Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, though it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, and guests must contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets. Service animals are exempt from restrictions.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests are encouraged to contact the property in advance for arrangements.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge of EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2). Guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Guests are encouraged to inquire about specific accessibility needs prior to arrival.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located within a 15-minute walk of Funchal Marina and Madeira Casino, approximately 0.3 mi from Santa Catarina Park and 0.6 mi from Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia. Public transport options are available nearby.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools. The pools are seasonal and operational hours may vary.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified, so guests should check with the property for specific policies.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 40 per day. Guests must request extra beds in advance, and availability is subject to confirmation by the property.

Quinta Da Penha De Franca in Sé, Portugal

Average nightly price at Quinta Da Penha De Franca by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$127
February	US$152
March	US$132
April	US$147
May	US$158
June	US$160
July	US$150
August	US$169
September	US$149
October	US$158
November	US$123
December	US$116

What guests think

At Quinta Da Penha De Franca, travelers highlight the seafront, walkable location and friendly, helpful staff, while enjoying two pools with ocean access and gardens, but note dated areas and occasional maintenance issues.

Rooms are often spacious with sea views and old-world charm, though some are dark, have limited ground-floor views, or suffer from weak air conditioning and hard pillows. Cleanliness is frequently praised, yet reports of pests and tired bathrooms appear alongside generally well-liked, extensive breakfasts and a few complaints about repetition or quality. Expect a characterful, well-located stay with good amenities and some age-related trade-offs.

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Facilities

Two pools, including a seafront pool with direct ocean access, gardens and free on-site parking are widely appreciated; on-site bars and restaurants are convenient. Some facilities show age, with occasional maintenance issues such as cracked tiles or worn areas.

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Andy

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very central hotel with two swimming pools.

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kieron

29 May 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Wonderful location, nice room, restaurant and great facilities. Quiet garden pool as well as seafront pool. Perfect!

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Robert

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Location was good, parking on the property was a major plus. Two pools and ocean access for swimming was really nice. Daily breakfast buffet was extensive, restaurant staff were very attentive. The property has been around a long while and seems to have numerous expansions. Our room was quite tired and could use some maintenance. Private balcony with semi ocean view was lovely tho.

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Stuart

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is located within easy walking distance of cable cars, lots of great restaurants and access to the ocean. The property has lots of character, a great free breakfast and two pools with friendly and helpful staff. there is free parking as well which is a huge benefit as street parking is very limited.

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Wendy Jean

4 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A perfect location when visiting the island of Madeira, a lovely pool and access to the sea for a great snorkel

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Danny

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful location, you jump into the pool then jump into the ocean. Great bar/restaurant near the pool and a very large breakfast offered. Service was very good, and we will definitely come back. One thing to note. Laundry facilities is not offered even though listed. They have a laundry service for a high fee.

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Adam

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Je n’ai jamais vue un hôtel aussi propre . Sa sent toujours bon . Point bonus pour la piscine avec vue sur la plage c’est un pure plaisir . Placement idéal , proche de tout

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Alison

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel was situated on the sea front, with amazing uninterrupted sea views. The hotel had a lovely large swimming pool and easy access for those wishing to swim in the sea. The hotel also boasted a wonderful seafood restaurant. It was a flat leisurely stroll along the promenade into Funchal.

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Carole

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

loved it. next door cafe/restaurant played dreadful music loudly on Friday afternoon and evening Not nice. Generally lots of bits needed attention, e. g. some tiles round the pool were cracked, garden walls in the old garden broken by tree roots etc. food in the Brothers restaurant was excellent and good value

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William

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Room clean, grounds very well maintained and swimming pools well managed.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find the hotel and rooms very clean and well kept. However, recurring negatives include tired bathrooms, occasional odors, and reports of pests such as ants and cockroaches.

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Susan

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 12 nights

The room was very clean and comfortable and the staff were great. The only things missing were a kettle and an iron. We requested a kettle which you can do and were provided with a coffee maker which was ok but a kettle would have been better.

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Rodney

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel has a great view and potential. We were disappointed that we booked a room with an ocean front balcony and we were put on the ground floor looking at the pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas. Yes the ocean could be seen but very obstructed. Our room was dated and worn and we had many ant visitors. Okay place but not upgraded

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Ian

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff very helpful and friendly, clean rooms. Good price.

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Kamil

12 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Rarely do I give negative opinions, but it was very disappointing experience. 1) No iron and iron board provided - hotel offers you ironing for a quote of EUR 2,50 per each T-shirt; 2) Cockroaches in the room; 3) Some kind of party (maybe wedding?) and screams nearby during all night Sat-Sun; 4) Breakfast was always late - when we came at 7:30 there was no food provided, the staff was bringing it until 8 am each day; 5) Awful smell in the room, especially from wardrobe Positives - free, big parking, good location and beautiful view from the pool and from the room as well.

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Ian

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location with excellent views from room. Room was dated but decent. There were small ants in room which, while harmless, did affect my ratings.

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Adam

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Je n’ai jamais vue un hôtel aussi propre . Sa sent toujours bon . Point bonus pour la piscine avec vue sur la plage c’est un pure plaisir . Placement idéal , proche de tout

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Jane

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff clean rooms

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Donald

26 Oct 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is quite tired and needs an upgrade. Generally clean but do have to say on my final morning I came to the restaurant for breakfast and there was an infestation of mosquitoes/flying ants and all the waitress did was sweep them on the floor! A little disappointed

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Karina

8 May 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Vom Zimmer war ich enttäuscht. Einfachste und alte Ausstattung bei angeblich 4 Sternen. Der Fön ist vermutlich ein Relikt aus den 50ern (festes Teil mit Schlauch).Statt einem Doppelbett hatte das Zimmer nur 2 Einzelbetten. Die Dusche war schimmelig.

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Seyedeh Nadia

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff but old and stinky bathroom, shower and common areas.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious with sea views and traditional décor, but many feel dated. Some guests report weak or nonfunctional air conditioning, hard pillows or beds, limited views on lower floors, and occasional noise.

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S H

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

1. Good with the service especially the staff working at the restaurant at breakfast time. 2. Average: the room: (a) the bathroom is tired with rust on the ceiling; (b) the air conditioning was not working properly. The weather was not too hot. We did not make any complaint. Apart from that, we had a good stay there.

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Hanna

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

God frukost, hjälpsam personal, fina rymliga rum med underbar utsikt

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deborah

15 Dec 2024

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Beautiful ocean setting. Fantastic breakfast buffet with outdoor seating. Upgrade or splurge on a second floor room. The first floor pool /ocean view is practically non-existent if you are sitting on the balcony as you are looking into the wall. Easy enough to move to pool chairs through. The front desk employee, Marilin, was awesome. Super freindly and helpful.

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Astrid

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Hard bed. Noise from slamming doors and restaurant. Not friendly

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Andrea Lisette

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The experience was ok. The problem is that the hotel has two buildings and the name of the building for our booking was a different than the one that appears to be here. Our room was in Hotek Oenha de Franca Mar. It was nice, but a bit more of guide on this would be good.

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Caroline

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved everything! Clean and spacious room with comfortable beds and nice garden and see view. Very helpful staff. Great location. We wish we could have stayed longer! Highly recommend!

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Flow

9 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gemütliches Hotel, zentral gelegen. Zimmer zum Teil bisschen dunkel und nicht mehr auf dem neusten Stand aber nettes Personal.

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Tara

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast, pool, and atmosphere were AMAZING. Only complaint were the pillows, which sounds silly but they were horrendous.

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Michael

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice large room with balcony, although a little dated. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel provided a cake and a bottle of wine on my birthday which was a nice touch. Good facilities with a beachfront section. Only problem with the room was the air conditioning did not work, just blew warm air. I reported it a couple of times and maintenance had a look but it was not rectified. Otherwise it would have been 5 stars.

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Rogerio

27 May 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Eu estava preocupado com esse hotel por causa de algumas avaliações negativas que eu havia lido, mas me surpreendi muito positivamente. O hotel é antigo, mas muito bonito, limpo, agradável e bem localizado. Todos os funcionários foram extremamente gentis. O café da manhã é ótimo, e em um pátio muito agradável. O jardim é muito bonito e bem cuidado. Os quartos são antigos, mas amplos, limpos e com camas muito confortáveis. O único ponto negativo foi o ar condicionado do quarto, que parecia estar só ventilando. Mas fora isso, nossa estadia foi perfeita.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful and attentive across reception, restaurant and pool areas. A minority reported brusque interactions, inflexible policies, or unresolved issues such as maintenance or missed orders.

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Ian

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff very helpful and friendly, clean rooms. Good price.

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Stuart

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is located within easy walking distance of cable cars, lots of great restaurants and access to the ocean. The property has lots of character, a great free breakfast and two pools with friendly and helpful staff. there is free parking as well which is a huge benefit as street parking is very limited.

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Inger Marie

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 14 nights

Blei plassert på en helt annen del av hotellet enn bestilt uten forvarsel.Der var tilbudet av rom uten teppegulv for oss allergikere veldig dårlig, og hotellet hjalp ikke til med å finne rom annet sted. Måtte likevel betale for den standarden jeg hadde bestilt, selv om den jeg fikk var mye dårligere. Misfornøyd!

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Susan M

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful surprise this hotel turned out to be. Loved the old world feel of the reception area in the main hotel and the pool & sea view are exceptional. The staff was so knowledgeable and took time to show us about. We had dinner included but were not able to make it so, lunch was provided for us. The breakfast buffet is the best I have seen in Portugal with eggs made to order, warm breads and wonderful fruit salad to mention a few items. Overall, I would come back just to relax by the pool. Downtown Funchal is easily walk able as is the waterfront. The hotel can be very proud of their staff and their genuine concern for the stay of the tourist.

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Carellon

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful hotel staff. They allowed me early check in without any issues. Hotel and decor is a little dated. But the area is beautiful and quiet. There are many shops and restaurants around. Walking distance to many things.

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Michael

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice large room with balcony, although a little dated. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel provided a cake and a bottle of wine on my birthday which was a nice touch. Good facilities with a beachfront section. Only problem with the room was the air conditioning did not work, just blew warm air. I reported it a couple of times and maintenance had a look but it was not rectified. Otherwise it would have been 5 stars.

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Roland

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately very unfriendly staff at check out. We were 10 minutes late and we were treated rudely

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AMANDA

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location. , a little shabby in places rooms spacious . Breakfast offerings pretty extensive. Lunch ok had a few problems with wrong order being brought then the item I had ordered arrived raw . Pool staff super organised and very helpful. Restaurant staff pleasant. Reception mainly good , although on last morning we had ordered a breakfast and it wasn’t delivered the reception said there was nothing he could do about that in a very brusque manner rude ! No customer care there . Needs addressing 20/7

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John

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Framför allt var läget fantastiskt, precis vid havet och solläge hela dagen. Trevlig personal och mycket bra service av killarna vi poolen. Perfekt läge även avstånd till centrum och gamla stan. Även många bra restauranger alldeles intill. Frukosten var också bra.

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Richard

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Second visit to an excellent hotel conveniently situated in Funchal! Experienced & Friendly Staff! Good breakfast!

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Location

Seafront setting within easy walking distance of central Funchal and attractions earns strong reviews, with lovely views and direct ocean access. Some mention noise from nearby venues on certain nights.

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Azim

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The close proximity to the city center. Walkable Didn't like the Loud Dancing music on two of the six nights I stayed there! Why the loud dancing music appropriate in a Disco or a club not in a quiet garden setting where most of the guests were in their 60's or 70's

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Robert

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Location was good, parking on the property was a major plus. Two pools and ocean access for swimming was really nice. Daily breakfast buffet was extensive, restaurant staff were very attentive. The property has been around a long while and seems to have numerous expansions. Our room was quite tired and could use some maintenance. Private balcony with semi ocean view was lovely tho.

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Stuart

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is located within easy walking distance of cable cars, lots of great restaurants and access to the ocean. The property has lots of character, a great free breakfast and two pools with friendly and helpful staff. there is free parking as well which is a huge benefit as street parking is very limited.

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kathryn

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel was in a great position to walk into Funchal old town either along the promenade or down the many side streets. There is also a lovely park nearby with cafes. We got the Aerobus from the airport which drops you off within a 2 min walk (stop number 10) 6 euros. The breakfast every morning was amazing, continental,full english,cereals,fruit,pastries even smoked salmon on some days. There are 2 available swimming pools. One is a short walk over a bridge and down by the sea. The smaller one is in the garden which we used every day. All the staff were very helpful and welcoming. Our room was clean and tidy and very quiet.

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Diane

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We very much enjoyed our stay here. It was only a 10 minute walk to the marina. We found the breakfast to be especially delicious with plenty of choices. The coffee was fabulous . Staff are very attentive, friendly, and helpful.

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Marian

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Hotel Quinta da Penha de França was a quiet and quaint hotel. It was walkable to the main square with many restaurants nearby to choose from. The breakfast options were the best that we experienced in our 24 day trip in Portugal.

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Alison

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel was situated on the sea front, with amazing uninterrupted sea views. The hotel had a lovely large swimming pool and easy access for those wishing to swim in the sea. The hotel also boasted a wonderful seafood restaurant. It was a flat leisurely stroll along the promenade into Funchal.

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Bernd

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Everything was fine. The very loud hammering music from the roof top bar at the hotel Next was annoying.

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John

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Framför allt var läget fantastiskt, precis vid havet och solläge hela dagen. Trevlig personal och mycket bra service av killarna vi poolen. Perfekt läge även avstånd till centrum och gamla stan. Även många bra restauranger alldeles intill. Frukosten var också bra.

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Monika

9 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Direkt am Meer mit Bademöglichkeit in Meer und Pool. Zu Fuß in 5 Minuten in der Innenstadt von Funchal.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely liked for variety and options such as made-to-order eggs; several guests also enjoyed the on-site restaurants and bar. Still, multiple reviews cite repetitive or mediocre breakfast and occasional food or service lapses.

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Robert

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Location was good, parking on the property was a major plus. Two pools and ocean access for swimming was really nice. Daily breakfast buffet was extensive, restaurant staff were very attentive. The property has been around a long while and seems to have numerous expansions. Our room was quite tired and could use some maintenance. Private balcony with semi ocean view was lovely tho.

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Charlene

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very nice and helpful. Property is not in great condition. Curtains in our room were torn. Carpeting and furniture are old and worn. The pool deck tile needs repairs. Breakfast was so so. It was the same every day so it got boring. Today's scrambled eggs were so watery they were not appetizing at all.

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Luigi

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The pool area was beautiful with the easy access to the ocean, and beautiful view. The food at breakfast and restaurant were poor.

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Diane

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We very much enjoyed our stay here. It was only a 10 minute walk to the marina. We found the breakfast to be especially delicious with plenty of choices. The coffee was fabulous . Staff are very attentive, friendly, and helpful.

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Marian

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Hotel Quinta da Penha de França was a quiet and quaint hotel. It was walkable to the main square with many restaurants nearby to choose from. The breakfast options were the best that we experienced in our 24 day trip in Portugal.

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Melanie

6 Nov 2022

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Die Atmosphäre der Unterkunft entsprach genau unseren Vorstellungen. Wir hatten ein Zimmer in einem der kleinen Nebengebäude. Etwas Farbe an Tür und Möbeln im Bad hätte es noch wohnlicher gemacht. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend bis auf 1-2 kleine Ausnahmen. Da wir 9 Nächte zu Gast waren, war zum Ende der Zeit das Frühstücksbuffet trotz guter Auswahl dann doch etwas langweilig, da es wirklich jeden Tag das gleiche Angebot gab. Da es uns sehr gut in Funchal gefallen hat und Madeira eine wunderbare Insel ist, werden wir vielleicht noch einmal wieder kommen und gern auch in diesem Hotel wieder übernachten wollen. Vielen Dank dem gesamtem Team vom Hotel Ouinta da Penha de Franca.

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Danny

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful location, you jump into the pool then jump into the ocean. Great bar/restaurant near the pool and a very large breakfast offered. Service was very good, and we will definitely come back. One thing to note. Laundry facilities is not offered even though listed. They have a laundry service for a high fee.

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Alison

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel was situated on the sea front, with amazing uninterrupted sea views. The hotel had a lovely large swimming pool and easy access for those wishing to swim in the sea. The hotel also boasted a wonderful seafood restaurant. It was a flat leisurely stroll along the promenade into Funchal.

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AMANDA

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location. , a little shabby in places rooms spacious . Breakfast offerings pretty extensive. Lunch ok had a few problems with wrong order being brought then the item I had ordered arrived raw . Pool staff super organised and very helpful. Restaurant staff pleasant. Reception mainly good , although on last morning we had ordered a breakfast and it wasn’t delivered the reception said there was nothing he could do about that in a very brusque manner rude ! No customer care there . Needs addressing 20/7

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David

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

A great environment at Quinta da Penha de Franca for our 7 nights in Madiera. Relaxed and uncrowded with a very good breakfast and an excellent cocktail bar. Madeira is an affordable Island paradise which improves every year. Stay in Funchal and visit Camara De Lobo and Machico.

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Located in Penha De França Mar)

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Double Room, Terrace, Garden View

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