Quinta Mirabela, originally built in 1888, has been wonderfullytransformed into a small ... more
Estalagem and is without any doubt anexcellent example of the successful integration of a traditionalelegant property, rich in history and beauty. It meets the mode...
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Built in 1888 and recently transformed into a contemporary boutique hotel, Estalagem ... more
Quinta Mirabella is set high on a hill above Funchal Bay, two kilometres from the town centre. This seven floor hotel features 24 air conditioned guestrooms featuring ...
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Quinta Mirabella is set high on a hill above Funchal Bay, two kilometres from the town centre. This seven floor hotel features 24 air conditioned guestrooms featuring ...
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Built in 1888 and renovated in 2003 this stylish country manor house comprises a total of ... more
24 rooms spread over 7 floors Guests may make use of the foyer with 24 hour reception desk a hotel safe a currency exchange counter and a lift There is also a ...
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Advantages: Within the town of Funchal with all its amenities Disadvantages: Steep climb back up to the hotel
We stayed at the Quinta Bella Sao Tiego on our second visit to Madeira. It has a lovely outlook over the old town of Funchal. The room and room service were very good, well upto 4* standard. A fault with the ventilation in the bathroom was fixed quickly and politely. Receptionists were particularly helpful. The pool area is small, but adequate. Breakfast was good with a range of cold and cooked choices. We didn't eat there in the evening as there were so many great eateries in the vacinity. We loved the "smaller hotel" feel after staying in the larger, less personal one in the Lido area. The only problem with the hotel is that it is up a steep hill - great for going down to the town, but not so good when you return. There are loads of restaurants nearby, from a good Pizza place, to more expensive fish restaurants. It would be ...
Advantages: Excellent service, nice quite location Disadvantages: No lifts or ramp for those with walking difficulties
~Introduction~
During our holiday to Maderia recently we stayed at a very nice little hotel called Quinta da Casa Branca. It is part of the Estalagem hotel chain and is included on a list of small luxury hotels of the world. Our travel agent Expedia had this hotel down as four stars so we were surprised when we turned up to see that the hotel had five stars on the gate. So who was right Expedia or Estalagem?
~Location~
Madeira is off the coast of West Africa, it is an steep sided granite mass sat out in the Atlantic ocean. The capital of this small island is Funchal in a bay on the southern coast. Quinta da Casa Branca (QCB) is located in the relatively quiet holiday apartment area of Casa Branca. QCB is north of the main hotels along the cliffs and west of Funchal's city centre. The hotel is on a crescent shaped parcel of land ...
Advantages: Cheap, central to both areas Disadvantages: Not much hot water and no air conditioning
The Quinta Da Bellavista apartments are situated right in the middle of Albufeira, with a good 15 minutes walk to either the old town or The Strip, which is regarded as the new town and where all the night life and action is.
The reception, pool area and bar are on the opposite side of the road from the apartments. We checked in (23rd June 08) and had to give a deposit of 50 euros this was to cover any damages and would be refunded at the end of the holiday. This deposit was not mentioned in the holiday brochure so beware of this when you go.
The apartment was clean and tidy, with non of the signs of squashed mosquitoes on the walls. you find a bunk bed in the hall way right opposite the toilet, i'm not sure I would have wanted to sleep there. In the toilet there is a bath, with shower, sink and foot bath. There is a mirror ...
