Hotel Escola - Funchal (Madeira)

3-star seaside hotel with personalized service by hospitality students, offering Atlantic Ocean views from every room

Accommodations at Hotel Escola Funchal

All rooms at Hotel Escola feature private balconies with direct views of the Atlantic Ocean. Each room includes a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests stay in one of the Double Rooms or Double Rooms with Sea View, the latter offering full ocean panoramas.

Dining and Culinary Experience

Hotel Escola serves an à la carte breakfast each morning in its dining room with scenic ocean views. The on-site restaurant offers international cuisine and regional dishes made from fresh ingredients, available for lunch and dinner. The hotel's restaurant has a sun terrace where guests can dine outdoors.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Hotel Escola is situated on a hill 3 km from Funchal city center, within a 5-minute drive of the Frederico de Freitas Museum and a short distance from Madeira Casino. The hotel is also close to Formosa Beach, which features black volcanic sand, and a bus stop for the number 2 bus is located directly outside. Free private parking is available on site, allowing guests to explore the island by car.

Amenities and Services

Hotel Escola offers an outdoor swimming pool with ocean views, surrounded by a garden with sun loungers and umbrellas. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in common areas, and guests have access to meeting and banquet facilities. Additional services include bicycle rental, car hire assistance, and a 24-hour front desk that can arrange shuttle transport.

The Educational Hospitality Experience

Hotel Escola operates as a training hotel where hospitality students provide personalized service under professional supervision. This interactive experience includes student-led services at the front desk, restaurant, and housekeeping, offering budget-conscious travelers quality meals and accommodations. The hotel's educational focus extends to its culinary offerings, with fresh ingredients used in regional dishes and changing fresh fruit at breakfast.

• Location: 3 km from Funchal, near Formosa Beach and Frederico de Freitas Museum
• Rooms: All rooms with private balconies and Atlantic Ocean views
• Dining: Regional and international cuisine served on a sun terrace with ocean views
• Service: Personalized attention from hospitality students in a training hotel
• Parking: Free private parking on site
• Pool: Outdoor swimming pool with scenic ocean views
• Target: Budget-conscious travelers and culinary enthusiasts

Licence number: NOTAPPLICABLE