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Reviews of Buganvilia Studio Hotel 3 stars

Rua da Casa Branca, Sao Martinho, 9004-535 Funchal, Portugal

#838 of 1,041 Holiday rentals in Funchal

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Review score

Based on 543 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    So so…
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first day they gave me an absolutely disgusting room. Old, extremely stained carpet, broken doors, old blankets (which hotel uses blankets anyway)… I had to reach out to Booking’s Customer Service and the dearest at the front desk did the rest. I got the room I payed for only on the second day. No restitution was made. I didn’t try the outdoor pool, but I strongly recommend you DO NOT use the indoor pool as the water is extremely dirty. It reeks to disinfectant that burned my eyes as soon as I went through the door. You see, the smell of pure chlorine is odorless. What you're actually smelling are chloramines. One way these chemicals form is through a reaction with ammonia–which is found in body oils, sweat, and yes, urine. So the stronger the "chlorine" smell, the dirtier the pool is. So… skip this pool. Or any other pool with this type of smell. I’m still waiting on my invoice.

    The front desk clerk Luis, who helped me on the second day to get the room I actually booked, which had a wonderful view and it was actually remodeled. The breakfast is good and rich although the eggs come from a box. The gym is great and the fact that they have entertainment every night is a plus. Location is fantastic.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All ok

    All ok

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money with option of cooking in rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Some of the furniture and parts of the room were damaged

    The room had fridge, stove and balcony as described

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was amazing view 😍 from balcony. Thanks Buganvilia 💛

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffee at the breakfast buffet was undrinkable, and the vacuum cleaning during breakfast was excessively loud.

    Good value for money; you get what you pay for.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, great breakfast, good stay all round!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pay for parking (€7 per day) and was slightly noisy from other rooms/balconies on some nights.

    Breakfast was good. Room was comfy, but did have no air con which was fine for staying in April. Close to lots of nice restaurants. Staff very helpful and polite. Facilites were good for the value, pool, gym, breakfast, comfy room. Slightly outdated in the room but didn’t effect our stay and isn’t as bad as the comments make out.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Good location and clean rooms, but limited parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking, we reserved a paid parking spot beforehand but if you arrive after 19:00 you will still not have a parking spot despite paying for it. Shower head was old and broken, it kept falling off the wall while showering. No shampoo, only basic hand soap and body soap (which dried out your skin, so we ended up purchasing new soap ourselves). No airconditioner.

    Friendly staff, clean rooms, and many restaurants and supermarkets nearby. Very useful to have a fridge in the room if you want to keep drinks and fruits cold for hikes, quite spacious for a hotel fridge. There is also a small stove, microwave, plates and utensils though we didn't use it. Breakfast was ok.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The pool should be open longer then 20:00. It is a pity, that hotel does not provide the towel in the pool.

    Breakfast was fine, the offer of meal was full until the end 10:30. Hotel is situated in very a nice place, near Lido. Everything is near.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some construction work but all and all not much noise

    Location and price

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking was full, so couldn’t park at the property. The rooms look old and outdated, very shabby. The shower pressure is in existent because the pipe leaks so no water gets into the shower head

    The receptionist is lovely, there is a small kitchenette

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Nice and convenient hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Nice hotel with good amenities. The two pools (one of them heated) is a big advantage. Breakfast was good. Room has a kitchenette and basic cooking equipment, so cooking own food was also convenient.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Very very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The elevators were always getting fixed so it took forever for us to get one… ended up always getting the stairs

    Very nice staff and good value for the money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    7.0
    Good value extra holiday to escape UK rain!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Poor breakfast - 'hot' options were not kept hot! Hard to get on the tennis court as so booked out by coaches so played at 8-9am or lunchtime. Had to pay for tennis court use, even with our own rackets and balls. This was not mentioned before booking Bathroom was very 'tired' and old fashioned. Non slip strips in the bath stopped us using it as a bath so just as a shower over bath. generally the hotel and apartment areas needed a refurb

    Good to be able to use the hotel that was a continuous building with the studios Adequate balcony with sea view Really easy to go on tours and organised walks. Reasonably priced

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Great value Studio apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No pool towels readily available

    Breakfast, Location , Pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    great value for money in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    the hallways are not renovated so it looks a bit shocking when you walk in, but all other areas, including the room and restaurants are renovated and look far more pleasant.

    the room was big, breakfast and dinner offered variety, indoor pool was nice and clean, external pool area is very nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Ok for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is in urgent need of renovation - flooring with holes and dark spots, the furniture is super-tired. The hairdryer is super slow and very old. There's no aircon - this was not a problem for us with 20-22 degrees outside - with the balcony door open the temperature in the room was ok. Overall, for the price, it was ok.

    Good location near bus stops, shops and nice restaurants. Good varied choices for breakfast, friendly staff. Room was kept clean. Nice ocean view (5th floor).

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money for family with kids!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking space. Need to reserve in advance. No public parking around, but private and one big in shopping mall. 1 euro/hour.

    Great location, many restaurents and 3 supermarkets near by. Nice outdoor and inn door pool. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Room size was good, fully equipped kitchen. Great view from the balcony ( ocean).

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    Fair price studio hotel with diverse breakfast, near to Funchal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Whoever the room looks new, the furniture is quite oldish and you can see it everywhere after looking closer. Not the best hotel in our life, but can be recommended if you accept that oldish stuff.

    Fair price studio hotel for our five days tour in Madeira. Shops and bus stops are near, also you can find some parking spots, but most of them are paid. The room was quite normal in size, with a nice balcony and birds singing at morning. The staff was pretty nice with us, also we asked for a mini heater because the room was a bit cold. Breakfast is diverse, perfect for starting the day and they provided fresh gluten free bread. There was a small kitchen also which can be helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking! Old furnitures

    Breakfast Gym

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Pool and jakuzzi

    Breakfasts

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking for customers' cars must be free

    I liked the staff, good explanation

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Old Hotel but we got a nice view
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was super noisy at night like someone built a new room above our room and 2 times the evelator didn’t work. The breakfast was ok. They got a tennis court for 13€/h

    The view was super nice and the staff was mostly friendly

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Standard
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were very friendly, breakfast always tasty. The hotel is quite old but definitely enough if you're planning to only sleep there and spend the rest of the day exploring Madeira :)

    Stayed in December 2023

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