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Residencial Família

3.0 star property
Beachfront pension with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Double Room | Terrace/patio
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On the beach
Double Room | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Located near the Whale Museum, Residencial Família serves a free continental breakfast to start the day. Travelers can admire views from the terrace, challenge themselves on a ropes course, or head out for a round of golf on the 18-hole course that's just a short distance away.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Beach/ocean view

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Machico, Residencial Família is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Machico Beach and Sao Lourenco Point, while Whale Museum and CR7 Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Madeira Stadium, and consider making time for Madeira Botanical Garden, a top attraction not to be missed. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.
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Sítio Pé Da Lareira, 22, Machico, 9200-088

What's nearby

  • Machico Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palmeiras Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Santo da Serra Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Sao Lourenco Point - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 18 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maré Alta - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cockpit Restaurant Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Galã - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Baía Beach Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Quiosque Buondi - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Residencial Família

Pension near Machico Beach
Located close to Whale Museum, Residencial Família provides free continental breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the a ropes course at this pension. In addition to an art gallery on site and designer stores on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • Helicopter/airplane tours, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Residencial Família feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Ropes course

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Hotel D. Pedro Madeira reception]

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 7 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 7 (one-way), (from 2 to 11 years old)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 58509/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Residencial Família Motel Machico
Residencial Família Motel
Residencial Família Machico
Resincial Família Machico
Residencial Família Pension
Residencial Família Machico
Residencial Família Pension Machico

Frequently asked questions

Is Residencial Família pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Residencial Família?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Residencial Família?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Residencial Família?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Residencial Família provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 7 per person applies.

Where is Residencial Família located?

Located in the heart of Machico, this golf pension is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Machico Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Whale Museum and Sao Lourenco Point. Madeira Botanical Garden and Madeira Stadium are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Residencial Família Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 123 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

wafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing spot ! breathtaking views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and great breakfast. Wish there was air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view, the cleanliness and the friendly attitude of Antonio, the owner
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'd gladly stay here again despite no air conditioning
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Convenient stay near airport

This modest hotel in Machico near the airport was very convenient for an early flight the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just there for a quick stop over for early flight in the morning. Very close to airport so a perfect spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Loved this place!

Great location, very good breakfast, good service to get a hand made coffee from the brewing machine!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean rooms, kept clean on a daily basis. Nice welcome and quick to check in. Breakfast was plentiful with the usual continental menu. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

paria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and pleasant. The room itself was really small and we had to maneuver around the bed but overall we enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect, right next to dinning options and the beach. The owner was very sweet and kind. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adraina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Close to airport but the room was very small . Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay close to the airport.

We stayed here as we had an early flight in the morning and it was perfect. 5 mins in a taxi to the airport, clean room and comfy bed. There were a few people knocking doors during the night, coming and going I assume but overall a wonderful stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, beautiful view, clean rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

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

Machico Magic

Our stay was very pleasant. the hotel had nice views of the harbor and town. This was an anniversary trip and the location was close to the airport, but not too close and also close to many of the best hiking trails in the area.
Glass Floor cliff view
Machico Beach
Giant Rock Formations along the peninsula trail
Cliffs of Insanity
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel with basic breakfast but a very friendly staff which makes a difference! Rooms require renovation but the view is very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maksym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Due to our flight being delayed we arrived at the hotel later than planned. This was however not a problem as the owner had sent us a message previously telling us how to use the key safe to collect our keys. Our first floor room was very comfortable and the view from the balcony was wonderful. There were no tea/coffee making facilities in the room which was a shame but the mini fridge was very handy. The whole hotel was spotless and our room was made up each day. Breakfast was continental and there was plenty of it, you just helped yourself to what you wanted. Antonio, the owner, would serve fresh tea/coffee at your table and happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the area or getting about. The hotel is situated in a very convenient location. Just a 5 minute walk and you reach the various cafes and restaurants and another 5 minutes you can get to the shops or the lovely beach. We used the bus service but if needed there is a taxi rank just outside the hotel. All in all we enjoyed a lovely week in beautiful Madeira.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed 1 night but the rooms are clean and comfortable. The restaurant was very good. It is a short walk to the beach, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, friendly staff and the room was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything described in listing was accurate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very well located. The room was smallish but very clean, then serviced every day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daljit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to surrounding areas of interest
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

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

Nice, but depends on what one wants.

This is a difficult rating. Very clean place, friendly. Great location, close to Airport, close to down town Machico. Machico even has a sand beach. Had a nice breakfast room with a filling cold breakfast. Room was a a little small. The biggest problem was the shower drain was very slow, and shower head push out a large amount of water, ended up flooding the bathroom a couple times. Ran out of hot water one day, may have been due to three toung women that just arrived. Only happened once. The second problem was internet did not work well in the room, was excellent in the breakfast room though, said they were fixing it. Glad we stayed as plan arrived late and was able to get a Bolt to the place. Rented a car later and round free parking near there. It may depend on individual circumstances on wanting to stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Archie R

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our reservation was not honoured upon arrival due to over booking/prioritize groups. We were not notified in advance. Residential familiar arranged alternative hotel that was satisfactory but should not be taking Expedia reservations they can not honour.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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