We booked a trip to Madeira at the ultimate last minute but were relieved to find Quinta Mirabela was our first stop. As soon as we arrived we were made to feel at home with a glass of wine and delivery to our room. The staff are impressive with their ability to jump between languages and still make you feel important and appreciated. Once we got into our room, we were delighted with the size of it and the little touches like nicely presented bathrobes and pillows across the spacious bed. All of the rooms seem to have great views down to Funchal and the setting is amazing with loads of quiet reading and sitting places to hide in.
The pool area is lovely once you get used to the squeal of people sliding down the hill on toboggans and no longer feel the need to jump up and spy on them. Although the pool is quite cold, it's a much needed respite from the sun when it's blazing. We also used the jacuzzi which was a nice way to warm up before returning to your room. If you want to use the sauna or turkish bath just call reception 10 minutes beforehand so they can turn it on.
The breakfasts were another delicious treat with fresh coffee and hot milk as well as your choice of eggs - I had a delicious omelette each morning before my fresh fruit and yoghurt. Dinners were also great, I recommend the bread pudding and chocolate fondant for dessert - they were moreish!
The hotel can also organise a rental car at a cheaper price than we found elsewhere on the island. They are very helpful at giving you information to explore the area and the island.
We initially booked for 2 nights but extended our stay another night and after exploring more of the island, we returned for our final couple of nights because we felt so at home here.
Thanks to Ricardo and all of the staff who made our holiday fabulous.

We looked forward to this holiday for months and we were delighted with our choice of hotel. The Management were very welcoming, and responded immediately and effectively to the few minor problems we encountered.
Quinta Mirabela is in an excellent location between Funchal and Monte, and the toboggans will even drop you off at the front door! The superior room we stayed in had a panoramic view of the city. The room was well equipped and decorated, spotlessly clean and comfortable, and the housekeeping was perfect. Separate pool towels were provided, and we were encouraged to take these to the beach as well.
The Hotel has a twice-daily courtesy bus service to Funchal, as the walk up from the town is strictly for the very fit and taxis cost about €15 one way. The Tropical Gardens at Monte Palace are extensive and well worth a visit. The door-to-door round-trip by courtesy bus to Funchal, cable car to the gardens at Monte, and toboggan run home, is great fun.
The Hotel has a Rosso Pomodoro restaurant and the special dishes we tried were delicious, however the less expensive items were disappointing, and the time between courses was sometimes unacceptably long.
There is a large private car park, and having a car is recommended for getting around the island but, be warned, the roads are VERY steep and the parking spaces on the street are TINY (even for a Ford Fiesta!)
We found Quinta Mirabela to be a wonderful base for exploring Madeira, and would warmly recommend it.

We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay during our one week holiday in May. I travelled together with my mother and was looking for something quiet and classy. This place met all our expectations as it was very clean, with extremly pleasant and helpful staff and delicious food. The late afternoon/evening views over Funchal from the terrace were unforgettable. I'd recommend it to anyone and would definitely return to it if in Madeira again.

This Quinta is a real treat; wonderful service and facilities at very reasonable prices. The room was quite small but very comfortable, the food was excellent and the views spectacular over Funchal. The hotel is on a steep hill and the tobogan run can be seen from the terrace. There is a hotel bus which takes you into Funchal or you can use the public bus, the bus stop is a short walk from the hotel. There are plenty of taxis about too. We would certainly go back.