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Madeira Bright Star ****

FNC072
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Location

This small, friendly, and family-run hotel is wonderfully located next to the famous Madeira Casino, approximately 300m from the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum "CR7", 500m from the city center, and 300m from the Funchal harbor. A variety of restaurants, bars, and cafes are within walking distance.
Narrow street scene with multi-story buildings and a view of the sea on the horizon.
Multi-story hotel building with balconies surrounded by greenery under a blue sky.
Balcony with table and chairs, view of rooftops and sea in the background.

Facilities

Bright hotel lobby with comfortable sofas and large windows.
Modern hotel lounge area with comfortable sofas and large windows
Swimming pool with ladder and sun loungers beside a white building under a blue sky.
Modern pool area with loungers, umbrellas, and seating in a hotel complex.
Empty outdoor café terrace with tables, chairs, and closed umbrellas.
Bright, modern restaurant with tablecloths and large windows.
Bright breakfast room with set tables and buffet area with red tablecloths.
The adults-only hotel has a total of 18 modern rooms, a reception area, a 24-hour reception service, a restaurant, a bar, a garden with a swimming pool, and a pool bar. Bath towels and sun loungers are included; umbrellas are available for a fee.
The rooms, restaurant, bar, pool, and public areas were renovated in 2023.

Accommodation

Double room

The modern and comfortably furnished double rooms have a bathroom with a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, a double bed or two single beds (twin), telephone, minibar, cable TV, air conditioning/heating, a safe (for a fee), and a furnished balcony. Double rooms with a side sea view can be booked for an additional charge.

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking a garden.
Modern hotel room with balcony, table and chairs, view of city and sky.
View from the bathroom into a bright hotel room with a large window and single bed.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, TV, and large window overlooking the city.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, sink, toilet, and shower.

Single room

The single rooms are double rooms for single occupancy. Double rooms for single occupancy with a side sea view can be booked for an additional charge.

Meals

B&B

Buffet breakfast.

Modern wooden table with four chairs, serving Italian dishes on top.

Hotel services

Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
On-site parking (for a fee, subject to availability).
Laundry service upon request (for a fee).

Hotel features

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Hotel safe
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Information

Various excursion/hiking packages are available for optional booking in the reservation system:
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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Please note: as of October 1, 2024, the municipality of Funchal will levy a tourist tax of €2 per person (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel.
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Hotel Contact:
MADEIRA BRIGHT STAR
RUA PRINCESA D. MARIA AMELIA 25
9000-019 FUNCHAL
PORTUGAL/MADEIRA
PHONE: 00351-291-200550
FAX: 00351-291-200551
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Adults-only hotel (bookable for ages 16 and over).
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Please note: a tourist tax of €2 per person/night is levied on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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The hotel has a disabled-accessible/wheelchair-accessible room (number 106). Bookable upon request.

Seasonal information

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "casual chic"
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Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and be swept away by the joy of life.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket with the EDV code FNC500 for just €47 p.p. in addition to your chosen room.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade up close on February 14, 2026.
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 p.m.

Country category

4 Sterne