Book Your Stay at Quintinha Sao Joao Hotel & Spa, Funchal (Madeira)

The 5-star Quintinha São João sits on the site of an original Madeiran quinta, set within landscaped gardens overlooking Funchal Bay. The property has 42 spacious rooms, many of which offer private furnished balconies with views of the garden or Funchal Bay. Each room includes a minibar, a cable TV, and a DVD player.

The spa offers a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, a hammam, and a variety of massage and body treatment rooms. Two heated swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor, are available for use year-round. Guests can also use the on-site fitness centre, solarium, and fitness/spa locker rooms.

The A Morgadinha restaurant serves a selection of Portuguese and international cuisine, along with specialized Goan dishes. Two bars on site, including the Vasco da Gama bar, offer drinks, snacks, and outdoor terrace seating. Breakfast provides a daily buffet with homemade jams, local pastries, and made-to-order hot dishes.

The hotel is located 1.5 km from Funchal's historic city centre and 2 km from Funchal Cathedral. A complimentary shuttle service transports guests to the Funchal Marina, and free underground parking is provided on site. The 24-hour front desk coordinates laundry, dry cleaning, luggage storage, and tour bookings.

The hotel offers a games room with billiards, darts, and table tennis. Evening entertainment includes live music, a piano player/singer, and themed dinner nights. Guest relations staff organize walking tours, local culture classes, and Poncha-making workshops.

Accommodation: 42 rooms with minibars and furnished balconies

Dining: Specialized Goan cuisine and buffet breakfast with local pastries

Spa: Two heated pools, sauna, steam room, and hammam

Services: Free shuttle to Funchal Marina and free indoor car park

Activities: Games room, live music, and Poncha-making workshops