Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Quinta da Casa Branca *****
Tour operator category

FNC131
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Highlights

  • 5-star boutique hotel belonging to the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
  • Located on a 28,150 m² estate approx. 2 km from Funchal city centre.
  • Frangipani Spa with sauna, whirlpool and steam bath.
  • Up to 30 % discount on green fees for golf courses on Madeira.
  • Certified with the Reisen mit Zukunft label for sustainability.

Location

The 5 Star boutique hotel Quinta da Casa Branca is surrounded by lush gardens and is located approx. 2 km from the center of Funchal and approx. 500 m from the Lido area. A public bus stop is approx. 50 m away.
Scenic hotel with pool, lounge chairs, and green gardens in a hilly area.
Large illuminated hotel building with manicured garden and pool at dusk.
An illuminated country hotel with lawn and mountains in the background at dusk.
Hotel grounds with lush greenery, palm trees, and a blue building beneath a bright blue sky.
Green golf course with trees and clear sky in a vacation landscape.

Facilities

Green garden with small pool, lounge chairs, and stairs under a blue sky.
Large outdoor pool with blue water surface, surrounded by trees and umbrellas under clear sky.
Hotel garden with pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a blue sky.
Hotel outdoor seating area with shaded tables and chairs on red paving under green trees.
Hotel outdoor area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas on a wooden deck surrounded by trees.
Evening hotel patio with set tables and warm lighting.
Living room with blue sofas, colorful armchairs, wooden table, and large windows overlooking garden.
Elegant living room with antique furniture, chandelier, and red curtains in a hotel.
Elegant hotel lobby with a curved staircase, red seats, and ornate arches.
Elegant hotel dining room with set tables and chandelier lighting.
Elegant hotel dining room with white tablecloths, wooden chairs, and chandelier overhead.
Modern dining area with large windows overlooking a garden.
Cozy hotel bar with warm lighting, wooden counter, and upholstered bar stools.
The modern and unusual architecture of the new building has been harmoniously integrated into the existing garden landscape with its typical Madeiran manor house. In 1999, the Quinta was awarded the Funchal Architecture Prize. Following expansion work in 2002, the hotel became the only one on Madeira to be accepted into the exclusive "Small Luxury Hotels of the World" group. The Quinta features a modern guest room wing (hotel building) with 43 rooms (29 double rooms garden side, 12 double rooms premium, 2 suites), which is located in a two-story, fully glazed low-rise building, as well as the newly renovated manor house, which houses the 5 Manor House suites and 1 separate villa. Facilities at the complex include a reception area, Wi-Fi (included), the "Garden Pavillion" restaurant, where breakfast is served buffet-style, and the Casa da Quinta, where lunch is offered from 12:00-15:00, dinner from 18:30-22:00, snacks from 11:00-22:00, and drinks and cocktails from 11:00-23:00. The "The Dining Room" restaurant (located in the manor house, upscale culinary concept) is available for dinner for a fee from Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00-21:30. There is also a small library in a large, cozy lounge area as well as various seating areas in the main building and the manor house. In the subtropical gardens, there is a heated freshwater swimming pool and a sun terrace, as well as an additional "Adults Only Pool" with a sunbathing area by the manor house (sun loungers, cushions, and parasols are included).

Accommodation

Double room garden side

The double rooms garden side are approx. 37 m² and feature bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, twin beds, air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, safe (included), Wi-Fi (included), and a furnished terrace (2DG).

Bright hotel room with double beds, light wood decor, and garden view through glass wall.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking green landscape.

Double room premium

The double rooms premium have the same facilities as the double rooms but are larger (approx. 55 m², incl. balcony/terrace). They feature a bathtub and walk-in shower and are equipped with a queen-size bed (1.60 m wide), a separate dressing area with a large wardrobe, and a furnished balcony or terrace (PR2).

Suite Manor House

The suites in the manor house are individually furnished, approx. 86 m² (including balcony/terrace) in size, and feature marble bathrooms with bathtub and shower cubicle/WC, scales, twin beds, telephone, minibar, safe (no charge), air conditioning, Wi-Fi (included), hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, turn-down service, Nespresso coffee machine, tea/coffee maker, and a separate living room. All suites have a balcony or terrace with sun loungers and chairs (2MH).

Cozy hotel room with two single beds, red accents, and a comfortable seating area.
Bright hotel room with double bed, blue walls, and large windows.
Elegant hotel room with high ceilings, chandelier, fireplace, and two large beds.
Modern hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking garden.

Suite Deluxe

The suites deluxe are approx. 110 m² (including balcony), located in the hotel building, and feature a bedroom with a king-size bed (2m x 2m), large marble bathroom with double vanity, whirlpool bathtub, separate walk-in shower cubicle, WC, hairdryer, scales, bathrobes, slippers, and turn-down service, separate living room, cable TV, telephone, minibar, safe (no charge), air conditioning, Wi-Fi (included), and Nespresso coffee machine. All suites have a furnished balcony with sun loungers and chairs (S2D).

Meals

BB/HB

Breakfast buffet in the Garden Pavillion from 7:30-10:30.
Dinner as a menu at "Casa da Quinta" restaurant from 18:30-22:00; table d'hôte (3-course menu: appetizer, main course with a choice of fish or meat, as well as vegetarian dishes upon request) and dessert, or à la carte (for HB guests, a credit is applied to the final bill).
"The Dining Room" restaurant from Tuesday to Saturday from 19:00-21:30: The restaurant currently offers two tasting menus, one with 6 courses and one with 9 courses (for HB guests, a credit is applied to the final bill). Smart casual dress code (no sneakers, no T-shirts, no shorts). Fixed time slots for dinner can be reserved at check-in to ensure the best possible service.

Sports included

Fitness room.

Sports for a fee

The hotel offers guests a 30% discount (booking at the hotel reception) on green fees (1x 18 holes per day) at the Santo da Serra Golf course and 25% at the Palheiro Golf course.

Wellness

The "Frangipani Spa" wellness area offers a sauna, whirlpool, steam bath, and separate men's and women's changing rooms free of charge. Beauty treatments and massages are available for a fee (reservation/appointment required). Access to the Health Club & Spa area is restricted to guests aged 16 and over.
Two massage beds covered with white towels in front of a tropical wall design in a hotel spa room.
Modern spa room with two massage tables, comfortable chairs, and soft lighting.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (included).

Credit card

VISA, Diners Club, Amexco, and Mastercard.

Hotel contact

QUINTA DA CASA BRANCA
RUA DA CASA BRANCA, No. 7
9000-088 FUNCHAL (MADEIRA)
PORTUGAL
TELEPHONE: +351 291 700 770
FAX: +351 291 765 033
E-MAIL: INFO@QUINTACASABRANCA.PT

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable business practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key
  • Biosphere Responsible Tourism

Hotelhinweis

The hotel has been part of the "Small Luxury Hotels of the World" group since 2003.
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Privilege Package: When booking the computer code FNC131P, a private limousine service to/from Funchal Airport, early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability), one tea-time (1x per stay and person), flowers, 1 bottle of water, and fresh fruit upon arrival in the room are included. Not valid for bookings in the double rooms garden side.
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Due to its size of approx. 28,150 m² and many stairs, the hotel is not barrier-free and is therefore not suitable for hotel guests with limited mobility.
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional add-ons in the reservation system:
Madeira Hiking Combo (choose 2 from currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking Week (for those who want to hike a little more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Please note: a tourist tax of 2 EUR per person/night is charged on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years are free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.

Zusatzhinweis

In the "High Class" 2026 catalog on page 106.

Seasonal information

The following dress code applies at Christmas and New Year's Eve: "smart casual".
****************************************Every year, the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Marvel at the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event twice in 2026. Get up close on May 3rd and May 17th, 2026, on one of the grandstands at the port of Funchal and add a grandstand ticket (limited availability) to your room of choice for only €47 per person using computer code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade on Feb 6, 2027, up close.
Book your desired room and enter the computer code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event starts approx. 8:00 PM
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additionally bookable under FNCA64

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Arrival by car

Directions from Funchal Airport (FNC):
From Funchal Airport, please take the expressway for approx. 17.5 km in the direction of Funchal and then take the "Hospital/Porto" exit. At the exit, turn left, pass a 'Repsol' gas station until you reach the roundabout. Please take the second exit at the roundabout. You are now on the Avenida Luis Camoes; turn right at the first possible street at the last traffic light. After turning into the first street on the right after the traffic light, turn right again and continue to the roundabout; take the 3rd exit to the left of the roundabout (towards Rua da Casa Branca). Drive for approx. 100 meters, and you will see the Quinta da Casa Branca on the left side.
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Please see our homepage for rental car conditions: www.mietwagenbedingungen.de

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 17.07.2026 16:20