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Reviews of Quintinha Sao Joao Hotel & Spa 5 stars

Rua Da Levada De Sao Joao, 4, Sao Pedro, 9000-191 Funchal, Portugal

#23 of 84 hotels in Funchal

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 225 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Great! Will be back again soon …
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I had been allocated a low level room, with no view, only trees! Happy to feedback that this was rectified by reception really quickly. Unable to use the spa for last two days due to maintenance. Both indoor and outdoor pools needed cleaning, had a lot of debris so did not use.

    Fabulous Team, always warm and friendly, it was great to be back .. loved the Poncha Workshop, it was good fun and enjoyed attending the all aboard welcome drinks evening and greeting the general manager.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The opening times of the gym were quite limited and required previous scheduling.

    The staff stood out - extremely friendly & helpful, always present. Fantastic breakfast, great restaurant in general.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional customer service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We were invited to a meet and greet with the hotel manager, which we was a really personal touch. All the staff were very warm and welcoming, a credit to the hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Good chemistry here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    All aspects of our stay were extremely good. I wish that we had had a drawer in our bathroom, as I had to leave all our toiletries spread about the surfaces. And a bin in the main room would have been nice.

    Restaurant : we visited Sao Joao because an ex-colleague had recommended the Quinta. Throughout our stay, the level of empathy across the staff was exceptional. One night of our three nights, we ate in the restaurant. The delicious food was undoubtedly the best of the three evening meals that we experienced. It was presented with flair and the restaurant staff once again demonstrated real warmth.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    Superb Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a problem with the air conditioning in our room (#107) all week , we understand though that it was a new system.

    Rooms were very large and comfortable, the complimentary fresh bottled water each day was a nice touch. Courtesy mini bus to and from the centre was useful. All the staff were very helpful and pleasant. The breakfast selection was exceptional as was the standard of food, so well in fact, that we decided to use it all week for our main meal in the evenings off of their a la carte menu.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    8.0
    Good location, pleasant small hotel, Disappointing food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The spa had a very limited selection of massages available. The staff member we spoke to wasn't overly helpful. We didn't particularly like the food, dinner the first night wasn't great so we only had breakfast from then on. Coffee was undrinkable every morning. Cold buffet was Ok, not that extensive and no changes from day to day. We tried the cooked breakfast twice and again not impressed

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. Good location, short walk into town ( steepish hill). Our room was comfortable. Hotel was very quiet, fully booked but hardly ever saw anyone else.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I wish to give them 100 not 10 ,we have met with love specially my baby ,early checkin ,perfect breakfast ,provided soft drink and water to the room , clean room with prett view and the people in reception are the heroes they saved our vacation and borrowed us a baby stroller until we receive ours and provide us with early breakfast in the room as we have early plan even our trip guide (not booked through the hotel) told us you choosed a lovely hotel, thank you dear

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    8.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The hotel has an inexplicable out of character meanness when it comes to tea bags for your room, limiting them to 2 a day and expecting you to pay if you ask for more!!!

    It's a nice friendly hotel with good facilities and an excellent breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    Most relaxing holiday in a beautiful hotel with the most outstanding staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    nothing

    Beautiful hotel, room was very comfortable, restaurant exceptional, staff fantastic couldn't have been better.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    This is a lovely elegant hotel with good facilities and good food and the staff will go out of their
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    the pool is middle sized, but access is quite difficult on one side.It is also not heated.

    the breakfast was very good and the staff helpful about providing vegan options

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Over dependence on QR codes, not everyone has a mobile phone

    Room and breakfast were very good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    Great venue, would highly recommend them!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great location, wonderful facilities and a very warm and helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Very nice hotel with a garden and a delicious and varied breakfast. Ideal for people who want to relax after a day of exploring Madeira.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic hotel in quiet location but within walking distance of the city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Didn't realise that spa facilities, ie, sauna, jacuzzi were extra cost, so when staying for 9 nights would have been nice to have a voucher to use the spa at least once included

    Live music nights were good Breakfasts were fantastic Loved the hotel gardens

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of our best hotel experience so far. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, the hotel has a gorgeous park and a very calming athmosphere. Breakfast was extreamly good, lot of local food and fruits. We just loved it.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    10
    One week trip in Madeira
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to add

    A beautiful place with a lovely staff. We enjoyed a lot our stay during one week. Perfect place, in a peaceful environment.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    9.0
    a luxurious retreat with excellent staff to make your stay more enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The hotel is up the hill so we mostly used a taxi to get to the shops and restaurants.

    a traditional, luxury hotel where the staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfasts are excellent and the staff very helpful about catering for vegans and lactose free requirements but better to note it on your booking. There are however steps to the bar and inside pool which could be difficult to use .Beds were comfortable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    10
    Very relaxing. Staff friendly and very helpful. Rosie in particular organised several tours and restaurants for us and w
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Relaxing and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    10
    exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights

    No remarks

    Everything was wonderful . Exceptional breakfast .We met there tourists staying in this hotel for many years on there trip to Madeira. Garage for the car with the place always.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    10
    Beautiful Luxury in a tranquil setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    An absolutely beautiful hotel that feels very luxurious. The rooms are huge, most have a balcony overlooking the incredible tropical gardens or the bar area - but there is never any noise. Very peaceful. The staff are just fantastic - so friendly and genuinely nice. Breakkfast is great - both cooked and buffet

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    9.0
    We will be coming back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing!

    staff were phenomenal, always happy to help, with great ideas for what to do and where to go. Some superb restaurant recommendations (thanks Pedro!); service with a smile in the restaurant (Filipe, Mathias!); some fab cocktails at the bar (Antonio). amenities clean, the pools are clean and well kept, and it’s only a short (if hilly) walk into town.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    8.0
    Nice return to an elegant and homely old friend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Premium Room with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    After booking the hotel we were notified some time later that work was ongoing to replace the aged Aircon system. Totally understood the need for this and was reassured by the hotel that disruption would be negligable. Did not expect however that the room that we booked would not have functioning AirCon. We were offered a Fan by reception, but sorry, it's just not the same. Had to request firmer pillows as our originals were thin, tired and lumpy. These were quickly changed. The Pool areas , balconies and the walls of the Central Garden area that you look out onto when dining could do with a bit of a revamp. A lick of Paint to the Balconies and Garden wall wouldn't take long and would make quite a difference to the ambience. The Indoor Pool in particular could do with a good scrub and some tile replacement and grouting. We understand that there is a big push to sort all these issues, so hopefully future attendees will see the difference.

    The staff were on the whole very good and always were able to help with any queries. Have to say the Reception Staff could do with an extra smile or two now and again. Breakfasts were excellent. Great choice of Continental or cooked foods. The bar area remains a highlight. Lovely space.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb Value for Money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Deluxe Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No aircon in room (this we were advised was in process of being updated throughout the hotel) not too much of an issue in April but wouldn't want to not have it in Mid summer.

    Really lovely old style hotel with plenty of indoor seating area, nice bar with piano player in evening (history was it was originally some sort of manor house). Small but nice Gardens, good sized room with balcony and super king comfy bed, excellent staff ( very friendly and couldn't do enough for you without being OTT) . The buffet breakfast was excellent (even a glass of bubbly if you wanted it!!) all the usual cereals, cheers, hams, fruits, pastries etc etc and then a great selection from the cooked section.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    10
    Above and beyond what I expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite with Garden View and Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    That our stay was too short!!

    Everything was superb. We couldn't fault anything.

    Stayed in March 2023

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