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Hotel Escola in Funchal
🌍 Funchal, Madeyra, Portugaliya
● Center: 4 km
🌞 Beach - 8 min
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Private bathroom
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Description
Hotel opened in 1997. In this hotel 20 rooms, 3 floors.
The distance to the nearest airport is 17 km.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
- Breakfast: Breakfast is available at the hotel. Please contact the hotel for details. Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, Visa, MasterCard
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
Rooms
- Room service
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathtub
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Toiletries
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
Services and amenities
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
Meals
- Bar
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Packed Lunches
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
Transfer
- Car rental
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Portuguese
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Recreation
- Library
- Bike rental
- Sun Deck
Parking
- Parking
- Free parking nearby
Pool and beach
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Next to the beach
Business
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
Beauty and wellness
- Massage
- Sauna
The hotel is located on third line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 540 m. It takes 8 minutes To the beach!
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Reviews
30.03.2026
Late cancelled flight, booked last minute so wasn't sure what to expect. Friendly greeting by the night manager, helpful and chatty. Room was tired and past its best with chipped paintwork but clean and the bathroom was fine. Breakfast was good and again really friendly welcoming staff. Lovely view from the balcony. Pool area a little worn but we only viewed, didn't use. Daytime reception helpful and very friendly. We were only here for 12 hours total so can't complain for an emergency bed and breakfast at the end of a stressful evening.
16.01.2026
Friendly helpful staff and a good breakfast selection help make up for the fact that the hotel is past its prime. Spacious clean bedroom with balcony had lovely sea view and although functional/adequate, it was a little worn/tired ( eg mattress no longer comfortable). Bathroom again dated but liked bath tub and plentiful hot water & good water pressure. Ok for our short stay needs.
13.09.2025
How is this hotel even rated 4 stars? - Horrible rooms, with the worst decor possible; - Pool in a deplorable state; - Air conditioning doesn't work; - Room linens smell bad, all moldy, stale, old; - We arrived for breakfast at 9:35 a.m. and there was nothing, nothing to eat. Breakfast is until 10 a.m.! We asked if they were going to restock various food items, but nothing, they said they were out of stock! How is this possible? - Bath towels all stained! - Mattresses feel like planks! I've never been in such a bad place! 4 stars? Unbelievable! I've been to much better hostels!!! I wouldn't recommend it to anyone!
26.08.2025
Was once a good hotel (40 years ago) Reasonably good location Rooms worn out, carpet dirty, towels torn, railing almost falls down ☹️☹️☹️ Breakfast a week always the same, difference: once the coffee was weak once very weak
30.07.2025
A welcoming place, friendly staff, a good breakfast with a wide selection of tropical fruits, an ocean view, and above all, truly excellent value. It may not be a luxury hotel, but the service is excellent.
23.11.2023
Our holiday at the Hotel Escola Funchal in November was amazing in every way. Staff were amazing, housekeeping looked after us every day, the reception staff were full of information and extremely helpful. Dinner was limited choice but was excellent quality so much that we ate most nights. The restaurant was quiet at night but it gave us a chance to speak with staff and find more information about the island and its attractions. All staff spoke a variety of languages which is a great asset to the hotel. Rooms were fine, clean and had good internet connection throughout the hotel. The air condition in our room was first class. We had lovely balcony where we sat most evenings looking out to sea. Hotel is at the end of one of the bus routes from the city centre, depending on traffic congestion it took 15-25 minutes. The service was very regular & dry reasonably priced, a single fare into the city was €1.95 however, one, three,five & seven day tickets were available. We purchased 2 five day tickets at €16.50 each . This ticket allowed you to use any of the city bus routes and these were numerous. All being well we will back to Hotel Escola as it has left us with so many memories.
18.10.2023
Good location for those traveling to the island by car. Calm, peaceful and quiet place. With lots of "restoration" nearby. Very friendly staff and always available to help with drinks at night.
25.09.2023
Small hotel (20 rooms, all but 4 have sea views)
Perfect location, on the edge of Funchal, very quick access to the expressway.
Private hotel parking (13 spaces), if it is plain, easy parking on the street, there were plenty of empty spaces every day.
Supermarket 50m away (7-9 p.m.)
Bus stop (N 02) to go to the city center 100m away
Pebble beach below (on the way back you have to climb 65m in altitude). Difficult to enter the sea without canyoning shoes. Fortunately, nearby there are natural swimming pools with sea access by ladder (€5.5/person, half price after 6 p.m.)
Very well appointed room, there were 3 of us, there was enough space, 4 electrical outlets to charge devices, plenty of room to put things in the bathroom;
Negatives (minor):
The kettle and a towel dryer on the balcony are missing.
A la carte dinner (main course €15.50, soup €2.50, dessert €3) and not the buffet, but the meal is very good. Buffet breakfast.
Service a bit slow.
At night there is a little noise (dogs barking in the building next door and cars driving up with the roar of their engines in the street), it's not very important, but if you are a light sleeper , take the earplugs.
Shallow pool.
Overall - excellent stay, I would definitely come back.
Perfect location, on the edge of Funchal, very quick access to the expressway.
Private hotel parking (13 spaces), if it is plain, easy parking on the street, there were plenty of empty spaces every day.
Supermarket 50m away (7-9 p.m.)
Bus stop (N 02) to go to the city center 100m away
Pebble beach below (on the way back you have to climb 65m in altitude). Difficult to enter the sea without canyoning shoes. Fortunately, nearby there are natural swimming pools with sea access by ladder (€5.5/person, half price after 6 p.m.)
Very well appointed room, there were 3 of us, there was enough space, 4 electrical outlets to charge devices, plenty of room to put things in the bathroom;
Negatives (minor):
The kettle and a towel dryer on the balcony are missing.
A la carte dinner (main course €15.50, soup €2.50, dessert €3) and not the buffet, but the meal is very good. Buffet breakfast.
Service a bit slow.
At night there is a little noise (dogs barking in the building next door and cars driving up with the roar of their engines in the street), it's not very important, but if you are a light sleeper , take the earplugs.
Shallow pool.
Overall - excellent stay, I would definitely come back.
15.08.2023
Everything was bad! I only booked due to the good reviews. DO NOT listen to the review rating. It was the worst hotel ever! There wasn't any Aircon. Outside was cooler than our room. We complained and they said there's nothing they can do. I told them we would leave on the first day and wanted our money back. They only then gave us an extra fan. The fans only blew the hot air around the room. Our body's were constantly covered in sweat. We were bitten a lot due to the huge vents and creatures coming out of the vent. I tried to book other hotels and was happy to pay more but they didn't have any rooms. We ended up spending the whole day out and only went there to try and get an hour sleep. The last night really was the icing on the cake. A lizard was running around our room and it came from the vents. They tried to catch it but couldn't. That was another night were we didn't sleep. They tried to make out it's because we left the doors open. We never even opened it due to the amount of bugs that were already in the room. There was no point even eating the breakfast due to nothing being covered. Flys were all over it. The trip went from bad to hell really quick. DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL. I need a holiday to recover from the nightmare.
08.08.2022
- I had a problem with the tap flight that didn't land in funchal on 07/21, where a new flight was relocated only on 07/22. Requested to refund the daily rate on 07/21 which I did not use for reasons beyond my control, the same was denied by both the hotel and the Zenhotels platform.
Cleanliness: 5 Location: 5 Price: 4 Services: 4 Room: 3 Meals: 5 Wi-Fi: 3
+ Hotel with good location on the beach of formosa Meals at the hotel were very good. Breakfast well served, with fresh fruits and breads. Lunch and dinner a la carte well prepared and tasty- I had a problem with the tap flight that didn't land in funchal on 07/21, where a new flight was relocated only on 07/22. Requested to refund the daily rate on 07/21 which I did not use for reasons beyond my control, the same was denied by both the hotel and the Zenhotels platform.
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POIs near hotel
Casino da Madeira (2.8 km)
Museu CR7 (46 min)
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu (48 min)
Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas (49 min)
Vicentes Photography Museum (51 min)
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Restaurant «Pastificio Gusto» (3 min)
Restaurant «Pastificio Gosto» (4 min)
Restaurante Sun City - Agostinho Orlando Pereira Ribeiro (5 min)
Frequently asked questions about Hotel Escola
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Escola?
The cost of staying in Hotel Escola depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 122 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.
Is it far from Hotel Escola to the nearest beach?
It takes 8 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Escola?
Check-in at Hotel Escola is possible from 14:00, check-out is until 12:00.
Does Hotel Escola have a pool?
Yes, Hotel Escola has a swimming pool for guests.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Escola?
No, pets are not allowed at Hotel Escola.
How to get to Hotel Escola from the nearest airport?
The nearest airport is Madeira Airport, located about 21 mins from hotel by car (22.2 km) away.
What’s the cancellation policy at Hotel Escola?
The cancellation policy at Hotel Escola depends on your room type and booking terms.
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