One of the "Charming Group" of hotels, the Quinta do Monte is a genuine old Portuguese colonial-style manor house, tastefully and traditionally decorated to offer a luxury break in a cosy, homely ambience.

In an idyllic setting, the luxury five-star Quinta do Monte hotel is in the village of Monte, not far from the cable car which connects the capital, Funchal, to the mountains above the city.  Each cable-car cabin is deigned to comfortably carry up to eight people, with the trip taking around 15 minutes from Funchal to Monte.

Surrounded by 17,000 mē of sub-tropical gardens, the hotel garden has a fine collection of Madeira's endemic species.  The gazebo at the bottom of the garden provides an exquisite place to sit, relax and admire the panoramic views across Funchal and the bay area.

The hotel offers 36 standard twin rooms, two larger superior rooms, and four suites.  All rooms have private balcony offering views over the magnificent gardens, and each is decorated in elegant, traditional style.  Offering spacious bathrooms with both bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers are supplied.  Rooms are all individually air-conditioned and have cable TV, direct dial phones, safety deposit box and mini-bar.  Superior rooms also include a seating area, with sofa, table and easy chairs.  Suites include a separate living room area, sophisticated bathrooms with separate shower and hydro massage baths.

The Vistas Spa suite includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Turkish bath, Vichy Shower, Sensation Shower, relaxation room, Jacuzzi, sauna and treatment rooms offering various types of massage, reiki and beauty treatments.  The hotel also has its own heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath facilities.

The hotel's "Monte Garden" restaurant provides superb views over the gardens, and offers guests a complete a la carte menu filled with a range of local Madeiran and Portuguese dishes, as well as international cuisine, lovingly prepared by chef, Bruno.  Meals are complemented by a carefully selected wine menu, comprising some excellent Portuguese and international wines.  There is also the "winter garden", a glass fronted area where guests can dine overlooking the centenary garden and the ocean.