We stayed in the suite at the Mariazinha in August this year. We really wanted to avoid the Lido area, with its massive chain hotels - and as soon as we saw this place online we knew it was where we wanted to stay. It is along the oldest street in Funchal - a tiny cobbled road, and close to... More

We stayed here for a week end of October 2011. Late arrival after 10 pm was no problem, the very friendly and helpful owner (Ligia) was waiting for us at the reception (we had informed her in advance about late arrival). October/November is the least busy time in Funchal (as she told us) and we enjoyed the quietness at the... More

In what used to be a very derelict part of the old centre of Funchal, a number of good restaurants have sprung up as well as one hostal. Don't let its appearance fool you, though. it's an absolute gem, with optimum price/quality relation. Well located, beautifully renovated, large room and bathroom, very nice and helpful staff, very clean. The only... More

My wife and myself are just back after 1 wonderful week at the Mariazinha, what a hidden gem located in old Funchal town.There is something magic about staying in an original restored building, we had a twin room looking onto the terrace and with 3 large windows made the room light and airy. Was impressed with the brass plaque at... More

This was by far the best hotel we stayed in during our trip; so much so that we returned for a few days after our trip around the island. Very clean, large, airy rooms, a nice little terrace out back. The staff were very friendly and helpful, ad it was easy to access at all hours, which was useful what... More

This small hotel/guesthouse offers comfort, cleanliness, service and location by the score. If you seek sea view with balcony, pool side bar and activities, 24 hr room service, etc, this is not for you. We stayed last week for five nights - made to feel welcome, top floor suite spacious and comfortable and location par excellence. Two minutes level walk... More

Stayed at the residencial mariazinha for 9 days. Previously been to Madiera twice before stayed once in the hotle zone and once at the Hotel Windsor in Funchal town. More like a guest house than hotel (the front desk isn't always occupied). We arrived after 9pm but were welcolmed and shown to the suite on the 3rd floor. No lifts... More

I absolutely loved my time at Residencial Mariazinha. It was the best place I stayed on my whole trip. The interior was tastefully decorated, with elegantly dark wood and curving staircases, and the room was quiet and peaceful. Everything was sparkling clean. The breakfast was also very good, with plenty of food to munch on while browsing maps for the... More

Our room was bright, airy and spotless, bathroom too, with a good powerful shower (albeit over the bath.) Staff were friendly. More a guest house, where we didn't have reception staff fussing over us each time we entered and left (which we hate), but they were available if needed. The only downside for us was that there were no double... More