Suite Hotel Jardins Da Ajuda

DONT LET MISERABLE NEGATIVE PEOPLE PUT YOU OFF.... THE AREA: Right, so yes, there is building works happening next door, but so what, it gives people work and will be a beautiful hotel when finished, it really isn't that bad, people just like things to whinge about THE HOTEL: Yes it is a little dated, but again so what? If you want the mod cons of your own home, don't go away, the staff are polite (not at all grumpy) the rooms are spotless and comfy and all the staff work tirelessly. However please remember people mirror others behaviours, so going by some people on here, I'm not surprised they seemed miserable THE FOOD - the food is fine, there's a huge collection of things at breakfast to have, I made bacon & egg sandwiches, but I guess that's too much effort for some people. I really must be a happy positive person, and by God there must a lot of miserable negative people about who have such boring lives all they want to is pick fault and moan. DONT GO ON HOLIDAY IF DIFFERENT FOOD AND CULTURES ARE GOING TO ANNOY YOU! Thankyou to the hotel I've enjoyed my stay ☺️

We have just returned after a stay of nine nights Beware of excessive noise from building works going on next door Starts at 8.am every morning until early evening, the hotel should state this when making a booking. Pools ok (no one in them as who wants to listen to demolition work while soaking up the weather) No staff in pool bar had to walk to main hotel to get drinks. Was told no drinks or snacks at pool after 6 as it wasn't summer yet? Happy hour between 6.30 and 7.30 had to ask if discount applied as they forgot. Breakfast is the same everyday no effort from staff just unhappy faces watching for everone to finish as they wanted to prepair for lunch. Rooms were spacious we had a garden view but I agree with other comments about them being dated and tired. Beds were hard with plastic sheets underneath? Location is fine just a short stroll to a shopping centre and good public transport links. Such a shame too many bad points as Location was fine.

The hotel is conveniently located close to highways and Funchal attractions. Rooms are nice size and well furnished. Rooms facing the garden side are quiet while those facing the street can get lots of traffic noise at night. There is shopping mall across the street with a nice grocery store and fast food restaurants. You can park at the mall for free on weekends. The hotel also has arrangement with a garage next door for 3 euro parking for 24 hours. There are many other nice restaurants in the neighborhood. Rooms don’t have heaters but the hotel can provide a portable one.

After a 4 hour flight we were taken to this hotel which is about a 45 min stroll on the promenade to Funchal. There was a courtesy bus but not needed. Opposite the hotel is a mall with supermarket, clothes stores and eateries. The newsagent sells Giro cards for the buses. For €5 daily you can use the public transport for as many trips as you like. Simple load the card. You pay extra for the suburban ticket that takes you farther. In the opposite direction, again a 45-1 hour walk, you arrive at the fishing village. We caught a taxi from there up to the skywalk. We walked back down the many stepped corridors through the farms back to the centre. Our knees were wobbly by this time as the descent had taken about an hour. Enjoyed coffee and Bolas on the entire holiday. A ride up the mountain on cable car is well worth it with spectacular views of Funchal. Pick a clear day. The small cafe just near the toboggans provided pan pipe music and delicious cappuccinos as we enjoyed the vista and watched the men in pinstripe suits guiding the toboggans down the steep slopes. We returned by cable car. If its not busy, you can just wait for an empty car and hop in with just your crew. We enjoyed having it to ourselves. A visit to the Ronaldo museum was OK, a bit pricey for the entrance. They should have shown his best goals on a reel but nothing like that. Just saw trophies and pics. The botanical hardens were not in full bloom due to time of year but were pleasant to walk around. There is a museum there too with stuffed animals. A walk through the town is very pleasant. Live bands can be very entertaining on a Saturday afternoon. Hotel room was spacious replete with a mini kitchen,fridge, crockery and cookware. We had the garden view where it was quieter though I couldn't compare. Breakfast had great variety. Many lines. No complaints. The swimming pool was heated and there was a sauna too. Huge towels are provided. There is also an outdoor pool.

My sister and I had a lovely stay at the Jardins D'Ajuda, last week of January into early February 2024. This hotel gives excellent value for money because it is not expensive yet it is of a very good standard. Our twin room was very nicely furnished with a nice big balcony overlooking the tropical gardens of the hotel with banana trees! We had a nice clean bathroom with both bath and shower and the ladies who cleaned and serviced our room did a fantastic job in keeping it spotless and tidy. The buffet breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice and in a nice pleasant dining room. There is a big outdoor pool with plenty of sunbeds for everyone and a nice snack bar for drinks. There is also a great indoor pool with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and changing facilities and showers. All the hotel staff were very helpful - the people on reception, the bar and snack bar staff, the pools staff and the room cleaners. We thought it was lovely and superb value for money. Just one final note - the hotel is well-named because the tropical gardens are absolutely lovely. Highly recommended.

This was our 2nd time at this hotel,we thought we were only getting a land view room but were pleasantly surprised to be given a pool view suite. The rooms for some are possibly dated but they are very clean and comfortable, the cleaners were there every day and linen and towels were changed every other day, the reception staff are very friendly and helpful as are the doormen. There is an outdoor pool and on cooler days an indoor pool, jacuzzi,sauna and steam room. The local bus runs regularly from just around the corner from the hotel entrance taking you right into Central Funchal. There are quite a few local eateries nearby for local food,Indian or Asian or in the Forum shopping centre next door a KFC and other fast food outlets,so all tastes catered for. Breakfast was lovely a very good selection of foods from porridge/cereal to meats, fruit and the obligatory Madiera cake. The bar had a Happy Hour on an evening and entertainment every night (except Sunday) which was mainly provided by Jacky & partners and once a week a local group came in to perform. Another lovely stay, thank you to all the staff for making it so.