Set in tropical palm gardens with 2 swimming pools and views of the Atlantic Ocean, Hotel Girassol offers on-site gym facilities and modern, spacious rooms with private balconies Accommodations at Hotel Girassol are decorated in warm colours and have floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto the balcony The rooms and suites have a flat-screen TV with cable channels The Hotel was partially renovated in 2011 The spacious restaurant borders the garden and offers a selection of seafood, salads and pastas Guests can enjoy an evening drink from the maritime-themed bar with its TV screen for sports events The pool area features a sundeck as well as a partly covered terrace Indoors, guests can play some darts, pool and table tennis in the games room The Girassol is situated 2 km away from the Funchals city centre, which is a 30-minute walk away The 24-hour staff can arrange car rentals and free private parking is available