Your stay — Terrace Mar Suite
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The Property — Terrace Mar Suite
Terrace Mar Suite is a modest three-star operation on Funchal's Lido seafront, leaning on decent sea views from its rooms and the small outdoor pool. The lobby feels like a practical 1980s holiday apartment block with tile floors and a reception desk that gets the job done. Its USP is a quiet location on the promenade, a short walk from the Lido bathing complex and ocean pools. It suits budget-conscious couples or older travellers who want a clean base within striking distance of the sea.
Chronicles of Funchal
Funchal was founded in 1424 by the Portuguese navigator João Gonçalves Zarco, who named it after the wild fennel (funcho) growing on the hillsides. Its architecture evolved from manual-labour whitewashed cottages to 18th-century Baroque churches like the Sé Cathedral, then to 19th-century neoclassical mansions built by wine-exporting merchants. The city’s modern identity blends this layered past with a subtropical garden culture, Madeira wine cellars, and a year-round cruise-ship terminal. Contemporary Funchal is a low-key capital where traditional tiled facades and modern tourist infrastructure rub along without pretension.
Best Time to Visit
Full Funchal guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm, sunny days (23-26°C) with lower humidity than August, and crowds thin out after the spring cruise peak.
Peak / festival surge
August — summer school holidays drive up hotel rates by 30-50% as families fill the Lido zone; the Festa da Flor (flower festival) in late April/early May also spikes demand and prices.
Budget shoulder season
October and November — temperatures still 20-22°C, rain sporadic, hotel rates drop 20-30% from summer highs, and the island is quieter outside the flower-festival months.
Weather & packing
Funchal's microclimate means it can be sunny at the coast and drizzly in the hills within half an hour. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and layers — you will use both between the promenade and the Monte cable car.
Live City Briefing — Funchal
- The Madeira Cable Car resumed full services in March 2025 after a winter maintenance phase; book ahead online to skip morning queues at the Monte station.
- Funchal’s new Parque de Estacionamento do Lido car park opened in late 2024, adding 230 spaces near the hotel zone, easing parking for visitors arriving by rental car.
- Construction on the Zona Velha pedestrianisation continues in 2026, with Rua de Santa Maria’s painted doors now part of a larger walkable network; expect some street closures near the Mercado dos Lavradores through summer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Terrace Mar Suite, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, facing the rear of the building (away from the main road), as it offers better quiet and a partial view of the valley. Higher floors reduce street noise and get more light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or near the lift shaft (usually at the front). These suffer from direct street noise and lift mechanism hum, especially during breakfast hours.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors (4-5) at the rear get a partial view of the hillside and the valley, with some sea haze in the distance. Front-facing rooms overlook the street and mostly look into the city – fine if you like urban energy, but not serene.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 are the quietest, as they sit above the worst of the traffic rumble and have less foot traffic from the reception/lobby.
🔊 Noise notes
Funchal's main road along the seafront is busy with mopeds, buses and delivery vans from about 7am to 10pm. The hotel's front entrance is right on this road. Internal noise from the lift is noticeable on lower floors next to the shaft.
Insider tips
1. Park in the public garage two blocks east (Rua das Pretas) rather than the hotel's limited spaces – it's cheaper and easier to leave. 2. Request a walk-in shower when booking – some rooms have only a bath-shower combo, which floods the floor.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Terrace Mar Suite
Free WiFi throughout; single network, no login — just accept terms. Typically 30-40 Mbps download; occasional buffering during peak evening hours.
One lift serves all four floors, including basement breakfast room. No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. TV in lobby tuned to BBC World, no digital newsstand or PressReader.
Check-in from 14:00 (early bag drop allowed any time). Check-out until 12:00. Late check-out until 16:00 costs €25, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage behind reception on day of arrival/departure; locked room, no tag system.
Step-free from street into lobby via ramp (not automatic door). Lift to all floors. Rooms have wide door frames but no roll-in showers or grab rails. No wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Parquimetro (Rua dos Murças 4), €1.50/hour, max €10/24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Tourist tax €1.50 per person per night, paid on site (children under 13 exempt; cap of 7 nights per person).
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings. At check-in a €100 hold on your card for incidentals; released at check-out.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja da Nazaré (175 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Capela da Nazaré (642 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Capela da Ajuda (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Suite Hotel Eden Mar — 860 m · ~11 min walk
Parque Urbano da Nazaré — 888 m · ~11 min walk
Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues — 640 m · ~8 min walk
Cine Teatro de Santo António — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Ilhapark — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 232 m · ~3 min walk
Nazaré — 219 m · ~3 min walk
Meu Super — 303 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks for the best rates; avoid the exchange bureaux at Funchal Airport and the tourist strip along Avenida Arriaga.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless is common; smaller cafés or market stalls may be cash-only.
Restaurants: 5–10% if service charge not included (often not). Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1–2 per bag for porters, €1–2 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A padrão (espresso) goes for about €0.70–1.00 at a local pastelaria, often with a small pastry.
A prato do dia (daily special) in a tasca-style restaurant costs around €7–10, including drink.
A main course of grilled fish or meat with sides at a casual local restaurant runs €10–14.
Look for espetada (beef skewers) and bolo do caco (garlic bread) at stalls in the Zona Velha (Old Town) or the Mercado dos Lavradores.
Pingo Doce and Continente are the main budget supermarket chains in Funchal.
Head to the main shopping street, Rua do Carmo, for chain stores like Zara and Primark; the Mercado dos Lavradores has local crafts but not clothes.
The yellow Horários do Funchal buses cost €1.95 for a single city journey, or buy a Giro card for discounted multi-rides; from the airport, take the Aerobus (€5–6 one way) rather than a taxi (€25+).
Eat the prato do dia at lunch, not dinner—it's the same food for half the price.Buy a local SIM (e.g. MEO or NOS) for cheap data instead of roaming; avoid tourist SIMs at the airport.Visit free public viewpoints like Monte Palace Gardens' terrace or the Funchal marina promenade instead of pay-per-view attractions.
Good to know — Funchal
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Emergency Contacts
Funchal112 (European emergency number) for general information and assistance
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Funchal, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Terrace Mar Suite
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 232 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Nazaré — 219 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Cristiano Ronaldo Airport → Funchal City Centre (near Living Funchal Bloco-III)
💡 A hop-on hop-off service that allows you to get off near your hotel
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport → Funchal Bus Station (Rodoviária)
💡 Buy tickets on the bus or at the bus station; then take a taxi or walk to the hotel
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport → Living Funchal Bloco-III
💡 Book in advance to avoid higher prices during peak hours
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport → Funchal Bus Station (Rodoviária)
💡 A cheaper option, but with less frequent departures
About Funchal
Wikipedia ↗
Funchal (Portuguese pronunciation: [fũˈʃal] ), officially City of Funchal (Portuguese: Cidade do Funchal), is the capital, largest city and a municipality in Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The city has a population of 105,795, making it the sixth largest cit...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Terrace Mar Suite?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4, facing the rear of the building (away from the main road), as it offers better quiet and a partial view of the valley. Higher floors reduce street noise and get more light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Terrace Mar Suite?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or near the lift shaft (usually at the front). These suffer from direct street noise and lift mechanism hum, especially during breakfast hours.
Is Terrace Mar Suite noisy?
Funchal's main road along the seafront is busy with mopeds, buses and delivery vans from about 7am to 10pm. The hotel's front entrance is right on this road. Internal noise from the lift is noticeable on lower floors next to the shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at Terrace Mar Suite?
Rooms on the upper floors (4-5) at the rear get a partial view of the hillside and the valley, with some sea haze in the distance. Front-facing rooms overlook the street and mostly look into the city – fine if you like urban energy, but not serene.
What are insider tips for staying at Terrace Mar Suite?
1. Park in the public garage two blocks east (Rua das Pretas) rather than the hotel's limited spaces – it's cheaper and easier to leave. 2. Request a walk-in shower when booking – some rooms have only a bath-shower combo, which floods the floor.
What time is check-in at Terrace Mar Suite?
Check-in at Terrace Mar Suite is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Terrace Mar Suite have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; single network, no login — just accept terms. Typically 30-40 Mbps download; occasional buffering during peak evening hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Terrace Mar Suite?
Tourist tax €1.50 per person per night, paid on site (children under 13 exempt; cap of 7 nights per person).
Where can I eat cheaply near Terrace Mar Suite?
A prato do dia (daily special) in a tasca-style restaurant costs around €7–10, including drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Terrace Mar Suite?
The yellow Horários do Funchal buses cost €1.95 for a single city journey, or buy a Giro card for discounted multi-rides; from the airport, take the Aerobus (€5–6 one way) rather than a taxi (€25+).
When is the best time to visit Funchal?
May, June, September — warm, sunny days (23-26°C) with lower humidity than August, and crowds thin out after the spring cruise peak.
Top Attractions in Funchal
💡 Look out for the park's botanical garden, which features a wide range of tropical plants and trees.
💡 Take a guided tour to learn more about Ronaldo's early life and career, and see some of his personal belongings on display.
💡 Look out for the centre's beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stone carvings.
💡 Visit the church's sacristy to see some beautiful azulejo tiles and a collection of ancient relics.
💡 Visit at sunset for the best views and a spectacular sight.