Massive room, large beds, super friendly lady running the place. Only downside was no air con. but overall very good value.

Very nice and peaceful. couldn't ask for more worth every penny !!

If the canico staff spent as much time looking after inside as they did outside then it would be a completely different experience. While they spent all day every day ensuring the outside was stunning, inside the rooms left a lot to be desired. Think 80s sitcom Duty Free and you will get the decor and that was probably the last time it was decorated. The room was very grubby, mouldy and the lamp shades were disgusting! There was no reception to speak of with the key being left under the matt. Towels were not changed and bed was made rarely. Plus it was the most uncomfortable bed I have ever slept in! All in all very disappointing slight on an otherwise fantastic trip.

We had a great stay. The room was massive, the staff was excellent, and we were literally right next to the ocean. We loved our stay here.

The apartment was in a good location, close to restaurants, shop and bus route to Funchal,it was very clean and well maintained with daily maid service. Not suitable for people with walking difficulties.

I arrived at about 11:00 PM.. A sign at the receptions door let me (and everyone else) know that my key was under the carpet at the door.. My apartment smelled really bad (a mix of mold and cigarettes),. The carpet was filty. The sofa was torned on the side, flity and its mattress totally uncomfortable. A family member who arrived later was unable to sleep on it, and was getting sicker with the smell of the place. On the third day, we saw the maid cleaning the apartment next to us. It was a beautiful one, and we asked if we could take it. That evening, we were able to switch only because no other guests had signed up for it yet. Otherwise, we would have been stuck for 7 other days! Anyway, if anyone gets the type of apartment we got the second time, then theyll get something really good for the price theyll pay.

I arrived at about 11:00 PM.. A sign at the reception's door let me (and everyone else) know that my key was under the carpet at the door.. My apartment smelled really bad (a mix of mold and cigarettes),. The carpet was filty. The sofa was torned on the side, flity and its mattress totally uncomfortable. A family member who arrived later was unable to sleep on it, and was getting sicker with the smell of the place. On the third day, we saw the maid cleaning the apartment next to us. It was a beautiful one, and we asked if we could take it. That evening, we were able to switch only because no other guests had signed up for it yet. Otherwise, we would have been stuck for 7 other days! Anyway, if anyone gets the type of apartment we got the second time, then they'll get something really good for the price they'll pay.

On arrival there was a note on the door of reception with a list of guests staying over the period of a week with room numbers and the instructions that the key was under the door mat. The apartment had no fridge, which is essential for any stay. I rang the emergency number the next morning to be told the fridge had broken and they would get back to me. No-one did. There was a terrible smell in the apartment which came from two pillows which were black with mildew is the wardrobes. This accom takes your money up front through booking agencies (this was apparent from the list on reception door all the bookings were through agencies) and there is never any one around but a cleaner who only works week-days so no management in sight.

Will stay there again in future.

I had been really looking forward to my two week summer holiday in Madeira. However, the previous reviews of the Canico Bay Club were misleading. Whilst the apartment was large and clean, the view was appalling. The Royal Orchid took up most of the view and the small square of seaview we had was blighted by local bulders using it as a space to park their digger, truck and a large metal shed that held all their materials. The local bars have no view and no character. The local shop's prices have a 150% plus mark up on the supermarket in Canico. The local so called lovely promenade is a concrete runway surrounded by anodyne hotel blocks. Suffice to say, Canico de Baxio is not a good introduction to Madeira. Also just to say, I left after a week having booked to stay two.

We did the island, all round. This is the best spot for easy access to the city of Funchal and its amenities, access to and from the airport without nuisance, access to all major roads and routes, and a pleasant environment for the evenings. You can visit anywhere on the island within an hour by car, and there is lots to see. Canico, pronounced caniso, is about 9k from the airport, about ten minutes on the new super-highway. It has many high quality hotels around, for dinners and drinks, with music and facilities. This apartment block, for that is what it really is, is charming and pleasant, but has recently seen better days: it is a little bit worn, but both scrupulously clean and comfortable all the same. It is situated right opposite the Royal Orchid Hotel, the only means of finding it, save the girl in the local tourist office: she is asked by everyone who has ever booked here. The local bus takes you right into Funchal, for 1.60 Euros, and it is regular and prompt. It is also quite a ride, if you sit on the drivers side. The markets. the marina, the cafes and bars of Funchal are all excellent. The other spots on the island are all easily accessed fron Canico. Do not listen to anyone who says you are too near the airport, as you never hear the planes: they all bank and have short take off and landing. This is an excellent spot on a beautiful island with the world's second most friendly and courteous people.

The only problem I had with the hotel was finding the hotel. But after finding I had no problem with the hotel, staff very helpful.

Canico de Baixo is my favourite place to stay in Madeira. Direct acess to the sea, and not too many people. If you understand Bay Club is not precisly an hotel, but more appartments, then you will be very happy with both the location and the size of the rooms, and not mind the lack of usual hotel service!

La "suite junior" ( appart hôtel ) offre toutes les commodités pour y passer un agréable séjour. Sa situation est idéale pour rayonner dans toute l'île. Le concept est à taille humaine voire familiale; d'ailleurs le personnel est très aimable.

This apartment block was built 17 years ago and I do not think the place has been refurbished since then. The furniture is very shabby, with cigarette burns and very dated. The TV was very small and only had one English channel (sport) and there are damp patches coming through the walls. The kitchen units were extremely old, with burns on the work surfaces. However, the kitchen was generally well equipped with crockery, cutlery, saucepans etc however, washing up liquid and dishcloths are not supplied so bring your own. The sheets on the beds had holes in them. However they were clean, as were the towels. Only do not come to this place during the hot season. The place does not have any heating so, as we were there for Easter, we had to leave the 2 ring hob on overnight and ask for extra blankets, or else it would have been too cold to sleep. On the plus side there was normally plenty of hot water (but do not let anyone turn the tap on when you are in the shower or you will get a cold shock). There is a daily maid service (except Sundays) and she does keep the place spotlessly clean. The area itself is very quiet ... just hotels and bars/restaurants. You really need a car to go anywhere and see anything. In conclusion, I am just very glad we were only there for one week and not two.