Situated on a cliff top, this 4-star hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and offers guestrooms with balconies only a 5-minute drive from the centre of Funchal. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. Free WiFi is offered. Rooms at Ocean Gardens are bright and have modern wood furnishings. They come equipped with air conditioning and cable TV. Some rooms have a separate seating area and feature panoramic sea views. In the morning, the hotel serves a buffet breakfast. The on-site steak house has a brick oven and serves grilled meats and regional specialities. There are also a bar an open-air terrace that serves regional wine and cocktails. Guests can relax in the landscaped garden. Staff at the 24-hour front desk assist with car hire and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. On the 4th floor close to the swimming pool, there is a solarium and sauna, all surrounded by lush gardens, which offers its guests pleasant moments of relaxation and tranquility. Ocean Gardens is a 15-minute drive from Madeira Airport. Free private parking is possible on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Funchal
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ayla
    Belgium Belgium
    Idyllic, not too busy, clean, comfortable , plenty of parking space and bus stop in front of the hotel.
  • Beata
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent view, not Close to the centre of Funchal which for us was a bonus,
  • Jacques
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    - Very friendly staff - Very clean room every day - Fantastic view onto the ocean and Funchal - Good restaurant always open with friendly staff as well - Free parking
  • David
    Jersey Jersey
    Lovely views over the Atlantic, Funchal and the sea port. Very good bus service. Excellent staff.
  • Alistair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great views, very clean property, good facilities, very comfortable bedroom and well equipped bathroom. bus stop right outside.
  • Robin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Bed was perfect. Breakfast was good. Staff is Gert friendly. The restaurant serves great food.
  • Sharna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The amazing views is of course something that has to be mentioned and cannot be missed, beautiful sunrise and sunsets and views across the bay, the lights of an evening at Christmas are stunning. The staff, all of them, area fabulous, nothing is a...
  • Michaela
    Portugal Portugal
    location, furniture, bathroom everything was very clean friendly staff amazing view
  • Yael
    Israel Israel
    קודם כל את הנוף המדהים מהחדר! האוקיינוס והעיר פונשל. המלון במרחק כ 15 דק נסיעה מהעיר, גבוה על הצוק בסאו גונסלו. החדר גדול ומרווח עם מרפסת, חדר האמבטיה והשירותים גדול ומרווח. יש הרבה תאורה בחדר, מים וסודה במיני בר חופשי. המסעדה לארוחת ערב מצוינת...
  • Elke
    Austria Austria
    Um Ausflüge zu machen hat das Hotel eine super Lage. Es waren genug Parkplätze vorhanden. Wir hatten ein tolles Zimmer mit einer Wahnsinns Aussicht! Und das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend!

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a fridge and coffee maker in the room. A safe?

    The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a safe. We do not have coffe/tea making facilities in the rooms.
    Answered on 21 January 2020
  • Hi do you arrange shuttle from and to airport? Thank you

    No, we advice you to take a taxi from the airport of the local bus 113 (Sam company) it passes in front of the hotel
    Answered on 7 January 2020
  • Hello, I'm looking for a room for 2 adults and a child age 7, is the sofa in the junior suit a pull out couch? I'm not entirely sure which option to choose.

    Hello Yes the Sofa in the junior suit puul out couch ( Bed Sofa)
    Answered on 21 February 2023
  • What are the times of the courtesy bus to Funchal and how many times per day does it run? We are staying from 2 March for one week. Thank you.

    It goes at 10.00am 12.45pm 15.00pm And returns at 13.00pm 15.15pm and 17.00pm
    Answered on 13 December 2019
  • How far is the nearest supermarket, is it walkable? Thanks

    The nearest supermarket is 3km away, We dont advice to go by foot because there is no path on the main road.
    Answered on 17 November 2019
  • Hi! Do you have any free shuffle from the hotel to the city center? Kind Regards

    Ye we do. From monday to friday, at 10.30. 12.45. 15.00 to funchal Return 13.00, 15.15, 17.00
    Answered on 25 May 2022
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante Montanha
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Ocean Gardens
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Solarium
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that when booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 7324

FAQs about Ocean Gardens

  • The prices at Ocean Gardens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Ocean Gardens can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Ocean Gardens offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Solarium
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
  • Room options at Ocean Gardens include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Suite
  • Ocean Gardens is 2.1 miles from the centre of Funchal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ocean Gardens has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante Montanha
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Ocean Gardens is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.