Christine
10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Clean, comfortable, friendly and great location
Pros: Staff were friendly and helpful. Fabulous huge salt water covered pool and spa facilities. Beautiful gardens. Great place to base yourself to explore the wonderful island of Madeira with extensive mapped walks.
Cons: All good
Sonia
8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Excellent but not good for tea drinkers who like milk
Pros: Beautiful old house high up on the hills overlooking the sea. Surrounded by productive gardens which produce food, fruits and herbs for the kitchen. Lovely concept and well appointed and friendly. Apart from the Tea and Coffee the breakfasts were excellent and my favorite meal of the day.
Cons: I really need tea made in boiling water in the mornings. Here the tea is from water coming out of a coffee machine so not boiling. The coffee machine is indifferent as well. Lovely selection of nuts, honey, homemade jams, cakes cold meats hot buffet and fresh juices and yoghurt all good. Did not like the lack of milk in the tea making facilities in the bedroom and lack of tea bags. Usually had one or two black tea bags a day and only one milk which was a creamer for the coffee. Also a sign saying if we asked for a second tea bag we would be charged €4! The fruit basket was filled with locally grown fruit daily which was big plus.
Conor
10/10
Ireland 🇮🇪
Pros: The food was exceptional. We came for one night's stay and stayed for 2 nights and ate dinner both nights in the hotel. The breakfast was one of the best I've had with a huge selection of fruits, breads, hot counter to meet everyone's taste. The pool and spa area was a nice treat after a day of hiking. The gardens are worth a look, they grow all kinds of fruit and vegetables and have some lovely views. I would stay here again and recommend the accommodation highly. Lovely soft seating areas to chill and relax. Friendly staff and the food was amazing.
Cons: We had a car so I'm not sure how easy it would be to rely on public transport from the hotel. It's worth staying here whether you have a car or not. A real treat.
Francesco
10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Pros: Our stay at the Bio Hotel was absolutely fantastic! Truly one of the best hotel experiences we’ve ever had. My partner and I travel often, but this visit really stood out. The hotel is classy, sophisticated, and exudes a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. The vibe was wonderful, surrounded by stunning nature that made the whole experience even more special. The quality of the food was amazing. Everything about our stay felt thoughtful and well-curated, from the ambiance to the overall attention to detail. We highly recommend the Bio Hotel to anyone seeking a serene and stylish getaway, and we’re already looking forward to coming back soon!
Anastasiia
10/10
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Amazing eco retreat
Pros: Beautiful location in the mountains, fresh air and peaceful surroundings. Spacious room with a garden view. Friendly and helpful staff. Organic food from the hotel’s own garden – very fresh and tasty. Great spa area: pool, sauna, jacuzzi
Cons: Stayed only one night – would have loved to stay longer.
Emily
9/10
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Wonderful hotel
Pros: Comfortable room and bed. Great breakfast buffet. There was a fresh fruit basket in our room and every day the staff refilled it.
Cons: Nothing at all.
Frank
10/10
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Excellent stay
Pros: We stayed for 23 days in this hotel. The room was spacious and the beds were excellent. The breakfast is good with many options. The food in the bar and restaurant is also very good. Knowing that the food is organic makes it very special. The location is great and quiet and the very large garden is a big bonus. The swimming pool is large and with good temperature . The staff does everything to make you feel good especially Francisco from the restaurant and Johanna from housekeeping. Also the ladies from the reception are very kind and helpful. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Mariann
10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Nature and organic food heaven
Pros: Beautiful site and tranquil nature surrounding. Located high up in the mountains so it’s cooler here. Large indoor pool. Friendly staff. Half board included 4 course gourmet meals most evenings, buffet meals on some. Quality of food was excellent, organic and local. Gluten and dairy intolerance were accommodated by the chef with specifically tailored menu. Fresh fruit in the rooms was a nice touch. Free shuttle service provided to Funchal day trips. Not really for young children but teens were suitable entertained here.
Cons: The gym could do with a water fountain. The location was a bit tricky to get to once left the VR roads (main roads) and the new tunnels. Some of the local streets are very steep and narrow, a good car and confined driving ability a must. Once you get to know the location it’s not a problem.
Konstantine
9/10
Germany 🇩🇪
Fabulous place for those who seek tranquility and comfort
Pros: Location, solitude, comfort and THE GARDEN!!! Absolutely impressive! Very nice breakfast Spacious
Cons: Maybe the water pressure in the bath/shower could be a bit stronger but this is not a dislike. Just an observation
Lindsay
10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦
Wonderfully elegant retreat
Pros: We loved the elegance and grace of this older-style hotel, located on a large estate with beautifully manicured gardens high up in the mountains. Our room with balcony was spacious and modern, the bathroom was high-end with bidet, marble counters and floors. The bed was the most comfortable of all the accommodation we had experienced in Madeira. There was a wonderful indoor pool and sauna which contributed to our enjoyment. The breakfast was superb, with many interesting options and copious quantities. We loved our stay here, it was a wonderfully tranquil retreat.
Cons: Absolutely nothing !
