We booked the Girassol, and our flights, independently. We chose the hotel on the suggestion of a couple who were re-visiting earlier this year the hotel where they had stayed on a couple of previous occasions. Unfortunately we booked before they returned, as this time they described the hotel as being “a little tired”, which is exactly how we found... more

Most disappointing for a nearly £500 bnb weeks holiday Such an old hotel from the 70's which is ideal for those who want just a room and not much else. Needs a major revamp unless it wants to stay with clients who only want the basics that havent changed for years. How it can be described as 4star is beyond... more

Having read a couple of critical reviews before we travelled we did wonder if we had made a good choice. However, from the time of arrival until we left we could not fault the service. Receptionists were very helpful and pleasant, the waiter service was very attentive (clearing used items promptly, brushing the tablecloths while we were at the buffet!),... more

the hotel is is a bout 10 storeys high and looks quite dated from the outside, we were on the first floor so no ocean views because newer larger hotels have been buit between Girassol and the Beach. the hotel is on a busy road but noise not a problem at nifght, the food was good, breakfast set us up... more

Stayed a week at Girassol in early October and on the whole it wasn't a bad experience.Read the reviews before booking and as suggested the hotel was a little dated but overall very clean.Comments we read about bathroom were justified especially since first day we had to ask for attention to our non working shower. Plenty of variety of food... more

We have just returned from a one week stay at the Girassol. Having read some of the reviews before we departed, we did not know what to expect. In hindsight, we should not have had any doubts. Some of the reviews give an unfair rating for this hotel (maybe they expect too much). The negatives first. 1. There was no... more

I stayed here for a week on a bed and breakfast basis. The room and bathroom that I was allocated on the first floor was clean and spacious with a stand up fan. There was also satelite television with a good choice of channels (although this was not utilised very much during the stay.) 0n the first night there was... more

Have just returned from a 10 day holiday at the Girassol. We were a bit apprehensive after reading some of the reviews, however we were very pleasantly surprised. We had a suite on the third floor overlooking the gardens & pool & enjoyed sitting on the balcony. The hotel was one of the quietest we have ever stayed in &... more

Just back from one week stay in Girassol Madeira. Like previous writer was pleasantly surprised and don't think some reviews do this hotel justice. In our experience way above average of similarly priced venues in other european countries (have never encountered one of these that didn't need an update). Sure, it is 'in need of a bit of modernisation' but... more