Hotel Quinta da Penha de França

Hotel Quinta da Penha de França is a four-star hotel at Rua Imperatriz Dona Amélia 85 in central Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. It occupies a clifftop position on the eastern side of the centre, close to the old town, the harbour and the main shopping streets, and published double-room rates start from about €105 per night. The property is notable for its tropical gardens and for direct access to the sea, which is unusual for a central Funchal hotel and gives it a relaxed, resort-like feel while remaining within reach of the city's sights. An elevator link connects it to its sister property, Penha de França Mar, allowing guests to move between the two parts of the complex. Room types are standard doubles, doubles with garden view, doubles with sea view and superior rooms, so the outlook is the main variable when choosing. Listed amenities include two restaurants and a diving centre, in addition to the gardens and sea access. The restaurants cover breakfast and evening meals, and the gardens provide a quiet setting for drinks and relaxation. The diving centre appeals to guests who want to explore the waters off Madeira's south coast, and the sea access allows swimming from the property's own platform area. Service is geared to holidaymakers who want a central base with leisure facilities, and the price range is the upper mid-range band, with a rating of 4.2. The old town's restaurants, the Mercado dos Lavradores and the cable car station can be reached on foot or by a short taxi ride, and the airport is around 20 to 25 minutes away by road depending on traffic. Guests wishing to explore the island can book levada walks, Monte and the north coast through local operators. Because the hotel stands on a cliff, some routes involve slopes and steps.