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Golden Residence Hotel

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8.6

Good (2,866 ratings)

Funchal, Portugal - 

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350 m Centro Comercial Forum Madeira

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1.5 km Lido Bathing Complex

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2.5 km CR7 Museum

Hotel Overview

Golden Residence Hotel, located in Funchal, is a popular destination for travelers. The hotel has garnered attention for its unique blend of comfort, amenities, and views, showing a positive reception from many guests. However, as with any accommodation, there are both pros and cons based on the user reviews.

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Hotel highlights

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  1. Stunning Views: Guests often rave about the breathtaking views of the ocean and cliffs from their rooms and the hotel premises.
  2. Spacious and Clean Rooms: The rooms are frequently described as spacious, clean, and well-maintained, offering a comfortable stay.
  3. Friendly Staff: The staff's friendliness and helpfulness are consistently highlighted, making guests feel welcome and assisted throughout their stay.
  4. Excellent Facilities: Many reviews mention the variety of facilities such as the swimming pool, spa, and dining options, which add to the overall positive experience.
  5. Good Location: Its location is appreciated for being convenient yet peaceful, offering easy access to local attractions without the hustle and bustle.
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Area for improvement

Bathroom

Air Conditioning

  1. Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues: Some guests have reported problems with the Wi-Fi connectivity in their rooms and public areas of the hotel.
  2. Limited Parking: The available parking space is often described as limited, which can be a hassle for guests traveling with their own vehicle.
  3. Inconsistent Room Quality: There have been reports of inconsistent room quality, with some rooms needing updates or repairs.
  4. Busy During Peak Seasons: The hotel can get quite busy during peak travel seasons, which may affect the quality of service and access to facilities.
  5. Food Variety: Although generally good, some guests feel that the variety and quality of food options could be improved in the dining facilities.

Amenities

Pool

Breakfast included

Restaurant

Bar

Room service

Room service

Spa

Spa

Pet friendly

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

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Total 2,866 Reviews

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RateScore is average rating from most popular providers

Blended Web Rating

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8.6

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8.8

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booking

2,458 Reviews

8.6 / 10

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expedia

408 Reviews

8.8 / 10

Reviews

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Words are aggregated from hotel reviews across the web and listed by the most mentions.

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Location was mentioned 208 times

3% Negative89% Positive

Reviews based on Location

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Helen A6 months ago

Great location. Superb seafront terrace and pool area. We were half board. Plenty of choices. Staff were friendly. Large rooms with balcony’s and air con. Good value for money. Bus stop outside for Funchal city centre. Just 15 min ride away with all the stops.

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J W6 months ago
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Pros: - nice terraces and pool area - small kitchen in larger rooms - staff is helpful The location is quite far from the city center, but there are shops and restaurants nearby. Breakfasts are standard+, some days there is a special like omlet. There is not so much space, so you eat very close to each other, loud and uncomfortable. The hotel room was not so comfortable. They are described as modern, but I would not say that. No shelves in the wardrobes, only about eight hangers for the whole family. So basically for our long stay we kept our clothes in suitcases and on the floor. In lot of places you see that the hotel need some refresh: - in the indoor pool the ladder step has dropped out when I was on it... - the kitchen & bathroom equipment made from steel is covered by rust - various items are loose, they creak, the drain was was very bad in our bathroom sink, the water was barely running down. There is a gym, some of the machines are "fixed" using a tape (including atlas steel joints!), but they are luckily working. The room with ocean side view is a room with a view to the next close building and a view on the ocean from the balcony. I would not rate this hotel 4 stars for the price, rather 3.3.

Hotel Quality

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General Info

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Total number of rooms 172

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Number of floors 7

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Number of buildings/towers 3

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Year Built 2007

WiFi Quality

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15

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104

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42

Wifi Speed Is Good For

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web browsing

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HD online movies

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group video calls

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4K online movies

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What's nearby

Centro Comercial Forum Madeira

350 m

Lido Bathing Complex

1.5 km

CR7 Museum

2.5 km

Funchal Farmers Market

3.5 km

Town Square

3.5 km

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Airports Nearby

Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC)

11 km

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Restaurants

Piscinas Naturais da Doca do Cavacas

350 m

Restaurante Doca do Cavacas

350 m

O Barqueiro

210 m

Prato, Prego & Companhia

490 m

Opan

490 m

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Prices Around Property

Average Daily Costs Per Person

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Bottle of water 1.5L

$0.4 - $2

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Coffee

$1 - $4

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Beer 0.5L

$1.1 - $2.5

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Meal, inexpensive restaurant

$6 - $10

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Public transport, one-way ticket

$2 - $2.2

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Taxi 1km (normal tariff)

$1.2

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Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course

$50 - $90

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Bottle of mid-range wine

$1.5 - $12

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McMeal at McDonalds

$7 - $8

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Coke/Pepsi 0.33L

$1.2 - $2

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Public transport, monthly pass

$30 - $40

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Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.6 - $2

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Mobile phone monthly plan

$12 - $18.5

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Fitness club, monthly fee

$35 - $50

Weather In Funchal

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Air Quality

Good

PM2.55

PM1013

18

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Air quality is acceptable and pollution poses no health risk. Enjoy outdoor activities as normal.

Drinkable Water Quality

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Poor

Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.

Traffic around property

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Light

Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.

House Rules

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Check in after 14:00

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Check out until 12:00

Children welcome

Pets welcome (restrictions apply)

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