Flag Hotel Madeira - Ribeira-Brava

Portugal , Madeira
Ribeira-Brava, Rua Gago Coutinho E Sacadura Cabral, 2A
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75 reviews shown

6/10

Pleasant

05 Mar 2026

Audrée

It was noisy but the hotel is very close to the ocean.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Nov 2025

Loida

La habitación 312 del piso 3 está en malas condiciones.
el baño se moja cuando se baña.
no hay teléfono para comunicarse con recepción
no hay microondas.
20 puntos para la señora venezolana de la cocina muy educada. la que atendió 22-25 de noviembre .

4/10

Poor

23 Nov 2025

Bendris

Not just dirty , very dirty inhygienic bathroom . Very bad homestly . Please pay a little more and atay somewhere where you can have a shower without shoes on . Room is acceptable and large and breakfast is ok ( not great quality but its ok )

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2025

Paweł

Yes

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Tomas

Good location, best days of the hotel have already passed. Unfortunately we had a room which was pretty dark, with only one small window without any view.
Breakfast was ok, choice was relevant to the size of the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Laura

Excellent! Right next to a taxi rank and the beach. Staff are lovely and helpful

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2025

Tushar

I stay at a lot of hotels and I rarely write reviews. I'll also say that we got stuck in Madeira and had no choice...flight was cancelled and this was the only hotel that had rooms at the last minute. So, given that, it did the job for us as we just needed a place to crash for 24 hours. For a vacation, I wouldn't choose this hotel. Keep in mind, my family owned a hotel growing up so I have a ton of perspective.

The Good:
Super nice staff, great location (walkable to beach and restaurants), rooms have a view of the ocean and are decently clean

The Bad:
Really old rooms, facilities were not super clean (saw two dead cockroaches, lots of mosquitos), cold water knob fell off the shower, floor boards had lots of gaps, and beds were uncomfortable.

So, overall, if you just need a place to sleep and shower....this place works fine. If you are looking for a resort with nice facilities and experience, this is not the place. Staff was super nice and friendly and the location is great with good views.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Urvana

Amazing property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Jodi

Great location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Paulo

All perfect

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Iulian

Lovely staff

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Sandor

Excellent stay here. Easy and quick check in. Breakfast was super and well stocked throughout the morning. Room was cleaned every day too.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2025

Anne

Everything we needed

Fantastic location and good hotel. Had everything we needed to escape the bad weather on our hike. Wonderfully friendly and helpfully staff. Minor issues were broken light bulbs and bad smell from the bathroom.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Shirley

The property was very dated and in need of refurbishing,the bathroom definitely needs replacing . However the accommodation was clean . The location was just perfect & we had a sea view room that made up for the quality of the room . Breakfast was very poor and basic . We didn’t go after day 1 , there are lots of shops close by ,where you can grab foods & nice restaurants , A beautiful little town ,

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Claudine

Chambre spacieuse, propre et bien rénovée. Kitchenette hors service, mais le frigo fonctionnait. Immense balcon, belle luminosité dans la chambre. Bien situé, mais aucun stationnement (l'hôtel détient en fait que 3 espaces de stationnement, et le stationnement dans la rue est difficile)

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2025

Kiril

Toilet door got locked middle of the night and had to leave my stuff in there because I had to leave in the morning

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Brian

Flag hotel

I stayed at the flag hotel over Christmas, I was made to feel welcome all the staff are wonderful and friendly

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Christene

Great staff and comfortable rooms right next to the beach, quiet community and great restaurants. What more could you want.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2024

Nestor

Good lobby service

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2024

Wendy

Excellent reception staff! Good breakfast. Parking was a problem. Excellent view on top floor terrace. I would definitely recommend

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Alberto

Location was perfect, staff was grwat

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2024

Richard

Wow Madeira what a place

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2024

erika

It was okay but too expensive for what it was

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2024

Yda

The staff was super nice. The lady who did our check-in was extremely helpful and polite. The other staff members were nice too

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2024

Claus

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10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2024

Leonid

The location can’t be any better: right on the promenade of Ribeira Brava, in the middle of the city Center with all its restaurants, the market, the concert stage, local and touristic shops.
The staff is super friendly and very helpful. The hotel is not new, but has everything one needs. Enjoy!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2023

Donald

The view was very nice.
Nothing much, good to say, about this stay.
My advice to others would be... \"Stay there if there is nothing else available\" otherwise run!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2023

Steven

The staff is so friendly and helpful and made us feel right at home.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2023

Lindsey

We had the best stay at the Flag Hotel! The twin room was just the right size for two travelers. Ribeira Brava was a charming part of the island!! It was quiet and everyone was so kind. Above all, the staff at the hotel made our stay phenomenal. Joel went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible trip! He booked tours for us, scheduled taxis, and was genuinely excited to hear about our adventure. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great location on the sea front, very close to buses, taxis, restaurants, supermarket, good walks nearby along the sea front and up the sides of the gorge that Ribeira Brava sits within. Despite being on the seafront with lots of cafes and restaurants it was mostly very quiet, a little noisier on the Saturday evening though by midnight even then it was quiet.
The staff at the hotel are really friendly and helpful. They need the booking voucher from Ebookers and I was able to email it in the Reception though you may want to take a printed copy, otherwise checking in was easy, WiFi only worked in the lounge and reception but otherwise worked well. There is a lift, though part of one day it was out of order. The place is simply furnished but very clean and comfortable. I had a superior room with a sea view (a must have, particularly with the balcony!) which was massive with a large lounge and separate large bedroom. The mattress on the bed is probably coming to the end of its life, though the linen was all good with lots of spare pillows and blankets. There is a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. The bathroom was super clean, there was a bath with a shower over it. There was no means to tell the staff you wanted to reuse towels/ bed linen which I prefer, given the environmental impact, so I decided not to have my room serviced. Breakfast was 7 Euro and had a good buffet.
I’d definitely recommend the hotel.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2018

Robert

Good hotel right on the seafront

I booked a superior room with a sea view and that’s exactly what I got and a bit more! In fact it was an apartment (room 310) with a living room and balcony, and with the bedroom, all had an excellent sea view. Add to this the view over the coastal part of the town, and the dramatic far edge of the valley which Ribeira Brava sits within. The rooms were very comfortable, good bed, fridge, and good shower. Only downside no English speaking TV, but I could live with that. WiFi available only in the Reception area of the hotel. Excellent buffet breakfast at a very reasonable supplement. The hotel provides 2 return shuttles to Funchal daily at 10am and 5 pm.

4/10

Poor

02 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Very disappointed

We stayed here on 26th-30th January, initially we booked this hotel because we met up with friends and they got the hotel as part of a package.
The check-in was straight forward even though we arrived late the staff/receptionists were very nice.
The room was average with a double bed, very uncomfortable. I specifically asked for a non-smoker room and was given a room that reeked smoke and the chair had a big hole on it probably from a cigarette. The bathroom was spacious and the shower powerful probably the best asset in the room.
The location is good, the hotel is by the beach with good restaurants nearby. It’s about 20min from Funchal by car.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Nov 2017

Jeanette

Hotel in great position near sea

Nice little resort but bit too quiet in November for someone travelling alone.
Couple of good restaurants easy walking distance.
I was ill and no resident Doctor they could call on - had to go to local Medical Centre by taxi.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2017

Jennifer

Nice hotel right infront of the beach!

First time in Madeira, stayed at this hotel and it was quite nice. Can see the sea right from your balcony. Loads of shops and restaurants around. Pool on the top floor which is nice if you just want to have a chilled day. Overall I was quite happy with my stay at this hotel :)

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2017

susan

Big, clean room with fantastic view to the sea. Great central location, good for buses. Lovely roof top terrace. Wifi only in public area and not very good.

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2016

Sheila

Good

Very good value for the price we paid. Breakfast well worth 5 Euros (wouldn't normally pay this much for breakfast). Comfortable room but a bit dark, small stains on carpet. Had the pool & sun loungers on roof to ourselves (October). Pool not suitable for small children (1.25m deep). Staff pleasant & helpful. Only annoying thing is there is no sign on the hotel so had to ask even though we were right outside it.

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2016

Scott

Great location

Great location in a small but busy little town.
We arrived during a festival that had dance music blasting until 6:00am for three nights, no sleep!
Only two car parks for 68 rooms so be prepared to pay for parking on the street.
Staff friendly and helpful with basic services.
Nice alternative to Funchal.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

a great short break on a beautiful island

a beautiful short break
a great location
scenery unbelievable
nice town busy during the day
quiet at night

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2016

jeannette

Great Hotel - Centraly located for Hiking

Stayed here for 7 nights (2 rooms), the hotel does need some updating but it is centrally located, staff were excellent, breakfast was good and filling, the 7th floor bar was quiet and drinks were cheap. Shopping and grocery store were close by. We hiked every day - different parts of the island and found this be to a great location to get out and see everything. Beach is black sand, but amenities are great. Food was excellent and very reasonable at all the local restaurants - especially the beach restaurant. Would definitely go back again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2015

Hoppi

Good three star hotel

The staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean. The decor is a little dated in some areas but it is a three star hotel. It is perfectly comfortable for what you pay. The free hotel bus into Funchal is excellent too as the bus is €3.35 each way. it only runs one service in and out of Funchal from September onwards however. I don't know if this is just because it is September but there is only B&B no half board. This means that your dining is limited to a handful of restaurants in Ribieira Brava.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

A very clean room with lovely views of the sea and town, basic but excellent value, would recommend it.A great location for visiting both sides of the island.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Nice hotel, friendly staff

I stayed in this hotel for two weeks and I definitely recommend it. The staff si very friendly and helpful and in the hotel there are many facilities (solarium with pool, terrace with a bar and a free shuttle to Funchal). The only problem is the beach which is close to the hotel but forget the sand!!!

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Dated, but can't get closer to the water

Location is central, but still quiet and nice views from balcony. Rooms in need of re-do, but then prices will go up too. Had expected a kitchenette, but would have had to pay extra. Friendly staff did connect the fridge, obrigado. Parking is a problem, but free on weekends, desk helps show where. Pool on roof tiny, but clean and unique. Nice for a couple of days in small, laid back `beach´town. Good base for day trips all over the island and quick drive to airport, or leave early and visit the desert-like Ponta de São Lorenço.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2015

Vanda

Easter break

This hotel was really good value for money. The staff was really friendly and the hotel was very clean. The carpet in our room was a bit old and dated but everything else was very good.
Will use this hotel again as I go to Madeira often.

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Mar 2026

Cristiano

Personnel peu sympathique, et pas du tout compréhensif. Un vrai manque d'humanisme

De plus la chambre est vraiment très simple mais pas non plus désagréable. Cependant définition sans vraiment mal faite, on dirait que les travaux n'ont pas été mené jusqu'au bout. Cela laisse donc à désirer.

Je ne remettrai pas les pieds dans cet hôtel, et je le déconseille vivement ! Ce fut donc une expérience regrettable, mais on apprend de ses erreurs.

En conclusion : \"Red\" Flag Hotel

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2026

Alfred Paul

Das Zimmer war in den Hinterhof, sehr dunkel und wenig ansprechend

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2025

Max

Trevlig personal

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2025

Christophe

La cuisinette n’était pas fonctionnelle. Les lieux étaient très propres. Très belle chambre offrant une tres belle vue

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2025

Prescillia

Chambre puant le renfermé ou l’humidité, je ne sais pas trop, mais franchement pas agréable…
Salle de bain à refaire, car il y avait des traces de rouille et des marques d’usure, comme des trous…
Franchement, ne vaut pas ses 3 étoiles… Ok pour dépanner une nuit.
La réceptionniste, heureusement, était sympathique et prête à aider.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2025

Eduard

kein Meerblick, kleines Fenster, Zimmer ziemlich düster, alte Einrichtung, Bett quietscht beim Umdrehen

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2025

Jeremy

Rapport qualité prix très faible

Plutôt décevant pour le prix fenêtre de salle de bain qui ne ferme pas pas de Clim seulement ventilateur. Télé minuscule. Une seule prise électrique toute la chambre est mal insonorisé avec fenêtre en vis à vis avec les autre résident. La baignoire est très petite et en plutôt mauvaise état. Cependant le personnel est très sympathique. Il y a des commerce en bas de l’hôtel mais rien d’incroyable pour l’île et pas de quoi se garer gratuitement.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2025

Aitana

Nos tuvimos que cambiar de habitación porque en la que nos dieron sonaba descargar el camión del supermercado de debajo todas las madrugadas… había una chica en recepción muy amable y simpática, y no dudó en cambiarnos de habitación.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Dominik

Man muss immer die Relation zum Preis betrachten. Das insgesamt hat man zwar Einbußen wegen Renovierungsbedürftigem Hotel, jedoch haben wir den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Hotel hat alles was es braucht und die Lage ist super. Auch das Parkplatz Thema ist nicht ganz so schlimm, Abends parkt man im Ort gratis, tagsüber gibt es die Tiefgarage des Ortes welche sehr günstig ist. Ich kann das Hotel daher eigentlich nur weiterempfehlen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Simone

Super

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2025

Renate

Das Personal war super. pa

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Isabel

Hôtel très bien placé en centre ville, proche des restaurants et petits commerces. Ma chambre avait un balcon face à la mer... top!
Literie confortable, propre, la salle de bain mériterait une petit coup de jeunesse mais propre. Dommage pas de parking donc un peu galère pour se stationner en Juillet et Août cela doit être l'enfer! Personnel souriant et chaleureux, aux petits soins. Petit déjeuner international avec du choix et copieux. Très bien placé aussi géographiquement car pas dans Funchal mais centre de l'île ce qui permet d'aller facilement d'un côté comme de l'autre

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Florian

Très bon séjour

Chambre confortable, avec une vue magnifique sur la mer. Localisation privilégiée mais pas facile de trouver une place pour se garer. Le petit déjeuner est incroyable

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2025

Alison

L'hôtel a besoin d'un bon rafraichissement!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2025

Angelina

Das Hotel ist schon in die Jahre gekommen, unser Zimmer war groß und sauber, aber es gab irgendwie nur zwei Steckdosen und die anderen wurden überklebt? War aber in Ordnung.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2025

Felix

Das Hotel ist ok. Der Service ist gut.
Wir wurden zu Beginn in ein Zimmer gesteckt, dass direkt über einem Supermarkt ist. Dieser Supermarkt ist bis mindestens 1 Uhr morgens sehr laut! Aber das Hotel hat uns freundlicherweise ein anderes Zimmer in ruhigerer Lage zur Verfügung gestellt.
Das Doppelbett in diesem Zimmer war mit 140cm zu klein für meinen Geschmack. Und die Matratze extrem durchgelegen.
Das Bad war sauber, aber auch schon in die Jahre gekommen.
Das Zimmer hat zwar einen Schrank, aber dieser hat keine Fächer zum einlegen von Kleidung. Nur eine Kleiderstange. Somit für mich komplett nutzlos!
Das Frühstück war jeden Tag das selbe. Aber es war alles da, und somit ok.
Es gibt KEINE PARKPLÄTZE! Also es gibt für das komplette Hotel nur DREI kostenlose Parkplätze, welche in einer Woche nie frei waren!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2025

MONNIER ELEONORE

Good hotel but balcony above a noisy street (roadwork) and a kitchen with fried smelling
Shower not very good.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

SYLVIA

Grande terrasse vue sur mer. Proche de la mer et des restaurants

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

JOSE

Excelente

Impecável

Self

2/10

Poor

28 Mar 2025

Marion

Nous avons résider à l’hôtel. Premièrement nous arrivons le système est out on nous fais alors patienter une bonne heure dans le hall d’entrée ou l’on oublie de venir nous rechercher une fois le système séparé. La partie chambre correct. Salle de bain la propreté est à revoir ça sent l’humidité des traces dans la baignoire et sur la vitre de la salle de bain. Et alors la cerise sur le gâteau c’est le soir. Entre le vent qui était certes particulièrement agité et les concerts sur la place le soir c’était juste infernale. J’ai passé les pires nuits de toute ma vie. Nous étions épuisés à la fin de notre séjour. L’isolation est 0. Nous pensions même avoir laisser la fenêtre ouverte tellement nous avions l’impression d’être dans la rue. C’est catastrophique. Quant au petit déjeuner. Industrielle. Rien de maison. Les œufs et le bacon sont froid. Rien ne fait envie. Dommage.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2025

PEKKA

Vuode oli epämukava, patjan jouset kuluneet.

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2025

Renato

Boa estadia, somente o wi-fi deixou a desejar, o sinal nao alcancava meu quarto e como eu trabalho em home office tive dificuldades ja que o sinal da minha operadora na região não é bom

Self

4/10

Poor

27 Jan 2025

Stefan

Not so good

Bed in very poor condition.hard and bouncing like an old waterbed
Overall not renovated since 1980s
Breakfast was ok.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Dejligt sted - Ok til prisen

Personale venlige og hjælpsomme
Hotel ligger smukt og centralt på Madeira og vi havde den skønneste udsigt fra værelse og terrasse.
Morgenmaden var fin og tilpas
Værelse og møbler lidt slidte og gamle, men der var det der var behov for.
Godt tilfredse - skønt sted

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2024

jacinthe

Très bien situé, près des services. Stationnement dans les rues difficile il faut être chanceux pour trouver une place rapidement.
La propriété laisse à désirer il y avait encore des poils et cheveux dans le bain et papier des autres occupants
Lors de notre séjour fête de quartier bruyante jusqu’à 1h00 du matin

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

PAULO SÉRGIO

A propriedade é simples porém tem um café da manhã muito bom com uma farta variedade e os funcionários são extremamente educados, profissionais e muito simpáticos, todos desde a recepção, a cozinha e limpeza... parabéns

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Valentina

Posizione eccellente fronte Oceano. Personale cordiale, ottima prima colazione.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2024

Adrian

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2024

CRISTINA

Un auténtico desastre

Nos dieron una habitación, la 304 muy oscura, con una ventana pequeña y vistas a un patio interior. El baño asqueroso con una cortina vieja y sucia y con muy poca luz. La cama incomoda de muelles, sin enchufes cerca y con unas mesillas a mucha distancia de la cama, sin posibilidad de dejar cosas cómodamente. La cocina sin nada de menaje. No vuelvo ni gratis

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Didier

Une semaine à Madeira

Parfait

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Didier

Séjour à Madère .

Bel hôtel très bien situé en centre-ville . Chambre face à la mer.
Le seul problème est qu'il n'y a pas de place de stationnement ( Payant de 9 à 20 h )

Partner