Quinta Bela Sao Tiago

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

moshe

everything!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2023

Brian

A bit of a mixed review. I could not contact the hotel via email or the Expedia app (quintabelasaotiago.com is not the domain name for the hotel email) prior to arrival. some of the front desk staff (Nadia) are excellent as is Sa in the restaurant but others are surly and disinterested.
We asked to borrow an iron and were told at the front desk that we would have to pay - then it never turned up since the only way to get clothes ironed is to use the laundry service.
We asked for a replacement knife at breakfast (to cut some cake and the other was covered in egg yoke) only to be told 'you've got one already!'.
The room aircon did not work and there is a very quaint button to operate the lights - something from many decades in the past.
The hotel is lovely, presented really well with fresh flowers. It's location is unbeatable with a wonderful view across the harbour. This makes up for the less than perfect staff.
I'd go back for sure, it is quirky and the location and hotel fabric is great - old style Portuguese.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2023

Samantha

Beautiful evocative character hotel.

Such a beautiful, authentic hotel, in a lovely setting in the old town overlooking the sea.
If you want slick and modern, the hotel district will suit you better, but if you enjoy character, gardens, spacious classic rooms and a real feel of the country you are visiting, I would completely recommend this hotel.
My tiny note to the managers is that morning coffee needs an upgrade.
We chose a room with a street and Mountain View, it was much bigger than expected and sitting on the sunny balcony every morning was a delight, followed by breakfast on the terrace looking at the lovely pool and sea.
We enjoyed every minute of being here and will certainly return.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2022

Verity

we were upgraded to a family suit at the top of the building, spacious, sea and pool views but an odd shaped room.

Great location above Old town with restaurants with easy walk to main tourist areas in Funchal.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

16 Oct 2022

Julie

Hotel booking not honoured

I can only say terrible because having paid for private transfers to get to the hotel, we were greeted with “oh did you not get the message? You’ve been moved”. No explanation, just a shrug and assurance we were going to their much nicer sister hotel. The new hotel was very pleasant with lovely views, BUT not in the city - 2 miles from our chosen hotel, and up a very long steep incline . It was also up in a residential area which then required buses or taxis to get anywhere , as there were no bars/ restaurants or any other things nearby. And no shuttle . We tried complaining but have just been blanked. Had we been told of the move we’d have cancelled the booking; we did not want to be out of the city, as I’ve recently had knee ops and wanted to be close to things for our very short break on Madeira. Very disappointing

Partner

2/10

Poor

30 May 2022

Stephen

Don’t trust

It’s a fraud. Showed up to check in and was told I didn’t book there, but a sister property 3 miles up and out of town. Did not honor the reservation I had through hotels.com, I was left to deal with it on my own. 3 emails to this hotel and not one works. The manager is “ never in” it’s a scam

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Oct 2021

Timoth

Parking sucked and there was not enough of it because the hotel kept using it for there vehicles! Told us to pay off site!!,
David the front desk guy was rude and unhelpful our hold trip and with many problems which he did not fix a promised! Like the 120 in the bathroom which did not work so my electric toothbrush got fried in a room outlet which he did not care about! Breakfast was Awful, slow and we stopped eating after 2 days for our 10 day trip. Dishes sat in our room all week and never gave us more coffee for our room. We also went out and could not get back in their locked gate at night for more than 30 minutes!!! Hotel looks nice but management and staff are terrible!!!!!!!!!!

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2021

Brian

This is a great option for a stay in Funchal. A spectacular view from the terrace across the harbour.
Staff extremely friendly and competent. The food is good (but not spectacular) at reasonable prices.
It does not have children's facilities - possibly more suitable for adults.
The rooms are clean and well maintained.
Definitely worthy of consideration

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2021

Benjamin

Beautiful hotel, beautiful spot and view.
Breakfast should be more than improve and room refresh ( specially the system of electricity)

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2020

MARIANNA

Wonderful few days away. Wish it has been longer

Myself and 3 friends travelled to Madeira for a friends birthday. The hotel is gorgeous and really traditional. We loved the beds the breakfast the location and the staff.
We were overlooking the sea and tropical gardens.
Would definitely stay there again!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Superb staff, clean, good location. Fine gardens and common areas.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Interesting area

This hotel is located in the old town, not in West Funchal where most hotels are.

There were some surprising charges - for example, guests had to pay per day to use the in-room safe.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2019

Maggie

Fabulous hotel. Staff were lovely and couldn't do enough for you. Will definitely return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Jonathan

Marvelous Madeira

Awesome hotel but a few minor things need updating. Didn't like the room remote for turning the lights/AC on. Ditch the Gym because it really isn't one.

Service, location, views, food, pool, our stay, absolutely fantastic and would recommend and go back!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2019

Verified traveler

Breathtaking views of the harbour, hotel pool and beautiful gardens from our balcony

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

We had an upgrade to begin with because the main hotel was full. Unfortunately it didn’t suit us. The hotel changed and upgraded us the next day and put us in an amazing room. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. Food was good and again the staff were the best.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location for the old town and close to many local bars and eateries. Only slight issue were the noise of the dogs and motorbikes as our room was in the front of the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Our room was unavailable, on arrival - due to 'guest illness' rather than overbooking, according to reception (!) We were moved, for the night, to 'Sao Tiago's' sister hotel,'Quinta Das Vistas Palace Gardens' & were awarded a complementary dinner with wine. On free return to 'Sao Tiago', we discovered
ourselves upgraded to a suite, at no extra cost; hotel solution to its problem very satisfactory to ourselves.

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2018

Kay

Overall a very pleasant stay. Staff in breakfast restaurant did not really make you feel welcome. Spent most of the time talking amongst themselves..
Reception Staff could have been more friendly

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

excellent view etc and we were very happy with the comfort

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2018

Gill

This is a lovely hotel, very close to the old town (just a few minutes to lots of restaurants and about ten minutes from the cable car station which is the pickup point for many tours). The room was spacious and clean and the breakfast was plentiful. We did not use the pool or gym areas.The only thing that was not provided was a kettle in the room. Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. If we go back to Funchal we will book this hotel again.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel close to old town
Staff very efitient and friendly

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2018

Nick

Good location, easy access to main town and restaurants. Lovely view from room balcony and communal areas

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2018

Lindsay

Very good hotel and we enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay again. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2018

farleytribe

Good hotel within walking distance to seafront

Nice hotel in old part of Funchal. Plenty of good restaurants and cafes in walking distance, great ride on cable car, gardens to explore and organised trips - São Vicente caves and the route back was an excellent day out as was the levadas walk and the Blandys Madeira winery tour and tasting.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2018

Verified traveler

This is an old Quinta which has been very tastefully extended and modernised. It has a very nice view across the bay. The rooms are a good size, clean and nicely furnished. The beds were a little hard for my liking. There is a choice of rooms either overlooking the outdoor pool and the bay or onto the street. We like our window open and Friday night was very noisy, the rest of the week was OK. A very well situated Quinta, five minutes walk downhill to a vast choice of restaurants. Nice breakfast which could be eaten in the dining room or on the terrace, both overlooking the bay. Very convenient for the chairlift to Monte and the sea front, market and a pick up point for Levada walks. Friendly, hard working, helpful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2018

Michaela

Beautiful old world charm in the heart of the old

We love Madeira and we love this hotel. We stayed at the sister hotel Quinta das Vistas last year and were introduced to this hotel as a drop off point for going in to town, so when we decided to go back to Madeira this year it seemed like the perfect opportunity to try the Quinta Bela de Sao Tiago and we weren't disappointed in any way. Located in the heart of the Old Quarter, this hotel is within walking distance of everything that matters in Funchal.

Old world charm with modern service typifies this beautiful Quinta. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, who couldn't be more friendly or more helpful. Little details like a library where you can find a wide variety of books in a wide variety of languages just adds to the charm of this hotel. Couldn't recommend it enough

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2018

Keef

Great position in Funchal

Away from the commercialised western end of Funchal and on the doorstep of the old town, has an enviable position (provided you don't mind the short but fairly steep walk). Hotel itself is either quaint or tired depending on your mindset, but in reality probably both. Rooms could do with a lick of paint but generally OK; good bed, good shower, good view (and sea view upgrade is a must in my opinion). Didn't eat in (it's surrounded by good and cheaper restaurants and bars) so can't comment on food other than breakfast which was good too. Gardens outstanding and pool area excellent (though pool itself not heated and can be cold). Would recommend, but be aware of what it is, and that's not a modern or five-star resort. Personally, would definitely visit again.
I can't leave a review though without mentioning the ridiculous (and non-optional) electronic system which 'controls' (I use the word loosely) the lights. What's wrong with a light switch or two? Our hall light would come on randomly during the night and I confess that next day I just removed the bulb. (Suggest you do too if you stay, staff seem equally flummoxed by it all and just reassure without changing anything). It's a kind of 1980's 'Tomorrows World meets Fawlty Towers' concept; funny now but less so at 3am with your wife thinking we're being burgled....

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2018

Divad

Good Traditional hotel. Great location.

Good traditional hotel. Clean, spacious room with garden/side sea view. Good breakfast. Attractive pool area, but pool too cold. Perfect location for access to the old town, where most of the good restaurants are located.

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2018

Elizabeth

Excellent position in Old Town

The hotel is in a good position for the Old Town restaurants. The view is lovely. Our room was more like a suite with a sitting area and two TVs.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2018

Stephen

Character, Old Town position and great sea views

We've stayed at the Bela San Tiago twice now, and it is a very good hotel. I'd rate it as a good 4 star.
The best feature is the location. It's in the old part of town, close to dozens of bars and restaurants,, but it just far enough away so there is little to no noise. Funchal is really split in to 3 areas: the Old Town with narrow streets full of shops and restaurants, the town centre, with all the modern shopping and facilities and the harbour, and the modern tourist/hotel area where you get loads of big new hotels (often with great sea front positions) but very little Portuguese character. We like the Old Toewn the best, and the Bela is one of the very few hotels there.
If you book a sea view room you get amazing views of the sea (obviously!) and the harbour, and the balconies face West usually, so you can enjoy the sunsets.
The Bela is a converted and extended grand house, and they've kept the same style throughout the new parts. It has character and style, but is NOT faded and tatty - everything is well maintained.
Breakfast is very nice. Choice of fresh fruits, variety of breads and cereals, fresh juices, fizzy wine, cold meats and cheeses, plus hot dishes (bacon, sausage, tomatoes, eggs etc)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2018

Richard T

Old school, comfortable, well-located.

7 night stay over New Year, booked at last minute so fairly pricey, but proved an excellent base for doing nothing, wandering around town or ( via bus depot & cable cars) expeditions further afield around the island.

It's relatively small and has a nice feel to it, views from sea-facing rooms are great (much of the great sweep of Funchal bay is visible), breakfast buffet good & copious (no idea about dining in - too many restos elsewhere to explore), desk staff helpful with bookings &c.

Appears to have a lot of repeat business and the (winter) demographic was mainly 40s/50s+ couples, a fair few of them disappearing daily with stout boots, maps etc. to explore the stunning island interior.

The 'edge of town' location means there are lots of (as yet) undeveloped old houses, plots &c around and people actually live there, so it feels more 'real' than the modern hotel zone at the W end of the bay. No doubt this will change over time, but for now there's a pleasant mix of locals and visitors. e.g.: one local hipster-ish bar (Barreirinha Bar Café) does good burgers, live music and on one occasion a trance mix / light show! Likewise nearest resto (O Tasco) was excellent - no real menu, just a chalked-up list of the fish bought from the market that day - and cheaper than cookie-cutter eateries further in. Craft beers available by the bottle for those who crave it (guilty, your honour).

Loved the walking on Madeira so I'll be back and would happily stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2017

dianne

Excellent stay

Really pleased with everything apart from being given a 'zapper' to control the electricity. There were battery problems with it.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2017

carol

Delightful hotel with great views over harbour.

Prefer a 4star this size to an enormous 5 star which is very impersonal. Charming hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Very good

We had a lovely week here in June. Really nice hotel, perfect for a relaxing break. Facilities all good: lovely big room with balcony with sea view, outdoor pool, gardens, excellent buffet breakfast, good staff. Location very close to the old town - for access to sights and best place to spend the evening in restaurants and outside cafes. Lovely clean room, good facilities - no complaints!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2017

James

A good location for restaurants and eating out.

Quiet and peaceful location. Stunning views across Funchal bay. Hotel is top of a hill requiring a level of fitness when returning back to the hotel in the sun and humidity. Funchal is all gradients and not many level footpaths.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2017

Miss Jessica E Bannister

Wonderful location and hotel

Best hotel I've stayed in for a long time, hotel is clean and well cared for, staff can not do enough to help you, we were upgraded to a suite with beautiful views of the hills and sea with a large terrace. The pool area is quite big, looks out onto the garden- complete with parrots and fish, not once did we struggle to get a nice spot/lounger by the pool. In terms of location the hotel is just up a small hill from the old town Funchal, which we found to have the best restaurants and entertainment. It took us 15 minutes to walk to the harbour. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing stay, within walking distance of the main attractions of the island.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2017

Richard

Very pleasent hotel 20 minutes from Funchal centre

We stayed for two weeks at the end of June. We enjoyed a relaxing holiday using the hot days to laze around by the pool, and the cooler days to visit the centre of Funchal. There are several museums to look around and Funchal has a wealth of small streets to explore and old buildings to look at. Took the cable car to Monte and looked around the botanical gardens (well worth it).
Our hotel was in the Old Town, bustling with dozens of restaurants - we enjoyed a few evenings here - but we tended to go into the centre of Funchal to eat - the The Ritz became are favourite place. Some evenings (after we had eaten) we got a taxi to the Royal Savoy for the evening entertainment and a bit of dancing (jive, cha cha etc).
On Saturday nights there were firework displays from the quayside and just about the whole of Funchal comes out to see them from the promenade.

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2017

Ruth

Lovely hotel, fantastic location

Lovely hotel in perfect location very close to the waterfront, local restaurants and the old town. Hotel very clean ,breakfast was perfect with plenty of choice and well cooked and fresh everyday . Had a bedroom which overlooked the mountain- certain amount of road noise but didnt ruin our holiday - room was HUGE with a superking sized bed - was lovely - only negative is there was no tea/coffee making in the room and the description of the room i booked was misleading and incorrect so that should be addressed - i booked a room that said it was a double AND two singles- it wasnt it was one very large bed so was fine for us but may not have been for other people booking what they would have thought was a room with multiple beds. Staff friendly enough and helpful. Enjoyed our stay and because of the location we would stay there again.Overall very happy and would recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2017

John

This hotel is ideally located in the Old Town area of Funchal with a huge selection of restaurants within easy walking distance. Also within walking distance are bus stops for buses to all parts of the Island as well as the cable car to Monte. We were so glad we did not pick a hotel in the \"Hotel Zone\" which is way away from central Funchal. Yet as it is in its own lovely grounds the hotel is completely free from the usual urban noise. The only sound we heard from our garden view room was birdsong. This might not be the case for the so called mountain view rooms which overlook a road, though not a very busy one. This hotel should be a top pick on location alone.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2017

Kit

Enjoyable stay

Airport transfer went awry but given excellent suite with wonderful views. Dinner expensive but the breakfast was first rate. Reception was always very helpful and we enjoyed our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2017

John

Wonderful holiday

This hotel is faultless. High standard of service, good location and facilities. Tremendous views over the harbours and the ocean. Can highly recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2016

Alison

Lovely hotel near to the old town

Easy access to all of the restaurants in the old town. There is a hill but I managed it each day without problems. Lovely terrace looking out to sea

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2016

Stephen

Pleasant but room for improvement

Upside: very clean, close to the action.
Downside: staff needs to be more pleasant, especially front desk.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2016

Jackson

Great location in old town.

Great location in Old Town. Convenient for shops , buses and restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2015

david

Situated perfectly in the old part of Funchal,

Hotel was quaint, staff friendly, views spectacular and situated to access numerous wonderful restaurants and the town centre.
Nice pool and lovel breakfasts.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2015

Ann

Great hotel with stunning views across to the sea

We had a fabulous room, which was really big, with a large bathroom and a double set of French doors leading to a large balcony.
The view to the garden and across the bay was amazing. We watched the ships sail in and out from Funchal harbour each day.
Although the weather was uncharacteristically wet, we still found lots to do. There was entertainment in the hotel bar a couple of nights a week, duet keyboard/vocals and classical piano. The island terrain is so varied depending on which area you are. Ideal place for walkers, gardeners and couples wanting a quiet, relaxing holiday with plenty of interesting places to visit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2015

Ashtead

Great location with easy access to bars and restaurants

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2015

Ann

Beautiful hotel in the old town area

We had a lovely stay in this beautiful hotel. The room was very comfortable with a balcony, from which we had fantastic views of the pool area, city, sea, harbour and any cruise ships which were berthed overnight. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2015

Nicky

Good hotel in a quiet residential area of old town

This hotel is well situated for walking into the town and along the promenade. The restaurants in the old town are all within a few minutes walking distance. We found plenty of good food to eat locally.

The locals are warm and friendly and as we were there during a quieter season, they worked hard to entice us to eat or drink in their establishments! The walk to the next village along the coast is worth doing- plenty of places to stop for coffee or or a beer along the way. We were very glad that we hadn't booked a hotel in the western end of Funchal as it is very much more built up there, mainly with large hotels.

We were very lucky with the weather as we had sunshine almost every day- some days good enough to sunbather by the pool. It cools down quickly in the evening in January and you definitely need warmer clothes for the stroll to the restaurants.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2015

John

Lovely hotel, on a charming Island

Lovely Hotel in good location in old town. Wi if terrible, patio furniture a little tired, beds not the most comfortable, but the staff were fantastic.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2014

David

Friendly and comfortable hotel close to the town

We were diverted to another hotel in the chain because of over-booking (an experience which many others shared). When we were transferred back in our second week, we were very pleased with the hotel itself and its location. Funchal is very spread out and steep, however, it was easily possible to get from the hotel to the town without having to resort to taxis (not a pleasant experience sometimes). People obviously enjoyed being at the hotel. There was a good friendly atmosphere and, for example, the pool was well used without seeming overcrowded. Staff were pleasant and very helpful.

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Be careful with this hotel

Arrived at hotel to find no room for us. Was offered a room at another hotel but not in the location we wanted and had to take it as no other option was available. This hotel met our expectations but it was not our choice and after meeting several other guests who had had the same experience it became obvious the hotel chain and Expedia knew what was going on.
We will not use Expedia again until this issue has been resolved

4/10

Poor

06 Oct 2014

Millie

Why do they get away with continual overbooking?

We were moved from our hotel of choice- the Bela Sao Tiago - to its' sister hotel on arrival. We were told that the hotel was overbooked and the reception staff could do nothing about it. A taxi took us to the Hotel Das Vistas which is some 2-3 kms away and up a steep hill out of the town centre. We were in Madeira for 10 nights and we discovered that approx. 10 couples had had the same experience - in that same timescale. What is also curious is that we had paid a supplement for a sea view - £200- as had several other holidaymakers and yet we were unable to have a room with a sea view as the hotel only has \"panoramic\" views - perhaps because its far away from the coastline?
We were told that the Hotel Das Vistas does not get many bookings because of its' location so Charming Hotels overbooks the Sao Tiago and puts the overspill in Das Vistas. This unacceptable situation has been going on for quite a while so isn't it about time it stopped? How many other travellers will be out of pocket because of alleged computer glitches or complete staff inefficiency- if it were 1 or 2 instances it would be forgiveable but a continual occurrence is questionable..
Hotel Sao Tiago is located in the Old Town which is ideal so to be moved was frustrating, time consuming and costly.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2014

mabelb

\nLovely hotel set near old town

Extended our holiday by staying for 3 nights here. The location and setting were excellent. Take time to explore the orchard, it was wonderful. The breakfasts catered for every possible taste and the only meal we ate in was excellent.

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Good hotel

Hotel is at good location, rooms are clean, swimming pool excellent, service is good. Internet is very slow and not stable.

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Best hotel in Augusta town

In Augusta town it the best hotel, but restaurant does not work for lunch and dinner, internet is very slow, breakfast is modest.

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Good location.

Good hotel and its location, however poor Wi-Fi internet coverage - at lobby only.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2014

Walter

Nice hotel close to the old town of Funchal

The Location of the Hotel is great ! We had a phantastic view overlooking the pool and the garden of the Hotel and the port with the cruise ships. Found some nice Restaurants in 10 min Walking distance. Did not like the Restaurant of the Hotel because the asked for \"forma Dress code\".

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2013

Nettie

Nice hotel in old town of Funchal

Good sea view room overlooking hotel pool and bay of Funchal. Hotel within 10 minute walk from centre of Funchal and its attractions eg cable car, bus station, plenty of restaurants and town centre shopping.

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2013

Wayne

Great location special view

Spent two nights here at the end of our holiday, the view from our room was fantastic, with the hotel gardens looking lovely and church beautifully lit up. The service was exceptional form the resturant and bar staff. The rooms were comfortable and clean. We only have two criticisms the shower head could be updated and the room remote control for the lights was set up wrong so you ended up turning on all the lights in the middle of the night. Would recomend this hotel for the service, views and its close location to the old town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2013

tauna

Fantastic charming old style hotel

The Quinta Bela Sao Tiago is breathtakingly beautiful. It's an old building which has been very well cared for. The location is outstanding and is in the old part of Funchal. I had a sea view room. The view gorgeous; I could see all at once the sea, the garden, the pool and the outdoor patio where many guests take their meals. The food is very good at the hotel. I stayed at the hotel for 6 nights. I found the staff incredibly welcoming, kind, helpful, professional and attentive. Anything I asked or they helped me get it. There are an abundant array of restaurant choices within walking distance as well as a small convenience store (about 3 blocks away). The breakfast is quite good. The one caution is that you do need to be fairly fit if you'll be walking to @ from the hotel as it sits atop a hill. I love this hotel and am very happy I chose to stay here!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2013

Linda

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel - would definately return and recommend to friends.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

Lovely character hotel in great location

I booked the Quinta Bela Sao Tiago as I wanted to stay near the City centre, what a lovely hotel. I had not paid extra for a sea view so had a rear racing room with a long balcony, the room was huge, larger than the sea facing rooms.
Breakfast was taken on the terrace, as weather good.
Pool area very pleasant & pool not freezing.
Hotel only 10 mins walk downhill to centre, cable car being the nearest attraction.
I would recommend this hotel if you want to stay in the old part of Funchal in a hotel with character.
Staff all very friendly & helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

Lovely friendly hotel for a relaxing break.

The staff are very attentive and happy to help. There is a keyboard player on Monday nights which is very pub singer but apart from that it was a lovely quiet stay. There is a really groovy bar at the bottom of the hill on the promenade which is good for drinks. The hotel is well situated in the old town which is away from the main hotel area which makes it feel more local. We had bed and breakfast and the breakfast was excellent, we didnt try the main restaurant as the choice in the old town was so varied we always went out. The old town can be expensive so it is worth looking at the menus.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2013

Gill

Good hotel in good location.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The position of the hotel was very good, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was spacious with fantastic views and the breakfast was superb with lots of fresh fruit. my only complaint was of the complex electrical system in the room which we never really worked out.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2013

Verified traveler

Great hotel for couples who want to relax

Great hottel,location,staff,weather ,food,service...all lovely,well it was for us.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2012

Pat

Great Hotel for everyone

The staff were very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble, the only downside was the position of the Hotel there is quite a climb back from the town and if the weather is as hot as it was for our stay can be quite a problem.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

A brilliant gem in the lovely city of Funchal

A very attractive, superbly located hotel. All staff are very helpful and friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
Breakfasts are superb and the welcome by the hotel manager and the quiet assistance of all the staff in the mornings made our stays even more excellent.
The views, the pool, the rooms, the gardens are just lovely.
We will certainly be returning.

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2012

Keith and Iola

Good situation, lovely views

The hotel is well situated as long as you are able to cope with a stiff climb from the town. Breakfast on the terrace with a view of the sea and port was delightful. There are plenty of good value restaurants within 10/15 minutes walk. There are lovely gardens (with a banana plantation) and a good pool. The staff were friendly and helpful and spoke good English. The room was rather dark and somewhat sparsely equipped (just a TV set), but acceptable and the air con was efficient. The safe cost €1.50 a day, however the car park was free. Free internet was available in the lobby (Only one computer though). We don't think this hotel would not be very good for families with small children, but we would go back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2012

Julie

Great hotel in a good location.

Great Hotel located a short walk away from the bars and restaurants but not so close as to be noisy.
The walk into town is down hill, so obviously uphill on the way back, therefore I don't think it is suitable if you have small children, unless you hire a car.
The hotel was really clean and comfortable, the pool was a little smaller than expected but there was never an issue getting a sun bed.
The welcome drink was a nice touch,and all the staff were very friendly.
Would definitely recommend for couples.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2012

Chris

Great hotel for a couple holidaying in Madeira.

We had an really enjoyable stay at the Quinta Bela Sao Tiago in July 2012.
The service was very good from the check in to the breakfast - nothing was too much trouble for the excellent staff.
The breakfast was very good, with plentiful fresh fruit, pastries and fried breakfast if you want it - taken on the patio area overlooking the pool.
The pool is kept very clean & tidy and the hotel grounds are well kept - includes bananas, grape vines and palm trees.
The location of the hotel is also very good - close the the old part of Funchal and the numerous restaurants located there.
In summary 10 out of 10.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2012

Verified traveler

Great location

Would recommend staying in this location, close to the old town. Pool area very peaceful, nice garden. Great views from rooms. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only improvements I would make would be better coffee and proper orange juice at breakfast!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2012

Gus and Lynn

Pearl of the Atlantic

This hotel is everything and more than we expected. The views and the great location in the old town, the professional staff and the beauty of the well-kept property will see us coming back.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2012

Umesh

Lovely base for a stay in Funchal / Madeira

The location is great. 5 - 10 minute walk from the old town with lots of restaurants and cafes. A couple of minutes from cliffs looking onto the water with a nice bar / cafe with outdoor seating.
The staff at the hotel itself were very friendly and helpful with all aspects of our stay - organising guided levada walks, taxis and banana jam that my wife developed a penchant for.
The views from the hotel out to sea are panoramic and they have beautiful gardens as well.
Didn't get to use the swimming pool as it's outdoors and it wasn't warm enough, but there is also a sauna and spa.
Two very minor things that could be improved. 1. The air conditioning was centrally controlled, so you could only have it on (at 18 degrees) or off. 2. The PC with internet they provide was extremely slow, therefore difficult to use to look up restaurants and other places of interest nearby.
All in all though, a lovely base for a stay in Funchal / Madeira