I recently stayed at the Quinta do Monte just north of Funchal, Madeira, with my mother who is in her 70's. All I can say is if you want peace, relaxation, attentive staff and a location that has the wow factor, this is the hotel for you. The decor has a refined grandeur with antiques and original works of art,... more

My wife and I were travelling with a UK based specialist tour operator - Inntravel. We spent 3 nights of our holiday based at this hotel. We paid a bit extra for a superior room on the 4th floor which had a great view and loads of space. Pros: very pleasant hotel, luxurious superior room with complementary bathrobes, slippers and... more

Great location with very attentive friendly staff. Weather was slightly unseasonal (cold) but the log fire in the lounge soon warmed us up. They ran us into town in the courtesey bus for shopping on a couple of days, the other days were lavada walking - breathtaking if a bit scary on the narrow ledges in places. Great food in... more

We stayed half board at the Quinta do Monte for 10 nights which is about 20 minutes from the airport. It is a beautiful, elegant hotel without being stuffy, set in beautiful gardens. Transport could not be easier. There are two cable cars, one at the foot of the Quinta's garden taking you into Funchal, one just past this taking... more

This hotel is described variously as 4* and 5*, and it certainly is a mixture of the two. We loved the situation, at the top of the chair lift, and the start of the toboggan run. We loved the public areas of the hotel - polished floors, oriental rugs, lovely comfortable sofas and antique furniture. Reception staff staff were charming... more

The good points: The hotel is set in really beautiful grounds and gardens. It has very elegant public areas – reception, lounges, cocktail bar and dining room. It also has a very pleasant indoor pool. The room was very spacious and well-equipped, with nice décor. We found all the reception staff very polite & helpful, and the bar/lounge staff were... more

My wife and I visited Madeira for a week in Feb 2008 and found the Quinta do Monte to be excellent in every respect. Located in a quiet area, it offers a high level of comfort and is surrounded by a very attractive garden. The reception area, lounges and bar are situated in the original manor house which was once... more

Very pleasant "Country house" hotel overlooking funchal. 5 star rated ( perhaps a touch high - more 4 star). Staff throughout were very friendly and helpful. Room good although lacked tea/coffee making facs. Courtesy bus between this and the other charming group hotels was good. Very much liked the sister hotel called Quinta do Vista where the leisure facilities are... more

It's a lovely hotel with many quaint furnishings and luxurious rooms. The restaurant is a bit expensive, but there are lots of transportation methods from the Hotel to many other places. There are 2 Gondolas from the Hotel, one goes down to the Main City of Funchal which is packed with restaurants. The other Gondola goes to a wonderful Botanical... more