Quintinha Sao Joao
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Rua da Levada de Sao Joao, 4, Funchal, Madeira 9000-191 Portugal
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2020 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best
Built within the grounds of an historic "Quinta" of Funchal, Quintinha de Sao Joao resurrects perfectly the magic of the old Madeiran residences. There are 42 spacious rooms in total, all equipped with the most up-to-date facilities with splendid views over the gardens. Bar, restaurant, heated outdoor and indoor swimming pools and full Spa are included facilities. The careful attention to detail and the excellent personal service brings to life our motto "Home from Home."
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Airport transportation
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Pool / beach towels
Rooftop pool
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
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Sauna
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Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Poolside bar
Shuttle bus service
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Facial treatments
Full body massage
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Hand massage
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Air conditioning
Private balcony
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Grade: 85 out of 100
42Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
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Rua da Levada de Sao Joao, 4, Funchal, Madeira 9000-191 Portugal
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Quintinha Sao Joao is conveniently located a bit uphill from central Funchal but with the city center still in walking distance. As mentioned by fellow travellers, the main road V1 out of the city center is very near but if you have a room to the other side (nordwards), it's not really a disturbance. The historic building is very nice and in a lovely garden. It's thoughtfully decorated with lots of antiques and some of the communal spaces like the lobby or bar remend you more at a museum rather than a hotel. Rooms are spacious and come either without or for a small surcharge with balcony including a nice city view (from most of the rooms). The hotel opened in 1998 and is more or less unchanged since then with just soft renovations, so will be time for a more profound renovation especially of the rooms in a couple years. But if you are a fan of antiques you will certainly appreciate the overall ambiente and style. Very comfortable bed with egyptian cotton linen. Outstandingly friendly and helpful personnel - especially at the reception and in the restaurant - you really make a difference! Excellent restaurant which is especially great for dinner. Half board is of excellent value. I've eaten there on both nights of my stay and was always highly satisfied. If you like a classic restaurant with classic style and service, you will be a fan of it. There are in times of cost optimized travel and hotels not that many other places like this (especially since Hotel Hessischer Hof in Frankfurt went into bankruptcy due to the Covid situation). Many thanks - I really enjoyed my stay and will be very happy to return!…
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Responded 14 Jan 2021
Dear DGE2014, Thank your for your wonderfully detailed review and thank you so much for choosing to stay with us for your visit to Madeira. I am so pleased to know that you found the Quintinha de São João to your liking and thank you for your lovely comments regarding our outstandingly friend staff and for staying that they "make a difference"! Hospitality is what we are made of and your kind words give us a huge sense of achievement. We look forward immensely to welcoming you back, and hope that it will no be before long! Kind regards Yours sincerely André Barreto General Manager
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Quintinha São João is a family run charming and classical hotel in Funchal. The rooms are surprisingly big, bedding is extremely comfortable. Balconies are surrounded by the tropical garden of the property. We did not use the outside pool nor the spa, but both looked very relaxing. Kids enjoyed the rooftop panoramic indoor pool and the games room. Gym was well equipped. Breakfast is full of local fresh products and there is a wide choice of à la carte eggs, pancakes and waffles. Ingredients were very good. Try the tropical fresh juice! We had dinner at the hotel restaurant, “A Morgadinha”. Definitely a hidden treasure with food from Goa, India (the founder of the hotel has as Indian ascendancy) but also local food. Extremely tasty, wonderful fish, excellent Portuguese mainland wines. Service is spotless. Staff is outstanding both at the restaurant, bar, cleaning and front desk. All very helpful and attentive. They helped us several times with programming our activities on the ground. Regarding covid: we felt quite safe. Don’t miss the flowers of Madeira. The garden and the common areas of the hotel are tastefully decorated with exquisite local flowers. “Quintinha” provides a true local experience, full of lovely details and an extremely comfortable stay. Hope to be back soon! Advices: 1. Rent a car: Quintinha is in Funchal, 10/15 minutes easy walk from the major attractions. But you will need a car to move around Funchal and the whole island. 2. bring some repellent (Previpic Tropics spray works well) :-).…
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 31 Dec 2020
Dear RPG1977, What a lovely ending to the year! Thank you so much for sharing this cheerful and motivating review on TripAdvisor! You have been very thorough and it is great to see that you have enjoyed our facilities, gastronomy and "outstanding" staff. Your comments are much appreciated and I shall take great delight in sharing them with the rest of the team. It is interesting how you have singled out that the "Quintinha" provide a true local experience.... This is exactly what we are all about and it is our endeavor to provide our esteemed guests with everything that is from Madeira; from the homemade jams and marmalade served at breakfast, to the Madeira flora, handmade embroidery and tapestry. Above all, we wish to provide our customers with the true Madeiran hospitality and we are delighted that we have succeeded were you are concerned. We hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Yours sincerely André Barreto General Manage
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We have been to the Quinthina on many occasions and always find it along with the staff to be an oasis of calm, good service and friendliness. Yes there is a main road close by but with a pelican crossing into quiet streets and 6/7 minute walk downhill to the Casino & gardens which overlook the port. The rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean. Breakfast is table service because of the Covid 19 virus but is overwhelming with choice. I witnessed the dreadful & intimidating behaviour of who I presume was 408laurence in reception, shouting at the staff to see the manager. Neither he nor his partner wore face coverings in total disregard for the law, the staff & other guests. It is a shame that sites such as this and other social media allow personal rants. There are barking dogs in all European towns & cities, the hotel has no control over them. If you want to hear minor road noise then sit in the farthest part of the garden away from the pool !!!!!!!!!! We were rather unsure this year about travelling because of the virus, however the Quinthina made us very relaxed and we stayed on for another week. We just hope we will be able to return next year.…
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Room Tip: ASk for a room with a balcony
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Responded 2 Dec 2020
Dear Catullo99, Thank you very much for taking the time and going to the trouble of submitting your informative feedback. Thank you for your continuing support and it is most comforting for us to know that you have found the Quintinha to be the oasis of calm, good service and friendliness that you come to love and expect! It is always a pleasure to welcome our wonderful customers and we are delighted that you enjoyed our table served buffet breakfast. We too hope that you will be able to return next year and look forward immensely to welcoming you back. Kind regards Yours sincerely André Barreto General Manager
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The hotel was beautiful, rooms charming, staff incredibly attentive and served everything with a smile. The cocktails also are beautiful. The fact they have a games room too is super unique too, I had a lot of fun losing at table tennis and chess every night lol... The breakfast was better than an English breakfast. I was so surprised to know we have been doing it wrong. Restaurant and service was also flawless. So so impressed, and will absolutely be returning!
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao
Responded 26 Nov 2020
Dear mattjclarkson, It is truly wonderful to read your review. Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us, during your visit to Madeira. I am so pleased to know that you found the Quintinha de São João an amazing experience and that our staff made you feel very welcome… which, of course, you were! Hospitality is very close to our hearts so your kind words have awarded our team with a real sense of achievement. Your comments about the Hotel being beautiful, with charming rooms are much appreciated, and we are glad that you enjoyed losing at table tennis! Thank you too for your kind reference to our breakfast, cocktails and restaurant. We all look forward to welcoming you back soon so the fact that you were impressed and will be returning is the ultimate accolade! Kind regards Yours sincerely André Barreto General Manager
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We booked a one week package with Jet2 holidays at this charming, family run hotel. We loved it so much, that we extended by one week. Quintinha Sao Joao (small farm house of St.John) is a boutique hotel which is an escape from the outside world. This piece of paradise is surrounded by lush gardens, an outdoor pool and a beautiful heated indoor pool. There are many secluded areas to lose yourself in quiet contemplation. The staff are warm, friendly and very helpful. The manager, Andre, takes an active interest in the hospitality offered to his guests. We will be returning here as soon as we are able to, as our stay here exceeded our expectations!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao
Responded 6 Nov 2020
Dear 934sunitat, What a delight to read your feedback! Thank you for choosing the Quintinha de São João for your Birthday celebration, and thank you for you generous and heartwarming words. It was a pleasure to have been of service to you and we are glad that we were able to offer you an escape from the outside world! Hospitality is what the Quintinha is all about, as we attempt to recreate the atmosphere of a Madeiran Manor House from days gone by. Hospitality has always been uppermost in our minds. We are so happy to have exceeded your expectations and look forward immensely to welcoming you back. Kind regards Yours sincerely André Barreto General Manager
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James asked a question Dec 2020
London, United Kingdom35 contributions6 helpful votes
Answer from Catullo99
Dec 2020 |
Tuesday, but not at the moment due to Covid
Christine A asked a question Oct 2019
13 contributions10 helpful votes
Answer from abarreto
Oct 2019 |
The official dress code is "Smart Casual" but our guests do tend to dress up as it is such a special occasion.
We look forward to having you with us over the festive season!
Kind regards
André Barreto
General Manager
TenMileBank asked a question Jun 2019
Downham Market, United Kingdom321 contributions89 helpful votes
Answer from abarreto
Jun 2019 |
Good morning from sunny Funchal!
It is not standard procedure to have coffee and tea making facilities in our rooms (with the exception of the suites) but, if you would like to send me an email with your booking details, we will certainly do our best!
We look forward to welcoming you to the Quintinha de SaoJoao soon.
Kindest regards
Rosie
Guest Relations
mary c asked a question Dec 2018
Norfolk, United Kingdom16 contributions30 helpful votes
Answer from abarreto
Dec 2018 |
Thank you for your query. We are pleased to inform you that we have free WiFi throughout the hotel... including the bedrooms. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Quintinha on the 20th December!
Kindest regards
Rosie Borges
Guest Relations
Chantaclare asked a question Sep 2018
Brighton, United Kingdom14 contributions12 helpful votes
Answer from abarreto
Sep 2018 |
Good morning, Thank you for your enquiry. In answer to your question; if you require a walk-in shower, the only room type we have with this facility is a junior suite (these have a balcony too). In all our other rooms the showers are fitments over the bath. We have rooms with a double bed and rooms with two single beds together and we have rooms with and without balcony. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you to the Quintinha and if you require any further information please let us know. Kind regards, yours sincerely, Rosie Borges - Guest Relations
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Catullo99 wrote a tip Nov 2020
Wakefield, United Kingdom140 contributions66 helpful votes
"ASk for a room with a balcony"Read full review
Ann S wrote a tip Nov 2020
Nottingham, United Kingdom178 contributions110 helpful votes
"All good.It depends on which view you prefer."Read full review
Graham S wrote a tip Mar 2020
Chichester, United Kingdom27 contributions4 helpful votes
"choose one with a balcony"Read full review
182Liz wrote a tip Mar 2020
Oldham, United Kingdom203 contributions35 helpful votes
"Ask for a second or third floor room to get a good view"Read full review
Leon B wrote a tip Mar 2020
Madeira, Portugal60 contributions40 helpful votes
"Request balcony room overlooking the gardens."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
€ 118 - € 166 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
quintinha sao joao funchal, quintinha sao joao hotel funchal
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Quintinha S. João Garden & Spa
LOCATION
PortugalMadeira IslandsMadeiraFunchal
NUMBER OF ROOMS
42
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Quintinha Sao Joao
Which popular attractions are close to Quintinha Sao Joao?
Nearby attractions include Parque de Santa Catarina (0.5 km), Quinta Vigia (0.5 km), and Madeira Island Ultra Trail (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Quintinha Sao Joao?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Quintinha Sao Joao?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Quintinha Sao Joao?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Quintinha Sao Joao?
Conveniently located restaurants include Paixao Do Vinho, Le Bistrot Jacaranda, and Victoria Restaurante.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Quintinha Sao Joao?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Quintinha Sao Joao have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Quintinha Sao Joao offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Quintinha Sao Joao?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Quintinha Sao Joao?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including German and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Quintinha Sao Joao?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Colégio dos Jesuítas do Funchal (1.0 km), Santa Clara Convent (0.7 km), and Blandy's Wine Lodge (0.9 km).