Hotel Ocean Gardens

“Lovely Hotel . Fabulous views of Funchal”

Lovely hotel with excellent facilities . As it is a little way out of the main town it is quieter . Six of us have just enjoyed a really lovely stay for a week . The food is very nice and the hotel very clean and beautifully managed . The staff are all very friendly and helpful . There is a hotel s… more

Lovely hotel with excellent facilities . As it is a little way out of the main town it is quieter . Six of us have just enjoyed a really lovely stay for a week . The food is very nice and the hotel very clean and beautifully managed . The staff are all very friendly and helpful . There is a hotel shuttle bus into town and taxis are easy to arrange . Also local buses stop outside . We asked for the superior rooms with a view and what an amazing view it is too ! We would definitely be happy to recommend . Thank you everyone at the Ocean Gardens for making our stay so enjoyable and relaxing . Carolyn York U.K.

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“Nice friendly hotel”

It’s a nice clean hotel and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Special mention to Valerie in reception and Barbara in the breakfast room, and of course Louis who regularly drove us into Funchal. Breakfast was plentiful and varied, indeed, the fresh rye bread was lovely. Our room was … more

It’s a nice clean hotel and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Special mention to Valerie in reception and Barbara in the breakfast room, and of course Louis who regularly drove us into Funchal. Breakfast was plentiful and varied, indeed, the fresh rye bread was lovely. Our room was spacious and immaculate. We had an amazing view from our verandah but my only quibble was not having coffee and tea making facilities. It would also have been nice to have an iron and board in the room and whilst the room information stated laundry was available in an emergency, I didn’t class unpacking and wanting to press clothes before wearing an emergency; no I didn’t ask reception so possibly my bad. We opted for B&B, for which we were glad, as we were very disappointed with the restaurant downstairs which was not good and expensive, so we only ate there twice due to necessity. The hotel is a little out of town, so either hire a car or be prepared to take either the free weekday hotel bus or public transport, both very efficient and

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“Clean but looks shabby and neglected”

Hi the positive of this hotel is the staff especially Connie, lovely view of the sea but unfortunately there is a road outside the hotel (see photo) so you could not sit out there because all you could hear was traffic. Swimming pool had green at the bottom in the corners, sunbeds were stained an… more

Hi the positive of this hotel is the staff especially Connie, lovely view of the sea but unfortunately there is a road outside the hotel (see photo) so you could not sit out there because all you could hear was traffic. Swimming pool had green at the bottom in the corners, sunbeds were stained and one ripped, so it looks neglected There is nowhere to dry swimming costumes on balcony, the hotel do provide pool towels. You cannot walk down road as there is no pavements but they have a good bus service to town. They have a bus from the hotel but only in the week and last one from hotel is around 5 Pool bar was not open and if people went into hotel and brought the drinks up to the pool they would still be there the next day. No entertainment except 1 night a week of traditional dancing, but that didn't bother us But as we went into town most night as the food in the hotel was ok (big portions), but expensive and there is more choice in the town. Room was clean apart from makeup on curtain but it was shabby (see pictures), bed comfy. Breakfast was ok, nice bread but pancakes were supermarket so not made fresh in the hotel so little rubbery. this hotel is not a 4 star hotel.

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