Hotel Escola

Funchal hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Located in a picturesque setting, Hotel Escola offers a serene getaway with breakfast, a tranquil garden, and an inviting outdoor pool. Indulge in spa services or unwind at the library.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Private pool
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Travessa Dos Piornais - São Martinho, Funchal, 9000246

What's nearby

  • Formosa Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On Water Academy Praia Formosa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Art Food Corner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beira Calhau - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Barra Azul - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hotel Escola

When you stay at Hotel Escola, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Funchal Marina and Funchal Farmers Market. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed available

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Escola offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Escola does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Escola?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Escola?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Escola?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Escola?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Escola?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Madeira Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Escola and nearby?

Hotel Escola has private pools and a sauna, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Escola?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Hotel Escola have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Hotel Escola have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a private pool and a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Hotel Escola like?

Hotel Escola is a short 12-minute walk from Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and 12 minutes' walk from Formosa Beach.

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Hotel Escola Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
Vivienne, 12-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anna, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
Pierre, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
David yves, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Personnel sympathique parlant très bien français, bien situé pour visiter l île, très bon repas servi au restaurant, manque quelques spécialités.
7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Gut. Kamen zum zweiten mal.
Michael, 10-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Necessita Modernização

Os quartos acarpetados e o interior e banheiros necessitam modernização
Helio, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Raymond, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rauhallinen hotelli keskustan laidalla hyvien yhteyksien päässä.
14-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Volveria alojarme en este hotel.

Todo perfecto. Ningun problema. Restaurante muy bueno. Desayuno completo.
Mercedes, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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 .
Verified

8/10 Very good

Perfekt klimat

Lugn avkopplande
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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".
Verified

8/10 Very good

Paula, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Verified

6/10 Good