Residencial Vila Lusitânia

Residencial Vila Lusitânia is a budget guesthouse at Rua Fundação Zino 26 in the Lido and São Martinho hotel zone of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The street lies on the western side of the city, in the main resort district, so the Lido promenade, the seawater swimming complexes and the large hotels are within a short walk or bus ride, and the old town and Mercado dos Lavradores are a short taxi ride to the east. The guesthouse is a small villa-style property with a garden and a terrace, which gives it a relaxed, residential atmosphere compared with the larger resort hotels nearby. Rooms are offered as double or twin rooms, sea view rooms and studios with a kitchenette, which makes the property workable for short breaks and longer stays. Listed amenities include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, a terrace, a garden, free wifi, a flat-screen television, laundry and luggage storage. The poolside bar offers drinks and light snacks, and the hotel zone offers many restaurants, supermarkets and cafes within walking distance. The service character is informal and friendly, with a small team and fewer formal services than a hotel. With a 3.9 rating and the lowest price tier, it suits budget travellers, couples and groups who want a pool and a garden without paying resort rates. Typical outings include walks along the Lido seafront, the cable car to Monte, the Madeira Botanical Garden and swimming at the nearby public pools. Madeira Airport is about 20 minutes by taxi, and buses along the Estrada Monumental connect the hotel zone with the centre. The terrain is hilly, and the walk back from the seafront is uphill, so visitors with limited mobility may prefer a taxi.