Meliá Madeira Mare

“We were very pleased with our stay at Melia Madeira Mare. The room was very spacious and had a breathtaking sea view. I would especially like to thank the hotel staff for making our stay so comfortable. The breakfast menu was excellent, with a wide variety of options to choose from. Room service was also very quick and efficient. The indoor pool is a big plus, especially when the weather outside is not good.”

“Overall, Meliá Madeira Mare is a good hotel, but parts of it feel like they’ve been frozen in the 1990s and are clearly overdue for renovation. The biggest positive by far is the staff. Reception, breakfast service, bar staff, pool staff — honestly 10/10 across the board. Everyone was professional, friendly, and genuinely helpful. The team is doing an outstanding job. Breakfast was exactly what you would expect from a 5-star hotel: large selection, plenty of food, and good quality overall. We stayed in a suite, which was spacious and comfortable: separate bedroom, kitchen, living room, huge bathroom, and a large balcony. On the technology side, streaming from an iPad to the TV was impossible — but that’s fairly common in hotels where the TVs were probably purchased around the same time Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook. A small but noticeable detail: there was no vanity kit in the bathroom, which you would normally expect in a 5-star property. Otherwise, the bathroom itself was very good. Now for the less impressive part. On our second day, we ordered gin & tonics to the room. Three days later, housekeeping still hadn’t removed or cleaned the dirty glasses. One of them was even covered with a tray, which honestly made it feel more like a science experiment to see what new life form might develop inside. If anyone staying in room 805 discovers something previously unknown to biology, please let us know. The jacuzzi by the pool does not work properly — and worse, it smells awful. Seriously, avoid it. The jacuzzis near the sauna technically work, but only partially. The water pressure is so weak that maybe small children would consider it a massage. Adults definitely won’t. Also, be careful in the sauna: some of the wooden benches feel unstable and partially collapse under weight. Trust me, you do not want to find out what’s underneath. The restrooms near the restaurant on the lower floor were largely out of service, although the ones on the first floor were fine. In the end, this is still a good hotel with excellent staff and solid room quality. But too many small details are neglected — and unfortunately, details are what create the overall experience.”

“We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it! The staff were incredibly attentive, kind, and polite — always happy to help with anything we needed. The breakfasts were delicious, and the dinners were excellent as well, often including lovely local dishes which made the experience even more special. The rooms and the overall atmosphere were amazing, and the view from the window felt absolutely paradise-like. Everything made our stay relaxing and memorable. We would definitely love to come back! The only thing we would strongly recommend improving is the coffee at breakfast. Unfortunately, it was very difficult to drink and was quite disappointing compared to the otherwise excellent food and overall experience.”

“Bardzo dobra lokalizacja, blisko hotelu wypożyczalnia motocykli , basen zewnętrzny podgrzewany , wewnątrz również , pół godziny spacerem od centrum Funchal , hotel czysty, trochę monotonne obiadokolację, jedna półlitrowa butelka wody na dwie osoby w pokoju, uzupełniana codziennie, również brak wody do kolacji nawet w dystrybutorach co na hotel pięć gwiazdek to trochę słabo , gdzie cena w sklepie za 1,5 L to 0,70 euro ‼️Czajnik i kawa , herbata w saszetkach dostępna w pokoju !Codziennie muzyka na żywo !”

“The hotel is good, but I would give 3 stars, not 5. It needs renovation. Rooms need walls repainting, furniture are heavy and too big for the room. We had five tables in one room - too many :). Bathrooms also need renovation. Door to the bathroom like to the wardrobe - it is not convinient and lack of privacy. Must be changed. Breakfast was good.”