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Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and ocean view under clear blue sky.
View of a terrace with tables and chairs surrounded by plants, overlooking the sea.
Modern bright restaurant with green chairs, round tables, and abundant natural light
Hotel pool with lawn, palm trees, and sea view under a blue sky.
Person relaxing on sun lounger with umbrella on terrace overlooking the sea.
Terrace with seating and sea view against a mountain backdrop under clear sky.
Hotel pool with sun loungers, umbrellas, and palm trees in a tropical setting.
Bench by the sea overlooking blue water and mountains under a clear sky
Modern outdoor pool with lounge chairs and palm trees in front of a hotel building.
Empty lounge chairs and umbrellas beside a calm pool with sea view.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and clear blue sky at a hotel.
Table with food and drinks by the hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas in the background.
Table with food in front of pool, palm trees and beach in sunny weather.
Modern hotel lounge with green chairs and sofas, bar area in the background
Modern hotel bar with wooden counter, eight stools, and warm pendant lights.
Cozy living area with comfortable seating, warm lighting, and modern accessories.
View from a balcony overlooking a pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and the sea in the background.
Bright hotel room with double bed, two chairs, table, and large window with outdoor view.
Modernly furnished living room with dining area and large window overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room area with desk, chairs, and a bedroom in the background.
Modern hotel room with desk, TV, and adjoining bedroom.
Modern restaurant with glass walls, wooden tables, and floral arrangements indoors.
Modern gym with green walls, mirrors, and blue workout benches.
Indoor pool with blue tiles, water slide, and panoramic windows in a hotel
Cozy indoor hot tub with lounge chairs and swimming pool in the background.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Golden Residence ****

FNC113
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Location

Located directly on the sea, on a cliff above "Doca do Cavacas" and "Praia Formosa" with panoramic views of the Atlantic. The center of Funchal is approx. 4.5 km away, the beach "Praia Formosa" approx. 10 minutes' walk, and the Lido only a few minutes away. Shops, such as the modern shopping center "Forum", are in the immediate vicinity, and a bus stop is located directly in front of the hotel.
Person relaxing on sun lounger with umbrella on terrace overlooking the sea.
Terrace with seating and sea view against a mountain backdrop under clear sky.
Hotel pool with sun loungers, umbrellas, and palm trees in a tropical setting.
Bench by the sea overlooking blue water and mountains under a clear sky

Facilities

Modern outdoor pool with lounge chairs and palm trees in front of a hotel building.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and ocean view under clear blue sky.
Empty lounge chairs and umbrellas beside a calm pool with sea view.
Hotel pool with lawn, palm trees, and sea view under a blue sky.
Modern pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and clear blue sky at a hotel.
Table with food and drinks by the hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas in the background.
Table with food in front of pool, palm trees and beach in sunny weather.
View of a terrace with tables and chairs surrounded by plants, overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel lounge with green chairs and sofas, bar area in the background
Modern bright restaurant with green chairs, round tables, and abundant natural light
Modern hotel bar with wooden counter, eight stools, and warm pendant lights.
Cozy living area with comfortable seating, warm lighting, and modern accessories.
The comfortable and modernly furnished 4-star hotel has a total of 172 rooms, suites and apartments, spread over 7 floors and 3 buildings (A, B, and C). Amenities include a reception hall with a seating area, 2 elevators per building, restaurant, 2 bars, internet corner (free of charge) and Wi-Fi (free of charge throughout the hotel), TV corner, and library. In the well-kept garden, the freshwater swimming pool with sun terrace and pool bar "Goldenout" (open in summer) invites you to swim and relax. Separated from the adult pool, there is a separate children's pool. Additionally, a heated indoor pool is available for guests.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms are located in building C, are approx. 34 m² in size, stylishly and high-quality furnished, with shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi (included), safe (for a fee), satellite and cable TV, minibar (for a fee), kettle, air conditioning, and a balcony with side sea view (DMS).
Available as a double room for single use with side sea view (DES).
Available as a double room side sea view type O with a special price and limited contingent (SDO).
Also bookable with direct sea view for an additional charge (DM).

View from a balcony overlooking a pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and the sea in the background.
Bright hotel room with double bed, two chairs, table, and large window with outdoor view.
Modernly furnished living room with dining area and large window overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room area with desk, chairs, and a bedroom in the background.

Apartment with side sea view

The apartments with side sea view are located in building B, are approx. 62 m² in size and, with the same amenities as the double rooms, also feature a living/dining area with a sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchenette (stove, microwave, etc.) (2AS).
Apartment with sea view bookable for an additional charge (2AM). Occupancy with 2 adults, 2 children and 1 baby possible upon request.
Bookable as an apartment with side sea view type O with a special price and limited contingent (ASO).

Suite

The suites (approx. 52 m²) have the same amenities as the apartments, but with a slightly smaller living/dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, located in building A (S2).
Suite with side sea view (building A) is bookable for an additional charge (MS2).
Bookable as Suite type O (SO) or Suite side sea view type O (M2O) with a special price and limited contingent.

Modern hotel room with desk, TV, and adjoining bedroom.

Single room without balcony

Same amenities as the double rooms, but located in building A and without a balcony with land view (EO).

Board

BB/HB/HB+/FB

All meals will be served as a buffet or a menu, depending on occupancy. Additionally, with HB plus, 1/2 bottle of wine and a small bottle of water or 2 glasses of beer or 2 soft drinks are included with dinner.

Modern restaurant with glass walls, wooden tables, and floral arrangements indoors.

Included Sports

Fitness room.

Sports for a Fee

Yoga. The hotel offers a 20% discount on green fees at Santo da Serra Golf and a 30% discount on green fees at Palheiro Golf.

Wellness

Indoor pool with blue tiles, water slide, and panoramic windows in a hotel
Cozy indoor hot tub with lounge chairs and swimming pool in the background.
Spa and wellness center (approx. 690 m²) with indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and Turkish steam bath (included). For a fee: massages, soft pack system, Rasul bath, and physiotherapy (including lymphatic drainage).

Hotel Service

Underground parking at the hotel (for a fee).
Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel).
Baby cot available free of charge upon request (subject to availability).

Credit Card

All major credit cards are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Indoor Pool
  • Internet
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Air Conditioning
  • Golf
  • Hotel Safe
  • Extended Hygiene Concept
  • Wi-Fi

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft (Travel with a Future) provides assistance in making conscious choices. 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 encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

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

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE:
EXTERNAL CONSTRUCTION SITE: The "DUBAI-Madeira" building complex is being constructed north of hotel block A. Therefore, minor acoustic and visual disturbances may occur for accommodations in block A. (Status: 28.2.2024)
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the booking system:
Star Tour with hotel code FNC444 (Requirement H):
4 excursions including local, German-speaking tour guide, entrance fees as advertised (entrance fees not listed are not included).
Description below.
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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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Accessible hotel complex.
12 accessible rooms available upon request (apartments + suites).
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Please note: Madeira charges a tourist tax of €2 per person per night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
Star Tour Excursion Program (subject to change/daily arrival possible):
Eira do Serrado/Monte (Monday/Thursday): Discover Madeira's most beautiful panoramas on this half-day tour. From Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, you overlook the bay of Funchal, and then proceed to Eira do Serrado, from where you can look down into the crater of an extinct volcano. At the very bottom lies the village of Curral das Freiras (Valley of the Nuns). Continue to Monte, where you visit the church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. On the way back, you have the opportunity to ride in the traditional wicker sledges. (Not included in the price)
Porto Moniz (Wednesday/Friday): Departure towards Câmara de Lobos (fishing village where the famous Espada – black scabbardfish – is caught). Continue via Cabo Girão (highest sea cliff in Europe at 580m), and then the route leads along the coast to Ribeira Brava. From Ponta de Sol, ascend to the plateau of Pául da Serra (1400m). Finally, descend to Porto Moniz to the natural sea pools. A lunch break will be taken here. The return journey will be via the north coast, passing through Seixal to São Vicente. From there, ascend over the Encumeada pass (1007m), where you can see both the north and south coasts simultaneously. Afterwards, return to Funchal.
Santana (Tuesday/Saturday): Departure into the mountains via Poiso towards Pico do Arieiro (1810m). Descend to Ribeiro Frio. Here you are in the heart of Madeira's laurel forest (Laurisilva), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Santana, known for its thatched houses. A lunch break will be taken here. Afterwards, proceed to Pico do Facho. Then return to Funchal.
Levada and Botanical Garden (Monday/Wednesday): The 4th and final excursion takes you on an approx. 1.5-hour levada walk (difficulty: easy) to the Botanical Garden, famous for its approximately 3,000 different plant species (entrance fee and guided tour included).
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The excursion days will be announced on-site.
No minimum number of participants, guaranteed execution.
Changes in the itinerary are subject to change.
Days without excursions are at your own disposal. Entrance fees not listed are not included.
All transfers from/to the hotel to the excursion region are included.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2024/25 on page 218.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2025 on page 218.

Season Note

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "casual"
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Every year, the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira – the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket for only €47 p.p. in addition to your chosen room, using the EDV code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade on February 14, 2026, up close.
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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