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View of a hotel with red roofs, a pool, and surrounding greenery.
Clear swimming pool with steps and fencing in a sunny garden setting
Bright hotel room with two single beds, decorative pillows, and desk by the window.
Hotel with pool, sun loungers, and terrace by the water overlooking the sea.
View of hotel buildings and pool with sea in the background on a sunny day.
Sunny terrace with white umbrellas and tables by the sea full of guests.
Green lounge chairs on grass overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
A two-story hotel with pink facade and a well-maintained garden in the foreground.
Outdoor restaurant with white tables and umbrellas on a paved courtyard
Hotel bathroom with toilet, bidet, sink, and mirror.
Bright hotel room with double bed, blue and white striped wall, and sea view from the balcony.
Bathroom with sink, mirror, hairdryer, and toilet with toilet paper.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Quinta da Penha de França ****

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Location

The Quinta da Penha de França hotel, one of Madeira's most traditional establishments, is set amidst a tropical garden with direct sea access via its sister hotel, Quinta da Penha de França Mar (accessible via a pedestrian bridge and elevator). The facilities of the Quinta Penha de França Mar hotel can be used. Funchal's center, with its numerous shops, bars, and restaurants, is approximately a 10-minute walk away. The airport is about 20 km away.
View of a hotel with red roofs, a pool, and surrounding greenery.
Hotel with pool, sun loungers, and terrace by the water overlooking the sea.
View of hotel buildings and pool with sea in the background on a sunny day.

Facilities

Sunny terrace with white umbrellas and tables by the sea full of guests.
Green lounge chairs on grass overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
A two-story hotel with pink facade and a well-maintained garden in the foreground.
Clear swimming pool with steps and fencing in a sunny garden setting
Outdoor restaurant with white tables and umbrellas on a paved courtyard
The hotel, surrounded by tropical gardens, has a total of 75 rooms. Further amenities include a reception (24-hour service), elevator, bar, and a restaurant. Outdoors, there is a sun terrace and 2 swimming pools (one of them at Quinta da Penha de França Mar). Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are provided free of charge.

Accommodation

Double room garden view

The double rooms with garden view are located in the larger main building and have the same amenities as the double rooms in the Manor House, but also feature a balcony or terrace (DG).
Also available for single occupancy at an extra charge (1GD)

Bright hotel room with two single beds, decorative pillows, and desk by the window.
Hotel bathroom with toilet, bidet, sink, and mirror.
Bright hotel room with double bed, blue and white striped wall, and sea view from the balcony.
Bathroom with sink, mirror, hairdryer, and toilet with toilet paper.

Double room superior partial sea view

With the same amenities as the double rooms with garden view, these rooms are also located in the main building and have a balcony with a partial sea view (D2S).
Also available for single use (1SD).

Meals

Breakfast

Breakfast: from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Half Board/Half Board+

HB
Breakfast: buffet style.
Dinner: Table d'Hôte or, depending on occupancy, buffet at the "The Brothers" restaurant. With advance notice, half board can also be taken at lunchtime, for example, if dinner is planned at the à la carte restaurant Rivus in Quinta da Penha de França Mar (not included in half board).
Dinner: 7 PM - 10 PM
HB+
Includes a bottle of water with dinner, plus a glass of beer or wine or a soft drink per person.

Sports included

Darts
Billiards

Sports for a fee

Diving center (Penha França Mar, only with advance reservation).

Wellness

Massages (for a fee, only with advance reservation)

Entertainment

Occasional evening entertainment

Hotel Service

Laundry service (for a fee).
Doctor (service at reception or in room, for a fee).
Parking free of charge (subject to availability).

Credit Card

Eurocard, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Animation
  • central location
  • Children's pool
  • Family-friendly

Note

Please note: a tourist tax of EUR 2 per person/night is levied in Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Check-in from 2 PM
Check-out from 12 PM
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Star Tour with hotel code FNC444 (request H):
4 excursions including local, German-speaking tour guide, entrance fees as specified (entrance fees not listed are not included).
Description below.
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Hiking Combo Madeira (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 bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Hotel Contact:
Quinta da Penha de França
Rua Imperatriz Dº Amélia,85
9000-018 Funchal-Madeira
Phone: +351 291 204650
Fax: +351 291 229261
E-mail: info@penhafrancahotels.com
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Star Tour Excursion Program (subject to change/daily arrival possible):
Eira do Serrado/Monte (Monday/Thursday): Discover Madeira's most beautiful panoramas on this half-day tour. From the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, you overlook the bay of Funchal, and then proceed to Eira do Serrado, from where you can look down into the crater of an extinct volcano. At the bottom lies the village of Curral das Freiras (Nuns' Valley). Continue to Monte, where you will visit the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. On the way back, you have the opportunity to ride the traditional basket sledges. (Not included in the price)
Porto Moniz (Wednesday/Friday): Departure towards Câmara de Lobos (fishing village where the famous Espada – black scabbardfish – is caught). Continue via Cabo Girão (Europe's highest sea cliff at 580m), and then the route leads along the coast to Ribeira Brava. From Ponta de Sol, the path ascends to the plateau of Pául da Serra (1400m). Finally, descend to Porto Moniz to the natural swimming pools. The lunch break is taken here. The return journey is via the north coast and leads through Seixal to São Vicente. From there, ascend via the Encumeada pass (1007m), where you can see both the north and south coasts simultaneously. Then return to Funchal.
Santana (Tuesday/Saturday): Depart into the mountains via Poiso towards Pico do Arieiro (1810m). Descend to Ribeiro Frio. Here you are in the heart of Madeira's laurel forest (Laurisilva), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to Santana, famous for its thatched houses. Lunch break is taken here. Afterwards, proceed to Pico do Facho. Then return to Funchal.
Levada and Botanical Garden (Monday/Wednesday): The 4th and final excursion leads us after an approx. 1.5-hour levada walk (difficulty: easy) to the Botanical Garden, renowned for its approximately 3,000 different plant species (entrance fee and guided tour included).
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Excursion days will be announced on-site.
No minimum number of participants, guaranteed to take place.
Subject to changes in the itinerary.
Days without excursions are at your own disposal. Entrance fees not listed are not included.
All transfers to and from the excursion regions are included.

Seasonal information

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "festive evening wear" (dark suit with tie and cocktail dress).
****************************************Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL – the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and be swept away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event twice in 2026. On May 3rd and May 17th, 2026, get up close from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbour and book a grandstand ticket for only €47 per person with your chosen room, using EDV code FNC500 (limited availability).
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade on February 6th, 2027, up close.
Book your desired room and enter EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM

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Last updated: 13.03.2026 13:24