Quinta da Casa Branca

Top marks for the staff, the food, the accommodation (we had a huge suite in the enormous, opulent but under-used Manor House), and the fabulous gardens/arboretum/banana plantation. (If you’re not interested in exotic trees beforehand, you will be by the time you leave!)

Our second visit to this exceptional hotel. Nestled in the hills in Funchal this place is an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. We were thrilled to stay in the Pool Villa which is beautiful. The restaurant in the main bar is friendly and serves stunning food. The gourmet restaurant in the main Villa offers an exceptional evening under the stars. The staff throughout the hotel are friendly and knowledgeable - and are a delight to be with. We can’t wait to come back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Quinta da Casa Branca is a dream hotel, with a great location and superb services. We based our stay in Madeira there and traveled to the island from Casa Branca. We took a romantic package which included boat trips, a full dinner, and massages. The staff was quite responsive and cordial. We recommend this place without reservations.

We had the most wonderful time at the Quinta Casa da Branca. The staff were truly amazing, ensuring that our every need was met. As this was my 25th Wedding Anniversary present from my husband, he chose a truly special hotel. We will be returning.

Amazing grounds. Great room. Classy service all around. We are booking another stay.

We returned home from this hotel 5 days ago and are missing it already. From the minute we checked in with the lovely ladies on reception to the final checkout we were treated like a lord and lady of the manor. The grounds are spectacular and we could spend most days just lounging and glorying in the splendour of the view from our terrace or walking round this former banana plantation marvelling at the plants, trees and insects. For those of you who need to be entertained every day and night, this hotel is not for you but the peaceful surroundings suited us down to a tee. The pool area is small but lovely and my wife loved swimming in the moderately sized pool. We could not single out any member of staff for praise. The Reception staff were wonderful and helpful, the housekeepers were super-efficient and could not have been more accommodating and the restaurant staff went out of their way to see to our requirements for eating. The room was comfortable with fantastic air conditioning. tea, coffee, water and toiletries provided and so peaceful, especially at night where other hotels have music blaring until midnight. We stayed on half board basis and the food in the restaurant was fine-dining standard. We did not have even a mediocre meal whilst we were there. The staff remembered our drinks order every night and every morning and even made a cake for my birthday which took place whilst we were staying there. Funchal is very hilly and there are some steep hills around the hotel but that did not prevent us from venturing out several times during our stay and walking into the centre of Funchal (about 20 minutes walk). You can always get a taxi on the way back if you can't face the hill. We have been to many hotels around the world over the years but I can honestly say that this is one of the best, if not the best that we have stayed in and we cannot wait to return. we are already looking at prices for next year. Thank you to the staff at Quinta Casa da Branca and we hope to see you next year.

Reception staff were welcoming and friendly. Breakfast service staff were functional. Short on welcome and smiles. Breakfast overall was good. Crazy paving around the site was actually dangerous.... If you wanted to look at the gardens, best to stand, still as you need to watch every step you take. Room and bathroom very disappointing... dated, nowhere to lay things out. Really needs refurbishment. Genuinely cannot understand how it is rated so highly.