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Large pool area with lounge chairs by the coast and sea view under clear sky.
Hotel building with multiple floors and a large pool area with lounge chairs.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Swimming pool with lounge chairs by the sea and sailboats on the water
Panoramic view of a resort with pool and sea view under blue sky
Clear sea with rocky beach and sun loungers under a sunny sky.
Hotel with outdoor pool and terrace directly by the sea with a stone wall and water view
Round hotel pool with sea view and two people at the edge.
An empty infinity pool overlooking the sea under a clear blue sky.
Elegant dining room with wooden floors, tables with white tablecloths, and golden ceiling lighting.
Cozy hotel bar area with wooden tables, chairs, sofa, and hanging lamps.
Bright hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, and balcony with sea view.
View from a balcony with table and chairs overlooking pool and sea in the background.
Bright bathroom with sink, mirror, shower curtain, and white tiles
Compact bathroom with toilet, sink, and wall mirror in muted colors.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Quinta da Penha de França Mar ****

FNC198
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Location

The Quinta da Penha de França Mar hotel is located directly by the sea with access. The facilities of the sister hotel Quinta da Penha de França (accessible via a pedestrian bridge and elevator) can also be used. Funchal's city center is about a 10-minute walk away. The airport is about 20 km away.
Panoramic view of a resort with pool and sea view under blue sky
Clear sea with rocky beach and sun loungers under a sunny sky.
Hotel with outdoor pool and terrace directly by the sea with a stone wall and water view

Facilities

Large pool area with lounge chairs by the coast and sea view under clear sky.
Round hotel pool with sea view and two people at the edge.
An empty infinity pool overlooking the sea under a clear blue sky.
Hotel building with multiple floors and a large pool area with lounge chairs.
Elegant dining room with wooden floors, tables with white tablecloths, and golden ceiling lighting.
Cozy hotel bar area with wooden tables, chairs, sofa, and hanging lamps.
The Quinta da Penha de França Mar hotel has 33 rooms. Further facilities include a reception (for check-in and check-out), an elevator, a bar, and the à la carte restaurant Rivus (open Wednesday to Saturday). In the outdoor area, there is a sun terrace and 2 swimming pools (one of which is at Quinta da Penha de França). Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are available free of charge.

Accommodation

Double room poolside

The double rooms with poolside view have a bathroom with bathtub and toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning, TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), rental safe, Wi-Fi (included), and a balcony or terrace (DP). Also bookable for single occupancy (PDE).

Bright hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, and balcony with sea view.
View from a balcony with table and chairs overlooking pool and sea in the background.
Bright bathroom with sink, mirror, shower curtain, and white tiles
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Compact bathroom with toilet, sink, and wall mirror in muted colors.

Double room sea view

The double rooms with sea view have the same amenities as the double rooms with poolside view, but they have a balcony with a sea view (DM). Also bookable for single occupancy (DEM).

Meals

BB/HB/HB+

HB at the "The Brothers" restaurant (in the sister hotel Quinta da Penha de França)
Breakfast buffet.
Dinner as Table d'Hote and, depending on occupancy, as a buffet in the "The Brothers" restaurant at Quinta da Penha de Franca. With prior reservation, HB can also be taken at lunchtime if, for example, dinner is planned in the à la carte restaurant Rivus (not included in HB).
Breakfast: from 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Dinner: 7 PM - 10 PM
HB+
Includes a bottle of water with dinner and additionally one glass of beer or one glass of wine or one glass of soft drink per person.

Sports included

Darts
Billiards

Sports for a fee

PADI and SSI diving center (for a fee, only with advance reservation).

Wellness

Massages (for a fee, only with advance reservation).

Entertainment

Daytime entertainment
Themed evenings

Hotel service

Laundry service (for a fee)
Doctor (service at the reception area or in the room, for a fee).
Parking free of charge (subject to availability).
Babysitting service (for a fee).

Credit card

Eurocard, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners

Hotel features

  • Children's pool
  • Parking
  • central location
  • Diving
  • Family-friendly

Information

Please note: a tourist tax of EUR 2 per person/night is charged in Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Check-in from 2 PM
Check-out from 12 PM
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Star Tour with hotel code FNC444 (request H):
4 excursions including local, German-speaking tour guide, entrance fees as advertised (entrance fees not listed are not included).
Description below.
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Madeira Hiking Combo (choose 2 out of currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking Week (for those who want to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Hotel Contact:
Quinta da Penha de França Mar 1
Rua Carvalho Araujo
9000 Funchal
Madeira Portugal
Phone: +351 291 204650
Fax: +351 291 229261
Email: info@penhafrancahotels.com
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Star Tour Excursion Program (subject to change/daily arrival possible):
Eira do Serrado/Monte (Monday/Thursday): Discover Madeira's most beautiful panoramas on this half-day tour. From Pico dos Barcelos hill, you overlook the bay of Funchal and continue to Eira do Serrado, from where you can look down into the crater of an extinct volcano. At the very bottom lies the village of Curral das Freiras (Valley of the Nuns). Continue to Monte, where you will visit the church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. On the way back, you have the opportunity to ride the traditional wicker sledges. (Not included in the price)
Porto Moniz (Wednesday/Friday): Departure towards Câmara de Lobos (fishing village where the famous Espada – black scabbardfish – is caught). Continue over Cabo Girão (highest sea cliff in Europe at 580m), and then the route leads along the coast to Ribeira Brava. From Ponta de Sol, ascend to the Paul da Serra plateau (1400m). Finally, descend to Porto Moniz to the natural sea pools. A lunch break will be taken here. The return journey will be along the north coast, passing through Seixal to São Vicente. From there, ascend via the Encumeada pass (1007m), where you can see both the north and south coasts simultaneously. Then return to Funchal.
Santana (Tuesday/Saturday): Departure into the mountains via Poiso towards Pico do Arieiro (1810m). Descend to Ribeiro Frio. Here you are in the heart of Madeira's Laurisilva forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue the journey to Santana, known for its thatched houses. A lunch break will be taken here. Afterwards, head to Pico do Facho. Then return to Funchal.
Levada and Botanical Garden (Monday/Wednesday): The 4th and final excursion leads us after an approx. 1.5-hour levada walk (difficulty: easy) to the Botanical Garden, famous for its around 3,000 different plant species (entrance fee and guided tour included).
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Excursion days will be announced on site.
No minimum number of participants, guaranteed execution.
Changes in the itinerary are subject to change.
Days without excursions are at your own disposal. Entrance fees not listed are not included.
All transfers to and from the hotel to the excursion region are included.

Seasonal information

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "festive evening wear" (dark suit with tie and cocktail dress).
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Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL – the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joy of life.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket for only €47 per person to go with your chosen room, using the EDP code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade up close on February 14, 2026.
Book your desired room and enter the EDP code FNC520 for the optional grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM

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