Quintinha Sao Joao

Recent Reviews: 1647

• User:176DavidB

  Trip type: Couples

  Fabulous

  31 Mar 2026

  What a fabulous hotel. We had a fantastic week and were very impressed. The staff are all wonderful. Rooms are fantastic and a very good size. Breakfast was a great selection of hot and cold options with omelette cooked to order.Had been slightly concerned that there might be traffic noise but despite being on the side of the hotel close to the road the double glazing did its job and we had no issues with sleeping at all.Location of the hotel is good. Is a steep walk up and down to Funchal but is close to the centre and was no issues to us. It got easier as the week went by!The hotel gardens are lovely and there is plenty of space to relax and the same can be said of the inside of the hotel.There was good entertainment in the bar on a couple of evenings and a very relaxed atmosphere.The hotel also recognised the it was both my wife and my birthday whist we were there and went above and beyond to recognise this.If we ever return to Madeira there is only one hotel we would stay at. We would fully recommend Quintinha Sao Joao to everyone. André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao, responded to this review Dear 176DavidB,Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic week with us and that so many aspects of your stay exceeded your expectations.Your kind comments about our team, the spacious rooms, and the breakfast selection are truly appreciated. We’re also pleased that you found the hotel to be peaceful and comfortable, and that any initial concerns about noise were put to rest.It’s great to know you enjoyed our gardens, relaxed atmosphere, and evening entertainment, as well as our convenient location. We admire your positive spirit tackling the hills of Funchal!We are especially delighted that we could help make your birthday celebrations memorable—occasions like these are very important to us.Thank you once again for your strong recommendation. It would be an absolute pleasure to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future.Kind regards,Yours sincerely,André BarretoGeneral Manager

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• User:Sue J

  Trip type: Couples

  An exceptional stay

  11 Mar 2026

  We have travelled widely over 46 years of married life but we both agree that this is the best hotel we have ever stayed at. As others have mentioned, the staff are exceptional, nothing is too much trouble even when flights were delayed due to adverse weather conditions, there was an air of calmness. Our room was lovely and beautifully cleaned every day. The food at the bar and restaurant were excellent. The lounge, overlooking the gorgeous garden was just stunning and an ideal place to sit peacefully with a book. All in all, we felt as though we had been given a huge 'hug' during our stay and returned home relaxed. We hope to revisit in the not too distant future. André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao, responded to this review Dear suejD1213SW,Thank you for your wonderful review. We are truly honoured that, after so many years of travelling, you consider your stay with us the best you have experienced.It is especially rewarding to hear that our team helped create such a calm and welcoming atmosphere, even during the travel disruptions, and that you enjoyed your room, the food in both the bar and restaurant, and the peaceful lounge overlooking the gardens.Your delightful description of feeling as though you received a “huge hug” during your stay means a great deal to all of us. Thank you so much for sharing the lovely sentiment. We very much look forward to welcoming you back again in the not too distant future.Warm regards,Yours sincerelyAndré BarretoGeneral Manager

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• User:lexuslovely

  Trip type: Couples

  My Favourite Holiday Experience.

  27 Feb 2026

  This exquisite luxury hotel is my absolute favourite.It provides everything I seek in a holiday experience.Faultless and caring service from every staff member, in every department.A huge and beautifully furnished guest room with a spacious sitting area plus a generous balcony with far reaching views. Spacious common parts, all immaculately maintained. A pampering spa, a choice of two pools, a good gym, and a games room.There's also an all day bar with an outdoor terrace, an elegant restaurant where I am offered the very finest breakfast to start my day in a relaxed atmosphere, or where I can dine at night in a stylish setting.Beautifully maintained gardens to stroll around or relax in. An easy and short downhill walk to the chic shopping in and around the Plaza centre and the nearby Marina. A shuttle bus, if I'm feeling lazy. There's also a high quality laundry service. A first class reception service, which along with the guest relations centre, are always on hand to deal with my every need.From the moment I arrive here, until the day I depart, I am totally relaxed and completely cared for. André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao, responded to this review Dear lexuslovely,Thank you for your wonderful review and for rating us 5/5. We are truly delighted to read that we are your favourite holiday destination and that every aspect of your stay — from our spacious rooms and facilities to our gardens, dining experiences, and spa — has met your expectations so perfectly.Your kind words about our team mean a great deal to us. Providing caring, faultless service and ensuring our guests feel completely relaxed and well looked after from arrival to departure is exactly what we strive for each day.It is always a pleasure to have you with us, and we very much look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional stay in the near future.Warm regards,Yours sincerely,André BarretoGeneral Manager

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• User:globetrottersGlasgow

  Trip type: Couples

  The absolute Chill-out hotel!

  25 Feb 2026

  My wife and I have just returned from our 12 th or 13 th holiday at this amazing hotel. We visited the hotel on 5 occasions last year and have already booked several holidays for this year. We always find it so relaxing with wonderful, friendly staff who go out of their way to ensure you have a great holiday. The rooms are a great size, with lovely balconies, overlooking the beautifully kept gardens. Like all areas of the hotel, the rooms are kept spotlessly clean by the diligent cleaning staff. The whole hotel has such a lovely ambience, enabling you to feel so comfortable and at home. The restaurant staff work tirelessly, constantly filling up the plentiful & varied breakfast buffet & you can also request hot food as part of the breakfast. The restaurant at night is also so lovely, and it is certainly fine dining. The tables are laid out beautifully with lovely cutlery & table linen. When we dined on Valentine’s night the staff had decorated the tables so nicely. The is an excellent gym with all types of equipment, allowing you to have a good workout ( which is required after having indulged in the excellent food and wines!). We have never tasted a wine which was not excellent. There are also 2 swimming pools. Many of the staff have worked at the hotel since it opened 27 years ago which we believe is testament to how pleasant it is to work there. All of the reception staff, restaurant staff, bar staff & cleaners etc are so helpful. Also Rosie in Guest Relations has a wealth of knowledge of the Island and advises on trips to do, checking bus trips timetables, booking taxis etc. Nothing is ever too much trouble for her. My wife’s sister came with us last year for a week, but loved it so much, she returned on this visitFor 2 weeks. We are already looking forward to our return in a couple of weeks time. My wife had a massage from Carla in the Spa and felt so good and ‘chilled’ afterwards. André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao, responded to this review Dear globetrottersGlasgow,Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartwarming review. It truly means the world to us that you have chosen to return for all these wonderful holidays— and that you already have more visits planned. That loyalty is the greatest compliment we could ever receive.We’re delighted that you continue to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, spotless rooms, beautiful gardens, and fine dining experiences — especially your special Valentine’s evening. Your lovely comments about our restaurant team, housekeeping, gym facilities, pools, and wine selection are greatly appreciated.A very special thank you for recognising Rosie, Carla, and all of our wonderful staff. We are so proud of our long-serving team members, and your words perfectly capture the care and dedication they bring every day.It was also a pleasure to welcome your sister-in-law back for a longer stay — we’re so pleased she loved it as much as you do!We can’t wait to welcome you both back again very soon for more relaxation and special memories.Warm regards,Yours sincerelyAndré BarretoGeneral Manager

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• User:trevordavidedwards

  Trip type: Couples

  Madeira's Finest Small Luxury Hotel

  21 Feb 2026

  This beautiful 42 room, 5 star hotel is set in over 2 acres of lovingly maintained gardens, in one of the city's nicest residential neighbourhoods.Funchal's vibrant city centre however is just a fifteen minute downhill walk from the hotel, which also provides a shuttle bus service for any less active guests.The property is totally self contained, offering two swimming pools, a gym, an excellent spa, and games room. For those arriving by car there is also an underground car park.There is a relaxing all day bar, plus an elegant restaurant which serves quite exceptional breakfast choices, of both cold buffet and cooked a la carte. Sparkling wine is freely available, for those guests wishing to get their days off to a lively start. Dinner is stylishly served here daily from 7.00pm.Guest rooms are vast and the hotel's common parts are all spacious, immaculately maintained, and flooded with light.Finally, the standards of service.Staff throughout are quite exceptionally helpful and kind. The reception is truly world class, and in conjunction with the guest relations desk, is constantly on hand to provide such assistance and support as may be required.The hospitality here is truly unmatched. André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao, responded to this review Dear Trevordavidedwards,Thank you so much for your wonderfully detailed and generous review. We are absolutely delighted with your comments regarding our gardens, facilities, dining experience, and especially the service provided by our team.Your kind words about our reception and guest relations colleagues truly mean a great deal — I will be sure to share your praise with them all. It’s fantastic to know that you feel so well cared for throughout your stay.We very much look forward to many return visits.Warmest regards,Yours sincerelyAndré BarretoGeneral Manager

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