Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Dorisol Estrelicia ***
Tour operator category

FNC039
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Family
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Location

The Dorisol Estrelicia is quietly situated on the south coast of Madeira, just outside of Funchal. The lively center of the old town is only approx. 2 km away. The sea, the beach promenade with restaurants and bars, as well as the Lido, are just a few minutes' walk away. The transfer time from Funchal Airport is approx. 40 minutes (approx. 20 km away).
Modern hotel entrance with glass facade and large planters in front of a light building.
Modern hotel building with balconies next to a tennis court surrounded by trees.
Several tall hotels with balconies next to a pool and sea in the background.
Green garden with exotic plants and modern buildings under a blue sky at a hotel.

Facilities

Hotel pool area with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and palm trees under a clear sky.
Bright hotel dining area with wooden tables and a view of a terrace and the sea.
Entrance to a hotel terrace with white furniture and plants on both sides.
Modern hotel room with sofa, armchairs, bookshelf, and TV near window.
Shelf with various alcoholic beverages and glasses in a hotel bar.
Modern reception area with wooden desk and green plants in a hotel.
Hotel outdoor area with seating under large umbrellas at dusk.
Indoor pool with clear blue water and lounge chairs beside large windows overlooking greenery.
The 3-star hotel with a total of 148 rooms features a lobby with a 24-hour reception, elevators, and 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 parasols are available to hotel guests at the pool area free of charge).

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms are attractively furnished and feature a bathroom with bathtub or shower and WC, hairdryer, rental safe, 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 balcony (DBK). Also bookable as a double room with balcony for single use (DEK).

Modern hotel room with double bed, large window, and balcony overlooking trees.
Hotel room with double bed, orange wall, and terrace overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, window view, and wooden flooring.
Bright, modern hotel bathroom with large mirror wall, sink, and shower area.
Simply furnished hotel room with a double bed, white bedding set, and brown bed cover.
Modern hotel room with double bed, brown bed runner, and small table with chairs.
Bright hotel room with double bed, white table, two chairs, balcony with city view.

Comfort double room

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these rooms are renovated (DOK). Bookable in Summer 2026.

Classic Room (FNCA71)

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

Meals

BB/HB/FB

Breakfast and dinner in buffet form; lunch as a set menu in the Terrace Bar.

Cozy terrace with a filled salad plate and a glass of wine at a hotel.

Sports included

Fitness room.

Sports for a fee

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

Children's program

Children's pool.

Wellness

Mini-Spa (entry included) with heated indoor pool, sauna, and whirlpool. Massages and beauty treatments (for a fee).
Indoor pool with clear blue water and lounge chairs beside large windows overlooking greenery.
Hot tub on a wooden deck overlooking a pool in the background.
Sauna bench with two white towels and a wooden bucket with a ladle.

Entertainment

Regular animation and show program.

Hotel services

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).
Pool towels (against deposit, available at reception).
Parking spaces (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 travelers
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

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Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional extras 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 little 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 constraints. The baby must sleep in the parents' bed. A separate baby cot is only possible for 2 adults plus baby (without a child).
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Please note: A tourist tax is levied on Madeira amounting to 2 EUR per person/night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years are 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
TELEPHONE: +351 291 706 600
FAX: +351 291 764 859
EMAIL: INFO@DORISOL.COM OR WEB@DORISOL.PT

Seasonal information

Also bookable under FNCA71.
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At Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "Smart casual"
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Grandstand tickets for the CARNIVAL:
From 2027, there will be 2 dates for the colorful parade: on February 5th and February 6th, 2027, you can experience the event up close.
Book your desired room and enter the EDP code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: 35 € per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event start: approx. 8 PM

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Arrival by car

Directions from Funchal Airport (FNC):
From the airport, take the highway towards Funchal and exit at "Hospital" on the left side. Drive past the hospital downhill to the next traffic light, turn right over the bridge, and continue straight until you see a bar called "Hole in One" at a corner. Turn right into "Travessa do Valente" and drive to the end. Then turn left into "Rua da Casa Branca". Your hotel is located on the right side after approx. 200 m.
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Please find the rental car terms and conditions on our homepage: www.mietwagenbedingungen.de

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 02:17