Hotel Escola

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Free WiFi

9.5

About this property

Only 3 km from Funchal, this hotel is situated on a hill and features rooms with balconies and views of the Atlantic Ocean. It has an outdoor pool and offer free Wi-Fi in public areas. Rooms at Hotel Escola have modern furnishings. They come equipped with a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. In the morning, the hotel serves à la carte breakfast. The hotel’s restaurant has a sun terrace and serves international cuisine and regional dishes made from fresh ingredients. Guests can benefit from the hotel’s laundry and ironing services. Staff can assist with car hire and a shuttle service can also be arranged according to availability. Hotel Escola is 3 km from Madeira Casino and is a 5-minute drive from the Frederico de Freitas Museum. Free private parking is possible on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Funchal, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.4

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jonathan
Belgium Belgium
“The breakfast was excellent and the staff helpful and kind!”
Yana
Germany Germany
“The hotel is located near the beautiful beach with black volcanic sand, and my balcony had a spectacular view on the ocean. Very friendly stuff, the room was clean and well furnished, it was calm and cozy there. The road to the beach is quite...”
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel, lovely comfortable room and a stunning view from the balcony! The staff were warm and friendly and the food was excellent.”
Dawn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were amazing very friendly and helped with anything you needed during your stay. The room had the most spectacular sea view Rooms were cleaned every day during stay”
Livia
Hungary Hungary
“The hotel is in a calm area, not too many tourists around. There are several bus stops nearby, so you can be in the city center in 20-25min. The beach and ocean is near to the hotel, only some minutes walk. The staff in the hotel was always...”
Imelda
Ireland Ireland
“It was beautiful I loved it the hotel decor the staff very very cheerful and when I checked in I don't use lifts the reception staff got another staff member to bring me to my room”
Claudia
Austria Austria
“The sunset at the balcony was incredible! I really recommend this hotel 🥰”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was fantastic value for money. The room had a balcony with a fabulous view. The room was cleaned daily, and literally every single staff member couldn't have been more helpful, welcoming or friendly. Lovely buffet breakfast. About an hours walk...”
Blakey
Canada Canada
“An unexpected hospital stay for my husband led me to Hotel Escola. It was close to the Private Hospital and reasonably priced. I could not have asked for anywhere better. The staff were outstanding and took care of me and anything that I...”
Gabija
Latvia Latvia
“Good breakfast. I liked everyday room cleaning. Staff was wonderful. Price was good.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    Portuguese • Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional

House rules

Hotel Escola takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note: The sauna will be closed until 01/07/2024.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Escola in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

License number: NOTAPPLICABLE