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Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and sea view under clear blue sky.
Terrace with tables, chairs, and umbrellas by a pool overlooking tropical plants and the sea.
Modern hotel restaurant area with seating and plants.
Modern pool area with palm trees and sea view on a sunny day
Person sitting on a terrace with sun loungers and umbrella, overlooking the blue sea.
Terrace with seating and sea view under clear sky
View of a pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees in a tropical resort.
Empty park with a bench overlooking the blue sea and rocky coastline under clear sky.
Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees in an urban setting.
Pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel complex with pool, loungers, and palm trees under a blue sky.
A set table with wine and food on a terrace overlooking the pool and sun loungers.
View of a set table on the terrace with pool and sea in the background.
Modernly furnished hotel lounge area with seating groups, bar, and stylish lighting.
Modern hotel bar area with wooden counter, bar stools, and backlit shelves with drinks.
Cozy living room with sofas, orchid, and warm lighting under a staircase.
Balcony with glass railing overlooking pool, sun loungers, palm trees, and sea in the background.
Brightly lit hotel room with double bed, two chairs, and table by floor-to-ceiling window with curtains.
Modern living room and kitchen with large window and wooden floor.
Bright hotel room with small dining table, chairs, kitchenette, and view of bedroom.
Cozy hotel room with TV, desk, and adjoining bedroom with double bed.
Modern restaurant with glass walls, wooden furniture, and stylish decorations.
Bright green gym with various workout machines and mirrors on the walls.
Brightly lit indoor pool with blue walls and a person standing at the edge.
Indoor area with hot tub and pool, surrounded by wooden floor and lounge chairs.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Golden Residence ****

FNC113
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Air conditioning
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Location

Directly on the sea, on a cliff above "Doca do Cavacas" and "Praia Formosa" with panoramic views of the Atlantic. Funchal city center is approx. 4.5 km away, the "Praia Formosa" beach is approx. 10 minutes on foot, and the Lido is just a few minutes away. Shopping facilities, such as the modern shopping center "Forum", are in the immediate vicinity, and a bus stop is located directly in front of the hotel.
Person sitting on a terrace with sun loungers and umbrella, overlooking the blue sea.
Terrace with seating and sea view under clear sky
View of a pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees in a tropical resort.
Empty park with a bench overlooking the blue sea and rocky coastline under clear sky.

Facilities

Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees in an urban setting.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and sea view under clear blue sky.
Pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking the sea.
Modern pool area with palm trees and sea view on a sunny day
Modern hotel complex with pool, loungers, and palm trees under a blue sky.
A set table with wine and food on a terrace overlooking the pool and sun loungers.
View of a set table on the terrace with pool and sea in the background.
Terrace with tables, chairs, and umbrellas by a pool overlooking tropical plants and the sea.
Modernly furnished hotel lounge area with seating groups, bar, and stylish lighting.
Modern hotel restaurant area with seating and plants.
Modern hotel bar area with wooden counter, bar stools, and backlit shelves with drinks.
Cozy living room with sofas, orchid, and warm lighting under a staircase.
The comfortable and modern 4-star hotel has a total of 172 rooms, suites, and apartments, spread across 7 floors and 3 buildings (A, B, and C). Amenities include a reception hall with a seating area and reception desk, 2 elevators per building section, a restaurant, 2 bars, an internet corner (free of charge), and Wi-Fi (free throughout the hotel), a TV lounge, and a library. In the well-maintained garden area, the freshwater swimming pool with a sun terrace and pool bar "Goldenout" (open in summer) invites you to swim and relax. Separate from the adult pool, there is a children's pool. Additionally, a heated indoor pool is available for guests.

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms are located in building C, are approx. 34 m² in size, stylishly and luxuriously furnished, with a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, Wi-Fi (included), safe (for a fee), satellite and cable TV, minibar (for a fee), kettle, air conditioning, and a balcony with partial sea view (DMS).
Available as a double room for single use with partial sea view (DES).
Bookable as a double room with partial sea view, type O, with a special price and limited availability (SDO).
Also available with direct sea view at an additional charge (DM).

Balcony with glass railing overlooking pool, sun loungers, palm trees, and sea in the background.
Brightly lit hotel room with double bed, two chairs, and table by floor-to-ceiling window with curtains.
Modern living room and kitchen with large window and wooden floor.
Bright hotel room with small dining table, chairs, kitchenette, and view of bedroom.

Apartment with partial sea view

The apartments with partial sea view are located in building B, are approx. 62 m² in size, and have the same amenities as the double rooms, plus a living/dining area with a sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchenette (stove, microwave, etc.) (2AS).
Apartment with sea view available at an additional charge (2AM). Occupancy with 2 adults, 2 children, and 1 baby possible upon request.
Bookable as an apartment with partial sea view, type O, with a special price and limited availability (ASO).

Suite

The suites (approx. 52 m²) have the same amenities as the apartments, but with a slightly smaller living/dining area and a fully equipped kitchenette, located in building A (S2).
Suite with partial sea view (Building A) is available at an additional charge (MS2).
Bookable as Suite type O (SO) or Suite with partial sea view type O (M2O) with a special price and limited availability.

Cozy hotel room with TV, desk, and adjoining bedroom with double bed.

Single room without balcony

Same amenities as the double rooms, but located in building A and without a balcony with land view (EO).

Meals

Breakfast only/Half board/Half board plus/Full board

All meals are served buffet-style or as a menu, depending on occupancy. In addition, with half board plus, 1/2 bottle of wine and a small bottle of water or 2 glasses of beer or 2 soft drinks are included with dinner.

Modern restaurant with glass walls, wooden furniture, and stylish decorations.

Sports included

Fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Yoga. The hotel offers a 20% discount on green fees at Santo da Serra Golf course and a 30% discount on green fees at Palheiro Golf course.

Wellness

Brightly lit indoor pool with blue walls and a person standing at the edge.
Indoor area with hot tub and pool, surrounded by wooden floor and lounge chairs.
Spa and wellness center (approx. 690 m²) with indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, and Turkish bath (included). For a fee: massages, soft-pack system, Rasul bath, and physiotherapy (including lymphatic drainage).

Hotel service

Underground garage at the hotel (for a fee).
Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel).
Baby cot available free of charge upon request (subject to availability).

Credit card

All major credit cards are accepted.

Hotel contact

GOLDEN RESIDENCE
RUA DO CABRESTANTE, 25
9000-105 FUNCHAL
PORTUGAL/MADEIRA
PHONE: 00351-291-710100
FAX: 00351-291-710108
EMAIL: res.grm@hotihoteis.com

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Internet
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Shopping facilities
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf
  • Hotel safe
  • Extended hygiene concept
  • Wi-Fi

Sustainability

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Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

CONSTRUCTION SITE NOTICE:
EXTERNAL CONSTRUCTION SITE: The "DUBAI-Madeira" building complex is being constructed north of Building A. Therefore, there may be minor acoustic and visual disturbances for accommodations in Building A. (As of: 28.2.2024)
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Star Tour with hotel code FNC444 (request H):
4 excursions including local, German-speaking tour guide, entrance fees as advertised (entrance fees not listed are not included).
Description below.
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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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Accessible hotel complex.
12 accessible rooms available upon request (apartments + suites).
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Please note: A tourist tax of €2 per person/night is charged in Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
Star Tour Excursion Program (subject to change/daily arrival possible):
Eira do Serrado/Monte (Monday/Thursday): Discover Madeira's most beautiful panoramas on this half-day tour. From the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, you overlook Funchal Bay and continue to Eira do Serrado, from where you can look down into the crater of an extinct volcano. At the very bottom lies the village of Curral das Freiras (Valley of the Nuns). Continue to Monte, where you will visit the Nossa Senhora do Monte church. On the way back, you have the opportunity to ride in the traditional basket sleds. (Not included in the price)
Porto Moniz (Wednesday/Friday): Departure towards Câmara de Lobos (fishing village where the famous Espada - Black Scabbardfish - is caught). Continue over Cabo Girão (highest sea cliff in Europe at 580m), and then the route leads along the coast to Ribeira Brava. From Ponta de Sol, ascend to the Pául da Serra plateau (1400m). Finally, descend to Porto Moniz to the natural sea pools. Lunch break here. The return journey will be via the north coast, passing through Seixal to São Vicente. From there, ascend over the Encumeada Pass (1007m), where you can see both the north and south coasts simultaneously. Then return to Funchal.
Santana (Tuesday/Saturday): Departure into the mountains via Poiso towards Pico do Arieiro (1810m). Descend to Ribeiro Frio. Here you are in the heart of Madeira's laurel forest (Laurisilva), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Santana, known for its thatched houses. Lunch break here. Afterwards, head to Pico do Facho. Then return to Funchal.
Levada and Botanical Garden (Monday/Wednesday): The 4th and final excursion leads us, after an approx. 1.5-hour Levada walk (difficulty: easy), to the Botanical Garden, famous for its approximately 3,000 different plant species (entrance fee and guided tour included).
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Excursion days will be announced on-site.
No minimum number of participants, guaranteed execution.
Changes to the itinerary are subject to change.
Days without excursions are at your own disposal. Entrance fees not listed are not included.
All transfers from/to the hotel to the excursion region are included.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2025/26 on page 216.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2026 on page 232.

Seasonal information

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "casual"
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Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be swept away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket for only €47 per person in addition to your chosen room with the EDV code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade up close on February 14, 2026.
Book your preferred room and enter the EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - start approx. 8 PM

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