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Estalagem do Vale

São Vicente, Madeira and Porto Santo, Portugal

308 reviews

About the hotel

Estalagem do Vale is located in the north of Madeira (Municipality of S. Vicente), in a rural setting. It is a renovated manor house, dating back from XVIII century, with a great historical value, maintaining the original style and structure. It offers 41 fully equipped rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzi, sauna, etc. *Minibar: on request.

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Our experience

We stayed at this hotel with our children in two different rooms, and the experience fell significantly below what is expected from a 4-star property. Neither room had a kettle, meaning no access to basic in-room tea or coffee — a standard amenity in hotels of this category. More concerning was the presence of visible mold in both rooms. Our eldest daughter experienced an allergic reaction as a direct result. Although the hotel relocated us after a few nights, the replacement rooms also had mold on the walls and ceilings. This indicates a systemic issue rather than an isolated incident, and raises serious concerns about hygiene and health standards. Guests are provided with a single 1.5L bottle of water upon arrival, with no daily replenishment. This level of service does not align with what most would reasonably expect from a 4-star hotel. Breakfast selection was minimal and lacked variety — no fish options at all, and only one type of ham/meat and cheese. Dinner was equally underwhelming, offering just two choices, neither of which stood out in quality or taste. The pool area is enclosed in glass, limiting the overall experience, and the water temperature was approximately 18°C — too cold for comfortable use. The setup also makes it difficult to enjoy sunlight or relax properly, even in good weather. Overall, while the hotel is marketed as a 4-star property, the actual experience is much closer to a 3-star standard at best. Based on our stay, there are clear gaps in maintenance, service, and overall guest experience that need to be addressed.

The mostly horrible experience for the huge price

Nice view but hotel is not good and service is poor . No place to dry clothes after hiking and extremely rude personnel are not speaking English.

Views from balcony - wow!

Amazing location and spectacular views, great breakfast, excellent value for the price

Facilities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Accepted cards: American Express, Mastercard and Visa
  • Safe deposit in reception
  • Room service

Pool and wellness

  • 1 pool
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Sunbeds

Food and drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Café

Sports and activities

  • Fitness room
  • Bike rental
  • Golf course

Room features

  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bath
  • Double bed
  • Hairdryer
  • Heating

Check-in instructions

  • Check-in: from 14:00
  • Check-out: until 12:00

Assisted travel

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Room information

DOUBLE STANDARD ROOM

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TWIN STANDARD ROOM SEA VIEW

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DOUBLE SUPERIOR ROOM

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