Vila Camacho Guest House

Vila Camacho Guest House is a budget guesthouse at Beco da Amoreira 26 in the Lido and São Martinho area of Funchal, on Madeira, Portugal. It lies on a quiet lane on the slopes above the western hotel zone, with the seafront and lido facilities below and the old town a few kilometres east by taxi or bus. The property offers double, twin, twin-or-double and single rooms, making it suitable for solo travellers, couples and friends. Facilities are notable for the price category: an outdoor pool, a garden, a bar and an on-site restaurant, with a breakfast buffet and free wifi. A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage help with early arrivals and late departures. The guest rating of around 4.6 indicates a friendly, well-run property, and the $ price band makes it one of the more economical options in this part of Funchal. Service is personal and informal, with a homely atmosphere that appeals to independent travellers who prefer a guesthouse to a large resort. There are no spa or fitness facilities, so the appeal is the garden, the pool and the value. Because the guesthouse is on a hillside lane, the climb back from the sea is steep, and many guests rely on taxis. A rental car or tours help for reaching levada walks and viewpoints, and the garden pool is a welcome place to relax after a day of exploring.