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Esmeralda Holidays Apartments — Sea & City Views in Central Funchal

📍 Largo do Chafariz, nr 16, Funchal ⛵ 5 min walk to marina ⭐ 8.3 · 401 reviews 📍 Location 9.6
🌊 Sea view 🏙️ City & landmark views ❄️ Air conditioning 📶 Free Wi-Fi 9.2 🛗 Lift 🚌 Airport transfer 🍽️ Room service

Apartment Options

TypeDetailsPrice
Studio (2 guests) 18 m² 👥 2 guests 🛏️ 2 single beds 🍳 Mini kitchen 🚿 Private bathroom 🏛️ Landmark view 🏙️ City view ❄️ A/C ☕ Coffee machine 🔇 Soundproofing 📶 Free Wi-Fi from €195 / night
2-Bedroom Apartment 60 m² 👥 4–5 guests 🛏️ Bedroom 1: 2 single beds 🛏️ Bedroom 2: 1 double bed 🛋️ Sofa bed in living room 🌊 Sea view 🏔️ Mountain view 🏛️ Landmark view 🏙️ City view 🍳 Mini kitchen ❄️ A/C ☕ Coffee machine 🛁 Private bathroom from €285 / night

Optional breakfast: €15/person. Free cancellation available on most rates.

About Esmeralda Holidays Apartments

Esmeralda Holidays Apartments is located right on Largo do Chafariz — one of Funchal's most iconic squares — in the heart of the city, just 5 minutes on foot from the yacht marina. Guests enjoy elegant apartments and studios with views over the square, the sea, the mountains and the city's historic landmarks.

All units feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, toaster and kettle, and a private bathroom. The 2-bedroom apartments also include a living room with sofa bed and a hydromassage bath. Breakfast is available at an additional charge of €15/person — continental, American or vegetarian.

The location is exceptional: the Cathedral, Jardim Municipal, waterfront promenade and dozens of restaurants are literally steps away. Staff speak English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Room service with food and drinks is available.

Nearby: Cathedral 500 m, Jardim Municipal 450 m, Museu de História Natural 500 m, Sao Tiago Fort 950 m, Botanical Garden 2.2 km. Beach Almirante Reis 500 m. Airport 18 km.

Why Guests Love It

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Sea, Mountain & City Views

The 2BR apartment has stunning views of the Atlantic ocean, mountains and Funchal's landmarks — rare at this price point

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Unbeatable Central Location

Right on Largo do Chafariz — the cathedral, marina, restaurants and shops are all within a 5-minute walk

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Air Conditioning & Soundproofing

Stay comfortable despite summer heat and city sounds. All rooms have A/C and soundproofed walls

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Room Service & Food Delivery

Unique perk: food and drinks delivered to your room. Plus optional breakfast every morning

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Wellness & Beauty On-Site

Haircut, makeup and cosmetic services available on the premises — a rare convenience for apartment stays

401 Reviews · Rating 8.3

Guests praise the location (9.6), Wi-Fi (9.2), cleanliness (8.6) and comfort (8.6) — location is the stand-out

Amenities & Services

❄️ Air conditioning 📶 Free Wi-Fi 🛗 Lift 🍳 Mini kitchen ☕ Coffee machine 📺 Smart TV (cable) 🔇 Soundproofing 🍽️ Room service 🚌 Airport transfer ☕ Breakfast (+€15) 🧴 Free toiletries ♿ Accessible rooms 🦻 Hearing accessible 👨‍👩‍👧 Family rooms 🔑 Flexible check-in 💈 Beauty salon on-site 🚗 Car hire available 🌊 Sea view (2BR) 🏔️ Mountain view (2BR) 🔐 24h security 📱 Key card entry 🔥 Fire extinguishers 💨 Smoke detectors 🚭 Non-smoking

House Rules

✅ Check-in from 15:00 ✅ Check-out by 11:00 ✅ Children welcome ✅ Free cancellation available ✅ Quiet hours 22:00–09:00 ❌ No smoking ❌ No pets ❌ No parties/events 💶 Security deposit €100 cash

ID and credit card required at check-in. Security deposit €100 cash, refunded in full within 7 days. Bank transfer payment required before arrival — property will contact you after booking. Property licence: 24579/AL.

Guest Ratings

8.3
Very Good
401 reviews
Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Location
9.6
Nataliia
🇷🇺 Russia
"We booked the apartment the morning of arrival as we had to change tickets due to a strike. Huge thanks to the host who quickly organised our stay. Excellent location."
Tamara
🇪🇪 Estonia
"Excellent apartments with everything you need and more — capsule coffee, fruit, a welcome bottle of Madeira wine with chocolates. Best value in the city. Polite and very friendly staff."
Daria
🇵🇹 Portugal
"The location is the best! Restaurants, bars, shops, paid parking, landmarks — everything is right there. Very convenient for tourists! They offered a complimentary bottle of local wine at check-in."
Jūratė
🇱🇹 Lithuania
"The apartment is in an amazing place — the cathedral tower is literally visible from the window. The waterfront is 2 minutes away. Everything you need is within easy reach. Clean and simple."
Adetokunbo
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
"It's all about the location, location, location. Ideal central location with walkable access to everything. The balcony gave residents a view of the surrounding world."
Samuli
🇳🇱 Netherlands
"Good location, convenient check-in and check-out, fairly quiet despite the street noise. Note: the cathedral bells start at 8:00."

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Location

Largo do Chafariz, nr 16, 9000-070 Funchal, Madeira — on the iconic Chafariz square, steps from the Cathedral and 5 min walk to the marina.

from €195 / night
Studio €195 · 2-Bedroom €285
Available to book
8.3
Very Good · 401 reviews
📍 Location 9.6 / 10

Check-inFrom 15:00
Check-outBy 11:00
BreakfastOptional +€15/person
CancellationFree cancellation available
Security deposit€100 cash
PaymentBank transfer before arrival

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