| Type | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
The 2BR apartment has stunning views of the Atlantic ocean, mountains and Funchal's landmarks — rare at this price point
Right on Largo do Chafariz — the cathedral, marina, restaurants and shops are all within a 5-minute walk
Stay comfortable despite summer heat and city sounds. All rooms have A/C and soundproofed walls
Unique perk: food and drinks delivered to your room. Plus optional breakfast every morning
Haircut, makeup and cosmetic services available on the premises — a rare convenience for apartment stays
Guests praise the location (9.6), Wi-Fi (9.2), cleanliness (8.6) and comfort (8.6) — location is the stand-out
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.
Esmeralda Holidays sits 5 minutes on foot from Marina do Funchal — the island's hub for boat trips, whale watching, and the city's best evening dining strip. The marina promenade is Funchal's most animated evening walk, with seafood restaurants and cocktail bars lining the waterfront and live music most weekends from May through October. Forum Madeira shopping centre (8 min walk) has a Continente supermarket open until 22:00 and a cinema.
Ocean activity tip: the marina whale-watching departure point is 400m from the apartments — most operators offer 08:00 morning slots that leave before afternoon Atlantic swell builds. Ventura do Mar and Lobosonda are the most established operators and can be booked at the marina kiosk without pre-booking in shoulder season. Sperm whales resident year-round; dolphins on almost every trip.
The Lido promenade (Avenida do Infante) starts 600m west and runs 3km along the seafront — the best morning run or evening stroll in the city. Funchal Lido complex (€6 entry) at the western end offers Olympic-sized seawater pools, sunbeds, and a terrace restaurant. The CR7 Museum — dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo, born in Madeira — is 10 minutes east: genuinely entertaining even for non-football fans.
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.
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Esmeralda Holidays Apartments are located in central Funchal, around 5 minutes from the marina, making them ideal for guests planning boat trips, sunset cruises or simply enjoying the seafront promenade. The location also puts shops, restaurants and the historic centre within easy walking distance.
About a 5-minute walk to Funchal Marina, where most boat trips, yacht charters and ferries depart from.
Yes, the seafront promenade near the marina has a wide choice of restaurants and cafés with ocean views.
Yes — the central location means most major attractions, the cable car and old town are within a 10–20 minute walk.
