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Zarco Bed&Breakfast

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Zarco Bed&Breakfast sits right on the water, offering a free breakfast buffet to fuel morning adventures. Travelers appreciate the practical laundry facilities, reliable in-room WiFi, and the genuinely helpful staff who receive consistent praise from those who've stayed before.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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R. da Alfândega 113, Funchal, Madeira, 9000-057

What's nearby

  • Funchal Farmers Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Town Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Funchal Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • CR7 Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funchal Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rei da Poncha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Penha D'Águia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loja do Chá - Tea House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bolo Do Caco, Gelados - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Zarco Bed&Breakfast

Bed & breakfast near CR7 Museum
Zarco Bed&Breakfast provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A water dispenser, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Zarco Bed&Breakfast offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

More

  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 cash
Property Registration Number 44516/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Zarco Bed&Breakfast Funchal
Zarco Bed&Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Zarco Bed&Breakfast Bed & breakfast Funchal

Frequently asked questions

Is Zarco Bed&Breakfast pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Zarco Bed&Breakfast?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Zarco Bed&Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Zarco Bed&Breakfast?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Zarco Bed&Breakfast located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Avenida do Mar and CR7 Museum. Praça do Povo and Se Cathedral are just steps away.

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Reviews

Zarco Bed&Breakfast Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating. Rooms are clean. Breakfast very simple but good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Artur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation in a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

L.R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean and perfectly located B and B. I can for sure recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Great location

Great location, clean and quiet room. Airport bus stop just across the road. Helpful friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, good breakfast available, close to shops and main downtown area in Funchal. Great staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t recommend Zarco B&B enough! I stayed for a solo trip and it was perfect. The location is amazing - right on the marina waterfront in close proximity to shops, bars, restaurants - and taxis/tours are very happy to pick you up right outside. I felt very safe at all times and the 24 hour reception really helped with this (you can come and go as you please at any time). The rooms were clean and comfortable (with regular cleans during my 4-night stay). The staff were all so friendly; I needed some assistance with my room at one point and maintenance sorted it straight away. The gentleman on reception sent me off with a parcel of cakes as I was leaving before breakfast for my hike! The breakfast spread was a highlight - lots of choice and replenished well. I often woke to the smell of fresh bread! There are water dispensers for filling bottles and coffee machines too. Will definitely be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for short stays if you more into exploring then staying in. Lovely breakfast very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality. Perfect for our one night stay. We woke up to catch the sunrise at pico da ariero and the gentleman working the desk was there to greet us before we left at 5:30am, with a breakfast for the road. Smaller rooms with a bit of an echo from the courtyard/hallways but would definitely recommend. Not to mention Zarco is in a great spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Globally very good level of service. Some employees are very noisy in some cases: at front desk and in charge of breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was pefect for getting around Funchal. The rioms were small but adequate.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joao

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We love the Surrounding areas. Property not appropriate for free mobility, many stairs and no elevator. Rooms of ok size, bathrooms extremely small, not appropriate at all for heavy weight people. Cleaned facility.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and helpful. An alfresco cafe/bar just outside the door, very very noisy at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, rooms are tight but excellent value, and the aircon was a big perk for my husband. The gentleman who checked us in was incredible helpful, and even had a to go breakfast ready for us, and arranged us a cab since we had a very early flight out!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Adriana

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

Is worth paying more in another hotel

The only good thing about this hotel is the location. Dirty cleans, dirty wall, dirty bathroom, the room is so small that if you bring more that one carry on, you would have to open the door in order to be able to open the second suitcase. Or put the suitcases on your bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Perfect central hotel for solo

I loved this hotel being central for town, bus station, boat trips and market. Very helpful friendly staff and ideal for solo female, safe door lock. Buffet breakfast included and adequate with fresh fruit and pastries. Front room does overlook small bar table area but not overly noisy and no music. Cathedral close by and main tourist attractions/museum. Bus to airport 9 at end of road which is promenade walking area and sea. Great short stay. Steps to access.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the staff has been very helpful to me. They made arrangements for me to extend my stay even under somewhat difficult conditions. I’m a happy guy and I like the location is central and you can get to the bus terminal the cable car and the old city with no problem. Mike
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fabulous guest house and exceeded expectations. Location can’t be better for being in center of the city, totally walkable, continental breakfast was wonderful and staff was truly 5 star. I was traveling solo so had a single bed room with internal window which suited me fine, but when I come back will book double room looking front for view of the water. Only suggestion for Zarco is to add a bright large piece of art/painting on wall in room to add to the calming beige colour scheme. Thanks for the great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nettes Personal, saubere Zimmer & sehr zentrale Lage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Santos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location wise it cannot be faulted, it is a three star, but has clean towels and sheets. I went alone and for a short trip it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J’y ai envoyé ma fille de 18 ans et son copain. Sûr et tranquilles pour un premier voyage en autonomie.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple Breakfast, but more than adequate (buffet). Location is the main selling point, as puts you right at the front adjacent to the promenade. Walking distance to the Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmers' Market) and old town, Cable Cars and CR7 museum. There is a market right outside for essentials. The building has no lift and some rooms are without windows bu sdo all have Air conditioning. This is the second time I've stayed here and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amaryllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for bus station, walking in the area and food/stores. The room was okay: mini fridge wasn't working, door couldn't locked,very tiny bathroom and rigid towels. Breakfast was good :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zarco b&b is an affordable place to stay in central Funchal. For the price, we were not expecting frills, and there certainly were none. It is a very basic hotel. The breakfast each day was really good value, with a wide selection of continental breakfast foods, including freshly baked croissants and cakes, and lots of fresh fruit. They even offer to make you a packed breakfast to order if you need to leave early before the breakfast service begins. The room itself was basic but clean and did the job. The staff were super friendly and helpful, especially the man who works evenings. The hotel is situated right in central Funchal on a bustling street, which can be very noisy at night. I would definitely bring ear plugs! Getting around Funchal from there is super easy though, and all the major sights in central Funchal are less than a 10 minute walk away so it is super convenient. There is also a really good car park nearby if you are renting a car (Almirante Reis car park). Overall I would highly recommend this b&b if you are looking for something cheap and basic with a good breakfast included, and if you don’t plan to be in the hotel much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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