Quintinha Sao Joao

Recent Reviews: 1659

• User:Gingermad4NYC

  Trip type: Couples

  Great staff lovely hotel

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  We stayed at the beginning of June. I remember reading all the reviews before we visited about how great the staff were and it's true and they really make the place. It's nice to have confidence in the place you are staying. They bent over backwards when our flight was delayed for 2 days and were so patient when JET2 were slow in updating us about when our return flight would be. We asked for a quiet room and were given one on the second floor near to the indoor swimming pool. There are rooms over the courtyard where people sit so these may get a minimal noise in the evening but to be fair this is not a young noisy hotel and it only has 42 rooms which makes it feel more intimate. There are generous seating areas on each floor as well. The cleaners do a great job and everywhere is spotless. We did not use the spa or games room. However we used the indoor pool daily and it was lovely and warm and open until 8pm and sometimes we were the only people using it. We did not use the outdoor pool. Breakfast was nice with buffet and hot options that are cooked to order. The breakfast area has ample room for everyone and never felt crowded. We did have an evening meal once which was very nice - staff had little notice for this and again bent over backwards for us. Our room had a small balcony and a view of the mountains to the left. The room was large and included a settee and coffee table, a desk, large wardrobe and safe. The large bed was comfortable (we both have back issues but had no problem with the bed at all). Water pressure was fine. The hotel puts events on in the evening such as wine and cheese and other interests. We did not attend these.It's about a 15 minute walk down to Funchal and a steep walk back however we used Bolt which was very cheap around 5 euros. The taxi drivers do sometimes get directed to the hotel in the next street so try and put the exact address in your Bolt app. Avoid the yellow taxis near the sledge ride or the Botanical Gardens, they will charge you a fortune, just stick to Bolt. I wish I could remember the names of all the staff to thank them personally. I do remember Sara who had a great sense of humour and kept us calm as we stressed about trying to get back home. And also Mathias who was so patience when we were stranded at the airport. André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao, responded to this review Dear Gingermad4NYC,Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and, especially, that our team helped make a difficult travel situation a little easier. Sara and Mathias will be thrilled to hear your kind words.It’s also lovely to know you enjoyed the room, breakfast, indoor pool and the relaxed atmosphere of the hotel. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Madeira again soon!Warm regardsAndré BarretoGeneral Manager

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• User:globetrottersGlasgow

  Trip type: Couples

  Our go to place for peace and tranquility

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  My wife and I have just returned from our 16 th visit to this wonderful hotel. One of the things we love about the hotel is the size of it, having just 42 rooms, which makes it feel very personal. The staff are truly amazing and go out of their way to ensure your stay is truly relaxing. They all work tirelessly, no matter how busy they are and are always smiling. However, although they are very friendly, they are also very professional. The food and the service is top notch, with a great variety on the menus. Likewise the wine selection is also excellent and varied. We attended the Garden dinner on both weeks of our stay and it was excellent. There was plenty of food and wine all served by the staff. This was really relaxing as most hotels have barbecues, where you are required to queue for your food at a buffet. The rooms are beautiful and like all areas in the hotel, are kept spotlessly clean. The gardens and surroundings are beautiful and are kept immaculate. Having a drink in the Garden bar is totally relaxing and so pleasant. On most of our visits, we encounter guests whom we have met previously and who, like us, also return on numerous occasions. We are already counting the weeks until our next visit in November- indeed wondering how we will survive until then as we enjoy our holidays there so much. André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao, responded to this review Dear globetrottersGlasgow,Thank you so much for your wonderful review — and 16 visits… wow! What an incredible compliment and a true privilege for all of us.We are delighted to know that you and your wife continue to find such peace and tranquility with us, and that our team, food, wine, gardens and Garden Dinners all help make your stays so special.Your kind words about our staff mean a great deal, and we will be sure to share them with the whole team. It is always a pleasure to welcome familiar faces back, and you have certainly become part of our hotel family.Thank you for your continued loyalty and for already counting down to November. We cannot wait to welcome you both back for visit number 17!Warmest wishes,André BarretoGeneral Manager

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• User:Allison E

  Trip type: Family

  Fabulous

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  This hotel is amazing !! You are made to feel so welcome, staff are amazing you can have picnics, afternoon teas,always feel so looked after ,the rooms are wonderful, trips organised, me and my family had a great time André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao, responded to this review Dear allisoneR3671VZThank you so much for your fabulous review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful time with us. It’s lovely to know you enjoyed the picnics, afternoon teas, trips, and our rooms. Our team will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon! Kind regards,Yours sincerely,André BarretoGeneral Manager

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• User:Gillian C

  Trip type: Couples

  A unique, friendly and beautiful base in Madeira .

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  A warm welcome from the moment you arrive and friendly, happy staff throughout our stay. The room was beautiful, overlooking the wonderful gardens and hills. The rooms are turned down twice a day and are spacious and clean. Breakfast is delicious and service was superb. The bar staff were always friendly and attentive. It was wonderful to sit in such beautiful surroundings. Evening piano music and singer were fantastic. A 20 minute stroll into Funchal. We enjoyed a jeep safari, catamaran trip, levada walk and the cable car and gardens. All amazing and Rosie helped us to book everything and gave so much advice on places to go and things to see. We also took advantage of the couples spa morning. This was amazing value and the massage was fantastic! This was our first trip to Madeira and we will definitely come back and would happily stay back at this hotel. We’ve had an amazing week! Thank you so much. André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao, responded to this review Dear GillianC605,Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted that your first visit to Madeira was such a memorable one and that you felt warmly welcomed throughout your stay.It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed your room, our gardens, breakfast, the evening entertainment, and the spa experience. We’ll be especially pleased to share your kind words with Rosie and our bar team—they’ll be thrilled to know they helped make your holiday so special.We truly appreciate your recommendation and are honored you would choose to stay with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing week in Madeira.Warm regards,Yours sincerely,André BarretoGeneral Manager

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• User:Karen S

  Trip type: Couples

  Excellent for Rest and Relaxation

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  This hotel was the perfect place for us to have some much needed R&R for 5 days. The Staff are so helpful and pleasant, the food is well presented and delicious in the restaurant. Breakfast has an excellent selection. It is about a 15 minute walk to the seafront and shops. It is downhill going but uphill on the return, which in the heat of the day can be hard work. There are plenty of taxis and tuk-tuks about to help get you from a to b if necessary. The Spa was easily accessible and had a nice selection of treatments. Beautiful rooms, very spacious and each has a balcony with table and chairs. A bottle of still and sparkling water is provided in the fridge, which is refilled FOC when empty. Large bathroom with all toiletries and towels Highly recommended André Barreto, General Manager at Quintinha Sao Joao, responded to this review Dear Sapphire1965,Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed a relaxing five-day stay with us and that our team helped make your visit so memorable.It is especially pleasing to know that you appreciated our spacious rooms, delicious dining, breakfast selection, spa facilities, and the little touches such as the complimentary bottled water. Thank you also for mentioning our location and the helpful transport options available for guests.Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we truly hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another restful stay in the near future.Kind regards,Yours sincerely,André BarretoGeneral Manager

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