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Quinta da Bela Vista
in
Funchal
,
Madeira
This award-winning hotel has got it all – colonial charm, luxurious rooms and gourmet restaurants.
This place has been a World Travel Award winner for the last four years, so you know you’re in for something special. Tucked up in the mountains and surrounded by 20,000 square metres of sub-tropical gardens, it’s got one of the best settings on the island.
A tree-lined driveway leads you to the hotel, a whitewashed mansion graced with wooden shutters and wrought-iron balconies. The place dates back to the 19th-century, and inside you’ll find plenty in the way of character and tradition. Think old wooden staircases, china-filled cabinets and candlelit corridors.
Step into the bedrooms and there’s more of the same. Floral-print soft furnishings and Victorian-style furniture give a nod to days gone by, while marble bathrooms add a luxurious touch. Plus you’ve got mod-cons in the form of air-conditioning and Cable TVs.
Outside, a big swimming pool is hidden away among lawns, fountains and flower-lined pathways. Smart wooden loungers line up along a wide sun terrace, offering up great views of the surrounding countryside. There’s a pool bar out here, too.
For sit-down meals, there are two restaurants to choose from. The main one lays on huge breakfast spreads, as well as a fixed menu later in the day. There’s an à la carte eatery, too, where gourmet dishes are served against a backdrop of carved woodwork and detailed tapestries.
Finally, when it comes to getting out and about, there’s a courtesy bus that’ll take you into the heart of Funchal in about ten minutes.
A tree-lined driveway leads you to the hotel, a whitewashed mansion graced with wooden shutters and wrought-iron balconies. The place dates back to the 19th-century, and inside you’ll find plenty in the way of character and tradition. Think old wooden staircases, china-filled cabinets and candlelit corridors.
Step into the bedrooms and there’s more of the same. Floral-print soft furnishings and Victorian-style furniture give a nod to days gone by, while marble bathrooms add a luxurious touch. Plus you’ve got mod-cons in the form of air-conditioning and Cable TVs.
Outside, a big swimming pool is hidden away among lawns, fountains and flower-lined pathways. Smart wooden loungers line up along a wide sun terrace, offering up great views of the surrounding countryside. There’s a pool bar out here, too.
For sit-down meals, there are two restaurants to choose from. The main one lays on huge breakfast spreads, as well as a fixed menu later in the day. There’s an à la carte eatery, too, where gourmet dishes are served against a backdrop of carved woodwork and detailed tapestries.
Finally, when it comes to getting out and about, there’s a courtesy bus that’ll take you into the heart of Funchal in about ten minutes.
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Photos of Quinta da Bela Vista
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Hotel features
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- Private Transfers - Forget the queue for the coach - you'll get a private taxi straight to your hotel
- Select Your Seat - You'll get to choose exactly where you sit on the plane. In fact, you can reserve your actual seat numbers upfront.
- Day-before Check-in - With UK day-before check-in you'll get to jump the airport queues. It's free at Gatwick and Manchester and you can just turn up. At Birmingham it's free but you need to book ahead.
- Specialist Holiday Advisors - Our Premier Holiday Advisors are on hand to give you the low-down on your destination
- You'll only be entitled to all the benefits listed above if you book one of our package holidays. You'll see exactly what's included on the Options page before you book your holiday. Please see our A-Z Guide for more information.
Meals
- Dining room serving buffet breakfast and table d'hôte dinner
- A la carte restaurant in the manor house
- Snack bar
- Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners available
- Flexible dining - On a 7 night holiday you can choose to have Half Board for 3 or 5 days and on a 14 night holiday choose Half Board for 3, 5 or 7 days - supplement payable
Swimming pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun terraces
- Bar
- Subtropical gardens
Entertainment
- 2 bars
- 3 lounges
- Piano music in table d'hôte restaurant and main bar most nights
- Library/reading room
Activities
- Gym/fitness room
- Sauna
- Whirlpool bath
- Tennis courts
- 20% discount on green fees at the Palheiro and Santo da Serra golf courses
Facilities
- Courtesy bus to Funchal: Mon-Fri and Sat morning
Special Offers
Until November 2013: Honeymoon and silver/gold anniversary offer: free room upgrade subject to availability in resort, sparkling wine and flowers in room on arrival.
From November 2013: Honeymoon offer: free room upgrade subject to availability in resort, sparkling wine, fruit in room on arrival and one free candlelit dinner-excluding drinks, for stays of at least 7 nights.
Important Information
Luggage may be transported separately on the coach transfer
Extra Charges
Some facilities may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide
Other Information
We've plotted your holiday accommodation as accurately as possible. But for some smaller hotels or villas the map may pinpoint the centre of the nearest town rather than the property itself, so make sure you read the location description too.
24/7 Service in Resort
This is our 24-hour phone service. You can use it to book days out, find out the local bus times and let us know about any problems that crop up. Prefer to speak to someone face to face? You can call us to arrange a personal visit too.
Our rating
5
Official Rating
5 Star
No. of floors
3
No. of lifts
2
No. of rooms
89
Room facilities
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All rooms have twin beds or a double bed, 1 child bed, air-conditioning/central heating, cable TV, Wi-Fi, radio, phone, hairdryer, minibar, bathrobes, slippers and mineral water and flowers in room on arrival. Sole occupancy rooms, rooms with garden view and balcony and Superior rooms are also available.
Location
Back to top- 3km to Funchal centre
- 25km to airport
Transfers
40 to 50 minutes
Your guide to Funchal, Madeira
“A landscape covered in blooms and greenery, and a cobbled old town filled with boutiques and wine bars – that’s the scene in Funchal.”
Madeira’s capital city is sprawled across a pea-green hillside and framed by jagged limestone cliffs. And, just like the rest of the island, it’s covered in a blanket of bougainvillea and jacaranda trees.
Down by the waterfront, a palm-lined promenade runs the length of the city, backed by grassy lawns, fountains and restaurants. Local artists spread their work out on blankets along the floor, while musicians entertain al fresco diners, while they soak up the views of the marina.
Away from the seafront, yellow taxis line up along the leafy avenues, and holidaymakers sip wine in the sunny, cobbled squares of the old town. Funchal’s terracotta-topped buildings are some of the prettiest around, too – they’re accessorised with green window shutters and flower-wrapped balconies.
As for things to do, you’ve got everything from art galleries to high-end shops to keep you busy. And you can’t visit Funchal without seeing its covered market or experiencing its top attraction – a cable car that takes you up to the mountain village of Monte. From here, you can hurtle back down towards the city in a toboggan.
Down by the waterfront, a palm-lined promenade runs the length of the city, backed by grassy lawns, fountains and restaurants. Local artists spread their work out on blankets along the floor, while musicians entertain al fresco diners, while they soak up the views of the marina.
Away from the seafront, yellow taxis line up along the leafy avenues, and holidaymakers sip wine in the sunny, cobbled squares of the old town. Funchal’s terracotta-topped buildings are some of the prettiest around, too – they’re accessorised with green window shutters and flower-wrapped balconies.
As for things to do, you’ve got everything from art galleries to high-end shops to keep you busy. And you can’t visit Funchal without seeing its covered market or experiencing its top attraction – a cable car that takes you up to the mountain village of Monte. From here, you can hurtle back down towards the city in a toboggan.
Reviews
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Latest Thomson Reviews
Written on 01/05/2009, Anonymous said...
This hotel is superb all round. Yes it's a bit off the beaten track but that's what we were looking for and we did our homework beforehand to ensure it was suitable for us. Staff were friendly and always helpful. Magnificent views and excellent... more on this review
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Back to topThis award-winning hotel has got it all – colonial charm, luxurious rooms and gourmet restaurants.
This place has been a World Travel Award winner for the last four years, so you know you’re in for something special. Tucked up in the mountains and surrounded by 20,000 square metres of sub-tropical gardens, it’s got one of the best settings on the island.
A tree-lined driveway leads you to the hotel, a whitewashed mansion graced with wooden shutters and wrought-iron balconies. The place dates back to the 19th-century, and inside you’ll find plenty in the way of character and tradition. Think old wooden staircases, china-filled cabinets and candlelit corridors.
Step into the bedrooms and there’s more of the same. Floral-print soft furnishings and Victorian-style furniture give a nod to days gone by, while marble bathrooms add a luxurious touch. Plus you’ve got mod-cons in the form of air-conditioning and Cable TVs.
Outside, a big swimming pool is hidden away among lawns, fountains and flower-lined pathways. Smart wooden loungers line up along a wide sun terrace, offering up great views of the surrounding countryside. There’s a pool bar out here, too.
For sit-down meals, there are two restaurants to choose from. The main one lays on huge breakfast spreads, as well as a fixed menu later in the day. There’s an à la carte eatery, too, where gourmet dishes are served against a backdrop of carved woodwork and detailed tapestries.
Finally, when it comes to getting out and about, there’s a courtesy bus that’ll take you into the heart of Funchal in about ten minutes.
Funchal hotels and apartments
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