Caniçal Vacations from $282

The property is like going into a novel set in the late 1800- early 1900s. The original workmanship was beautiful and the updates have changed it a little but it still has the essence of the time. The key and mail cubbies are there and the library doesn't have many books but has some interesting old items. The pool, terrace, and balcony off my 3rd floor room gave guests several places to be outside to enjoy the wonderful view. The bathroom taps were tricky to turn on and then continued to drip when turned off, so that wasn't so good and they were a bit stingy on towels. The wifi is only in public areas of the hotel, not in the rooms. The rooms could use better lighting, lamps etc. so one could read at night. It's quite a hike up to the top of the hill, but it made up for missing my exercise classes. The staff were polite and very helpful, for example the taxi driver was waiting for me upon arrival at the airport and was there early when I left. The toast cheese and ham was just right for an evening snack. It was fun to picture ladies from long ago in their long dresses and hats going up and down the stairs. It's nice they are preserving such a wonderful building! Dr. S

We had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the room was clean and very comfortable, and the facilities were excellent. Everything exceeded my expectations, and I would definitely stay here again.

The hotel was exceptionally clean and very well maintained, which made a great first impression. The staff at reception were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making check-in a really pleasant experience. A big highlight was having access to all three hotels’ facilities — such a great added benefit and really enhanced the overall stay. On the downside, the breakfast hall staff could have been a bit more warm and engaging. Additionally, there are only two massage therapists across the three hotels, and unfortunately during our stay one was off sick and the other on holiday. This meant we weren’t able to book a massage, which was quite disappointing — especially as there wasn’t much else to do when the weather wasn’t great. Overall, a lovely stay with great facilities, just a few areas that could be improved to elevate the experience further.

Very nice old villa with plenty of character! Nice garden to relax in with pool too.

Great stay, clean and great location. Very spacious apartment and responsive host Altough be careful it advertises parking available on request and a washer and dryer there is no parking and no dryer…but drying rack is availble. I VERY creaky floors, no one above us but i felt terrible for the people under us everytime i walked, even on tippy toes it was uncontrollable….