Do not go to this hotel. Photographs are fake and do not represent the true state of hotel. It is a scam from both, Hotels.com and hotel itself. We came to check in with 8months old baby and could not stay in this hotel. Overall state of the hotel is terrible, obscure and badly maintainted, needing heavy maintenance and restoration. It takes your energy all the way down to the very bottom instead uplifting and giving holiday vibe. But this was just the beginning. First it stunk of damp, then on top of it was all the chemicals that I suspect they have to use to try to mask the damp and mold. We entered the room to be greeted by two cockroaches running away to the drain in the bathroom and my wife started coughing up so badly we could not stay there no longer to risk health issues. I have taken only few photos just to show what it really looks like but the whole building is a wreck. We went to reception and said that we cannot stay here and that this hotel was missold to us by placing fake photographs. They offered to check other two room with upgrade and fantaastic view but the state of them was just as bad as original room and we would not stay there even with this incredible view. We requested full refund due to this situation but despite the scam and many rooms available (no potential loss for hotel) they refused to return money so this will continue as a dispute being escalated to adequate authorities. It is shocking that such dirty tactics are being played.

Nice hotel for this price. Heated pool. Hot sauna. Good breakfast.

Overall we had a great stay at the Estalagem do Mar. The staff was very friendly and helpful with last minute accommodations and present to help with any other needs. It was a 3 minute walk away from a little downtown area with restaurants, a convenience store, gift shop, and little stands that are open on the weekends. Would stay here again if we visit Madeira island again! Free parking on the facility was also a huge plus for us!

Property needs renovation. Staff all over the hotels don’t smile neither engage .

Overpriced but fabulous location for one night. Think travelodge before renovations. I was a female solo traveller and it suited my plans and felt safe. Staff lovely, easy check in/out and easy to park at the hotel or opposite. Nice little touristy town. My room was clean but missing a net curtain and as it was ground floor I couldn’t open the curtains as people walked past. If I was there more than one night I would have asked to move. Slow WiFi, but it worked, no tv signal. Dust fell off the main curtain each time I shut it. Double glazing needs replacing as it’s not clear, but once I managed to open the door (dodgy lock) there was a fabulous view. Great shower cubicle and pressure, but dirty shower head and sink. No kettle, this is a standard hotel requirement at this price, this needs addressing urgently. Woodwork has rust coming out of it. Definitely needs a renovation, but I wouldn’t spend £87 here again. Breakfast was Ok, no juice on offer but nice coffee machine and a basic range of hot and cold offerings, enough to keep you going. I didn’t see anyone in the pools. The bed was actually really comfortable and it was nice to have a proper double bed. I would return at half the price as it is in a great spot and the staff were really nice, and not their fault the hotel is tired and overpriced. I walked past the Calomar and it looks much newer so sadly I’d choose that place next time.

The beds were like rocks : everything was old and just painted over …the only thing good was updated baths and no carpet in rooms . Old plastic chairs and flaky paint everywhere

The hotel was very quiet during the stay. I found the hotel to be fairly basic. I only stayed a night and would not want to stay for my longer. Breakfast was nothing to write home about. The view was good from the balcony and being so close to the sea was good, but I’d stay at another hotel if returning to the area.

Lugar paradisíaco. O hotel, embora renovando em alguns sectores como foram os quartos denota alguns sinais de envelhecimento. Sala de refeições muito bonita e bem situada. Áreas De apoio um pouco envelhecidas. Pessoal atento e competente faz daquele sítio um local fantástico para recuperar as forças. Fiquei numa suite Júnior e estranhei não ter frigobar no quarto nem nenhuma gentileza do hotel. Globalmente um sítio a voltar também pela envolvência da natureza única da Costa norte da ilha. Parabéns.

Loved the location... didn’t like the 2 single beds pushed together

Great hotel refurbished a couple of years ago. Only stayed 3 nights - not sure I would want to spend a week here! Limited things to do. Outdoor pool not heated. There is a restaurant which does a fixed price buffet menu. You NEED a hire car!

Spectacular setting. Friendly staff. Indoor pool and hot tub great after a day out walking and exploring. Lovely to be so close to the sea with the sound of crashing waves.

Buffet breakfast food was poor and staff only removed used crockery once you had vacated the table, so you often arrived in the dining room to find no clean tables.

Very nice location, good food but not a big choice( remember that is 3 star hotel) ,see a bit too rough in April. Live music every evening was a bonus. Overall nice experience

Really great shorefront hotel located just a walk away from shops and restaurants. Initial impression was excellent and I was very surprised at the value for money (although I didn't go in summer so may be more expensive in summer). The staff were welcoming, friendly, and quite relaxed which I liked. The hotel has everything you need - indoor and outdoor pools, restaurant buffet and a la carte, bar, tennis courts, games tables, gym area, etc, etc. Some facilities were closed or were quiet but I appreciate I wasn't there during main tourist season. The room was very good - spacious, balcony, clean, usual amenities - however a downside was the air conditioning didn't seem to work (the fan worked, but no cooling) which didn't bother me but I get how it would bother some people and definitely in summertime. It's easy to drive to the hotel but parking is really tight - the receptionist seemed happy for me to park in the bus stop/lay-by across the road (which most folk seemed to do anyway). Cleanliness of the hotel was excellent. Food was fine - I just had the buffet, which may have had more choice but it's not a complaint. If you're going to Madeira for a sunbathing holiday then this hotel probably won't tick all your boxes because it is on the north shore of the island (cloudier, cooler) and it is in the shadow of a giant (impressive) cliff face some of the day. If you're going to Madeira for what I did - sightseeing, hiking, exploring and general relaxing, then this is for you.

Beautifully situated and enjoyable hotel. The ground floor rooms open to the outdoor pool, but at least in July they where quite damp and at least the two rooms we considered had a moldy smell. The reception kindly and patiently let us choose the room we preferred and we enjoyd a lot our stay in an upper floor room with a view over the pool to the sea.

The best place to be for few days if you like small villages, or better if you are passing do stop here. Prices are usually low compared to the service and free pool and jacuzzi.

Frukost var ikke til den standard vi er vant til

The place has problems with damp and mold

Das Hotel liegt direkt am Meer. Es hat eine umfangreiche Infrastruktur mit allem was man benötigt. Gym, Sauna, Whirlpool, Innen- und Aussenpool etc. Die Parkplätze sind gratis. Allgemein hat es ein gutes Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis. Das Zimmer war sauber und zweckmässig eingerichtet. Das Bett war allerdings extrem hart und für uns unbequem. Je nach Wtter ist das Meer recht laut.

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