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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Golden Residence Hotel
8.6
(2,866 ratings)
Funchal, Portugal -
350 m Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
1.5 km Lido Bathing Complex
2.5 km CR7 Museum
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
Breakfast
Cleanliness
- Stunning Views: Guests often rave about the breathtaking views of the ocean and cliffs from their rooms and the hotel premises.
- Spacious and Clean Rooms: The rooms are frequently described as spacious, clean, and well-maintained, offering a comfortable stay.
- Friendly Staff: The staff's friendliness and helpfulness are consistently highlighted, making guests feel welcome and assisted throughout their stay.
- 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.
- Good Location: Its location is appreciated for being convenient yet peaceful, offering easy access to local attractions without the hustle and bustle.
Area for improvement
Bathroom
Air Conditioning
- Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues: Some guests have reported problems with the Wi-Fi connectivity in their rooms and public areas of the hotel.
- Limited Parking: The available parking space is often described as limited, which can be a hassle for guests traveling with their own vehicle.
- Inconsistent Room Quality: There have been reports of inconsistent room quality, with some rooms needing updates or repairs.
- 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.
- 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
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Spa
![Pet friendly](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fratepunk-premium-strapi.appspot.com%2Fdog2_8dbb5bdb4f%2Fdog2_8dbb5bdb4f.png&w=32&q=75)
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
RateScore
Total 2,866 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
booking
2,458 Reviews
8.6 / 10
expedia
408 Reviews
8.8 / 10
Reviews
Words are aggregated from hotel reviews across the web and listed by the most mentions.
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Location was mentioned 208 times
Reviews based on Location
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.
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
Total number of rooms 172
Number of floors 7
Number of buildings/towers 3
Year Built 2007
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
15Download
104Upload
42Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.4 - $2
Coffee
$1 - $4
Beer 0.5L
$1.1 - $2.5
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$6 - $10
Public transport, one-way ticket
$2 - $2.2
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1.2
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$50 - $90
Bottle of mid-range wine
$1.5 - $12
McMeal at McDonalds
$7 - $8
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.2 - $2
Public transport, monthly pass
$30 - $40
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.6 - $2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$12 - $18.5
Fitness club, monthly fee
$35 - $50
Weather In Funchal
Precipitation In Funchal
Air Quality
Good
PM2.55
PM1013
18
Air quality is acceptable and pollution poses no health risk. Enjoy outdoor activities as normal.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome (restrictions apply)