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Reviews of Esmeralda Holidays Apartments

Largo do Chafariz nr 16 , Se, 9000-070 Funchal, Portugal

#495 of 1,044 vacation rentals in Funchal

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Review Score

Based on 141 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 10 nights

    The room was not clean when I entered. The fridge is very noisy. There are no easy parking solution around.

    Location is very good, internet is good. It's big enough and have what you need for a short stay. However I highly recommend to not spend more than 5 days in the island Madeira, it's too small and pricy for what it is.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No AirCon, no balcony, no reply to 2 of my messages and earlier check-out than offered on the information form request.

    Great reasonably quiet location and well equipped apartment

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    7.0
    Convenient, clean, but stinky
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room I booked showed 2 twin beds, but we arrived to one king bed instead. This made sleeping difficult for my travel partner. Also we suffered with a horrible septic/sewer odor in our bathroom that was not addressed during our stay after we reported it. That was the reason I gave low score for facility. The seating (wood couch, chairs) was uncomfortable also.

    Loved the location! In the city center, very safe and easy walking distance to sights, buses, and grocery store. Apartment was very quiet and secure. The window faced the square, which was lovely and gave nice light to the room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We got a little wine, choco pralines and Madeira bananas as a gift, thank you :) everything was perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Very good location. Everything was clean. The apartment was equipped with all necessary equipment

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    7.0
    Good apartment most central with a nice view of the Sé Cathedral and Basics you need
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Many minor damages, wouldn’t have been a problem but with charging a deposit it felt a bit weird as a „good renter“ to be treated as renter who would leave the place a mess. Also you didn’t check the apartment in the end 🙈. So it made me a little uncomfortable to be honest cause it felt like the deposit may be only requested individually for there are no notifications about it ahead of booking and for it not being a luxurious apartment but a common one. I’m really thankful to have had this place for a very spontaneous and for me affordable booking but more than 90€/night is far too much, cause you can’t only charge for location. This is a friendly feedback! But for me the price needs to be in relation more, cause shower leaked, there was no shampoo, not oil/salt/pepper as a friendly basic for the kitchen, it wasn’t perfectly cleaned (still ok) and for the damages on the walls. I want to emphasise again that I mean no harm whatsoever and I appreciate all of your help but it hurts me a little cause for me 90+ € is a lot lot of money and compared to a whole Quinta with huge garden and private pool in Funchal it’s not in relation at all (still charged the same). It is a reality on Madeira but after all you are the people of Madeira who could change this „crazy housing or renting situation“, no offence whatsoever but it is all related, booking and renting, people making up numbers.. Long story short message. Thanks and please consider my feedback for further guests. ❤️

    It is a large room, enough space, great view of largo do chafariz, very friendly, very quick replying staff, immediate help online and in person, nice interior/colour concept

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    10
    Interesting and lively neighbourhood. Easy to get around. The location invites you to wander and exp
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great, no complaints.

    The location was fantastic. In the centre of the historic old town. You could walk everywhere. Close to the sea front. Great shops, excellent cafes and restaurants. The apartment was roomy and very comfortable. Also extremely affordable. I highly recommend Esmeralda Holidays Apartments!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There was only one wine glass. Also, the ventilation in the bathroom could be improved. Except from that, we were super happy about everything.

    We were pleasantly surprised by this hotel in every single way! The location is perfect if you want to stay in the city centre of Funchal. The apartment was cozy, with nice furniture, a comfortable bed and a practical kitchenette.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    Apartment with Convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of staff present

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Very spacious room. Very friendly and helpful personnel. Very clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really comfortable in a great location, good facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The street that the room was facing was loud at night

    The main address I was supposed to stay was unavailable because of unexpected circumstances. However they immediately transferred me to a nearby hotel (Pier House) with a very similar room. Overall the staff was very kind and helpful, and the room was clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    7.0
    very nice located apartment!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - they want 100€ deposit from you but you dont get a receipt - you hear everything that happens outside of the door - even when window closed you can hear some noise from the plaza - slightly smelled like canal all the time - no possibility to put stuff in bathroom - no broom - old hotel hair dryer which heats up and turns off - one of the mattresses felt pretty "done"

    + location + fast reply time of owners + nice style of the apartment + coffee machine + the view

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    7.0
    Perfect location, interior ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed could use a more comfy mattress and sheets.

    The house was very central, most of the attractive places are just around the corner!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Great location, comfortable accommodation. Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was perfect!

    Everything was perfect! Location, Staff, Facility for parking

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    10
    Return again to the same place
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything perfect

    Right in Funchal city center, simply the best place to be :)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    7.0
    We loved the area. We found it best to leave the r elsewhere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The furniture wasn’t comfortable. The bed pillows weren’t great.

    The location. Very central. Good coffee shops etc nearby. Easy check in and check out. Good communication.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    10
    Great location, nice staff, even did my laundry upon request. Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, size

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wine opener is a broken toy. Apartment is size of normal smal hotelroom (not 40m as is was told to be). Would be nice if there was a mirror to see the outfit.

    Location is ideal and apartment is nice. Air-conditioner works.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We struggled a bit finding parking because there were no parkings around apart from the street itself so I’d recommend the property to have an agreement with different parking around and make the stay smoother. They should replace the AC machine because it seemed a bit old and it kept switching off every 30mins aprox.

    The location of the property is magnificent, walking distance everywhere and just 10 minutes from the beach. The facilities are very good, including a washing machine and a well supplied kitchen, the minimalist decoration makes the place modern yet cozy. It’s a good value for money

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to the center and bus stop (where the ailport bus stops) clean, nice staff, elevator.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 8 nights

    TV reception, none on one day

    Stayed in August 2023

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