Book Your Stay at Quinta Da Penha De Franca, Funchal (Madeira)

Set within tropical gardens on Madeira Island, this clifftop guesthouse provides direct access to the sea through a private footbridge. The property has two outdoor seawater swimming pools, one heated during winter. Guests can use the facilities at the adjacent sister hotel, Penha De Franca Mar.

The hotel has 111 rooms, many with balconies offering views of the Atlantic Ocean or the scenic gardens. Accommodations include junior suites with terraces and traditional decor. Each room is equipped with a minibar, safe, cable TV, and a hairdryer.

On-site dining is available at The Brothers restaurant, which provides an a la carte menu overlooking the garden. The Penha França Mar Restaurant Rivus has al fresco dining with sea views. The hotel's pub-style bar, Joe's Bar, serves unique cocktails, and a separate billiards bar has two full-size snooker tables and darts.

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service that organizes local excursions. Guests have access to a solarium, sun loungers, and sun umbrellas by the salt-water pools. The property offers free private parking and 24-hour security with CCTV cameras outside the property.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Madeira Congress Centre. Cristiano Ronaldo's Museum is 200 metres away. Funchal's marina and city centre are within a short walk along the seafront.

Location: Clifftop in Funchal, 200 metres from Cristiano Ronaldo Museum

Pools: 2 outdoor salt-water pools, 1 heated in winter

Access: Private footbridge to the sea

Dining: The Brothers restaurant and Rivus sea-view restaurant

Entertainment: Billiards bar with snooker tables and darts

Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, and free parking