Dorisol Estrelicia Hotel

Poor parking arrangements. Basic hotel decoration. 80s decor and in need of refurbishment. OK for a nightstop but not a hotel I would spend a holiday in.

The good prices. The open and closed pool. In the evenings entertaining programs.

Near to hotel the new building is under construction. In the afternoon because of it it is noisy enough.

This is a good quality 3 star hotel with very good facilities, although it will require some refurbishment over the next 2-3 years. It's location at the top of a steep incline will not suit guests with severe walking difficulties. Breakfast was good and varied. The coutesy bus into the centre of Funchal is very useful if you can't face a 30 minute stroll.

I didn't use the resturant with its limited menu, as there are masses of alternatives within a 10 minute stroll. (Particularly recommend L'Osteria at the bottom of the road leading to the hotel). Drinks in the terrace bar and main bar are extremely expensive- sometimes double what you can pay elsewhere.