“small and friendly”

Situated in an area of big, ugly concrete hotels, the Quinta Perestrello had charm, comfortable beds, good breakfast and staff that remembered your name and were only too pleased to help. So pleased with our choice. Good selection of restaurants within a few minutes walk of hotel or in centre of Funchal which was a 15 minute walk away. If balcony is important to you, make sure you pay the extra for a terrace room or one in the new wing.

“location”

A small, comfortable hotel in a very convenient location. Being close to the city but not right in it was ideal. Similarly not being surrounded by other big hotels and tourist complexes was nice. Vey friendly staff and excellent breakfast. The creaking bed needs some attention! We would be very happy to go back to this hotel.

“Quirkly little old hotel admidst concrete modern blocks”

Nice quirky little hotel, very quiet and relaxed ambiance, right by a main road but interesting old building and pleasant gardens. Excellent breakfasts with cooked food and a huge selection of breads and all the usual continental offerings. Service a touch slow at times, but friendly. Rooms were very well serviced. We booked a superior terrace room onto the garden and pool and I expected a touch more luxury, beds and very firm and the room has a not unpleasant old fashioned look but maybe needed a refurb soon! The pool and terrace area could do with some paint and updating.

“Very friendly”

Very friendly hotel, good food, pretty location and, despite being beside main road, no problem with traffic noise. Car park entrance a little bit of a challenge!

“An excellent alternative to the high rise hotels.”

This hotel is housed in an old mansion with only 3 floors, but no lifts. The rooms are very large, air conditioned, and spotlessly cleaned each day. The beds are large and very comfortable. The breakfast buffet was excellent with a wide range of hot and cold food available. Our only disappointment was the dinner we had on our first evening, it was very ordinary and, we felt, over priced. There are however many excellent restaurants in Funchal town, which can be walked into easily or accessed by bus not far from the hotel.

“thoroughly enjoyed our stay”

Situated as it is, close to the centre of funchal,only a five minute walk, we found it an ideal quiet hotel to stay at, with the staff, extremely courteous and helpful. We ate in three times during our stay and found the quality of the food excellent though at present, with the pound/euro exchange rate appalling it was quite costly and not for those on a tight budget (avge 50 pounds for two). Plenty of other places nearby including an italian only two minutes away. To be honest the hotel could do with a little money spent on small things like sunbeds which were a little worn but otherwise the hotel was excellent.

“Looking forward to our next visit”

We found the hotel to be very comfortable, with friendly and helpful staff. Room & ensuite were spacious and had pleasant terrace through oatiio doors. It's well situated, being on the edge of the hotel sector that is nearest the town centre, so an easy walk into town (harder work on the way back 'cos its uphill). There are good bus services outside the hotel too. Only slight criticism was the dining room had slightly too many tables, so a little too close to others for an intimate dinner, though this probably wouldn't be a problem during the summer months, as the ouside tables would doubtless be in use.

“Quiet Madeira charm”

Perfect location, walking distance to marina and town. Our room opened on to the small garden with heated pool. Quiet atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing break. More suited to couples than families with children. Lovely buffet breakfast. Staff very helpful in booking taxis and trips; instant polite and friendly service. Best hotel I've been in for a long time.

“Lovely hotel, 15min walk from the old town”

Great hotel, very comfortable. Nice character and conveinent to walk to old town.