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Golden Residence Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Twin Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Set by the ocean, Golden Residence Hotel offers an upscale retreat with a breakfast buffet, poolside bar, and relaxing spa treatments. Unwind in the garden or shop on site while staying connected with free WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
View from room

On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include whale watching and windsurfing.

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Terrace/patio

Room options

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Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium Apartment, Sea View | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Premium Apartment, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Premium Apartment, Partial Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Rua do Cabrestante 25, Funchal, 9000-105

What's nearby

  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Formosa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • CR7 Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Town Square - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doca do Cavacas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Balcony - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Penha d' Águia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪O Barqueiro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Virtus Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Golden Residence Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near CR7 Museum
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Golden Residence Hotel. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 172 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 7 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 15 to July 31:
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Sauna
  • Spa
The property will be renovating from November 1 2025 to November 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 26.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 7 per day
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 1.70 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 26.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Golden Residence
Golden Residence Funchal
Golden Residence Hotel
Golden Residence Hotel Funchal
Golden Residence Apartment Funchal
Golden Residence Apartment Hotel Madeira/Funchal
Hotel Golden Residence Apartment
Golden Residence Hotel Hotel
Golden Residence Hotel Funchal
Golden Residence Hotel Hotel Funchal

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Residence Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from May 15 to July 31.

Is Golden Residence Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 100 per stay and a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Golden Residence Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 7 per day.

What time is check-in at Golden Residence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Golden Residence Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Golden Residence Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Funchal hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools, Formosa Beach, and Centro Comercial Forum Madeira. Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda and Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex are also within 15 minutes.

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Golden Residence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 476 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lilibeth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They need to have welcome drink. Coz we have a delay flight and transport, when we got to hotel were late and Like needing water to drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a reservation I’ve done for my parents and I heard nothing but good comments from them. Unfortunately, my father had an health issue during the stay and the staff was excellent. Called the doctor to come, ask all the time if my mother needed anything from their side. They were truly great on the support and for that I’m really appreciated. For the hotel, great spot, beautiful surroundings, quiet, clean, a very good breakfast ! For sure a name to save and a stay to repeat !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were first class, a special thank you to Liiiana in the restaurant who was always helpful and charming
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good sized room, beds comfortable, good selection of foods for breakfast, staff all friendly. Bus stops outside of hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind and friendly. It was such a warm and welcoming hotel. The rooms were lovely and the location is beautiful. I definitely want to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole exclusive was above and beyond my expectations. The staff was extrodinary, friendly and attentive. The whole environment was exceptional in every way. The setting was beautiful the room clean and the pools clear and inviting.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property for a family vacation. Great location, clean, large rooms with a great view
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there with my family and it was absolutely amazing! Staff were kind and caring. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it! I had a sea view and as expected the sunset was amazing from any angle of the hotel. I enjoyed the breakfast served here. The front desk staff were very professional & helpful. The location it's conveniently (15-minutes away from Funchal) if you decide not to rent a car since public transportation is reliable in the area, literally there is a bus stop right in front of the hotel.... Well recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ailien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We love the location, breakfast can be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvisio

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to be

Really nice hotel good loction recommend to everyone safe friendly cant complain
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time view from balcony beautiful would recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay, friendly staff, room very clean they would come every day, Good food lots to choose from. Cocktail amazing at reasonable prices. Good location. Parking available at the hotel at a charge, but also possible to park around the hotel. Would recommend
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ceara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for the Forum shopping centre. Good views over Praia Formosa. Room was very dark.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a great location if looking for somewhere a bit quieter but still with amenities in walking distance. Block C is the most convenient for the pool, bars and breakfast. Lovely stay and we wouldn't hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A weekend away

Staff were friendly and always helpful. Pillows could be improved and toaster added to the kitchen area. Food was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well appointed and clean. While it was difficult becoming accustomed to the European electrical system within the rooms, we were able to educate ourselves within a short period of time. The hotel was very clean, the staff was very accommodating and the meals were very good. The parking was a bit difficult as the garage was tight but we managed. Overall, would recommend the hotel to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the ocean and the city. Walkable to malls and restaurants. Kid friendly - has an indoor and outdoor pool, gym, free breakfast option. Also dinner options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yevgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location,amazing views from room,helpful and friendly staff,breakfast was very rich and tasty with every day different home made cakes.When we travel with family we always choose 4 star hotels and we have something to compare them with,we think this place is worth more then 4 star.We will definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vera Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was spacious, on good bus routes into town, friendly staff, clean, nice sea view. A little building noise from across the road but not too disruptive.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sutheshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying at golden residence. Location was great, breakfast bar with lots of different options available, housekeeping was excellent. Although recenption staff were friendly they wouldn’t provide any information unless you ask them and I think hotel is missing some kids entertainment when we had heavy rainy days.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms, friendly staff. The only thing that could be better is the indoor pool area. Seems very old and some things are broken.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

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