Quinta da Bela Vista - Madeira

Our stay at Quinta da Bela Vista was excellent the staff were friendly and the food was delicious, dining experience was top notch. Breakfast was also very good although buffet style catering there was never any problem having freshly cooked food. We were lucky to upgrade our bedroom with a small additional cost to obtain a better view of the tropical garden, the bedroom was comfortable and what you would expect by staying in a country manor house in the uk. The pool area was useful for a departing lunch pre flight. All in all good value for money with excellent service. My only gripe was the weather during our stay. March is a difficult month even in Madeira?

I think this is what hotels used to be like many years ago. Personal service, beautiful grounds, people who genuinely want you to enjoy your stay. Although it dates back 40 or 50 years the main property is 200 years old and every corner is filled with beautiful Antiques. The gardens of very well kept, the pool and Jim lovely and nothing is too much trouble. Very unusual to find a place like this and we will come back

Opened before Madeira's mass-tourism boom of the past quarter-century, this is an establishment that feels more '50s than late-'80s (when it, in fact, opened)! On the plus side (and the pluses far outweigh the minuses), this means that the bedrooms, though perfectly comfortable, display an almost monastic restraint in their decoration; blissful to find beds not piled high with stupid cushions! There's also a feeling of quiet professionalism among the very friendly staff, many of whom give the impression of having been there for ever. And every meal comes complete with a flurry of tablecloths. On the flip side, some of the facilities can feel a little bit dated, and things which would (hopefully) come as standard nowadays, like access ramps for those with limited mobility, have not yet been invented here. The many repeat guests, however, attest to the appeal to those for whom tranquillity is more important than the latest bells and whistles.

Beautiful hotel set away from the centre of Funchal. Very pretty, well tended gardens, heated pool, great food and fabulous attentive staff.

Quaint hotel with traditional furnishings set in lovely grounds. Bit out of the way but transport is readily available. The food was very good, hot, tasty and well presented. What really made this hotel though were the staff, they are amazing! Very professional, polite and helpful but managing to blend in just the right level of friendliness to make you feel very comfortable and relaxed.

This was my first time to Madeira and I had sought out a more peaceful hotel away from the busy coastal stretch. I was not disappointed. I was delighted with the hotel, my spacious, quiet bedroom, the peace and quiet of the beautiful gardens and the stunning views. The food was first class. I ate in each of the three eating venues and each offered something special. Breakfasts in particular provided an amazing choice of food. Over and above all of this was the superb staff team. I was impressed by much but the courtesy and attention to detail by staff was just super impressive. In particular as a single woman travelling alone I felt that the staff showed particular care. It was clear that many guests were repeat visitors to the hotel. I would return in a shot. I had one of the best holiday retreats ever. Thank you so much to all the staff and management.

From the moment you enter the short driveway up to the 5 -star hotel reception at Quinta da Bela Vista you will enter a true feeling of tranquility, as total peace and quiet engulfs you. The hotel is nestled in an elegant 1844 Manor House and with only 84 rooms the ambience in all areas of the hotel is one of total calm and relaxation. The hotel is located on the hillside approximately 2-3 km from the centre of Funchal but a free courtesy bus operates daily (Monday - Friday) to transport guests down into and back from the town centre. The position of the hotel offers stunning views onto Funchal harbour. However, one should be mindful that as some of the connecting pathways in the hotel grounds are a little uneven in places those with significant mobility issues would need to be bear this in mind. The grounds contain a variety of trees and shrubs from various locations throughout the world and I'm sure when all are in full leaf and bloom the gardens look exquisite. All staff at the hotel work as a friendly and accommodating family unit and that is abundantly clear from the moment you arrive. Reception staff extend a genuine and caring greeting on your arrival and are available 24/7. The hotel is adorned with beautiful antique items and is absolutely spotless in every area that you are able to visit. The bedrooms are large and spacious and contain everything one may need to enjoy refreshment in their room. The beds are of excellent quality as are the pillows and a good nights sleep is ensured. The bathroom and shower area contain a separate toilet area too. The choice of food is first class both in the restaurant areas and the pool side bar area which is open until midnight with food being available until 9.30pm. The pool area is enclosed by trees and planted borders, albeit there is an open area that affords the view down onto Funchal harbour. The sun bed mats are of a good thick quality which makes sunbathing a pleasure. The sun beds are a good wooden quality and all are neatly positioned in permanent positions all round the pool area. The small but modern gym adjacent to the pool area contains a variety of high quality equipment from mats and weights through to running machines. The gym area also contains a jacuzi and sauna that have to be booked at reception but once booked are reserved for your own personal use only. There is also a full sized tennis court with all equipment available from reception. Yoga classes are available as is a relaxing massage experience which is conducted in the privacy of your own room. Your experience at the Quinta da Bela Vista will be unique. There is no live music in the evenings, other than a gentle piano accompaniment during your evening meal. There is no late noise as other guests fumble their way back to their rooms and there is no noise from ground staff starting ground care machinery early in the morning. Everything the hotel has to offer is guest orientated to ensure you are able to completely relax and enjoy your visit to Madeira. I would definitely recommend the Quinta da Bela Vista to you and would not hesitate to visit the hotel again.

Delightful hotel with a genteel atmosphere. Well kept gardens and a tennis court. Enjoyed the pool. Room cleaned on a daily basis. Excellent breakfast buffet but tea and coffee served to your table. We opted for half board which included a daily 4 course dinner. Food very well presented. Attracts ‘the Grey Pound’ and didn’t seem suitable for children. We hired a car for our week but many guests seemed happy with the hotel mini bus and booked tours.

This is truly a five-star hotel. The gardens are vast and lovely, the pool is large and warm and clean, the room was cleaned every day to a fine standard, and the food was delicious. The staff are friendly and very helpful with travel plans. On our anniversary, we were presented with a bottle of bubbly in our room - a pleasant surprise!

We have just returned from a week staying in this lovely hotel. Set in beautiful well kept gardens it is very quiet and relaxing. The hotel is about 2 or more miles from the centre of Funchal and we walked down many times into the town, however it is a steep climb back but taxis are numerous in the centre. The hotel does operate a free shuttle but not at weekends. The food was lovely and we mostly ate in the pool bar as it was less formal. Big shout out to Muhammed who was the best ever waiter. Would recommend this hotel if you want peace and quiet, but not if you want to be in the middle of bars and shops.