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Funchal

Barceló Funchal Oldtown

Rua Da Alfandega 9, Funchal, 9000-059

9.3 Wonderful484 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Central Location and Modern Comforts

    Barceló Funchal Oldtown offers a prime location in the heart of Funchal, ensuring easy access to the city's attractions. The air-conditioned rooms, outdoor pool, free WiFi, and fitness centre provide guests with a comfortable stay.

  • Dining Options and Relaxation

    Guests can enjoy the convenience of room service, dine at the on-site restaurant, or unwind on the terrace. The bar is perfect for enjoying drinks and socializing, adding to the overall experience of relaxation and indulgence.

  • Multilingual Staff and Nearby Attractions

    The hotel's multilingual staff, fluent in German, English, Spanish, and French, are available 24/7 to assist guests. With popular landmarks like Almirante Reis Beach and Marina do Funchal in close proximity, exploring the city is convenient and enjoyable.

Book your stay at Barceló Funchal Oldtown for a memorable experience in Funchal!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent location

  • Friendly staff

  • Beautiful rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

43 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Bar
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
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Pools & wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Rooftop pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware

Fitness & outdoors

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Safety deposit box
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out

Services & essentials

  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Solarium
  • Sun umbrellas
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

484 reviews
8/ 10
Die Lage
Henry · solo traveller · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

9.3out of 10
484 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent location
  • Friendly staff
  • Beautiful rooms

Worth knowing — Parking difficulties · Occasional slow restaurant service

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.8

    Excellent location in old town, close to restaurants and attractions.

  • Service9.8

    Friendly and helpful staff provided excellent service.

  • Overall Experience9.6

    A superb experience with highly satisfied guests.

  • Cleanliness9.3

    Rooms were great, perfectly clean.

  • Amenities9.3

    Nice rooftop pool, good breakfast buffet.

  • Room Quality9.2

    Beautiful rooms with great amenities.

  • Food and Beverage8.8

    Good breakfast options.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Considered a bit expensive but worth the experience.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

9.3484 reviews

  • Soweit so gut

    8/10

    Henry · solo traveller · 2026-10-24

    “Die Lage”

  • Schöne Altstadtlage, aber nicht mehr.

    8/10

    Wilhelm Busch · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Die Lage in der Altstadt ist wirklich toll und dad Schönee grosse Zimmer auch. Der Preis ist für diese Kategorie ok und auch das Frühstück. Die Bar ist eine der Besten im Umkreis.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Brechbühl · couple · 2026-10-21

    “Standort perfekt, Personal sehr freundlich, Rooftop wahnsinn”

  • Nice hotel in excellent location.

    9/10

    sarah · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Nice old hotel in excellent location. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast were great but opening times start from 7.30 am not before.”

  • Uma experiência imperdível.

    10/10

    Agenor · couple · 2026-10-18

    “Ótima localização, pessoal atencioso, serviço e café da manhã impecável. A piscina na cobertura é um show a parte.”

  • Good location and great hotel

    10/10

    Alan · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Great location , friendly staff”

  • A well-appointed, elegant hotel with amazing rooftop pool.

    10/10

    Tracy · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “A magnificent grand dame from the outside, but chic and minimalist on the inside. A really gorgeous hotel right in old town. The heated roof top pool is a winner. I was picked as a VIP guest and received a welcome bottle of bubbles which was a lovely surprise, thank you!”

  • A lovely hotel overall—I really enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend it

    9/10

    Marianne · solo traveller · 2026-10-11

    “The staff were wonderful, the location was ideal and very convenient, and the hotel was clean. They also surprised me with a cake and wine on my birthday—a lovely, thoughtful gesture from the Guest Experience Manager that made my stay extra special.”

  • Will come back and highly recommend

    9/10

    Imogen · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Great location and amazing rooftop with a pool and view”

  • Kicked off our Dream Honeymoon in Style

    10/10

    Taylor Kate · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Everything was phenomenal! The room, balcony, rooftop pool, breakfast, restaurant for dinner, the staff, the location. We stayed here for the first few days of our honeymoon and absolutely loved it. Makes me want to seek out other Barcelo locations across the world!”

  • Excrllent couple of days

    10/10

    Mary · couple · 2026-09-19

    “Comfort”

  • Schön ausgestattetes Hotel.

    8/10

    Petra Theresia · solo traveller · 2026-09-19

    “Schönes Zimmer, sehr grosses und bequemes Doppelbett. Gute Aussicht mit Pool auf dem Dach. Grosse Auswahl beim Frühstück. Zentral gelegen in der Altstadt. Genial!”

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