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Girassol Hotel
Portugal, Europe
Funchal
Occupying a wonderful position on the Estrada Monumental in Funchal, the Girassol Hotel is one of Madeira's most popular hotels. It's a wonderfully discrete location, away from the madding crowds and set in delightfully lush, flowery gardens. It's the sort of location that'll soothe mind and body. Waking up to another sunny day, filled with the fresh sea air and the scent of flowers, you'll know you're on holiday in one of the most perfect places on earth.
Exquisite location and perfect amenities makes the Girassol Hotel a holidaymaker's paradise:
There's a real feeling of sophistication about the Girassol Hotel. From its immaculate exterior to the clean, airy suites, with their subtle colour schemes, this is a hotel to really relax in.
With their chic wood panelled floors and tasteful accoutrements, suites are designed with your comfort in mind. You can sit back and relax in your own living room, or take the air on your private balcony. Rooms are enhanced with cable TV, radio, phone and minibar. You can also hire a safe if you wish. And if you really want to indulge yourself, superior suites are also available – just ask for details.
The Girassol Hotel is well positioned for exploring Funchal too. With its mix of old and new; its deep harbour and its cosmopolitan vibe, it's a fascinating destination – and one that will go on presenting you with something new. Holidaymakers at the Girassol Hotel should also make sure they leave plenty of time to enjoy the fine hotel amenities too. There are two pools, as well as a gym and sauna to enjoy; a masseuse is also available. Additional facilities include a putting green, a hairdressing salon and a baby-sitting service. And you'll also want to get well acquainted with the coffee shop, snack bar and restaurant all on hand for you to enjoy. Wi-Fi is available FREE in all rooms as well as in the public areas of the hotel.
The Girassol Hotel in Funchal occupies its own little oasis of calm. Set in its splendid gardens, but within easy reach of Funchal, it provides the perfect base for holidaymakers. Particularly if you're looking to enjoy the easy life, and make the most of your stunning surroundings.
Facilities
- Two Swimming Pools
- Gym
- Sauna
- Massage*
- Restaurant & Snack bar
- 3 bars
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Games room
- Putting green
- Hairdressing salon*
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
Room Types
The Local Area
A popular 4-star hotel, well-situated on the Estrada Monumental in Funchal, occupies a good location set in delightful grounds which feature a varied collection of Madeira's prolific flowers and shrubs. A full range of guest amenities make this hotel a particularly attractive place to stay.
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good1,580 reviews
Excellent
39%
Very Good
36%
Average
16%
Poor
6%
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3%
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Building work by pool
Building work 10 meters from the adult pool. Continuous noise could not relax. Misinformation from Jet2. Was told it was a carpark 100meters from the hotel. If you want a relaxing pool holiday avoid at the moment!!
Week in Madeira
Stayed here for a week! Highly recommended, check in was easy, and pleasant experience. Room on the 9th floor with a sea view. Room was clean and spacious, bathroom was clean. Pool towels available, Rooms cleaned daily, fresh towels. Mini fridge, kettle, tv, hairdryer in the room. Breakfast was good, plenty of choices of food, did get busy at times, but plenty of seating!. We didn't have any other meals at the hotel, but can highly recommend indian Palace for an Indian meal, which was less than 10 minutes walk from the hotel, can also recommend sabores d'italia for an Italian meal, they were also serving sushi, which looked good, but we didn't try it, 5 minutes walk from the hotel. We also had a meal at restaurante bernini, which was about 20 minutes walk from the hotel.
Funchal centre was about 30 minutes walk from the hotel, or plenty of buses! Highly recommend the west tour of the island, the cable cars, toboggan, and monte Palace gardens, Plenty to see and do, lovely walk to camera de lobos along the promenade , which was flat, took about an hour and a half. Plenty to see and do, brilliant location, plenty buses, taxis, and things to see and do. Hole in one bar, just up the road, a lovely bar for food and snacks!
Review by Rachael O Goodwick, United Kingdom
Great base to explore Madeira from.
This is lovely hotel enjoyed by all the family. It is friendly and relaxed with welcoming. Reception staff. Located 1 mile from Funchal marina and old town it is a short bus ride (very frequent bus stop 2 min walk away) or a leisurely downhill walk. Recommend to visit to the stunning Camara De Lobos which is also accessible via the No1 bus route. It also has lots of restaurants and a very good supermarket (Pingo Doce) all within walking distance so you don’t have to travel far for a good dinner. Excellent breakfast facilities with a quiet bar next to the swimming pool. We used the family swimming pool and adjoining gardens which are very family friendly. The room was a good size with balcony and excellent bathroom facilities. We also found the hotel and Funchal to be good value for money. We would recommend Hotel Girassol and a trip to Madeira. It is a fabulous place.
Review by 460stewarto Baldock, United Kingdom
Lovely hotel
Great hotel in a central location with good facilities and great food in the restaurant. Rooms are clean and spacious and staff are polite and attentive.
Fabulous hotel
Fabulous hotel central to everything, hotel staff really friendly and attentive especially Debora on reception who is so helpful, we stayed B&B and if you want to take buffet lunch it’s €20 which includes a drink and a tea/coffee lots of choice on buffet, hotel and pool areas spotless and we liked they have an adults only pool with such comfy loungers and free pool towels, beds really comfy and being a suite nice having a separate seating area and cleaning ladies came in every day, we had such a relaxing time in this hotel highly recommend and we will be back thanks for a lovely stay ☺️
