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Estalagem Quintinha de Sao Joao was built within the grounds of one of the historic “Quintas” of the city of Funchal. Built in unique architectural style this five star unit retains the charm of the old residences of Madeira.
Set in a privileged position, close to the historic town centre and the seaside, it is a perfect location to take full advantage of all that this interesting city has to offer. Its decoration and style give special attention to details in a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Estalagem Quintinha de Sao Joao has 34 standard bedrooms, 3 junior suites and 6 suites all with an attractive living area separated from the conventional sleeping area, providing a spacious and comfortable area. Bedrooms are exclusively decorated and have a balcony overlooking the gardens and surrounding area.
All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning, cable television, mini bar, direct dial telephone, safe and hair dryer.
Available services include a twice-daily courtesy bus to transport guests in the centre of town, laundry and room service.
The Estalagem has a restaurant and a bar. The “Morgadinha” restaurant situated in an old style converted adjoining building, offers a variety of regional and international specialities including some of Goan origin, a former Portuguese colony in India. The “Vasco da Gama” piano bar has excellent views over the bay of Funchal and it is perfect to enjoy some relaxing moments.
Leisure and sport facilities include tennis court, sauna, gymnasium and there is a games room with table tennis and pool.
At the Estalagem’s sunbathing pool deck, located on the second floor, guests may enjoy from unique moments of rare beauty - the sea combining with the lush greenery of the mountains.
Madeira is well known for its pleasant climate, beautiful landscapes and a wealth of natural flora. The gardens are truly amazing with specimens of centenary trees, surrounded by magnificent indigenous vegetation.
Gardens such as the Botanical Gardens in Funchal are colourful during the whole year. In the past few centuries many flowers from South Africa’s Cape region and exotic blooms from South America have been introduced and grow alongside with autochthonous plants.
Madeira’s irrigation system enables the plentiful rainfall of the north of the island to be distributed to the dry, sunny south. Rainfall is stored in reservoirs and then channelled into the network of ”levadas” that ring the island. There are 2150 kilometres (1335 miles) of canals. The maintenance paths run alongside the “levadas” providing an amazing network of footpaths reaching parts of the island that are inaccessible by road.
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