Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Dorisol Estrelicia ***

FNC039
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Location

The Dorisol Estrelicia is quietly located on the south coast of Madeira, just outside Funchal. The lively old town center is only about 2 km away. The sea, the beach promenade with restaurants and bars, and the Lido are just a few minutes' walk away. The transfer time from Funchal Airport is approximately 40 minutes (about 20 km away).
Modern hotel lobby entrance with glass facade and large potted plants.
Modern hotel building with balconies surrounded by green plants and palm trees.
Hotel buildings with balconies, pool, and sea view in daylight.
Green garden with palm trees and a path in front of a hotel building under a blue sky.

Facilities

Hotel outdoor area with pool, sun umbrellas, and tables with chairs on the terrace.
Bright restaurant with white tables and view of sunny terrace and sea.
Entrance to a terrace with two plants and a sign next to the door.
Bright living room with cozy armchairs, sofa, bookshelf, and large window with a view.
Shelf with various bottles of alcoholic drinks behind a bar
Modern hotel reception with wooden desk and green plants beside large windows.
Hotel outdoor area with terrace, tables, and large umbrellas at dusk.
Indoor pool with lounge chairs and large windows overlooking tropical plants.
The 3-star hotel with a total of 148 rooms has a reception area with a 24-hour reception, elevators, two restaurants (Restaurant 'Europa' and Terrace Bar. In the outdoor area, there are two freshwater swimming pools, a children's pool, and a sunbathing area (sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge to hotel guests in the pool area).

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms are attractively furnished and have a bathroom with a bathtub or shower and toilet and hairdryer, a safe for rent, telephone, and cable TV with international channels (D). Also bookable as a double room for single use (DE). Additionally bookable as a double room with a balcony (DBK).

Modern hotel room with double bed, large window, TV, and small balcony with chairs.
Modern hotel room with double bed, orange wall, balcony, and sea view.
Hotel room with two single beds, orange wall, and balcony overlooking city.
Bright, modern bathroom with sink, toilet, mirror, and shower with glass partition.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, brown blanket, white table, and orange wall.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, orange wall, and small table with two chairs.
Bright hotel room with double bed, small table, two chairs, and balcony with a view.

Double room Comfort

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these rooms have been renovated (DOK).

Classic Room (FNCA71)

These correspond to the double rooms without a balcony (CC2/CC1). Also bookable with a balcony for an additional charge (CB2/CB1).

Board

B&B/HB/FB

Breakfast and dinner buffet style, lunch as a menu at the Terrace Bar.

Cozy outdoor hotel area with snacks and a glass of white wine on the table.

Sports Included

Fitness room.

Sports for a Fee

Tennis court. Game room with billiards, darts, and table tennis.

Children's Program

Children's pool

Wellness

Mini-Spa (entrance included) with heated indoor pool, sauna, and whirlpool. Massages and beauty treatments (for a fee).
Indoor pool with lounge chairs and large windows overlooking tropical plants.
Hot tub in hotel spa area with pool and lounge chairs in the background.
Two white towels and a wooden bucket with sauna accessories on a wooden bench against wood paneling

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi (included in public areas).
Laundry/ironing service (for a fee).
Iron/ironing board (on request).
Wake-up calls (on request).
Daily room cleaning (included).
Luggage storage (included).
Beach towels (deposit required, available at reception).
Parking (subject to availability, for a fee).

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club.

Hotel features

  • Indoor pool
  • Animation
  • Shopping facilities
  • Family friendly
  • Fitness
  • Internet
  • Children's pool
  • Children's playground
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Wi-Fi
  • Tennis
  • Sports and active holidaymakers
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Hiking Combo Madeira (choose 2 out of currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking Week (for those who want to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Check-in: from 3 PM
Check-out: until 11 AM
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Please note that for an occupancy of 2 adults and 1 child + baby, a separate baby cot cannot be provided in the parents' room due to space limitations. The baby must sleep in the parents' bed. Only for 2 adults plus baby (without child) is a separate baby cot possible.
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Please note: a tourist tax of 2,- EUR per person/night is levied on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Hotel Contact:
DORISOL ESTRELICIA
RUA DA CASA BRANCA, 98
9004-535 FUNCHAL (MADEIRA)
PORTUGAL
PHONE: +351 291 706 600
FAX: +351 291 764 859
EMAIL: INFO@DORISOL.COM OR WEB@DORISOL.PT

Season Note

Also bookable under FNCA71.
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On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "Smart casual"
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Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor". Marvel at the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be swept away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event on May 3, 2026, up close from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket with the EDV code FNC500 for only €47 per person in addition to your chosen room.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the big parade up close on February 14, 2026.
Book your desired room and enter the EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM

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