Tui Blue Gardens - Adults-Only - Savoy Signature

We stayed here twice. once in 2023 and the same time, again, in 2024. The staff were excellent and our room was most comfortable, looking out onto the ocean. Breakfast was self-service and very very good with a wide choice of meats, cheeses, juices, cereals etc. Omelettes were made whilst you watched! There was also hot 'English' breakfasts available. We spent a lot of time in the indoor pool and used taxis to go into Funchal and, on several occasions caught a bus to Camara da Lobos were we ate wonderful fresh seafood. My partner is slightly disabled and the hills were a bit much which is why we didn't return for a third time. The incline from the road to the hotel was particularly steep but this is an excellent hotel with caring staff. We enjoyed our stay.

The staff are most pleasant and helpful. The balcony extending from our bedroom is far too small and uncomfortable. I was expecting a walk- in- shower in the en suite as this hotel is rated as a 4 star hotel but only to find a shower above the bath which is not very convenient for older visitors.

Had a great holiday. It is our third time here and we were very happy to return. The bedrooms are large and spacious and the staff lovely. Rooms are kept spotlessly clean and the buffet has enough choice that we had no problems on an evening. It is true the hotel is a distance from the centre of Funchal but we walked in (downhill) every day and caught a taxi back at night.

We've recently returned from a 10 night stay, our first visit to Madeira,and really enjoyed our stay at Tui Blue and would definitely return. Yes its up a steep hill & its quite a walk into the centre of Funchal, but not sure why people moan about this as its made clear on their website. The rooms were clean and very comfortable & we had a lovely sea view. All staff we met were lovely & friendly & we couldn't fault the breakfast (although the coffee wasnt the best). It is a quiet hotel with mainly older guests but this suited us (both in our 50's). We ate out every evening either at the local restaurants a few minutes walk down the hill or in the town and every meal was great. There's a lovely cafe called Casa Branca 5 mins away which we used for snacks & lunch. We used Madeira Tickets 4U previously mentioned in the reviews, to book 2 full day tours which were fab & gave us a real taste of the island & we would definitely recommend using them. Looking forward to returning later in the year.

I must say, We love the stay and stay were so friendly, Ivone, Sara, Vitor, Angel. From the arrival to the departure, it was just an great experience, 5 star rated. From the check in arrival with glass of espumante, to all recommendations front desk told us, restaurants, Tours ( if you can book with the reception do so, gd value and small tour groups witch). Hotel variety on food ) casual dinning good food, breakfast viarety on daily buffet, eggs cook to order.... Highly RECOMMENDED!!!!!

Everyone we met was a returning visitor which, in the age group it seems to cater for, over 50’s, is a compliment to the hotel. There is certainly a lot to see and do in Madeira, without walking the Levadas even. There is an easy levada walk at the rear of the hotel. The staff are all friendly and welcoming particularly Natasha in entertainments and Santa. The fitness/wellbeing coach Gi does some great varied classes from sunrise yoga to band work or weights. They all made our stay really special. There is the new Spa now with massage etc ( extra but a discount available) and a warm modern indoor swimming pool, steam room and sauna all accessible. We sunbathed on the rooftop terrace where there is a bar and Jacuzzi and the four poster sunbeds along with the regular sunbeds and tables. The hotel was not full in April and we never had any problems getting a sunbed or a table at meal times. Restaurant staff are great and the food is very varied even for gluten free or dairy intolerant. Many salad variations, pasta, regional dishes and fish, two meats at least. Breakfast has a vast array of choice, no complaints at all. Many English dishes like fruit crumble and one day roast lamb with mint gravy, yum. Desserts were the best choice we have ever seen. The cakes were all fantastic tasting. The small gardens are to the rear of the hotel and the fitness pavilion and games area is set in further gardens and is up a couple of higher stepped levels which might be a problem for some. There is a table tennis table in the sunken garden near the unheated pool. In the evening there is live music which is good but as the weather was poor it was not held in the rooftop terrace area or around the pool but in the Magnolia lounge downstairs. This was very ‘working mans club’ style not much atmosphere , the chairs set out wrong for chatting we thought. There was a ****** night and a quiz, several bands and some traditional dancing when we were there. All fun . Drinks are reasonable and they do add 10% service charge but we didn’t knock this off, it seemed mean as they were all so pleasant. We had a mountain view which was lovely with the mist rolling over the tops till the sun came out. In April we got no sun till 6pm. There is no beach so the sea views are literally just that, although you can see the harbour from some rooms and the cruise ships coming in. We had a small balcony, just 2 chairs. They are some Juliette balconies and some larger ones. The corner suites are massive. The rooms are not modern and maybe need a bit of work but perfectly good solid furniture. Totally clean. We had a bath and a shower above which was red hot all the time. Didn’t notice any toiletries except shower cap and dispenser on shower wall. Kettle and provisions, with a bottle of water, replaced daily. Fridge. Only complaint is there were only 2 of everything not 4, so limited, unless you asked, to one cup of coffee each a day! Easily delivered more to your room if asked though so no p