Like many before us, we went to the Quinta on the strength of the many good reviews and it lived up to our expectations. Immaculately kept house and garden with very friendly and helpful staff. Bedroom very comfortable and spacious with fine views. Being away from the centre suited us and although we rented a car we took the 'white-knuckle'... more

My husband and I visited Quinta Sao Gonsalo in Jan 2009 for a fortnight. It was the most memorable vacation I have ever had! The Quinta is located in the authentic area far from tourists' amenities, but close to real Madeiran life. At first glance, I got a sort of embarrassed at how far it was from the old town... more

Having booked Quinta Sao Goncalo on the basis of Trip Advisor recommendations we weren't disappointed. The building and garden is splendid, has fabulous views and is immaculately kept. We stayed in the Junior Suite which is spacious including a huge bathroom and dressing room. It's a characterful building located in a residential area on the opposite side of town from... more

Where to start? Gorgeous grounds and gardens, picturesque villa with lovely and spacious interiors that were perfectly decorated. The rooms were gorgeous with lovely ocean views, wood floors, luxurious bathrooms (with ocean view), and lots os space to put your things away and get your baggage out of sight. The breakfasts were AMAZING with great coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice,... more

I stayed at the Quinta San Goncalo in late October 2008 with my mother to celebrate her 90th birthday. I could not have picked a more perfect place and thanks to Tripadvisor. We had rented the junior suite and one of the rooms in the back with a view on the banana plantation. The suite with its balcony and fantastic... more

I stayed at Quinta Sao Goncalo for four nights in February 2009 with my mother. We wanted a few days of sunshine and were keen to stay in an independent hotel rather than a large chain or more touristy place. We booked through www.madeira-island.com which was very easy and quick to respond, at a rate of around €80 for a... more

We booked a week's holiday after reading the many great reviews posted on Tripadvisor, as did most of our fellow guests and none of us were disappointed! The Quinta is a wonderful old plantation house, set in a large and beautiful garden with a wide variety of scented flowers, even in January. The house was comfortable and tastefully decorated and... more

Booked this Quinta on the strength of the reviews on this site and were not disappointed. We stayed in the Junior Suite which was well worth it due to having it's own terrace where you could sit out with fantastic views over Funchal and the sea. Having said that you could also sit out on the main terrace with the... more

We stayed here based on Trip Advisor reviews, and were so happy with our choice. The views are outstanding and the grounds very lovely. We have two small children, and they loved running around on the lawns. Rita couldn't have been more welcoming or helpful. We had a terrible travel day getting to Madeira, and didn't arrive to the hotel... more