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Quintinha Sao JoaovsHotel The Cliff Bay
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel The Cliff Bay scores significantly better than Quintinha Sao Joao. Hotel The Cliff Bay is ranked #3 in Madeira with praise from 5 publications including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Quintinha Sao Joao
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Oyster
Rua da Levada de Sao Joao 4, Funchal, Madeira 9000-191 , Portugal
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Dating from 1900, this quinta (manor house) is one of the best preserved in the Funchal area, surrounded by age-old trees and graced with classic architecture." Full review
Michelin Guide "Perched on the slopes above Funchal, this family-owned hotel is ideal for anyone wanting to be away from the bustle. ... Sumptuous rooms and apartments."
The Telegraph8.0
"Situated on the outskirts of Funchal, it overlooks the city and surrounding mountains. Rooms and public areas are imbued with a welcoming, family-run atmosphere." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Quintinha Sao Joao is a four-pearl boutique property designed to recreate the experience of staying in a traditional Portuguese manor house." Full review
Hotel The Cliff Bay Frommer's Michelin Guide Oyster The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Independent
Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532, Portugal
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "One of the island's top lodgings, rivaled and surpassed only by Reid's, this nine-story hotel is dramatically located on a craggy bluff towering over wave-lashed rocks." Full review
Michelin Guide "This sumptuously appointed hotel offers every modern comfort."
OysterLuxury
"The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay) is a luxury hotel with a striking cliff-side setting overlooking the Atlantic, a bit more than a mile from Funchal's city center." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Standing on a promontory with direct access to the sea and beautiful views over the Bay of Funchal, the five-star Cliff Bay is part of the acclaimed Porto Bay hotel group." Full review
Lonely Planet "An award-winning hotel in Funchal’s Hotel Zone featuring luxurious bedrooms, a Michelin-star restaurant and direct access to the sea." Full review
Fodor's "One of the most highly regarded hotels on the island, this elegant resort sits on a spectacular promontory with a series of terraces spilling down the cliffs and all the way to the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet "An award-winning hotel in Funchal’s Hotel Zone featuring luxurious bedrooms, a Michelin-star restaurant and direct access to the sea" Full review
Independent "If you’re looking for a slice of luxury, The Cliff Bay is the place to go. From waking up in extra large beds to dining at the two-Michelin star restaurant, Il Gallo d’Oro, you’ll get pampered."
