Situated by the ocean, Golden Residence Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Funchal. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 11 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 7 per day)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Shopping
Pool table
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2007
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (surcharge)
Special features
Spa
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.
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.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Safes in guestrooms can be used for EUR 1.50 per day
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 26.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 7 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Golden Residence Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Golden Residence Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Golden Residence Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Golden Residence Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 11 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of EUR 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Golden Residence Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 7 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden Residence Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Golden Residence Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Madeira Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Golden Residence Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and windsurfing. Enjoy treatments at the spa and relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Golden Residence Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Golden Residence Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Golden Residence Hotel like?
Golden Residence Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and 8 minutes' walk from Formosa Beach.
Golden Residence Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
2 Jan 2025
Verified traveller
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Sep 2024
Nikki
Nikki, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
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
Donald Frank, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
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
Nelita
Nelita, 15-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Stayed there with my family and it was absolutely amazing! Staff were kind and caring. Will definitely be back!
Michelle
Michelle, 15-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Aug 2024
Convenient for the Forum shopping centre. Good views over Praia Formosa. Room was very dark.
Ceara
Ceara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2024
👍
Adrian
Adrian, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
Great restaurants near by. Great breakfast everyday. Dinner at the restaurant was overpriced and mediocre but breakfast was good.
eduardo
eduardo, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Apr 2024
Fantastic Hotel
Golden residence is a very good hotel with good size rooms and facilities. Breakfast is very good. We had very good time.
Ajay
Ajay, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2024
Excellent property for a family vacation. Great location, clean, large rooms with a great view
Gene
Gene, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2024
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
jean-françois
jean-françois, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Feb 2024
Had a great time view from balcony beautiful would recommend
Peter
Peter, 14-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2024
Great place to be
Really nice hotel good loction recommend to everyone safe friendly cant complain
simon
simon, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 Jan 2024
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.
Janine
Janine, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2024
Parisa
Parisa, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2023
A weekend away
Staff were friendly and always helpful. Pillows could be improved and toaster added to the kitchen area. Food was delicious.
Nicola
Nicola, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Sep 2023
Location was excellent.
Alvisio
Alvisio, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2023
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.
Stephen
Stephen, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2023
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.
Mark
Mark, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2023
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
9 Jul 2023
4-star location + buffet, 3-star rooms + service
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
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Jun 2023
Elena Alexandra
Elena Alexandra, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Jun 2023
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
Sutheshan, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Jun 2023
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.