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Estalagem do Mar
Portugal, Europe
Sao Vicente
Occupying an incredible position between the mountains and the ocean and offering stunning sea views, the Estalagem do Mar is a unique hotel perfect for a relaxing break. Near the village of Sao Vincente, the hotel is located away from the hustle and bustle of some of the larger resorts, the natural location and great facilities allow you to really get away from it all.
Guests can choose to relax on the sun loungers in the lush green around the pool or on chillier days, guests can visit the on-site heated indoor pool area or take a break in the sauna and hot tub.
Accommodation at the Estalagem do Mar:
En-suite twin or double rooms all have a balcony looking out over the ocean. All rooms are also equipped with satellite television, telephone and hairdryer. Junior Suites are available for a supplement.
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Indoor pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Tennis court
- Games room
- Wi-Fi*
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
Room Types
The Local Area
Occupying an incredible position between the mountains and the ocean and offering stunning sea views, the Estalagem do Mar is a unique hotel perfect for a relaxing break. Near the village of Sao Vincente, the hotel is located away from the hustle and bustle of some of the larger resorts, the natural location and great facilities allow you to really get away from it all.
Tripadvisor Reviews
3.5 Very Good361 reviews
Excellent
22%
Very Good
31%
Average
25%
Poor
13%
Terrible
9%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
This hotel was a bit older than we thought. The breakfast was okay but we had better
We only stayed here 1 night and that was okay. The hotel was okay but nothing more than that. Clean. Great location next to the ocean. Fantastic view. We went to the little pizzeria 300 m from the hotel to dine cause the buffet on the hotel was not our taste.
The hotel is okay for 1 night but we were glad that us was just that. Maybe the feeling would be better in the summertime.
Review by louisehsl Copenhagen, Denmark
Lovely hotel with gracious staff, but the Vegetarian Dish could be improved.
Vegetarians be advised you should inspect the advertised “Vegetarian Dish” before deciding whether or not to go to the dinner buffet. Staff were gracious and kind and put it right, but the food standard should have been better in the first place, and surely they must have known this. One simply shouldn’t have to ask, but the chef will make other vegetarian options if asked. They had no business serving a cold over-boiled bag of frozen vegetables and calling it a main course on the menu next to the reception area. Fortunately, the creamy vegetable soup was delicious and the desserts were outstanding. Staff were apologetic and kind, but I feel like if no one says anything, then many guests will continue to put up with this as a side dish and the kitchen will think that what they are providing is acceptable.
I think it’s only fair to mention in their favour, that I noticed at breakfast that there was a small but separate Gluten Free area. The mainstream breakfast was good and had a lot of variety, including whole pieces of fruit.
The receptionists were delightful and friendly. There seemed to always be someone on duty, and they were approachable. There was good communication—the receptionist in the morning already knew about our meal the night before.
The room was clean and exactly as expected with a lovely view and balcony. I wish the beds had been made up as a double, as requested, rather than two side by side twins. Maybe it’s a Madeira thing, as this isn’t the only place this happened. My bed was comfy and I got a good night’s sleep accompanied by the sound of the waves.
Review by QueenCherryUK Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom
Good and cozy
Very good and cozy hotel near the Atlantic ocean. The room was small but good, it was missing a fridge though. The food was very delicious. Staff was kind and helpful. The location of the hotel is in a comfortable place, there is a bus stop nearby, but the best way to travel around Madeira is to rent a car from the hotel.
Avoid this hotel.
I strongly recommend avoiding this hotel. The view is superb. However, other things are not. The elevator is so tiny that only 1 person with luggage can fit. There is no light in the elevator so it is in complete blackness. The rooms have the lowest level of lighting possible. There is NO light sufficient for working at the desk at night. There is no place in the shower to place the shampoo or soap--so, you place it on the floor. The breakfast is fine.
Review by D5647UDphilw San Francisco, California
Read before booking
Despite its high rating, this hotel was a huge disappointment. I truly wish I had checked the reviews more carefully before booking. From the moment I entered the room, there was a heavy musty smell that made it uncomfortable to breathe. The bed linen was visibly worn, yellowed, and even torn in places, while the furniture gave off an unpleasant old odor. Mould was clearly visible both in the bathroom and on the air-conditioning unit, which only added to the feeling of poor hygiene. The overall maintenance was shocking - I actually saw rainwater leaking through the ventilation system directly into the pool, with mould present there as well. Breakfast offered little relief: cold fried eggs, overly salty sausages, barely drinkable coffee, and only the fruit was acceptable. The final straw was the presence of insects, including cockroaches and spiders. I was genuinely worried about bringing them back home with me, especially since these were not tropical species but common household cockroaches. The only thing worth mentioning on the positive side was the view from the window.
Review by Asya_alice Gouda, The Netherlands
