Quinta da Saraiva

Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Produce from the farm was available to guests

free jacuzzi and the pool outside the hotel.

for me the sleeping mattress was a lil bit to soft, but it didn’t rune my sleep.

location was 10 min drive from Funchal and very central , despite tiny street to access the parking lot can be a bit scary at first but like most streets in the island - Absolutely fabulous breakfast and swimming pool is so enjoyable after a long day of walk and visits , staff is very friendly and available . Access to the room and property with a code so no physical card :)

when we arrived and checked in , we were then taken to our room and the reception staff did not help with the luggage in the stairs . The least would be to ask if we needed some help.

Vorteile: direkt an der Autobahn Schöne Sicht vom Pool über das bewohnte Tal frische Eier sauberes Zimmer Wasserkocher im Zimmer alles fest in deutscher Hand Nachteile: - sehr enge und steile Einfahrt, nur für Profifahrer - schlechtes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis - sehr unfreundlicher Rezeptionist - umständliche Bedingung beim Frühstück (geringe Menge Essen, man muss immer nachbestellen) - Internetauftritt entspricht nicht der Realität - Autobahngeräusch - Starkstromleitung über das Grundstück - keine Möglichkeit für Essen in der Nähe (nähstes Lokal in 18 Minuten zu Fuß berghoch- und runter) - kein Fliegengitter und kein Mückenschutz - kein regionales Obst beim Frühstück - ein frischgepresster Saft beim Frühstück kostet extra - überwiegend industrielles Brot und Gebäck - einige Zimmer nur über Treppe zu erreichen, d.h. Koffer muss getragen werden - Ansprechperson an der Rezeption nur teilweise vor Ort

Superb breakfast, wonderfully helpful staff. Excellent contact from Diogo prior to our stay to ensure everything was in order prior to our arrival. Airport transfer and hire car efficiently arranged and not excessively priced. Parking available (recommend small car) including electric charging point. Room immaculately presented with good quality toiletries in the bathroom. Good air conditioning. We were on the top floor with large balcony overlooking Camara do Lobos. There are a variety of rooms, some have a mezzanine balcony, some were ground floor with an outside seating area. Gardens and swimming pool well kept - saw pool being cleaned during our stay and staff working hard to maintain high standards. Worth a wander under the vines and bananas, around the garden to see the goats and chickens and views. Honesty bar and social area in which to spend time. Is walking distance to Camara do Lobos, about 25 minutes down steep hill, recommend bus or taxi back - staff have all information on public transport. Bus stop is a little up the hill past the property so need to walk back down, less than ten minutes, but steep. We walked up to O Lagar restaurant above the property, took about 15 minutes on road, no pavements - had a lovely meal of traditional espetada.

Not in the control of the property but there are very few shops and restaurants nearby so you need to be organised regards needing to bring anything back, like drinking water, which is recommended by the property. No fridge in the room but you can borrow glasses, plates and cutlery in the social area if you bring food back. Others have already mentioned it but if you hire a car, which is a very good idea here, be prepared for the narrow, steep drive. Get something small but with enough power to get up hills!