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Vila Baleira Residence

Name: Vila Baleira Residence
Address: 28 Rua do Vale da Ajuda, Funchal, 9000-250, Funchal, PT

★★★★·8.4/ 10Recommended

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📍28 Rua do Vale da Ajuda, Funchal, 9000-250 · Funchal ↗

Check-in 02:00 PM / out 12:00 PM

24-hour front deskFree WiFiNo accessible shuttleAccessible shuttleWheelchair accessible

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 100 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-19

Guests consistently praise the convenient location near the seafront, shopping, and bus routes, along with friendly, attentive staff and modern, clean rooms featuring balconies and kitchenettes. The most frequent complaints involve a slow elevator, a monotonous non-buffet breakfast with limited choices, and insufficient kitchen utensils or shower drainage in some units.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.4

Value9.1

Service8.9

Cleanliness8.6

Facilities8.4

Surroundings8.4

＋ PraisedFriendly and helpful staff · Spacious and clean rooms · Practical amenities (kitchenette/balcony) · Excellent location

－ ComplaintsNon-buffet breakfast with limited choices · Elevator issues or slowness · Poor drainage/shower leaks · Noise from traffic/street

KEYIdeal for travelers prioritizing location, service, and modern rooms. Drivers should plan for nearby paid street parking. Those sensitive to breakfast variety or elevator speed may want to manage expectations.

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Il Gallo d'Oro

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William

Contemporary · ★ Michelin

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Are you looking for an exclusive gastronomic venue on the charming island of Madeira? This could be the perfect choice! Located in the luxurious Belmond Reid’s Palace, this restaurant offers you one of the most breathtaking views of Funchal’s coastline. Its name pays homage to the legendary William Reid, the Scottish dreamer who began building the hotel more than a century ago. The proposal focuses on two tasting menus (William and Discovery) that showcase local ingredients and pair them with modern techniques in a classic, elegant setting. Dishes such as Atlantic fish served with a tasty cele

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Desarma

Contemporary · ★ Michelin

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Chef Octávio Freitas has shown that it is possible to turn your dreams into reality here on the terrace of The Views Baía hotel, where the dining experience is matched by truly superb views, particularly from the sofas on the patio and once night starts to fall.In this attractive space, featuring an impressive open kitchen and an original interior design that is inspired by a banana plant, the cuisine has a strong local DNA showcased via typical “petiscos” from the island prepared with a contemporary touch. These are complemented by a whole host of accompaniments that, wherever possible, are p

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Horta

Vegetarian

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This restaurant, which also belongs to the PortoBay group, focuses on a concept of healthy, comfort food. It offers a dining experience centred on a strong emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients, with fresh produce taking centre stage. The interior features a bright décor, with natural touches that blend perfectly with the wooden furniture and warm lighting; outside, the discreet and pleasant terrace blends seamlessly into the surrounding greenery. The menu includes a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes, such as Baba Ganoush Hummus served with pickled onions and sesame crisps; however,

828m

Avista

fusion portuguese-japanese

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It is located in the fabulous Cliff Bay hotel! This restaurant, like its older “sibling” — the two‑Michelin‑starred Il Gallo d’Oro — enjoys truly spectacular views, with the immensity of the coast and the Atlantic as its backdrop. The menus, signed by chef Benoît Sinthon, are prepared daily by chef João Luz and, among a wide offer, include two tasting menus (Innovation and Vegetarian Innovation), à la carte options, vegetarian dishes, petiscos (Portuguese small plates) and even a children’s menu. The focus is seasonal Mediterranean cuisine and the concept of comfort food based on local ingredi

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Gazebo

Contemporary

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This restaurant, set on a beautiful Madeiran estate, realises the dream of Filipe Janeiro, who first made a name for himself as a private chef and today, with his family’s support, gives free rein to his personal vision of gastronomy. The concept, already unique in terms of space (the dining room, with the kitchen in full view, recovers an area formerly used for events), is expressed in a contemporary-style tasting menu, always based on island produce: North to South (6 courses) and East to West (9 courses).

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Audax

regional

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Located in one of the most dynamic leisure areas of Funchal, where there is plenty of competition and many alternative dining options, this restaurant stands out for its flavourful, tradition-filled offering. Inside, with a modern decor and a fully open kitchen, chef César Vieira offers a contemporary cuisine rooted in the island’s folklore, featuring a tasting menu with 3 or 4 courses at lunchtime and a more haute cuisine approach in the evening, where you can choose between 5 or 7 courses. An enticing dish? Their delicious Poncha and Coastal Prawn, which references the typical Poncha fisherm

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Vila do Peixe

regional, seafood

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An ideal lunch or dinner option for visitors given its location in the upper section of the old town (opposite the municipal market) and its huge windows boasting superb views of both the bay and the ocean. If you’re looking for authentic maritime-inspired cooking and fresh fish caught the same day you won’t find a better option, as guests can choose the piece of fish they want to eat as if they were in the market; the fish is then weighed in front of you and cooked immediately on the grill. Typical dishes well worth sampling, if available, are the popular limpets and sea snails.

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Vila Baleira Residence

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 2

Classic Studio, City View

Deluxe Studio

Facilities · 5

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