5/5 - Excellent
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One of the few places near Funchal where there is a beach. There are cafes too, and you can walk from there to Camera de Lodos along a raised promenade
Formosa Beach
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Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
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17 Mar - 24 Mar
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Dublin (DUB) to Funchal (FNC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Clean, friendly and comfortable
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Pestana Quinta Perestrello
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17 Mar - 24 Mar
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Dublin (DUB) to Funchal (FNC)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. I loved the beautiful flowers throughout the property. The breakfast was always delicious with happy friendly servers.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
TURIM Santa Maria Hotel
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17 Mar - 24 Mar
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Dublin (DUB) to Funchal (FNC)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (399 reviews)
Re breakfast toasters were poor.Most hoteld now have the conveyor type toasters which are quicker Very limited menu for dinner.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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4/5 - Good
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Easy to walk there from the apartment.
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