Golden Residence Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (3486 reviews)
Rua Do Cabrestante 25 , Funchal , PT
+351 291 710 100

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent food
Friendly staff
Cons:
Inconsistent service at reception
Outdated bathrooms
Some amenities needed improvement

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
Issues mentioned with some bathrooms and room cleanliness.
Service
9
Generally friendly and attentive staff, although some issues with the reception were noted.
Location
9.24
Fantastic location directly over the cliffs as mentioned in several reviews.
Room Quality
7.69
Rooms noted to be somewhat dated, but generally comfortable.
Amenities
8.72
Good amenities but some issues with sauna temperature reported.
Value for Money
8.38
Good overall value according to most reviews despite some shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
9.23
Buffet breakfast and dinner options were praised for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall experience at the hotel was positive despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 07:28

Property Description

Panoramic Views of Praia Formosa
Experience breathtaking views of the largest pebble beach in Madeira right from your private balcony at Golden Residence Hotel.

Luxurious Accommodation and Amenities
Enjoy modern rooms and apartments equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes in select units. Indulge in regional and international cuisine at Golden Flavours Restaurant and unwind with a variety of drinks at Golden View Bar.

Relaxation at GoldenSpa
Pamper yourself with health and beauty treatments at GoldenSpa, featuring hot stone massages, a heated indoor pool, and a meditation room for ultimate relaxation.

Book your stay now at Golden Residence Hotel to explore Funchal's city center and the stunning Cabo Girão cliffs just a stone's throw away.

Important information:

One child from 3 to 12 years old can stay for free in the existing sofa bed. This is only available in Suites and Apartments.

Please note that the safety deposit box has a cost of EUR 1.7 per day.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made with a third party credit card, any previous charges will be reimbursed and the full payment will be requested upon check-in.

Dogs and Cats under 5kg are allowed, the guest must pay a 100 EUR security deposit plus 25 EUR per day to bring the pet.

Please note that the hotel only accept dogs and cats in Apartments or Premium Apartments room types.

From 5pm only adults (over 16) are allowed in the spa area and indoor pool.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sat, May 15, 2027 until Fri, Jul 30, 2027
Spa/wellness center is closed from 2027-07-30 until 2027-05-15
Fitness center is closed from 2027-07-31 until 2027-06-01
Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from 2027-07-30 until 2027-05-15
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 3486 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 9
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 7.69
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 9.23
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Norbert • couple • de
8
Pros:

Sehr gutes Angebot Frühstück, Angenehmer Spa-Bereich, Handtücher wurden für Spa-Bereich separat und kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt. Die Massage wurde von unserer Nachbarin ausdrücklich gelobt.

Cons:

Sauberkeit Badezimmer, Schimmel-befall an Laufschiene der Duschwand.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Bascouzaraix • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Erika • couple • lt
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Maximilian • couple • de
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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elta62 • solo_traveller • sk
10
Pros:

Skvelé raňajky. Ústretový personál.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Schön angelegter Pool

Cons:

Sportraum alle Geräte defekt, Klimanlage zwar vorhanden aber laut, Zimmer groß aber lieblos und spartanisch mit teilweise erheblichem Reperaturstau. Kein Zugang zum Meer.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Bharanidharan • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Dieter • couple • de
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • at
8
Ein gutes Hotel mit großartigen Meeresblickzimmern für einen angenehmen Aufenthalt.
Pros:

Gefallen · Vom Zimmer mit Meeresblick in der obersten Etage und Balkon in Richtung Westen konnten wunderschöne Sonnenuntergänge beobachtet werden. Das Frühstücksbuffet ist reichhaltig. Die Lage ist perfekt, wenn man nicht direkt im Zentrum wohnen möchte. Durch die Bushaltestelle direkt vorm Hoteleingang und weitere fußläufig erreichbare Haltestellen gelangt man einfach und schnell an touristische Hotspots. Der rund 300 m lange Weg zum fast leeren öffentlichen Strand ist etwas abschüssig. Ein Highlight ist der Tunnel den man durchqueren muss, um an den Strand zu kommen. Vor dem Tunnel gibt es auch eine kostenpflichtige Badeanlage.
Die Außenpool-Anlage des Hotels ist sehr gepflegt und lädt zum Entspannen ein.

Cons:

Wer gerne krosses Frühstücksgebäck - abgesehen von selbst-getoastetem Brot - möchte, wird enttäuscht. Das Lunchpaket fällt etwas "mau" aus.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Bas • couple • nl
10
Prima verblijf
Pros:

Uitzicht en locatie

Cons:

Niets

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • extended_group • gb
10
Wonderful hotel , our second visit, can’t wait to return. Thank you!
Pros:

Immaculately clean. Really helpful and friendly staff. Very comfortable room excellent linens, bed and shower.
Superb service from the poolside snack and drinks bar.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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paulo • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Karolina • solo_traveller • pl
7
Pros:

Miła obsługa, smaczne śniadania, dobra lokalizacja

Cons:

Pierwszej nocy dostaliśmy nieświeże poszewki na poduszki (mocny zapach wilgoci), nie podobały mi się również łazienka w pokoju, moim zdaniem byla nie estetyczna.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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MARIE • family_with_children • au
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Emilie • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Norrita • family_with_children • gb
8
Beautiful hotel and location was accessible
Pros:

Great location
Friendly staff Hermes was great
However the hotel overall was stunning

Cons:

Rooms small and outdated
Difficult when sharing x3 with one shower was cramped

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Rafał • family_with_children • pl
10
Polecam !
Pros:

Względna cisza jak na miasto, bardzo dobre śniadania.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Alice • family_with_children • fr
10
Au top merci je recommande
Pros:

Le personnel la propreté

Cons:

Parfois besoin de rénovations (joints salle de bain évier)

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Márcio Wagner • solo_traveller • pt
8
Férias Maravilhosas.
Pros:

A localização é fantástica. Muito fácil de estacionar o carro. A Piscina é aquecida. Muito espaço nas áreas comuns, funcionários simpáticos e atenciosos.

Cons:

No pequeno almoço, penso que poderia haver uma maior variedade de sabores de iogurtes, e poderia haver panquecas todos os dias. Dificuldade em falar português com alguns funcionários.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Mariani • couple • it
9
Bellissimo! Ci tornerò!
Pros:

La piscina esterna, la vista, il personale gentile e disponibile.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee