My boyfriend and I are 24 and we have just returned from Madeira having stayed in the Quinta Mirabela. We stayed in a superior double and I specified that I would like a sea view. We had to get a taxi from the airport which cost 32 Euros. When we arrived we were given a complimentory glass of champagne and were shown to our rooms by the receptionist. The hotel is beautiful and modernly decorated with really nice feautures.
The room did not disappoint, we had a gorgeous sea view overlooking Funchal and the port which the cruise ships entered daily. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. We had a problem with our air con one day but I called reception and they fixed the problem straight away.

The breakfast and food at the hotel were amazing. There was a choice of cold breakfast with rolls, meats and cheese, along with fruit and yogart but you could also order a hot breakfast which was no extra cost. There was a choice of different juices and even champagne!! We ate in the restaurant 4 times during our stay and the food was outstanding for the price, the chef would speak to guests as well to make sure we enjoyed our meals. I recommend the Tiger Prawns, i had them twice as they were delicious!! Room service and a minibar were also available in the room!

The location of the hotel is perfect but beware if you are not active it is situated on a very steep hill and took some getting used to! DO NOT get a taxi into town, they rip you off big time and there is a local bus that runs every half an hour on the same road at the bottom of the hotel and is only 1.80 into Funchal. The taxi drivers lie and say there is no bus and that was the only the thing that annoyed me on the whole trip. They bug you big time whilst you are waiting.. ignoring them after saying no thankyou is what we did. There is a bakery on the road as you turn right and its is lovley and very cheap, they do nice home made pizza and sandwiches as well as cakes, would recommend!

Funchal is a lovley town with a lot of great eating spots and the port is lovley. The cable car and gardens are a must! Also there is a lovley seafood restaurant in the harbour which is the far left. I had an amazing fish soup then steak on a stone which was amazing! You got a massive piece of fillet steak which you cooked yourself on a hot slab, amazing! Madeira is a quiet place best suited to couples I would say, younger couples who enjoy partyin would be bored here but we loved the hotel and the island as we wanted a quiet relaxing break which we deffinately had!!

We booked this hotel after much searching on line. We were not disappointed. We arrived early afternoon and following an efficient reception by Ricardo, the hotel manager we decided a cold beer was the next priority. Nelio, the first waiter we met, greeted us by suggesting we take a comfortable seat on the panoramic terrace to enjoy the view and he would bring our drinks to us. Instantly he made us feel welcome, so good, we had to have a second beer! Excellent first impression. Our room was a superior room and we had a fantastic view over the pool and the town / bay of Funchal, with a birds eye view of the cruise ships coming and going.

The air conditioning in our room unfortunately was a bit dodgy to start with but this was soon fixed, once reported. Our accommodation was bed and breakfast as our intention was to eat out where and when we wanted. However the hotel does 3 special evenings each week, with a 3 course meal plus coffee for 20 euros each. We enjoyed the first night so much we ended up eating at the hotel 8 nights out of the 10 we were there. The quality of the food was consistently good, but when Chef Duarte was on duty, it was notably impressive - his risotto and chocolate fondant being 'to die for'. Chef Duarte is a passionate Chef, he makes the effort to come out of the kitchen to talk to the guests and on one occasion he had forgotten to put the basil on the starter dish and came out to each table to add it - such was his concern for the quality of the taste. A couple of nights later we met Nuno, a very professional waiter who glides round the with the minimum of fuss yet still finds time to talk to the guests. The combination of Chef Duarte and Nuno was a particular delight - they work together so well I doubt you would get better service elsewhere. Without doubt, the experience of these 3 key staff made a significant impression on us. It is fair to say that the quality of service from other waiters does not quite reach their standards, however you are always recognised and feel 'known' and welcomed by all staff.

Reception staff, particularly Suzanne and Veronca we also found to be helpful. Ricardo had warned us to take a little care when taking taxi's, to ensure that they used the meter etc. His advice was spot on, we found the taxi drivers to be a tad unscrupulous - when waiting for buses they'd tell you it'll be an hour (it came 10 minutes later) and it'll cost 10 euros (it cost 1.80 each into town). The old town is a more interesting area to explore.

The location of the hotel gives not only the advantage of stunning scenery, it is also a peaceful, tranquil setting with only the noise of the chimes of the nearby church - they add to the charm. You can walk down into Funchal, so long as your knees can take the strain, within 30 minutes at a slow pace. It's worth the effort however, as you walk through the back streets straight into the town. The downside is you'd have to be exceedingly fit to walk back - the 100 yards incline from the bus stop alone is exhausting.

The spa area is also excellent and we always found we had it to ourselves, the pool etc was never busy, always peaceful and pleasant.

All in all we had a fantastic time, will definitely go back and certainly recommend this hotel to couples in particular.

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.