Hotel Cajú
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Cajú is worth booking if you want a central, quiet base in Funchal with a high guest score at a price well below the city median. Travellers who are fussy about mattresses should read recent reviews first, as some guests find the beds too soft.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Hotel Cajú is our Best Value pick for Funchal. It is a 4-star with a guest score of 9.2 out of 10, and it was 31% cheaper than the typical hotel in our sample.
It suits couples and solo travellers who want to walk to restaurants, the marina and the cathedral, and who enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast. A gym and a restaurant are listed for those who want them on site.
Skip it if you need a firm mattress. Some guests find the beds too soft or sagging. Families should also check room options, as family rooms are not listed in our data.
Location and getting around
The address is 112 Rua da Carreira, Sao Pedro, 9000-042 Funchal, Portugal. Guests give the location a very high 9.8 and describe a quiet pedestrian street in the city centre, close to restaurants and the marina.
The Cathedral of Funchal is about 0.3 km away, a 4-minute walk. The Madeira Botanical Garden is 2.1 km away, around 26 minutes on foot.
Cabo Girão is 8.9 km away, about 111 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on public transport, a tour or a taxi. Walking times are straight-line estimates, and real routes can take longer.
What guests say
From 807 reviews, the average is 9.2. Guests praise the location most: central yet quiet, on a pedestrian street near restaurants and the marina.
Breakfast is the other favourite. The data lists a continental breakfast, and guests describe freshly prepared à la carte dishes such as healthy bowls, eggs and fruit juices.
The weak point is the beds. Many guests find them large and restful, but some say the mattresses are too soft or sagging.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Hotel Cajú was €123.50 a night, 31% below the sample median of €179.50. Listed facilities are a gym, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Our Budget pick, Quinta Da Penha De Franca, is a 4-star scoring 8.4 at €115.29 a night, only about €8 less. For that small difference, Hotel Cajú offers a clearly higher guest score. Our Luxury pick, Quinta Jardins do Lago, is a 5-star with a 9.7 score at €498 a night, about four times the price.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 40 hotels in Funchal. Hotel Cajú ranked 7th on review score among the eligible properties.
For our Best Value slot, we look for the strongest review confidence at or near the median price. Hotel Cajú's 9.2 from 807 reviews, at a price well under the median, made it the clearest choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether your rate includes breakfast.
If mattress firmness matters to you, read the latest reviews or ask the hotel. Confirm gym hours, and read the cancellation policy before you pay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Cajú in the centre of Funchal?
Yes. Guests describe a quiet pedestrian street in the city centre, and the Cathedral of Funchal is about 4 minutes away on foot.
What is breakfast like at Hotel Cajú?
Guests describe freshly prepared à la carte dishes, including healthy bowls, eggs and fruit juices. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
Are the beds comfortable?
Many guests find them large and restful, but some say the mattresses are too soft or sagging. Read recent reviews if this matters to you.
Can I walk to Cabo Girão?
No, it is about 8.9 km away, roughly 111 minutes on foot. Plan on public transport, a tour or a taxi.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €123.50 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.