This charming hotel is surrounded by the beautiful Quinta Magnolia Park and only a ten minutes walk from the town centre, the Quinta Do Sol Hotel offers magnificent panoramic views over the bay and the mountains surrounding the capital. Funchal is a good mix of old and new with 16th century architecture sitting alongside the more modern developments. The marina and Lido are popular areas, as are the many gardens and markets. There are a wide variety of shops and boutiques and the restaurants have a good selection of Portuguese cuisine and Madeira wine.

Right Choice

This hotel will appeal to golfers, couples and families looking for a good standard of accommodation on Madeira, in an attractive setting close to the resorts main facilities.

Location and Resort

The hotel offers 156 rooms, all with private marble bathroom. Rooms overlooking the Quinta Magnolia park or have a view of the ocean. The Quinta Magnolia Park next door offers two tennis courts, two squash courts, a large swimming pool, and a cross country trail, all set in beautifully tended gardens. The hotel`s guests also benefit from reduced green fees and guaranteed tee-off times at the Palheiro Golf Course. As an alternative there is the Santo da Serra Golf Club designed by Robert Trent Jones and offering 27 holes and breathtaking views of the countryside and sea, for which guests also benefit from reduced green fees

Swimming Pools

The hotel has a heated freshwater swimming pool.

Eating and Drinking

The hotel has the Magnolia Restaurant for breakfast and evening meals and the Palm Bistro for all day meals and snacks. There is also a lounge and piano bar.

Accommodation

All have bathroom/shower WC TV telephone hairdryer air conditioning/heating balcony/terrace safe * (certain amenities may be payable locally)

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