Ribeira Brava Homestays

The hotel was a bit shabby, the towels and sheets had stains in them which was disgusting. We also had ants in our room, every day in different spots. The room had dust in corners and even some dust bunnies.The worst part was the service, it started on our first day when we tried to check in but we couldn't find anyone at the front desk or reach them by giving a call or ringing the door bell. We walked down the halls to find a cleaner that went upstairs to get someone to the front desk. Second day the cleaner shut down electricity from our room which turned the fridge off of and our yougurts were ruined. I tried to make sure that it won't happen again but a rude lady at the front desk said that fridge is not for foods because food should be bought from their snack bar. I contacted our travel agency and they called the hotel, after that other worker came to say that fridge will be on also during the days. Also the bar was a disappointment, especially lack of Engish speaking waiter. I ordered a salad with roasted pumpkin but they serve salad without any pumpkin. It was a big hassle with 3 waiters that spoke English just a little bit, they just tried to tell me something in Portuguese/Spanish (I don't understand a word). They brought another salad and tried to replace the missing pumping with carrot. I just wanted the salad removed from the check as they couldn't serve according to what I ordered, but the communication didn't work so I had to go to the front desk to make it happen.

Located in the heart of the small charming coastal village of Ribeira Brava, Cheerfulway Bravamar is just 25 minutes by car from the city of Funchal.Cheerfulway Bravamar has a rooftop swimming pool with sun loungers for those wishing to relax under the hot Ribeira Brava sun. Soak in the calm sea views from this exquisite vantage point.All the guest rooms are nicely decorated and fully equipped with modern amenities, with most of them offering views over the town and surrounding mountains or over the Atlantic Ocean. The blue colours and woods give an atmosphere of relaxation.

I highly recommend it, the reception staff were very nice and helpful, the rooms were cleaned every day, a nice view from the balcony, there is no air conditioning, but there is a fan. Nice, large rooms, large and comfortable beds, shower gel in the bathroom and towels changed every day. Rooftop swimming pool and sun loungers. Tasty breakfasts, regularly replenished, good juices and coffee, the only thing is that there are no vegetables for a sandwich.

Hotel au milieu de la montagne, jolies vues, très bons repas, personnel très gentil Un peu vieux en terme de deco, nous avons eu froid dans la pièce commune et en dormant (manque de couverture), lit très inconfortable…

The bus stops nearby, but the staff take a walk if needed. The rooms are large, spacious, clean and warm. Breakfast is excellent, in our case we were only in 5 in the hotel so for each extra you could ask. Ex-cracked eggs, pancakes, etc. You can order a packed lunch, be careful with the bread. They write SANDWICH and it is with our bagleaf bread. Say you want the bread in a case made at home. That's great. Excellent dinner with various choices. Excellent prices. There is a small bar with Madeira's handicraft beers for the aperitif. I strongly advise this hotel!