Small hotel - though it says 4 star that is debatable. Staff for the main friendly and got to know you as the week went on so you did not have to ask at reception for messages, etc. Breakfast fairly predicable: hot food available on request. Not sure about the dinner dining experience as I failed to locate a menu... More

Just had a wonderful week at the Madeira Bright Star as part of our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Perfectly situated / located equidistant from Funchal City Centre and the Lido area with the many grand hotels and coastal walks. Others had commented on the steep slope back to the hotel after a 15 minute walk back from Funchal but it is... More

Just come home from a very nice week in this hotel and can't think of any negative aspects ,staff are friendly and very helpful . The English cooked breakfast was very nice and the choice of cereals etc adequate ,the weather was warm and sunny but the pool was freezing, it's winter i suppose.One little tip, try to avoid room... More

Been to Madeira now a few times and I have to say that this is one of the best hotels I've stayed in on the Island..Fantastic lady on the reception who greeted us with great big smile and very warm welcome. Hotel reception area immaculate,lots of glass walls with an amazing open plan layout.Small garden which is is the shade... More

Booked online. When I arrived, the room was not ready. Check in was at 2pm. Didnt know that. Room was huge with balcony. Comfy and big bad. Bathroom was clean, with bath, toilet and sink with huge mirror. In the room was television, aircon, wardrobe, small fridge, locker. Room and bathroom were very clean. Balcony was perfect especially in the... More

We spent a week in this very affordable, modern hotel in what seemed to be Madeira's rainy season. Out of 1 week we only had one sunny day, but that's another story! The hotel was' bright' airy and comfortable. Spotless, aircon, room with balcony overlooking pool area and carpark of nearby hotel. Sea view if you look hard left! good... More

Excellent position a few minutes walk from the port end of funchal promenade and only a 15 minute stroll into the centre of Funchal for shops, restaurants and marina. Hotel was very clean, modern and informal. Room was spacious with a large balcony with partial sea view facing due west, so all balconies are in full sun afternoon and evening.... More

Just come back after a week booked through Lastminute.com: Hotel: - Location - about 1km west of the Old Town and close to the Casino, but down a relative backstreet and not known by many of the taxi drivers! OTOH at least 6 decent restaurants within 5 mins walking distance (inc. 2 Italian, Indochinese, Turkish, Madeiran, etc) - but no... More

Nice location between Casino Park and Pestana Carlton with great seaview and fine breakfast. Short way to every thing in Funchal . Friendly staff and 4* treatment all over . We are looking forward to go there again soon . And that will be the 1st. of dec.his very year for our christmas celebration 2012 .