Madeira Regency Palace Hotel, Funchal, Madeira
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The Madeira Regency Palace opened it’s doors on 1st December 1999 becoming one of a select few, five star resort properties on Madeira. With its traditional Portuguese styling and luxurious custom made furnishing, it really provides the perfect setting for you to experience the best of service. Offering many facilities and activities in an ambience responding to your every need. Whatever your requirements, be it work, recreation or simply soaking up the sun in complete relaxation, we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming and providing you with a most memorable experience. loading...
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Madeira Regency Palace Hotel Reviews
" Wonderful views, excellent rooms good... "
Submitted By: ladyowl
Wonderful views, excellent rooms good food. Super Madeira. We had a 2 bedroom appartment with balcony and sea views. The service was very good. Madiera is a lovely Island, we had a taxi driver for the day for Euros 105...he took us where the coaches wouldn't go, to local restaurants and small local shops. We were there for the Flower Festival which was magnificent. Our 2nd time in Madeira and would go again.
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2006
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked IndependentlyRCI opoints
" My wife and I regularly visit Madeira... "
Submitted By: Mr G Delaney
My wife and I regularly visit Madeira and always stay at the Regency Palace. We have been visitors since 2000 and the beauty and friendliness of the island and its people never seems to diminish.
The Regency Palace is a beautiful hotel built in the Portuguese colonial style. We have stayed in a one bed roomed and two bed roomed apartment and have not been disappointed in either. The facilities of the hotel are well kept and the staff unobtrusively attentive. We have noticed that the same staff are there each year which would indicate that they are happy with their work as there is not a high unemployment rate on the island.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone if they want a beautiful holiday without the normal quota of drunken louts to spoil your enjoyment.
Everyone should go once and make their own mind up.
The Regency Palace is a beautiful hotel built in the Portuguese colonial style. We have stayed in a one bed roomed and two bed roomed apartment and have not been disappointed in either. The facilities of the hotel are well kept and the staff unobtrusively attentive. We have noticed that the same staff are there each year which would indicate that they are happy with their work as there is not a high unemployment rate on the island.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone if they want a beautiful holiday without the normal quota of drunken louts to spoil your enjoyment.
Everyone should go once and make their own mind up.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Select
" Everything at this resort was well... "
Submitted By: Mr J Egdell
Everything at this resort was well maintained and of excellent quality. Staff members were very helpful and friendly. The courtesy bus into Funchal was useful and the local bus service was good value if you didn't want to wait for the courtesy bus.
The restaurant was more expensive than eating out but worth a visit at least once during your holiday. The three swimming pools had plenty sunbeds and lots of space around them so we never felt overcrowded.
We underwent the timeshare sales talk as part of our holiday deal and there was no pressure applied. They explained what was on offer and we could say either yes or no without any pressure. I have to say that the standard of the hotel facilities put more pressure on us to buy than the sales staff did.
Looking at the other reviews for this hotel it is obvious that the review which mentions crossing a bridge into the neighbouring Carlton is in fact referring to the Regency Club and not the Regency Palace. I trust that the website maintenance staff will reallocate that review to the correct hotel.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the Regency Palace to anyone and have already done so to several close friends.
The restaurant was more expensive than eating out but worth a visit at least once during your holiday. The three swimming pools had plenty sunbeds and lots of space around them so we never felt overcrowded.
We underwent the timeshare sales talk as part of our holiday deal and there was no pressure applied. They explained what was on offer and we could say either yes or no without any pressure. I have to say that the standard of the hotel facilities put more pressure on us to buy than the sales staff did.
Looking at the other reviews for this hotel it is obvious that the review which mentions crossing a bridge into the neighbouring Carlton is in fact referring to the Regency Club and not the Regency Palace. I trust that the website maintenance staff will reallocate that review to the correct hotel.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the Regency Palace to anyone and have already done so to several close friends.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2004
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:EBS Ltd
" A poor and Tired Hotel/time share... "
Submitted By: Mr J Chalmers
A poor and Tired Hotel/time share apartments, unpleasant and sharp reception Staff, on a busy main road into Funchal, on a steep Hill, one to avoid. ( the Swimming pool is out of Commission, Summer 2005).
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To use the neighbouring Carlton facilities one must negotiate a bridge then a wall.
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the main reception area is poorly presented, seating past the sell by date. <br>
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To use the neighbouring Carlton facilities one must negotiate a bridge then a wall.
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the main reception area is poorly presented, seating past the sell by date. <br>
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2005
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:RCI
" Four of us went to the resort for the... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Miller
Four of us went to the resort for the first time and really enjoyed our visit to Madiera. The Madiera Regency Club is a hotel and apartments and although there were renovations on some floors, the rooms were excellent and spotlessly clean. We were in a large apartment, towels changed daily and room cleaned daily, with beautiful views of the sea.
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Pool area was very clean with plenty of sun loungers. The only thing was you had to walk across a bridge over a busy road to get to the pool area. We did not eat at the hotel but did use the bar on a couple of occasions for cocktails but the different barmen each had their own ideas on how to make up the same cocktail.
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Some of the staff were very helpful but as usual there is always one who is grumpy about being asked a perfectly reasonable question. Overall it was a good, clean and central place to be and Madeira was lovely.
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Pool area was very clean with plenty of sun loungers. The only thing was you had to walk across a bridge over a busy road to get to the pool area. We did not eat at the hotel but did use the bar on a couple of occasions for cocktails but the different barmen each had their own ideas on how to make up the same cocktail.
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Some of the staff were very helpful but as usual there is always one who is grumpy about being asked a perfectly reasonable question. Overall it was a good, clean and central place to be and Madeira was lovely.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2004
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:R.C.I
" I had high expectations for Madeira,... "
Submitted By: Mrs Catherine Adamson
I had high expectations for Madeira, and I was right!
We were extremely lucky with our accommodation. We were booked to stay in the Regency Club but they were renovating, and we ended up in the 5* regency palace!
The Regency Palace is a fantastic hotel, with excellent facilities, including tennis court, 2 pools, crazy golf, table tennis, gym, health spa etc. The only draw back is that generally the facilities are very expensive 8 euros per person, per hour for tennis!
The hotel itself is beautiful with lovely gardens and beautifully decorated rooms and reception.
A complimentary shuttle bus runs regularly into the centre of Funchal where there are some excellent restaurants (the one in the hotel is far too expensive).
All in all, a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location, funchal and Madeira in general are gorgeous and I would certainly go back, hopefully some day I will.
We were extremely lucky with our accommodation. We were booked to stay in the Regency Club but they were renovating, and we ended up in the 5* regency palace!
The Regency Palace is a fantastic hotel, with excellent facilities, including tennis court, 2 pools, crazy golf, table tennis, gym, health spa etc. The only draw back is that generally the facilities are very expensive 8 euros per person, per hour for tennis!
The hotel itself is beautiful with lovely gardens and beautifully decorated rooms and reception.
A complimentary shuttle bus runs regularly into the centre of Funchal where there are some excellent restaurants (the one in the hotel is far too expensive).
All in all, a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location, funchal and Madeira in general are gorgeous and I would certainly go back, hopefully some day I will.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2004
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:RCI
" The Madeira Regency Palace Hotel... "
Submitted By: Mrs M V Buckley
The Madeira Regency Palace Hotel itself is pleasantly welcoming with a good atmosphere, happy, friendly and helpful staff. Nothing was too much trouble. It was a pleasure to stay at this hotel, they even provided a Courtesy bus which took you into Funchal - Food excellent.
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You should visit the Beach Bar (via the private elevator) - Divo the bar man is a hospitable and pleasant guy.
All in all we had a pleasant two week stay.
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You should visit the Beach Bar (via the private elevator) - Divo the bar man is a hospitable and pleasant guy.
All in all we had a pleasant two week stay.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2004
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" A year on from the last review, and I... "
Submitted By: BIGNIG
A year on from the last review, and I can endorse nearly everything the previous reviewer has said. The accommodation and the public areas are first-class, and a special mention for the restaurant (staff and food – the buffets are excellent, though not cheap).
A couple of “downs” – firstly, the fuel depot is still there, and it has been joined by a big new construction area fairly close (we're told that some apartments overlook the building site – best to check). And secondly, if you’re not interested in a timeshare, say so very firmly and very quickly. We were subjected to a sales pitch which we found both unprofessional and discourteous (and there’s no point in complaining – in our experience, letters don’t get answered).
But, leaving that aside, the Madeira Regency Palace Hotel is a high-quality hotel.
A couple of “downs” – firstly, the fuel depot is still there, and it has been joined by a big new construction area fairly close (we're told that some apartments overlook the building site – best to check). And secondly, if you’re not interested in a timeshare, say so very firmly and very quickly. We were subjected to a sales pitch which we found both unprofessional and discourteous (and there’s no point in complaining – in our experience, letters don’t get answered).
But, leaving that aside, the Madeira Regency Palace Hotel is a high-quality hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2004
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Ultimate Vacations
" Although the 1 bedroom apartment is... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Cooper
Although the 1 bedroom apartment is not large, there is a separate ante-room with wardrobe space separating the bedroom & bathroom so avoiding clutter. There is a sofa bed in the lounge area but I would not recommend any more than two people in the one bedroom apartment. Very light and airy and colour scheme of pale blue and yellow makes it feel bigger. Not a lot of kitchen space for cooking, but nice dining area with marble table. Everything is very clean and very well maintained. The balcony is not large enough for lying on as most of it is taken up with wooden table and chairs.
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The hotel foyer is very large with lots of comfortable sofas and chairs to relax and chill out There are two pools with plenty of sun beds and a poolside snack bar, which is quite expensive as is the restaurant and piano bar, so eating out would be recommended. It’s a fair walk into Funchal and a very steep climb back but there is a courtesy bus several times a day so you could walk in and bus it back. Lots of very nice restaurants nearby but mostly fish is served.
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The beach (stony) is only 2 mins away and there is a private lift to take you down from the hotel. A wooden boardwalk on the beach takes you through a very nice and well-lit cave to the large supermarket. The people are lovely and can’t do enough for you. Not a holiday for someone looking for a lots of nightlife but certainly very relaxing. Only one downside, when we were there in June 2003 there was occasionally a lot of noise from the fuel depot beside the hotel but you got used to it and the local paper stated this was closing later in the year.
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The hotel foyer is very large with lots of comfortable sofas and chairs to relax and chill out There are two pools with plenty of sun beds and a poolside snack bar, which is quite expensive as is the restaurant and piano bar, so eating out would be recommended. It’s a fair walk into Funchal and a very steep climb back but there is a courtesy bus several times a day so you could walk in and bus it back. Lots of very nice restaurants nearby but mostly fish is served.
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The beach (stony) is only 2 mins away and there is a private lift to take you down from the hotel. A wooden boardwalk on the beach takes you through a very nice and well-lit cave to the large supermarket. The people are lovely and can’t do enough for you. Not a holiday for someone looking for a lots of nightlife but certainly very relaxing. Only one downside, when we were there in June 2003 there was occasionally a lot of noise from the fuel depot beside the hotel but you got used to it and the local paper stated this was closing later in the year.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2003
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Direct
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