Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens, Madeira Island, Portugal

Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens is a prestigious new hotel in Madeira, which opened in May 2002.

It has been created from a prominent manor house superbly positioned on the brow of a hill with fabulous panoramic views over the mountains, the ocean and Funchal's city centre.

The Quinta das Vistas has spacious and elegantly decorated public areas throughout that invite you to while away the hours in an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere.

Spend some time on the magnificent panoramic terraces and enjoy cocktails and snacks - or sample the delights of the Quinta das Vistas gourmet restaurant where there are a variety of delicious regional and international dishes at your bidding.

Surrounded by 12.000 sq. m of centenary gardens featuring fountains, a pond with swans, a pavilion, a mini-golf course (9 holes), this elegant Quinta is setting new standards with regard to high quality accommodation and services on the island of Madeira.

The stylish interior decoration of the public areas reflects the luxury and elegance of life in Madeira in the old days

The hotel offers a full range of facilities including a beautiful south-facing swimming pool complex with a heated indoor pool featuring a passage leading to a hanging outdoor pool that has a waterfall linking to a second heated outdoor pool. Furthermore, there are an ice chamber, Turkish bath, sensation shower, foot spa, Jacuzzi, treatment rooms, fitness room, lounge, reading room, a piano bar with veranda and esplanade as well as the gourmet restaurant ‘La Belle Terrasse’, also with veranda and terrace, where guests can enjoy the pleasant Madeira evenings whilst savoring the chef’s delicious and creative dishes.

In this classy Quinta, the small details really make the difference! From the moment of the arrival, when they are surprised with a private check-in in their room and a welcome gift, the guests can expect a first class service throughout their stay in this unique hotel.

On request, the hotel also organizes airport transfers for honeymooners – or other special occasions.

Golf. Our guests profit from 30% discount on the green fees, tickets may be purchased from Reception.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and heating, direct telephone, safe (free of charge), mini-bar, Internet access and cable TV. The bathrooms, decorated with Portuguese marble and wood, have a bath/shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair-dryer and a separate WC.

The Quinta das Vistas - Palace Gardens Hotel provides a total of 71 rooms spread over three floors, including 3 junior suites, 4 suites and one presidential suite. The rooms are decorated in an elegant style using superior qualities of woods, carpets and materials. All units are provided with double-glazing and a private balcony and are built in accordance with the latest ecological technology.

Rooms and Suites

* 63 Twin Rooms (30 sq. m)

* 3 Junior Suites (45 sq. m)

* 4 Suites (50 sq. m)

* Presidential Suite located on top floor (80 sq. m)

* 2 Twin Rooms specially designed for wheelchairs

Characteristics

* Private balcony with a breathtaking view over Funchal, gardens, mountains and the Atlantic Ocean

* Carpeted floor

* Bathrooms with Portuguese marble and oak wood

* Bath tub with shower

* Separate area for the toilet

* Individually controlled air conditioning and heating

* Direct dial telephone

* Free safe deposit box

* Mini-bar

* Bath robes

* Slippers

* Internet access

* Hair dryer

* Cable TV with 30 local & international channels

* Non smoking rooms

* Family rooms (twin bed with two extra beds)

Restaurant La Belle Terrasse

The Restaurant "La Belle Terrasse" at Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens, a gourmet restaurant with a covered and an open terrace offers you the atmosphere of the mild Madeira evening with an outstanding view over Funchal. Add to this the delightful creative dishes from Chef Magno and you have the perfect recipe for a memorable evening.

The dining room has been decorated in such a way as to protect the original elegant architecture of the past romantic Madeira. Open for lunch and dinner.

We offer packages which include 3, 4 or 5 meals at "La Belle Terrasse". Our gourmet restaurant is the perfect place to taste the delightful creative dishes from Chef Magno. Enjoy the romantic atmosphere and stunning views over Funchal.

3 meals: 125€

4 meals: 160€

5 meals: 187€

Guests can buy these packages directly from Quinta das Vistas at check-in or during their stay. Our Guest Relations officer will be more than happy to help with this.

(Drinks are not included)

Albatroz Piano Bar

Sitting in the traditional manor house this bar serves the winter garden, lobby, veranda and terrace.

Pool-Bar

At the pool area creative and original snacks and drinks are served. It opens for light lunches in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoying a unique panoramic view over Funchal and its bay.

The Royal Tea or Coffee with fresh scones and various pastries can be served also on the veranda or terrace.

Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens hotel is favorably situated on the crest of a hill with fabulous panoramic views over Funchal city centre, the Atlantic Ocean and Madeira's mountains.

Funchal’s historic centre is easy to reach by car in about 10 minutes or by walking (20 min). The hotel provides a courtesy minibus service that runs several times a day to the town centre.

Only a 3 minutes’ walk away you will find a bus stop for buses to Funchal and towards the western part of the island. A private parking is also available.

Our location is partly the reason that we have become a unique property on the island on Madeira. In a commanding position with breathtaking panoramic views and with easy access to the city of Funchal and surrounding villages, you will be very hard pressed to find a better location with such a wonderful mild healthy climate.