Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature

The Royal Savoy undoubtedly occupies the best location for the leisure traveller. Since 2004, when it first opened on the site of the original Savoy Lido, this hotel is popular with all ages, newcomers, and regulars year after year. Recently refurbished the hotel fails to disappoint

Good place to stay

We had another glorious 2 weeks at the Royal Savoy. Staff are simple the best and go above and beyond to make your stay perfect. The food in the Armada is devine, definitely 5 stars. The staff Miguel, Luis, Roberto, Joao, Pedro and all of the other staff members just make the whole experience perfect. The whole atmosphere is just what you need for a relaxing break away being looked after to the highest standard. Thank you so much to everyone at The Roysl Savoy

Das Royal Savoy in Funchal ist ein Hotel mit fünf Sternen, leider wurde dieser Standard während meines Aufenthalts in mehreren Bereichen nicht erfüllt. Positiv hervorzuheben ist die schöne Lage des Hotels mit Blick aufs Meer. Die Anlage selbst ist gepflegt und architektonisch ansprechend. Auch das Hotelpersonal war durchweg freundlich und bemüht, jedoch ist die Sprachbarriere für deutschsprachige Gäste nicht zu unterschätzen: Es wurde ausschliesslich Englisch oder Portugiesisch gesprochen, was bei einem internationalen Luxushotel mit dieser Sterneklassifikation sehr enttäuschend ist. Ein grosser Kritikpunkt war das Essen. Die Qualität war allenfalls knapp passabel, teilweise sogar unterdurchschnittlich, was dem Anspruch eines Fünf-Sterne-Hotels nicht gerecht wird. Vielfalt, Frische, Vorbereitung und Präsentation der Speisen liessen zu wünschen übrig. Ein weiterer Nachteil war die eingeschränkte Mobilität: Es gab kaum Möglichkeiten, mit einem Shuttleservice ins Zentrum von Funchal zu gelangen. Wer das Hotel verlassen wollte, war meist auf Taxis oder längere Fusswege angewiesen. Auch das Abendprogramm entsprach nicht dem, was man von einem gehobenen Urlaubshotel erwartet. Die musikalische Unterhaltung erinnerte eher an ein Programm in einem Altersheim, ruhig, wenig abwechslungsreich und für jüngere oder unternehmungslustige Gäste kaum attraktiv. Insgesamt hinterlässt das Royal Savoy einen durchwachsenen Eindruck. Es gibt einige Lichtblicke, aber das Gesamtpaket entspricht nicht dem, was man von einem Hotel dieser Kategorie erwarten dürfte.

This was our first return to Maderia since 2018 having visited many times before but staying in the hotel next door on each occasion. We booked a Junior Suite which though slightly dated provided ample space and all facilities needed to enjoy your stay with glorious views from the 5th floor. We stayed on a Bed and Breakfast basis as visitors to Maderia will be aware of the numerous restraunts that Funchal offers within walking distance (15 minutes) or an 8 euro taxi ride. Breakfast was of a good standard hot and cold selection but surprisingly not waiter service. Pool areas were exceptionally clean with direct access to the sea. Staff were very helpful particular at room service and nighttime pillow turndown. Also tea and coffee plus bottled water were provided simple touches that are often hard to find as not extras these days. Would we stay again....yes....hopefully to book again in late November 2025. Thank you to the staff at the Royal Savoy

Spent a week in a sea view Junior Suite on a bed & breakfast basis. Superb stay ~ loved every second of it. Great location, excellent facilities and on the whole, superb staff. Very clean and room was very spacious easily accommodating three people and amongst the best hotel beds we have encountered ( huge bed ). Meals at the poolside bar quite expensive so we didn’t partake, but drinks generally well priced. Two main bars didn’t have the same drinks menus and there was no inclination to provide any switchover which was frustrating. Evening entertainment varied from very good to a bit out dated. On the whole though a great hotel, which has the benefit of returning guests who have timeshare rooms within the hotel with some returning every year for 20 years plus, so that gives the hotel, along with the room decor, a very homely experience. Lots of spaces in the building to relax. Pool was good and no problem with finding sun beds by the pool or directly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean south facing. Easy access to a very cold sea area for swimming. Certainly very worthy of its five star rating and for us, worth returning to, especially given how beautiful and friendly Madeira is,