Quinta da Casa Branca - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Kleines Hotel in einem wunderschönen Park Kleineres Hotel inmitten eines schönen Parks mit unzähligen Pflanzen und Bäumen. Ausgezeichneter Service, freundliches Personal, kleiner SPA Bereich, 2 beheizte Aussenpool, ideal zum entspannen. Zimmer mit Blick auf den Park (müssten wieder mal renoviert werden)

Gave 5 stars because you can’t give 6! Great rooms, great people, great restaurant. And the grounds and gardens are worthy of a visit even if you aren’t staying there. Not in the middle of the coastal zone, but we walked it almost every day. Just be prepared for the hill…. Cabs and Ubers are easy also. Go, unless you want a typical high rise on the coast.

Absolutely stunning hotel that you would never know was close to traffic. The gardens are beautiful and the staff are extremely helpful. The breakfast has a good array of choices and is kept well stocked up. The lunch and dinner options are great and the bar is busy and quiet all at the same time. We were scuba diving most days so had a steep walk down to the dive centre and a tiring one back up but wouldn’t have chosen differently even if we’d realised how hilly Funchal was! It’s is close enough to the centre to walk to and there are plenty of taxis if you can’t face the walk back. We only used the pool once but it was lovely and the table service for drinks etc is a great touch. Would go back in a heart beat.

This is a superb hotel set in gorgeous botanic gardens with outstanding faultless service, food and facilities. We were on a Jet2 package holiday for a well deserved break after a busy working week in Paris. Reception services were welcoming and attentive and they personally showed us to our room. We had a Garden Room and we were so pleased we didn’t go for a Manor House room or newer section as it suited us to be able to access the garden. It was comfortable and spacious and had a lovely outdoor area with sun beds overlooking the garden. Unlike previous comments we found the room had plenty of charging units in the charging tower in the desk. The aircon worked just fine and yes, it was an over bath shower but a slip mat was provided. Maybe not the best for those with significant mobility issues as the paths are stone and a bit uneven and there is no lift downstairs to the rooms. The breakfast buffet was delicious and extensive and the staff were very attentive and quick to take cooked orders. The restaurant was excellent - intimate and comfortable with great food and service. Better steak frites than anywhere in Paris!!! We had one meal in the Dining Room which was very nice (suggestion - more vegetables!) but we preferred the more relaxed restaurant. Lots of local restaurants outside - we liked 3L’s. Cris’s was very touristy but good food. A beautiful relaxing hotel with great spa - best massage. Highly recommend and enjoy the joyful blackbirds singing!

Having visited the Quinta many times we chose to stay again to celebrate a special birthday. This was the first time we had visited at this time of year and the flowers and trees were just as impressive as at other times of the year. We stayed in a premium room and the service was outstanding. The hotel presented us with a suprise to mark the special occasion which was very much appreciated. The room was superb, the food in the restaurants outstanding and the setting of the hotel with it's Mannor House and arboretum make it a wonderful setting for any occasion. The staff are faultlessy attentive and friendly and make the holiday special. It is easy to walk from the hotel into Funchal or to use a bus or taxi. Similarly there are wonderful gardens to visit within walking distance.

What a wonderful place to spend a week. Lived up to its five stars and reputation. Wonderful gardens, rooms, and food. The biggest asset are its wonderful, friendly staff, from reception, house keeping and the many gardeners! Fantastic location too. Everything we wished for and more. A truly wonderful experience. Thank you all. Sue and Chris.