Hotel Escola

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Free Wifi

9.7

Only 1.9 mi from Funchal, this hotel is located on a hill and features rooms with balconies and views of the Atlantic Ocean. It has an outdoor pool and offer free Wi-Fi in public areas. Rooms at Hotel Escola have modern furnishings. They come equipped with a mini-bar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. In the morning, the hotel serves à la carte breakfast. The hotel’s restaurant has a sun terrace and serves international cuisine and regional dishes made from fresh ingredients. Guests can benefit from the hotel’s laundry and ironing services. Staff can assist with car hire and a shuttle service can also be arranged according to availability. Hotel Escola is 1.9 mi from Madeira Casino and is a 5-minute drive from the Frederico de Freitas Museum. Free private parking is possible on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Funchal, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Nicole
Lebanon Lebanon
“Staff were friendly and it has an ok value. Breakfast had a decent variety.”
Gerhard
Portugal Portugal
“The staff tried to speak in English with me until they recognized that my Portuguese is quite fluent. Then they switched. I got nice advices for eating and parking. Parking in front of the hotel was nearly always possible.”
Simon
Israel Israel
“Great value for money. A bit old but for money its good. Breakfast is not very fancy. Simple i would say but all in all for 97$ i payed its worth of every penny. A special for the size of room and view”
Christian
Belgium Belgium
“breakfast, the view, and the kindness when i checked in”
Krishan
Belgium Belgium
“Clean rooms, daily cleaning and fresh towels. Friendly staff Reasonably good restaurant.”
Florence
United States United States
“The beautiful view from my balcony of the sea and mountain. The large room and bathroom. The helpfulness of some staff members at the reception.The breakfast choices. The quietness in my room no loud noises.The star filled view of the sky at night.”
Swati
India India
“The staff were very friendly and hospitable. They promptly provided any information we requested, even if they had to look it up. They have contacts for taxi and tour services too if you want to book last minute.”
Catarina
Portugal Portugal
“Location was great, there’s some parking by the entrance but also all around, never had issues parking”
Claudio
Italy Italy
“ideal for a business travel. nice breakfast even if could have been better with better food variety. parking available”
José
Portugal Portugal
“Very clean hotel, great staff It is due a "re-vamp"”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    Portuguese • Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of Hotel Escola

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator

House rules

Hotel Escola takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note: The sauna will be closed until 01/07/2024.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Escola of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

License number: NOTAPPLICABLE

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