Estalagem Do Mar Hotel, Sao Vicente, Madeira
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Recent Price: £41
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Hotel Description:
This 4 star hotel located nearby Sao Vicente village is an agreeable alternative to the city, on the north coast of Madeira island, 40 km from the capital city Funchal. Estalagem do Mar is located by the beach, 600 m from the hospital, bus stop in front of the main entrance, taxi on request by the reception or 600 m far. loading...
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Estalagem Do Mar Hotel Reviews
" We went to the Estalagem Do Mar Hotel... "
Submitted By: Miss B Kang
We went to the Estalagem Do Mar Hotel in Madeira and absolutely loved it! We went as a family in July/August.
We were in an unconditioned suite (we complained about the first suite and received this one) and it was great. The lack of air conditioning didn't bother us as it was quite cool at night. Yes there are mosquitoes and I got bit quite a lot but didn't notice them as they didn't pop up until 2 weeks later. Also if on the ground floor, people will grab a sunlounger and lounge outside your room - not the best sight to be greeted with in the morning but thankfully we were on the first floor so had a balcony - recommend this as it was really nice to watch the sea at night.
Food is OKish, not 5* but was acceptable with a variety on offer. Staff are grumpy (esp. the man in the bar) but we made friends with them all and they soon changed into very nice people. Also if you ask for a bottle of water it is just bottled tap water so ask for sparkling or just drink cokes which is what we did. Would recommend going all inclusive as a bottle of coke (500ml) is something like 1.80 euros and during the day it is really hot. We drank probably 500+ euros worth of coke between us and also you get free ice cream and a free bar.
Indoor pool was lovely and quiet, outside pool was really noisy though with loads of kids everywhere - hated that. Jacuzzi was unpredictable - some days fantastic, other days it was so hot it was impossible to sit in. There is no beach which is a downer but in Porto Muniz (I think), there is an amazing pool.
It is far from funchal but hotel driver will take you there for 5 euros each (dependent on number of people) and we got the bus back - something DEFINITELY worth trying as it takes a scenic route. Hotel driver great - organises trips - just ask at reception. Also little village is really sweet but the souvenir shops in funchal are cheaper and have more choice.
Overall great holiday BUT AND THIS IS A BIG BUT, DO NOT BOOK WITH HOTELSBOOKED.COM. We did and it was a total shambles trying to organise everything - they wouldn't send confirmation or insurance. They also lost our credit card details and then claimed that we didn't pay!! Also, NO ONE in this company will ever ring you back - they LIE through their teeth!!!!!!!!!! The only department open after 4pm is sales and we are still trying to claim back extra money that they just took from our account without our knowledge (claiming it was late payment fineS). Also being told you weren't booked on a flight at 5.00 in the morning is not the best start to the holiday!! Would give this holiday a 10 but hotelsbooked.com ruined a lot of things for us so have to give it 9.
We were in an unconditioned suite (we complained about the first suite and received this one) and it was great. The lack of air conditioning didn't bother us as it was quite cool at night. Yes there are mosquitoes and I got bit quite a lot but didn't notice them as they didn't pop up until 2 weeks later. Also if on the ground floor, people will grab a sunlounger and lounge outside your room - not the best sight to be greeted with in the morning but thankfully we were on the first floor so had a balcony - recommend this as it was really nice to watch the sea at night.
Food is OKish, not 5* but was acceptable with a variety on offer. Staff are grumpy (esp. the man in the bar) but we made friends with them all and they soon changed into very nice people. Also if you ask for a bottle of water it is just bottled tap water so ask for sparkling or just drink cokes which is what we did. Would recommend going all inclusive as a bottle of coke (500ml) is something like 1.80 euros and during the day it is really hot. We drank probably 500+ euros worth of coke between us and also you get free ice cream and a free bar.
Indoor pool was lovely and quiet, outside pool was really noisy though with loads of kids everywhere - hated that. Jacuzzi was unpredictable - some days fantastic, other days it was so hot it was impossible to sit in. There is no beach which is a downer but in Porto Muniz (I think), there is an amazing pool.
It is far from funchal but hotel driver will take you there for 5 euros each (dependent on number of people) and we got the bus back - something DEFINITELY worth trying as it takes a scenic route. Hotel driver great - organises trips - just ask at reception. Also little village is really sweet but the souvenir shops in funchal are cheaper and have more choice.
Overall great holiday BUT AND THIS IS A BIG BUT, DO NOT BOOK WITH HOTELSBOOKED.COM. We did and it was a total shambles trying to organise everything - they wouldn't send confirmation or insurance. They also lost our credit card details and then claimed that we didn't pay!! Also, NO ONE in this company will ever ring you back - they LIE through their teeth!!!!!!!!!! The only department open after 4pm is sales and we are still trying to claim back extra money that they just took from our account without our knowledge (claiming it was late payment fineS). Also being told you weren't booked on a flight at 5.00 in the morning is not the best start to the holiday!! Would give this holiday a 10 but hotelsbooked.com ruined a lot of things for us so have to give it 9.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:hotelsbooked.com
" Have to agree with the previous... "
Submitted By: busylizzie
Have to agree with the previous review. Just got back today - thank goodness!! The food was terrible. The bar didnt open til 12 noon so even if you wanted a coffee or soft drink or anything you couldnt get one - then the small outside bar opened but woe betide you if you asked for coffee!! We did and the bar man (grumpy)wasnt at all pleased and told us it would be cold - it was!! The inside bar which opened after dinner in the evening was very depressing and very hot. We had a walk into the village each evening, just for something to do, but it was like a ghost town - everything closed and not a person in sight!!! We went on to the bus to Funchal which was really nice - took the express there and the long way back - which was the most spectacular bus ride you could wish for - the scenery was just amazing.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked IndependentlyHotelsbooked.com
" I have just arrived back today from... "
Submitted By: Mr C WEBSTER
I have just arrived back today from the estelogem do mar having stayed 1 week
on an all inclusive holiday. i have had the most horrendous time staying there
as follows.
BAD
1. most ofthe bedrooms are not air conditioned and are very damp.
2. the food is basic and very poor quality.
3. the bar staff are miserable and dour and should not be working there.
4. the drinks finish at 10pm and the bar upstairs is mosquito ridden.
5. they do not do mineral water but bottle tap water for you.
6. i ordered 3 brandys which i paid for and found at least 10 dead mosquitos
in the glasses which came out of the bottle.( barmen said nothing and wanted to charge)
7. the gymnasium is a death trap and its outdated.
8. the jacuzzi looked like someone at urinated in it... indoor pool was filthy
9. the hotel is location is 52km from Funchal and costs 60 euros in a cab bus takes 2.5 hours.
10. there is hardly any sun on this part of the island dont go there to stay if you want to sun bathe.
11. i asked for the manager to see me but he never turned up.
12. i have a chest infection and mosquito bites from the filthy room we were in.
GOOD
1. sao vincente is very nice but not near the hotel
2. most of the staff were slow and lazy but friendly.
3. a few nice restaurants near by.
4. glad im home this is not a 4 star hotel.
on an all inclusive holiday. i have had the most horrendous time staying there
as follows.
BAD
1. most ofthe bedrooms are not air conditioned and are very damp.
2. the food is basic and very poor quality.
3. the bar staff are miserable and dour and should not be working there.
4. the drinks finish at 10pm and the bar upstairs is mosquito ridden.
5. they do not do mineral water but bottle tap water for you.
6. i ordered 3 brandys which i paid for and found at least 10 dead mosquitos
in the glasses which came out of the bottle.( barmen said nothing and wanted to charge)
7. the gymnasium is a death trap and its outdated.
8. the jacuzzi looked like someone at urinated in it... indoor pool was filthy
9. the hotel is location is 52km from Funchal and costs 60 euros in a cab bus takes 2.5 hours.
10. there is hardly any sun on this part of the island dont go there to stay if you want to sun bathe.
11. i asked for the manager to see me but he never turned up.
12. i have a chest infection and mosquito bites from the filthy room we were in.
GOOD
1. sao vincente is very nice but not near the hotel
2. most of the staff were slow and lazy but friendly.
3. a few nice restaurants near by.
4. glad im home this is not a 4 star hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:HOTELSBOOKED.COM
nothing to do in the evenings, which was nice but we would have liked to have the option..
great trip to Funchal,.
and try the local bus to Santo Moniz. great lava pools.
food, lots of it
staff were great, including Antonio in the bar