Golden Residence Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (3463 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Outdated bathrooms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 3463 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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Jana • solo_traveller • cz
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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CRISTINA • couple • it
9
Bellissimo Resort a pochi passi da Funchal
Pros:

Bellissimo resort moderno con piscina interna ed esterna, SPA , ristorante, posizionata sull’oceano. Servita dai mezzi pubblici poco distante dal centro di Funchal.
Abbondante colazione tutto veramente fantastico.

Cons:

Forse gli ascensori un po’ lenti

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Valter • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • gb
9
Beautiful location and really good food
Pros:

The friendly and attentive service along with really good food were a stand out for me. The hotel manager was always around with an incredible attention to detail. Hotel location is really beautiful and there is a bus stop very close by and really good restaurants in about 15/20 minutes walk.

Cons:

The hotel pool is very small for the number of guests but there are enough loungers. The rooms are large but basic and the body wash not great but very much first world problems 🤣

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Marek • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Baseny w hotelu z ciepłą wodą,jedzenie bardzo dobre i do wyboru do koloru.Obsługa uczynna.Możliwość dlugich spacerów wzdłóż oceanu.W hotelu była sauna w remoncie,a szkoda bo byśmy skorzystali.Hotel super!Za dopłatą wziołem pokój i sypialnia z widokiem na morze i to był strzał w dziesiątkę!

Cons:

Plaża kamienista przy oceanie.Brakuje tam gospodarza żeby to zagospodarował.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Klervi • couple • fr
9
Séjour très agréable, nous recommandons cet hôtel.
Pros:

Calme (pas de bruit la nuit et bien insonorisé), proche de la promenade du Lido et pratique pour se restaurer également avec le centre commercial à côté et les restaurants.
Sortie possible donnant directement sur la Estrada monumental très pratique pour le bâtiment A.

Cons:

Un seul ascenseur donc parfois il faut attendre longtemps avant de pouvoir y accéder.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Olibillib • family_with_children • be
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • family_with_children • fr
10
Superbe ! Nous avons adoré
Pros:

Emplacement , espace , ambiance familiale

Cons:

Quelques équipements dans les chambres un peu vétustes .

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Eleonora • family_with_children • it
9
Una struttura confortevole che mette l’ospite e le sue necessità davanti ad ogni cosa. Personale sempre presente e quali
Pros:

La gentilezza dello staff, la cura dei dettagli, la premura in ogni necessità.

Cons:

Nulla in particolare

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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enright • couple • ie
8
Great location, breakfast supberb facilities in rooms in Block B superiour to Block A, very quiet
Pros:

breakfast was excellent, outside pool and surrounding area clean and great views. staff friendly and accommodating. wifi good during the day, slow at night.

Cons:

The hotel is spread across 3 blocks, block A, B and C. Block C is on its own across the road from A & B, here breakfast is served, the indoor and out door pool is located.
Block A is the furtherer away, Block B is central. Rooms in Block B seem to be superior to Block A - I didn't see the rooms in Block A so I cant comment on them.
I didn't realize when booking that hotel was spread across three buildings. I asked to be moved from Block A to a location closer to the pool and restaurant, and this was accommodated without fuss.
The sauna was not in use, there was works being carried out. The indoor pool could do with a bit of updating.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Fred • solo_traveller • fr
10
Superbe
Pros:

Le standing, la vue sur l'océan, la piscine, le petit déjeuner...

Cons:

Personnel d'accueil assez froid.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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MARIA DEL CARMEN • couple • es
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • ua
5
Pros:

Тихий отель. Рядом остановка городского автобуса до центра.Немного подняться и пройти прекрасный супермаркет. Если спуститься есть много ресторанчиков и природный бассейн, тонель с пещерой и большрй галечный пляж и набережная.Чисто. Красивый интерьер отеля.Хороший завтрак, но Капучино или Лате только в баре.Просьба принести утюг была молниеносно исполнена. Есть полотенца для бассейна.Иногда по
вечерам устраивают Барбекю и бывает живая музыка.

Cons:

Если при заезде на рецепшене вас встретит не молодая дама и недовольным видом будет вас оформлять, не огорчайтесь на рецепшене не довольна жизнью только она. В отзывах об этом многие писали. Не ожидайте, что бассейн будет комфортным он будет гарячим, буд- то его подогревают. К сожалению номер, который был заявлен на Букинге с видом на океан и бассей на втором или выше этаже оказался на первом этаже с видом на кушающих людей прямо у входа в ресторан. Утром, днём и вечером выйти на балкон было не комфортно так как прям под балконом сидели люди.Номер старый даже запах старости,пыль и грязь в углах не моют. Если ваш номер в А и Б корпусе то на завтрак и в бассейн вам нужно ходить через дорогу в корпус С.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Schneckenleitner • family_with_children • at
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Travel Dynia • solo_traveller • pl
9
Pros:

Location, view, breakfast, staff

Cons:

Two combined beds instead of one double bed.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jessy • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Manon • couple • fr
10
génial
Pros:

le buffet, l’emplacement était idéal

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

A estadia no hotel foi muito boa, correspondendo plenamente às nossas expectativas.”

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Francisco javier • couple • es
10
Estancia de 10, lo único a mejorar el gimnasio, bastante, pero personal limpieza comida un 10
Pros:

Todo genial

Cons:

El gimnasio

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Tiago • couple • pt
5
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Pequeno almoço pouco diversificado, localização do pequeno-almoço em edifício exterior em relação ao quarto!

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee