Chose this hotel mainly because of other favourable reviews and we were not disappointed. The hotel is away from the bustle of Funchal and is an oasis of calm, with the peace of the gardens being especially attractive. Our room was very spacious and the evening "turn down" with complimentary chocolates was a treat. Although we were told that the... more

Loved the setting, surroundings and size of this hotel. The grounds are beautifully laid out, full of mature trees and a wonderful variety of flowering shrubs - great to wander round at any time of day and an oasis of peace to relax in after a busy day sightseeing or walking the levadas! We had a delicious breakfast out in... more

We spent 7 days at this hotel in our first visit to Madeira as part of a package. It is 5 star, so pricey. Very clean and well appointed with lots of space inside and out, including generally excellent pool area with jacuzzi, sauna/Turkish bath and bistro/bar so you can have excellent good value lunches by the pool. Pool needs... more

This was our first trip to Madeira, reason being our wedding anniversay and birthdays. Hotel gave us flowers, fruit, champagne and Madeira wine. Staff very friendly. Nice to be away from the busy harbour side and hotels on the front of Funchal. Close enough to walk to town - but need a taxi back, unless feeling energetic - taxis reasonable.... more

This is a very beautiful and calm hotel close to central Funchal. We were celebrating our silver wedding day and we couldn’t find a better hotel on Madeira. Clean, extremely good service and lovely views. We are coming back! more

The hotel is set in fantastic gardens on a hill above funchal. Had a look at the hotel zone which is where most hotels in funchal are, but it seemed like a concrete jungle in comparision to this hotel's location. It is in a residential area but the gardens are big enough to spread out in and find a quiet... more

My wife and I stayed for four days for our silver wedding anniversary and booked direct with the hotel who were most helpful and accommodating. The staff were excellent and friendly, the room pleasant and spotlessly clean. The food was good. The gardens and the pool area were superb and the whole atmosphere and setting extremely relaxing. If I had... more

We enjoyed a 10 day holiday here to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary. The hotel is excellent and the staff very good. Our suite was very comfortable with a huge bed and a lovely vista of Funchal from the balcony. The Hotel's gardens were suitably exotic and the swimming pool large if a tad too cool for our complete enjoyment.... more

Really enjoyed our short stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Hotel rooms and amenities were very good. Even more important was the positive and friendly nature of all the staff, really makes a difference. Definitely recommended! more