I have stayed in this hotel for the first time, it was also my first time on Madeira. I travelled alone and stayed for 4 nights. The hotel is located in a beautiful garden, its actually BETTER than what you see on the photos! Hotel's personnel are all so attentive and make you feel so welcome and comfortable. The food at lunch and dinner restaurants is really good. I was very positively surprised! For instance, I have stayed in a few Four Seasons hotels, which have really high standards. But if you compare the food at Quinta with this offered at Four Seasons Budapest , for instance, Quinta certainly is much better, while the prices are more than reasonable! The hotel is nice and quiet (only 59 rooms) and because of a large garden and 3 buildings with the rooms spread across the garden, you have a lot of privacy. Hotel has all facilities of 5 star hotel - spa, gym, massages (again, very nicely priced!), nice and large swimming outdoor pools. If you are looking for over the top luxury then you should look somewhere else, but if you are looking for a quiet place, with the good food, attentive staff and good value for money - this is a place for you. I had a garden room, which offers you immediate access to gardens, while having your private veranda. In terms of location - it takes appr 20 minutes to reach Funchal centre/seaport by foot or 3 min taxi ride (5 euro). I am completely in love with this place and will certainly recommend it to my friends and will come back myself!