Madeira Regency Club

I stayed at NEXT Hotel in Funchal and honestly, this was probably the best hotel experience we've had during a vacation. First of all, the location is perfect. It's super close to the city center, within walking distance to places like the port area, CR7 museum, restaurants, car rental spots and more. If you're using Bolt, it's just around 20 minutes from the airport, so getting there was really easy and convenient. Plus, being right next to the sea, the general vibe and views from the hotel are just spectacular. We booked the Ocean View Room because we fell in love with the pictures online, and let me tell you, the room was exactly as described. Spacious, clean, comfy, and that balcony view... wow. I could honestly sit there for hours just staring at the ocean. It was peaceful, relaxing, and gave me such a calm state of mind. The room had everything we needed – large comfy beds, a sofa, table, chair, TV with a good selection of English channels, AC (though in April we barely needed it because the weather was perfect), a mini bar, kettle, and a safe. The convenience of managing everything through the app was also a really nice touch. Whether it was controlling the room settings or checking hotel info, it made things super easy and modern. The only small thing I’d mention is that the tea and coffee supplies weren’t stocked in the room. You have to buy them at reception, which can be a bit inconvenient, especially if you arrive late and just want a cup of tea. But honestly, it’s such a minor thing that it didn’t bother us much. The bathroom was simple – just a shower, sink, and toilet, nothing fancy, but it did the job. We weren’t too keen on the shower products provided, so we bought our own, but again, not a big deal. Housekeeping came every day, kept the room spotless, and changed towels daily which was great. Now, the real highlight besides the view was the breakfast. Oh my god, this was hands down the best breakfast we've had in any hotel so far. Huge selection, delicious food, and it changed daily which kept things interesting. I honestly looked forward to breakfast every morning. The hotel has great facilities too – two pools, including a rooftop pool which is awesome. The lower pool wasn’t as inviting because of its pale color, but that’s just a visual thing. We didn’t use the gym or spa since we were out hiking most of the time, but coming back to that cozy room with the ocean view after a long day was the perfect way to end each day. The staff was always friendly and helpful, and everything about our stay went smoothly. What made it even better was the price – compared to other hotels in the area, NEXT Hotel offered so much for a really good cost. It felt like we got way more value than what we paid for. All in all, this was one of the best experiences we've had in a long time. I 100% recommend this hotel if you're visiting Funchal. Between the location, the views, the amazing breakfast, the convenience of the app, and the overall

Excellently appointed hotel in a really good location. Rooms were spacious and spotless, cleaned every day. The view we had was beautiful over the sea. Fantastic breakfast with all you could wish for. Friendly staff. Located near some fantastic bars and restaurants. Has a young vibe about it which we loved.

This is an excellent hotel in a great location. It is among a handful that are not too far from the centre (on the edge of the "hotel district"), have a high-up view, and have direct access to the sea. Our room was spotless, the bed acceptable, and the view wonderful. I really enjoyed being able to see the port and to watch the ferry and cruise ships come in and out. The terrace/bar on the rooftop is a great feature, while the pool down by the sea (connected to the main hotel by a footbridge over the road) is good for proper swimming, and there is access to the sea from there. There's no beach, just steps down, but it's very unusual in this part of Funchal. It's not perfect. The lifts are poorly lit and the floor numbers on the buttons are in black so you have to peer carefully at them. Our room was also lacking lights. The wall behind the bed is black which doesn't help, and there's only one main downlighter in the room, plus a small light on the desk, a dim standard lamp, and fancy LED lights next to the bed which are too dim to read by. Additionally, the bathroom has only a short rail for towels, no shelf in the shower for bottles, and the hotel doesn't provide conditioner, body lotion, etc, just soap. The soap dispenser in the shower is a wall-mounted squeezy thing like you'd find in a Travelodge! Overall, the benefits greatly outweigh the drawbacks. We would definitely stay here again, and I would ask for the same room (804) because it's high enough to get a super view and the balcony is angled towards the port.