Zarco Bed&Breakfast

I rarely write reviews but this place truly deserves the best review. Maybe it’s not the 5 stars hotel but they are doing an excellent job to make guests happy. The owner of the hotel is simply efficient and successful at running a business. The place is clean and well kept. No funny odour in the room. There is a new AC unit in the room. I stayed there for 5 nights. The room was cleaned daily. The room was small but got all the necessities. Breakfast was delicious. The front desk staff was extremely helpful in guiding you with info on how to navigate Funchal, where to eat out, how to get to the airport. The location of the hotel is close to all you need: it’s in the center of Old Town, across the street from the bus stops, near marina, near the market, cafes, restaurants, stores, church. I highly recommend staying at Zarco.

Breakfast had plenty of options and was fresh! A bit of noise from people walking in the hallway and outside but I think that’s expected anywhere you stay in old town Funchal. It’s a lively city! Bed wasn’t the most comfortable, I woke up with a sore shoulder since I’m a side sleeper but fine for a night!

João, Carla and the great kitchen and cleaning staff went the extra mile to make our one week stay comfortable. The room we got was an upgrade because we had found the first room’s bathroom uncomfortably cramped. The room we got was an extra story to climb stairs but João insisted that he carry our bags. He was also super helpful with ideas and bus connections. The large windows opened wide in the evenings to let fresh cool air in. If we had to be inside during the day, the AC could cool the room down in minutes. The bed and bathroom shower were roomy and comfortable. Daily room service left the place neat and tidy when came back from our daily adventures.

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