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Central location in Funchal's Lido, with contemporary decor is the perfect base to explore this flower-scented island. The rooftop pool and pool bar offer a great place to enjoy views of the sea and the city. Its 86 rooms offer maximum comfort, all equipped with free wifi, smart tv, mini bar and a team ready to receive you.
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Before booking I read a review which set my expectations brilliantly. The review stated that one should expect something akin to a good Travelodge or Ibis hotel. The review was spot on and therefore I was not at all disappointed. The hotel is located a short walk (less than 500m) from the Lido and is well placed with lots of great eateries all within walking distance. Hotel has an outside pool located on the 4th floor with a bar serving drinks and snacks (great sea views). Happy hour is between 6-7pm. Breakfast is served in the 1st floor restaurant and offered a reasonable selection. Staff are very friendly and obliging. If you’re hiring a car and need parking the cost is €10 per day. The car park is signposted Hertz and is right next to the hotel (you’ll need a pass from the…
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Date of stay: May 2018
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Responded 19 Aug 2020
Dear Madam, We inform you that on July 15th the hotel opened with a new owner. We are now Vila Baleira Funchal. The Vila Baleira group has been present in the Madeira archipelago for 20 years and has been recognized for the quality of its service to its customers, being today a reference on the island of Porto Santo with Vila Baleira Resort Porto Santo and now with the new Vila Baleira Funchal. However, even 2 years after your stay we would like to inform you that we have opened this new unit and completely renovated services. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to receive you, as we will be available to make a proposal to visit the two islands of Porto Santo and Madeira. I would like to thank you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Group Vila Baleira team. Regards, Bruno Martins Managing Director Vila Baleira Hotels & Resorts bruno.martins.bal@ferpinta.pt
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stayed here Saturday night .. arrived check in good , room had a good view , photos to follow we were in room 714 ... nice & clean , comfy Bed , No noise even though the Hotel is on the main rd , & we slept with our balcony door open for air . bearing in mind this was in Feb ... Breakfast was good . only thing the baked beans were like bullets lol .. did not try the Restaurant as there is lots of other places to try . ended up the rd 50 yards @ the Rustic really worth a visit if you stay in this hotel . we managed to get a good deal on the internet for this hotel & ended up paying 38 Euros for the 2 of us including our breakfast . Fantastic deal :) .. Cocktails were a fair price around 6 euros each ... i agree with one review when they said " maybe an update in areas .. as…
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Date of stay: February 2018
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Responded 19 Aug 2020
Dear Madam, We inform you that on July 15th the hotel opened with a new owner. We are now Vila Baleira Funchal. The Vila Baleira group has been present in the Madeira archipelago for 20 years and has been recognized for the quality of its service to its customers, being today a reference on the island of Porto Santo with Vila Baleira Resort Porto Santo and now with the new Vila Baleira Funchal. However, even 2 years after your stay we would like to inform you that we have opened this new unit and completely renovated services. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to receive you, as we will be available to make a proposal to visit the two islands of Porto Santo and Madeira. I would like to thank you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Group Vila Baleira team. Regards, Bruno Martins Managing Director Vila Baleira Hotels & Resorts bruno.martins.bal@ferpinta.pt
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Nice hotel. situated by he Lido, with a lot of restaurants to choose from in the surround ding area. The hotel staff were pleasant and helpful, but there could have been more information regarding activities over Christmas and the New Year. The bed was very comfortable.
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Date of stay: December 2017
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Responded 19 Aug 2020
Dear Madam, We inform you that on July 15th the hotel opened with a new owner. We are now Vila Baleira Funchal. The Vila Baleira group has been present in the Madeira archipelago for 20 years and has been recognized for the quality of its service to its customers, being today a reference on the island of Porto Santo with Vila Baleira Resort Porto Santo and now with the new Vila Baleira Funchal. However, even 2 years after your stay we would like to inform you that we have opened this new unit and completely renovated services. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to receive you, as we will be available to make a proposal to visit the two islands of Porto Santo and Madeira. I would like to thank you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Group Vila Baleira team. Regards, Bruno Martins Managing Director Vila Baleira Hotels & Resorts bruno.martins.bal@ferpinta.pt
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Hotel was clean pool area good with a pool bar for snacks and drinks. Close to shops and bars/restaurants but a good 30 minutes from main harbour area. A must do is the hop on hop off bus tour which stops right opposite hotel also the cable car to the botanical garden has fabulous views.
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Response from Bruno Martins, General Manager at Vila Baleira Funchal
Responded 19 Aug 2020
Dear Madam, We inform you that on July 15th the hotel opened with a new owner. We are now Vila Baleira Funchal. The Vila Baleira group has been present in the Madeira archipelago for 20 years and has been recognized for the quality of its service to its customers, being today a reference on the island of Porto Santo with Vila Baleira Resort Porto Santo and now with the new Vila Baleira Funchal. However, even 2 years after your stay we would like to inform you that we have opened this new unit and completely renovated services. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to receive you, as we will be available to make a proposal to visit the two islands of Porto Santo and Madeira. I would like to thank you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Group Vila Baleira team. Regards, Bruno Martins Managing Director Vila Baleira Hotels & Resorts bruno.martins.bal@ferpinta.pt
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Good food, clean rooms and friendly staff. Rooms looking tired with worn furniture, stained and slightly torn curtains and badly stained corridor carpets. No tea / coffee making facilities and pool very cold. Nice location and easy access to town and coastal walk Plenty of places to eat although cheaper in town We had a good package deal and was value for money
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Responded 19 Aug 2020
Dear Madam, We inform you that on July 15th the hotel opened with a new owner. We are now Vila Baleira Funchal. The Vila Baleira group has been present in the Madeira archipelago for 20 years and has been recognized for the quality of its service to its customers, being today a reference on the island of Porto Santo with Vila Baleira Resort Porto Santo and now with the new Vila Baleira Funchal. However, even 2 years after your stay we would like to inform you that we have opened this new unit and completely renovated services. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to receive you, as we will be available to make a proposal to visit the two islands of Porto Santo and Madeira. I would like to thank you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Group Vila Baleira team. Regards, Bruno Martins Managing Director Vila Baleira Hotels & Resorts bruno.martins.bal@ferpinta.pt
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Great location. Clean room. Lovely breakfast. Carpets in corridors were badly stained. Nice rooftop pool. Not much atmosphere. Would compare it to a premier inn or travel lodge in England. However I would stay again if I wanted a good base.
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Response from Bruno Martins, General Manager at Vila Baleira Funchal
Responded 19 Aug 2020
Dear Madam, We inform you that on July 15th the hotel opened with a new owner. We are now Vila Baleira Funchal. The Vila Baleira group has been present in the Madeira archipelago for 20 years and has been recognized for the quality of its service to its customers, being today a reference on the island of Porto Santo with Vila Baleira Resort Porto Santo and now with the new Vila Baleira Funchal. However, even 2 years after your stay we would like to inform you that we have opened this new unit and completely renovated services. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to receive you, as we will be available to make a proposal to visit the two islands of Porto Santo and Madeira. I would like to thank you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Group Vila Baleira team. Regards, Bruno Martins Managing Director Vila Baleira Hotels & Resorts bruno.martins.bal@ferpinta.pt
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Such a beautiful little hotel with a nice pool area with a great view over the ocean, The local area has lots of nice little bars and restaurants. The rooms were nice, clean and comfy beds also breakfast in included so that was a nice bonus. I would definatly stay here again
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Responded 19 Aug 2020
Dear Madam, We inform you that on July 15th the hotel opened with a new owner. We are now Vila Baleira Funchal. The Vila Baleira group has been present in the Madeira archipelago for 20 years and has been recognized for the quality of its service to its customers, being today a reference on the island of Porto Santo with Vila Baleira Resort Porto Santo and now with the new Vila Baleira Funchal. However, even 2 years after your stay we would like to inform you that we have opened this new unit and completely renovated services. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to receive you, as we will be available to make a proposal to visit the two islands of Porto Santo and Madeira. I would like to thank you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Group Vila Baleira team. Regards, Bruno Martins Managing Director Vila Baleira Hotels & Resorts bruno.martins.bal@ferpinta.pt
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well this could be the perfect place to spend Christmas. I t was our first visit be it certainly won't be the last. First class service in the hotel, a lovely big room with seaview. Excellent breakfast buffet which is being filled up constantly, such a variety of hot and cold food plus fruit, cereals cakes and even sparkling wine. We had our lunch on Christmas day served by a lovely young man who recommended us an excellent wine. Thank you so much for making our Christmas special.
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Date of stay: December 2017
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Responded 19 Aug 2020
Dear Madam, We inform you that on July 15th the hotel opened with a new owner. We are now Vila Baleira Funchal. The Vila Baleira group has been present in the Madeira archipelago for 20 years and has been recognized for the quality of its service to its customers, being today a reference on the island of Porto Santo with Vila Baleira Resort Porto Santo and now with the new Vila Baleira Funchal. However, even 3 years after your stay we would like to inform you that we have opened this new unit and completely renovated services. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to receive you, as we will be available to make a proposal to visit the two islands of Porto Santo and Madeira. I would like to thank you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Group Vila Baleira team. Regards, Bruno Martins Managing Director Vila Baleira Hotels & Resorts bruno.martins.bal@ferpinta.pt
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The hotel was OK, the pool area was very good and clean and with a pool bar. The room was a good size with twin beds. The bathroom was fine. We overlooked the street and the first night it was noisy but on the second night, we managed to close the doors on both sides so better nights sleep. The staff were reasonably friendly and helpful
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Date of stay: December 2017
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Responded 19 Aug 2020
Dear Madam, We inform you that on July 15th the hotel opened with a new owner. We are now Vila Baleira Funchal. The Vila Baleira group has been present in the Madeira archipelago for 20 years and has been recognized for the quality of its service to its customers, being today a reference on the island of Porto Santo with Vila Baleira Resort Porto Santo and now with the new Vila Baleira Funchal. However, even 2 years after your stay we would like to inform you that we have opened this new unit and completely renovated services. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to receive you, as we will be available to make a proposal to visit the two islands of Porto Santo and Madeira. I would like to thank you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Group Vila Baleira team. Regards, Bruno Martins Managing Director Vila Baleira Hotels & Resorts bruno.martins.bal@ferpinta.pt
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Rooms nice and well cleaned. Reception area spotless. Carpets on room landings need to be updated as all stained, not very welcoming. We were booked in (and we still have 2 nights to go) for halfboard. Breakfast starts at 7.30 and we were always down for then as we like an early start. Plenty to choose from (buffet) but the hot food always luke warm, so not sure how long it had been out. Evening dinner starts at 7pm. Again not hot. Lukewarm. Not that much to choose from all not very exciting. We have already gone out and had 2 evening dinners at different restaurants which were excellent. We will probably be going for a 3rd. It's not fair to have to pay for extra meals when they have already been paid for but.....We were under the impression this was a 4 star hotel. we would…
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Date of stay: December 2017
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Responded 19 Aug 2020
Dear Madam, We inform you that on July 15th the hotel opened with a new owner. We are now Vila Baleira Funchal. The Vila Baleira group has been present in the Madeira archipelago for 20 years and has been recognized for the quality of its service to its customers, being today a reference on the island of Porto Santo with Vila Baleira Resort Porto Santo and now with the new Vila Baleira Funchal. However, even 3 years after your stay we would like to inform you that we have opened this new unit and completely renovated services. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to receive you, as we will be available to make a proposal to visit the two islands of Porto Santo and Madeira. I would like to thank you, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Group Vila Baleira team. Regards, Bruno Martins Managing Director Vila Baleira Hotels & Resorts bruno.martins.bal@ferpinta.pt
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£65 - £97 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Lince Hotel Madeira
LOCATION
PortugalMadeira IslandsMadeiraFunchal
NUMBER OF ROOMS
86
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