Stayed at Savoy gardens in aug and was a last minuet deal so was great value for money.The money saved paid for excursions out most days.Yes as said before thomson trips are pricey and you feel you should book with them as you have nt had time to find your feet and see whats on offer in the town at... more

Hotel staff, holiday reps were friendly and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Hotel clean, modern and tastefully decorated. We had room to side of hotel which I believe are smaller but nevertheless well equipped and clean. Balcony a little small. Pool area clean and always plenty of spare sunbeds. No need to take towels as pool towels... more

had a great time,its definately the best hotel so far we have stayed in!! the entertainment was first class which included a mixture of singing, a local group who sung traditional songs from madeira and a celeb was flown in to entertain you. ther is a medium size swimming pool which is heated and a games room. ther is an... more

First time we have done a package holiday for ages and the Thomson Gold brand has certainly improved my perception of them. Our room faced the mountains at the back of the hotel and was well equipped apart perhaps from a lack of drawer space. The bathroom was huge with a great power shower - a little bug bear of... more

We were impressed with the standard of this hotel. The rooms were spacious and clean. Tea making facilities are provided but there is a charge for renewal of the tea/coffee. However the kettle was not removed so we bought our own stuff. Rooms have a complimentary safe, which although the island seems to be relatively crime free, is a welcome... more

The hotel is located on a steep hill about a 20-25 minute downhill walk to the marina. It takes a bit longer coming back, especially the last bit but I was told that taxis were not too expensive. The hotel is very clean throughout and the fittings and fixtures are of a good standard. The bedrooms are well equipped with... more

We stayed at the Savoy Gardens in Madeira last week and I have to say that our stay from arriving to departure has been excellent. The staff in the hotel are very friendly and efficient and the team from Thomsons was exceptional. We looked forward to coming down each morning to see Hayley's smiling face and the activities and entertainment... more

Hotel its self was clean and staff very friendly but the location and the food is poor. They have a gala night and even on that night the food was not good. We thought it was a bit unfair that guests had no choice on the gala night it was a set menu. There was a few complained about this... more

hotel spotlessly clean, location poor. stayed in other thomson gold hotels and food much better ,lack of variety and food slow to be replenished .Thomson reps very helpful and entertainment team worked hard but much of the same thing most nights.Only one professional act on week (Bobby Bennet comedian ) very good.Local night with the folklore dancers very poor. more