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Hotel Escola

3.0 star property
Hotel in Funchal with free breakfast and sauna
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

Photo gallery for Hotel Escola

Terrace/patio
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Travessa Dos Piornais - São Martinho, Funchal, 9000246
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
    11 min walk
  • Formosa Beach
    11 min walk
  • Pizzaria Lume
    1 min walk
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    20 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private pool
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Single Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private pool
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Funchal

At Hotel Escola you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda and Centro Comercial Forum Madeira. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Meeting rooms and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Funchal hotel include Formosa Beach and CityBubbles.

What's nearby

  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 11 min walk
  • Formosa Beach - 11 min walk
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 4 min drive
  • CR7 Museum - 6 min drive
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beira Calhau - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizzaria Lume - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O Brás - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪On Water Academy Praia Formosa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar Beer Garden - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Escola

Hotel in Funchal with free breakfast and sauna
Hotel Escola offers its guests an outdoor pool and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Escola. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Funchal hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Escola offers 20 accommodations with private pools and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a bath with a deep soaking bath, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Private pool
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM

Property is also known as

Escola Funchal
Escola Hotel
Hotel Escola
Hotel Escola Funchal
Hotel Escola Madeira/Funchal
Hotel Escola Hotel
Hotel Escola Funchal
Hotel Escola Hotel Funchal

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Escola?

Hotel Escola offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Escola?

Yep, Hotel Escola has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Escola?

Yep, Hotel Escola is a short 11-minute walk from Formosa Beach.

Does Hotel Escola have a pool?

Hotel Escola has a pool. The pool is open 8 AM to 8 PM.

What makes Hotel Escola a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private pools in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Escola.

Is Hotel Escola family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as rollaway/extra beds and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Escola is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel Escola?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private pools in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Escola?

No, Hotel Escola does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Escola?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Escola?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Escola?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Escola Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room although dated. Nice sea view. Breakfast great although always the same. Evening meal varies.Hadva great meal on our last evening. Would have liked a kettle in the room to make drinks. Bar was never open
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

R B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Satisfactory stay
Food was excellent ,service superb ,very friendly staff ,a warm welcome from reception staff when we arrived ,a very nice hotel will certainly visit again ,good value for money .

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Wooler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent value for money
The hotel is small and welcoming. The room décor is a little dated but very clean and comfortable. The dining room is lovely and the food - both breakfast and dinner was excellent. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and we enjoyed our week's stay despite the weather being dull and windy. I can't believe how reasonable their prices are.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Keep this place a secret as we wish to return!
Caring, helpful staff (especially from Goncalo and Sonja but including all staff). Excellent quiet location with good views. Easy walk to the local bus stop for access to Funchal. Fantastic meals.

8/10 Good

Chris and Linda, Cotswolds, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable break
Our second visit and spent 3 nights at the hotel, wonderful food. Room service tray of tea good value but would have liked a tea tray in the room. Would certainly make a return visit if possible.

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Petit hôtel (20 chambres, toutes sauf 4 ont la vue sur la mer) Emplacement parfait, à la limite de Funchal, accès très rapide à la voie rapide. Parking privé de l’hôtel (13 places), s'il est plain, parking facile dans la rue, il y avait plain de places vides chaque jour. Supérette à 50m (7-21h) Arrêt bus (N 02) pour aller au centre ville à 100m Plage de galets en contre bas (en revenant il faut monter 65m de denivelé). Difficile de rentrer dans la mer sans les chaussure de canyoning. Heureusement à coté il y a des piscines naturels avec accès mer par échelle (5,5€/personne, moitié prix après 18h) Chambre très bien agencé, nous étions 3, il y avait suffisamment de place,4 prises électriques pour charger les appareils, beaucoup de place pour mettre les affaires dans la salle de bain; Points négatifs (mineurs): il manque la bouilloire et un seche serviette sur le balcon. Diner à la carte (plat 15,5€, soupe 2,5€, dessert 3€) et pas le buffet, mais le repas est très bon. Petit déj en buffet. Service un peu lent. La nuit il y a un peu de bruits (les chiens qui aboient dans l'immeuble à coté et les voitures qui montent avec un vrombissement du moteur dans la rue), ce n'est pas très important, mais si vous avez le sommeil léger, prenez les bouchons d'oreilles. Piscine peu profonde. Au total - excellent séjour, je reviendrais surement.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Pierre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très courtois et très serviable. Le personnel nous ont dépanné a quelques reprises(Merci!!) La chambre ou nous étions était correct/standard. L'hôtel est légèrement excentré donc tranquille de façon générale mais est proche de quelques restaurants, boutiques.(15 min. a pied d'un supermarché/centre commercial) Nous y retenerions
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David yves, FORT DE FRANCE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre tres propres accueil agréable En demi-pension le petit-déjeuner et le dîner sont tres sympa. Léger bemol : la piscine, et certaines installations qui mériterait un petit rajeunissement. Sinon sejour agréable globalement je recommande au rapport qualité prix
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel sympathique parlant très bien français, bien situé pour visiter l île, très bon repas servi au restaurant, manque quelques spécialités.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Gut. Kamen zum zweiten mal.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Helio

Necessita Modernização
Os quartos acarpetados e o interior e banheiros necessitam modernização
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Een hotel met een goede prijs/kwaliteit verhouding
kamer is wat outdated, dat kan wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken. Een toiletbril (hout) waar de verf afbladdert. Een wasbak met een scheur. Wel schoon en een mooi balkon met uitzicht op zee. Het ontbijtbuffet is erg uitgebreid met allerlei soorten brood, vleeswaren, kaas, eieren en spek, veel vers fruit, etc! Personeel is gastvrij en vriendelijk. Auto kun je op eigen terrein parkeren. WiFi werkt op de 2e etage niet.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rauhallinen hotelli keskustan laidalla hyvien yhteyksien päässä.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Volveria alojarme en este hotel.
Todo perfecto. Ningun problema. Restaurante muy bueno. Desayuno completo.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laila Hjortland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Flott opphold på et bra hotell i rolige omgivelser
Vi ble svært godt mottatt på hotell Escola! De som jobbet i resepsjonen var smilende og blide og alltid klare til å hjelpe oss med ulike spørsmål, f.eks ang levada vandring, bussruter osv. Rommene var forholdsvis store, greit møblert, de var lyse og fine med havutsikt! Det var kjøleskap på rommet! Der var svært godt renhold overalt på hotellet! Frokosten var god, og personalet i spisesalen var hyggelige! Vi spiste middag der noen ganger, maten var god og billig, smilende personale og god service! Der var en fin hage og flotte terrasser i fellesområdene!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Joakim, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfekt klimat
Lugn avkopplande

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nettes und kleines Hotel in Stadtnähe
Das Hotelpersonal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Ausstattung war ausreichend (Kühlschrank, Safe gegen Gebühr, Badewanne, Fön, äterer Fernseher, Balkon), allerdings sind die Möbel schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber. WLAN gibt es im Erdgeschoss und in der 1. Etage. In den Zimmern ist kein Internetzugang möglich. Parkplätze sind direkt vor dem Eingang und waren auch immer ausreichend vorhanden, daher hat man nie einen Parkplatz suchen müssen. Das Frühstückbuffet war in Ordnung, es hätte etwas abwechlungsreicher sein können. Am Abend bietet das Hotel ein Menü für einen vernünftigen Preis an, das auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen ist. Das Hotel liegt etwas außerhalb der Innenstadt, man hat direkten Blick auf das Meer und einen kleinen Strand. Eine Buhaltestelle befindet ca. 100 m entfernt. Ein kleiner Supermarkt ist ebenfalls schnell fußläufig zu erreichen. Bustickets bekommt man an der Rezeption, die man in dem Supermarkt "aufladen" kann.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Dupré

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed one week in February in the hotel and we were very pleased with this stay. The service was perfect. The room was big and clean, towels are changed each day. The view to the ocean and the sunset is very beautiful. The breakfast is very good (highlights: fresh fruits, fresh bread), only the strawberry jam was too industrial. The restaurant proposes dinner for 15€ pro person, it is a very good solution. The hotel is not away from Funchal but a walk to the city center will take you 1h. There are several buses that pass near the hotel: line 2 bus stop is 2 min away from the hotel, and there is also line 1 some 300 m further. Very beautiful walks are possible on the seaside (10 min from hotel). A shopping center is available 10 min. away from the hotel. We highly recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Василий

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
расположен в тихой части Фуншала
Проживали в отеле с женой в начале октября. Встретила на рецепции нас очень милая сотрудница, которая помогла нам с заселением, а также вкратце рассказала об основных достопримечательностях острова. Завтраки были однообразными, но в то же время очень вкусными.Каждый раз по возвращении вечером в номер обнаруживали сменные полотенца в ванной и легкую уборку в самом номере. Пару раз выезжали из отеля очень рано, поэтому завтрак нам приносили заранее с вечера "сухим пайком".