Quintinha Sao JoaovsPestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Quintinha Sao Joao ranks significantly better than Pestana Carlton Madeira. Quintinha Sao Joao comes in at #7 in Madeira with approval from 4 reviewers including Oyster, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Quintinha Sao Joao
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Oyster
Upscale
"Quintinha Sao Joao is a four-pearl boutique property designed to recreate the experience of staying in a traditional Portuguese manor house." Full review
Pestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort
Largo Antonio Nobre, Funchal, Madeira 9004-531 , Portugal
From $70/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"All of the spacious accommodations, many furnished in provincial style, have private balconies and comfortable, tasteful furniture." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 286-room Pestana Carlton Madeira is an upper-middle-range resort complex overlooking the Atlantic on the western side of Funchal." Full review