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Belo Sol, Aparthotel

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 2 reviews

2.5★

Belo Sol, Aparthotel is a 2.5-star hotel in Lisbon with 100 rooms rated 5.0/5 by 2 TripAdvisor reviewers; typical rates from about $95 a night.

About

Belo Sol is an aparthotel in Funchal, which means you get a kitchenette and more space than a standard hotel room. The 5/5 overall rating comes from just two reviews, so take that with appropriate caution — small sample sizes swing easily. What's interesting is the split: value scores perfect marks, but rooms and cleanliness sit at 3/5, which suggests the price is right but the property itself shows age or inconsistent upkeep. Service comes in at 4/5, so staff seem willing even if the physical plant needs attention. If you're the kind of traveler who prioritizes location and self-catering flexibility over polished finishes, and you're comfortable with a place that delivers on budget rather than luxury, this could work. Just set expectations accordingly — aparthotels in Funchal often trade amenities for independence, and the subratings here confirm that trade-off is real.

At a glance

Area: Lisbon
Star rating: ★★½☆☆
Typical nightly: $95
Beach access: shuttle
Kid-friendly: ●●●○○
Party score: ●●●○○
Walkability: ●●●○○
Rooms: 100
Casino: –
Swim-up: –
Kids' club: –
All inclusive: –
Vibe: budget
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