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 so wouldn't be suitable for the old or infirm. Pleasantly surprised by the size of the accomodation (the bathroom with jacuzzi was alomost as big as the room!

Twin beds pushed together rather than a double bed but for all that comfortable. Seperate "living ares" with sofa and chairs with satelite TV. Efficient air conditioning but almost french doors opening onto to small balcony.

Located within a stones throw of numerous restaurants which was handy in the evening. Also 5 mins walk from the cable car and 10/15 mins form the centre of town.

Certainly for the price you wouldn't find a more conveniently located place to stay on the island.

Would definately go back if visiting the island again.

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 day's adventure. The staff was also very cheerful and helpful, and the location central and yet calm. Would love to go back!

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 beds - only singles pushed together. This is not an issue for many couples.

Fantastic location, right in the middle of the old town (but not noisy), with authentic restaurants and barson the doorstep - the other end of Funchal to the "Tourist Town" where the older generation of Northern European tourists reside.

We 40 Euros a night for a doubleroom, with breakfast - excellent value.

I walked in off the street to look at this hotel, as the studio I was staying in at the other end of town was very noisy, and after a week I needed some sleep!

Ligia, on the reception desk, was very welcoming, and I decided to stay. I had a quiet room at the back - no 9 - a little smaller than some of the others but very pleasant, clean and comfortable. All the staff here are really nice, especially the breakfast and cleaning staff - who seem to sing as they work.

Nothing to add to what others have said about the breakfasts - I found them OK. The terrace at the back became a favourite place for a last glass of something flavoursome before bed.

There are some very good places to eat nearby - my favourite is the Estrella do Mar, (turn left at the front door, right at the next junction, and it's on the left hand side - about 60yards.) I also like the little Italian place opposite the front door - not such great food, but lovely atmosphere and staff.

Definitely a place to go back to - so much better than the anonimity of the hotel district.