With a stay at Golden Residence Hotel in Funchal, you'll be by the ocean, just a 5-minute walk from Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools and 5 minutes by foot from Centro Comercial Forum Madeira. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Formosa Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex.
What's nearby
Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 5 min walk
Formosa Beach - 8 min walk
Lido Bathing Complex - 3 min drive
CR7 Museum - 5 min drive
Funchal Farmers Market - 7 min drive
Getting around
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
The Red Car - 5 min walk
Doca do Cavacas - 5 min walk
Restaurante Doca do Cavacas - 5 min walk
Pizzaria Papa Manuel II - 3 min walk
O Barqueiro - 3 min walk
About this property
Golden Residence Hotel
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Golden Residence Hotel offers 172 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.
This Funchal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Stay in one of 172 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Golden Residence Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Full-service spa
Gym
Indoor pool
Library
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Shopping
Steam room
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Massage
Sauna
Spa open daily
Spa tub
Steam room
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
3 buildings
7 floors
Built in 2007
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 26.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Self parking fee: EUR 7 per day
Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
In-room safe fee: EUR 1.50 per day
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 26.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Golden Residence
Golden Residence Funchal
Golden Residence Hotel
Golden Residence Hotel Funchal
Golden Residence Apartment Funchal
Golden Residence Apartment Hotel Madeira/Funchal
Hotel Golden Residence Apartment
Golden Residence Hotel Hotel
Golden Residence Hotel Funchal
Golden Residence Hotel Hotel Funchal
Golden Residence Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The room was well appointed and clean. While it was difficult becoming accustomed to the European electrical system within the rooms, we were able to educate ourselves within a short period of time. The hotel was very clean, the staff was very accommodating and the meals were very good. The parking was a bit difficult as the garage was tight but we managed. Overall, would recommend the hotel to others.
Donald Frank
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nelita
Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Enjoyed my stay, friendly staff, room very clean they would come every day, Good food lots to choose from. Cocktail amazing at reasonable prices. Good location. Parking available at the hotel at a charge, but also possible to park around the hotel. Would recommend
bus just at the door of this hotel.
large room with space.
indoor and outdoor pool.
breakfest perfect just starting a little bit late. Recommend to start more around 6h30-7h00
Check -In was long. Didn't get the ocean view I booked because I had a dog. Hotel is a mix of apartment tenants and visitors between 3 different buildings. I had to stay in Building A and park in Building B. Had a maze to get from building A to B. Elevator did not go garage. Very tiring.
The position the hotel so close to the spectacular coastline was great. We were in Block B on the sixth floor in a sea view apartment. It was really spacious and very clean and modern. Watch the sun go down was amazing.
Breakfast was varied and plentiful. Bring on holiday a 10 am slot was perfect for us.
The pool was clean and never too busy and we could always get the beds we needed.
Local restaurants were great and cocktails at the end of the night in the hotel bar were a great way to relax.
The staff were really friendly and helpful both at breakfast and reception.
It’s a good 40 min walk into Funchal centre which we found no problem as the views were fab. The regular buses - right outside the hotel were frequent and only a couple of euros.
The aero bus was only 5 euros and a lot cheaper than getting a cab. Also just outside hotel.
I would highly recommend the Golden residence.
In a great location if looking for somewhere a bit quieter but still with amenities in walking distance. Block C is the most convenient for the pool, bars and breakfast. Lovely stay and we wouldn't hesitate to return.
Pros:
1. Location allows for nice sunsets
2. Breakfast buffet is good
Cons:
1. Rooms are quite dated and not reflective of what a 4 star hotel should provide
2. Service can leave you feeling unappreciated
3. Shower randomly changes temperature from comfortable to scalding
4. The resistance training options in the gym are quite poor, even by hotel gym standards
We enjoyed staying at golden residence. Location was great, breakfast bar with lots of different options available, housekeeping was excellent. Although recenption staff were friendly they wouldn’t provide any information unless you ask them and I think hotel is missing some kids entertainment when we had heavy rainy days.
Sutheshan
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Gary
Traveled with family
Jun 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place would be five stars, but had a couple of issues that knocked it down to four. The 11 days we were there the room air conditioner was not working. It was never mentioned at check in, but we were told about it after asking questions about how the AC works. The other issue is noise. With no A/C you have to leave the window open. There was a lot of construction noise from various properties that are being built around it. There was also a lot of noise from dogs barking in the building next door to the Golden Residence. Other than that, this would be a good place to stay.
Everything is good, staffs are helpful. My 1st room was at the top floor (sea view)and you can felt the heat like the sauna room but they gave me a small fan for my 1st night because they said they are still fixing their air conditioning. I couldn't sleep that night even though the balcony door and wundows were opened. My room just facing the main road and the traffic woke me up at 5am. They agreed to change a room for me which facing another side (partial sea view). I don't like the old lady receptionist said that the others who stsyed at the top floor like me have no complaint at all. It showed that i sm the only one who complaint to them. Excuse me, I am not them, I paid for my entitlement,your hotel clearly stated that with air conditioning and that'swhy i paid more for this. No air conditioning with 26*and sorry i can not sleep with this heat! She was "trying" to be nice to me but i can felt her " rudeness".I asked her where's how to go to the beach and she just said "go up there and turn left and you'll see"but my family and I had been walked for 15 mins still cant find the beach and i have to use my google maps to help (a small narrow way which you will not notice). But other staffs were very nice and friedly. The hotel is provided breakfast and i have read many reviews said their breakfast is nice,yes but almost every day are the same. I like this hotel a lot but I wont stay during the summer holidays until they have fix their air conditioning.