Quinta Da Penha De Franca Hotel - Funchal (Madeira)

4-star cliff-top hotel with direct sea access and two seawater pools

Pools & Sea Access

Quinta Da Penha De Franca has two outdoor seawater pools, one of which is heated during winter. A private footbridge connects the hotel directly to the Atlantic, offering guests a safe path for swimming or diving. The sister hotel Penha de Franca Mar, accessed via a lift and bridge, provides an additional larger pool and direct sea steps.

Rooms & Grounds

Rooms at Quinta da Penha de Franca include balconies or terraces overlooking the gardens or the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel occupies a traditional Portuguese manor house set within landscaped tropical gardens, with multiple small buildings connected by paths and stairs. Guests can choose from rooms in the main building, garden bungalows, or the newer Mar block, each with antique-style furnishings and premium bedding.

Dining & Bars

The Brothers restaurant serves an a la carte menu with views over the hotel gardens, while Penha Franca Mar Restaurant Rivus offers al fresco dining beside the sea. Breakfast is served buffet-style on a terrace overlooking the pool and ocean, with cooked items made to order. Joe's bar is known for its poncha, and the hotel's billiards bar includes two full-size snooker tables and darts.

Location & Nearby

This cliff-top hotel is 200 meters from the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum and a five-minute walk from the Madeira Congress Centre. The historic old town and Funchal's marina are a 15-minute walk along the promenade, while the Lido area is 25 minutes in the opposite direction. Free private parking is available, and an airport shuttle can be arranged through the 24-hour front desk.

Entertainment & Activities

The hotel organizes themed dinner nights and live music performances, and guests can borrow board games from the lounge. Water sports, including scuba diving lessons, are available at the sister hotel's beach area. Billiards, darts, a games room, and walking tours provide additional recreational options for all ages.

• Location: Cliff-top overlooking Atlantic, 200m from Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
• Pools: Two outdoor seawater pools, one heated in winter
• Beach: Direct sea access via private footbridge
• Dining: The Brothers a la carte with garden views & Penha Franca Mar Rivus al fresco by the sea
• Entertainment: Billiards bar, live music, themed dinner nights
• Activities: Scuba diving lessons, walking tours, fishing, darts
• Ideal for: Couples, families, history-focused travelers

Licence number: 7249