This was a hotel that suited us down to the ground, and I mean that literally, as lots of other hotels in the area seemed to involve much hill-climbing. We stayed in the "Franca Penha Mar" part of the hotel, as we wanted a sunny outlook and liked the look of the pool area down there. The room was spacious... More

We didn't want to stay in one of the bland high-rise international hotels at the western end of Funchal. Luckily, thanks to Tripadvisor, we found the Penha de Franca. Its a low-rise traditional style building built around a pool and gardens with most rooms overlooking the sea. An oasis in a convenient location. The staff were all efficient and friendly... More

Stayed here over the bank holiday, we stayed at the part over looking the sea and loved every minute of it. The staff from reception through to breakfast and the bars/room cleaners were excellent and also very friendly. The rooms were clean and the area by the pool was huge and was kept in very good order by the pool... More

I very much enjoyed Penha de Franca. The rooms with balcony, overlooking the garden and the ocean are very nice. There is a mini bar (also to be used as fridge, although not much fits in there). There is a spar very close on the road of the hotel, good to get a bottle of wine and snacks, so you... More

We were very lucky with our room located in the old house overlooking the tropical garden. Very clean, with marble bath and original old furniture. The breakfast served in the garden terrace is wonderful and with a big choices. Very nice the concierge at night who provide us very useful information for restaurants and booked for us the ferry to... More

We made a good choice of this hotel. It's in an ideal situation close ti town, the port and restaurants. The staff are so helpful and friendly. Rooms immaculately clean. Breakfast choice great with fresh fruits etc. Lovely garden to relax in with pool and added advantage of use of sister hotel too

We stayed for our week's holiday in the main (old) building in a room with balcony overlooking the garden. It was just what we wanted. The hotel was quiet - although loads of people turned up a breakfast - so it couldn't have been empty! The location was wonderful - purely by luck, I must say. The hotel is a... More

the hotel has two buildings, the older building higher up the hill with lush gardens and the '70s style seafront building where we stayed. The sea-front building has no character but is right on the water edge with spectacular views and reasonable large rooms. Breakfast is good but the cafe , although right on the water edge has tiny windows... More

We stayed here for one night in 2012 and decided to come back for a week. Definitely the right decision! A truly memorable experience. We booked a room with garden view and terrace - it was close to both reception and the restaurant. We only had dinner here once - food OK but so many good restaurants to choose from.... More