hotel / good service
Pros:

Nice hotel with good views over the bay of Funchal. 3 free shuttle buses each way and regular buses costing 1.95 euros each way. Breakfast is good. Pleasant and friendly staff. Good rooftop pool. Quiet at the moment but early in the season. Bedrooms excellent in annex with wonderful sea view balcony.

2025-05-27 • via Tripadvisor
J
Jayne • partner
10
Pros:

Great breakfast and outstanding view from our room over Funchal.

2025-05-27 • via Nuitee