Quintinha São João Hotel & Spa

We have been to Funchal 4 times and this is the first time in this hotel. Firstly I have to compliment the staff who were the friendliest we have ever experienced in a hotel. Lots of help and advice in the hotel on where to go and how to get there in Maderia. Spa was good although you do have to book. Room was lovely with great views of the sea and mountains. It's well located near to the centre, about 15 minutes walk. Breakfast was really good quality with a great selection. We ate in the hotel once which was good and they do cater for vegetarians. Thank you all at the hotel for a great and very relaxing week.

We have stayed at the Quintinha Sao João hotel on numerous occasions. And it is always a pleasure to return. The staff are extremely attentive to your needs and any specific requirements that you want. The hotel is impeccably clean and beautifully appointed, and the garden is a delight at all times of year. We chose to eat at the hotel, and the menu is suitable for all tastes and dietary requirements. The food is really top quality, as is the comprehensive wine list. It is definitely a five star ✨ hotel in my book.

This is a most beautiful hotel, with excellent facilities. The spa is great with a wide range of treatments; plus sauna, steam room etc. The ambience of the hotel is tranquil and very inviting. The level of service is second to none. The staff are extremely, accommodating and nothing is too much trouble for them. The food is excellent with a variety of choices, both local and international. The quality of the bedrooms are to a very high standard of furnishings and are spacious. The overall, cleanliness of the hotel is first rate in all areas. The gardens are beautiful with areas of seating. Overall, an excellent hotel that knows, what hospitality and quality of service is all about. I would definitely, recommend. I shall return.

Where do I start what a beautiful hotel this was , our stay here was perfect the rooms were lovely and spacious with a great location and breakfast was great 👍 massage and spa was amazing and it was really good after a long day of walking. Our favourite part about the hotel was the staff , they were so lovely and would always make sure you feel comfortable, that goes for staff on reception, catering and in the spa. Would definitely recommend this lovely hotel that myself and my partner loved staying in.

Simply beautiful hotel, spacious rooms, exceptionally clean with wonderful attentive staff. The breakfast selection offers an extensive buffet of fruits, yogurt, pastries, cereal & excellent waiter service for cooked. Prior to our arrival I emailed reception and ordered in advance a bouquet of flowers for my good lady, & Rosie could not have been more helpful. It was our fourth visit to Funchal in eight years with our third stay at the Quintinha Sao Joao. As far as we are concerned we will always stay here whenever we go to Madeira again, which might be May next time as then there is the Madeira Flower Festival as well as the Madeira Classic Car Revival. This is a three day event sponsored by the Portuguese Government. ‘How to get to the old part of town & cable car if walking from the hotel.’ The walk is downhill until you leave the park at the Promenade, from here it is flat. Coming back from the park to the hotel is more of a challenge but plenty of yellow taxi ranks that charge 7-8 Euros, cash or card) back to the hotel. You just turn left as you leave the hotel, at the end of this short road turn left again and then within 15m cross the lights controlled pedestrian crossing. Be warned…… one motorist did a three second red light as we were stepping across the road, thankfully he was the other side. From here go straight on down this small road. You will see the cafe Maravilhas on your left. Turn right when you see the 'Vets' sign ahead of you, as you go up the very short hill the vets will be on your left. Then take your immediate left and this road will lead you down to the casino. Once at the bottom of this road cross over and you can walk along the main road downwards towards the large roundabout water fountain into Funchal, or as we did every time, walk though the park to the Promenade. If you decide on the park then as you enter from the main road you will note a cafe ahead of you. This has delightful views over the large pond area, however, there is a second cafe beyond this which is not visible. You will need to go through towards the sea and you will come to a viewing platform about one minute later with the other cafe. The views here are spectacular of the cruise ships and the old town of Funchal. From here or the first cafe you can meander down through the park which will take you to the newly refurbished promenade. From the hotel to the cable car takes circa 25-35 minutes. The cable car takes you to the Mont Gardens, bear in mind you are going some 1,900’ above sea level (it can get chilly if no sun and misty if rain forecast) but for us a must visit, we have done this four times and never find it repetitive. If there are cruise ships in, you can see how many from the park, then consider the bus up to Mont Gardens as the cable car can get busy. With the help of Rosie, customer relations, we took the bus for 1.95 Euro each and cable car back. Approx 15 Euro each. Another fun trip was catching the bus to Palheiro Gard

Wonderful hotel in Funchal! Staff are all friendly and helpful, the suite we had was lovely, with a balcony looking out at the city and the coast, and the pools and gardens are beautiful. Delicious breakfast buffet every morning and a relaxed bar to unwind in the evenings. Definitely a place to be recommended!