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Quinta do Monte

8.6/10 · 1,733Excellent

Casa do Poço Funchal

8.7/10 · 136Good

Quinta Devónia by an island apart

7.7/10 · 78Newly listed

Villa Monte

9.7/10 · 9Newly listed

GuestReady - Tyler house in Funchal

8.9/10 · 6Newly listed

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• Apartments and holiday homes in Funchal192
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• Guest houses and B&Bs in Funchal19
• Where to stay in Santa Luzia15
• Where to stay in Monte6

What you get

You choose this group when you want to stay on the hill above Funchal. The area covers the slope where the Monte Palace garden sits, where the traditional toboggan runs begin, and where the cable car descends toward the seafront. You are booking accommodation rather than a day tour, so your days will unfold around resting between sightseeing stops.

The geography sets your daily rhythm. The hill rises sharply from the port, and the main descent route is the cable car. You should plan your return trips around the final boarding time of 17:45. If you miss that window, you will need to arrange a taxi or catch a bus back down to the waterfront district.

That constraint shapes your evening schedule. You cannot simply stroll back to your room after dinner near the harbour. You either stay late enough to catch the last cable car, or you budget for ground transport back up the mountain.

There are 6 properties listed here out of 263 of the same kind on the site, which puts this neighbourhood at 2 percent of the total supply. You are looking at a compact selection. The narrow range means you will compare features directly rather than searching across dozens of alternatives.

The category focuses on lodging rather than guided experiences, so your booking card will handle room rates, availability, and guest reviews. Your main task is matching the room type to your travel dates and deciding whether the hillside location fits your itinerary. The setting works well for travellers who want quiet mornings, cooler air, and easy access to the gardens and historic lanes.

It suits those who do not mind a short ride down to the restaurants and shops in the flat parts of the city. You trade immediate waterfront proximity for elevation and space. The trade-off is straightforward: you pay for the view and the quieter streets, and you accept the extra step when heading back down after dark.

From 6 options, three stand out: most reviewed, best rated on credible reviews, and cheapest among the well rated.

Most reviewed

Quinta do Monte

8.6 out of 10 from 1,733 reviews, from €183

Highest review volume within the selection.

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Best rated

Casa do Poço Funchal

8.7 out of 10 from 136 reviews, from €156

The highest score among options with a solid number of reviews.

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What these cost, and what you get for more

The entry prices run from €156 to €325, with the middle point at €181. You can expect most rooms to cluster around that central figure. The distribution splits cleanly into two bands. 5 properties sit between €120 and €250, while one property lands at €250 and over.

The band structure tells you how scarcity shifts as you move up the price scale. Staying in the lower band gives you 4 options to compare, mostly anchored near the €156 mark. These rooms typically cover standard layouts with essential comforts. Moving into the upper half of the band, you encounter slightly larger spaces or newer finishes, but the jump in cost does not guarantee a fundamentally different experience.

You are still paying for a bed, private facilities, and a spot on the hill.

When you cross the €250 threshold, you enter a narrower bracket. Only 1 listing occupies this range. Higher rates here usually reflect additional square footage, upgraded interiors, or premium positioning within the building. You might find separate living areas, better furnishings, or closer proximity to the main garden entrances.

The price difference is measurable, but it rarely changes the core offering of a quiet night away from the port. You also need to factor in flexibility. Two of the 6 properties offer free cancellation. That leaves 4 properties with stricter change policies.

If your flight times shift or your plans loosen, the two flexible options reduce your financial risk. If your schedule is fixed, you can safely book the stricter rates and keep your budget tight.

The middle value of €181 acts as a practical anchor. Rooms priced near this figure balance cost and comfort without pushing you into the top tier. You will find consistent quality here, backed by a reasonable number of guest reviews. Paying significantly less than €156 is unlikely in this group, and spending well above €325 falls outside the current inventory.

You work within these boundaries. The spread is manageable, and the bands help you filter quickly. If you prioritise budget, you scan the €120 to €250 block. If you want extra space or a specific layout, you check the single property above €250.

Either way, you know exactly where your money goes before you click through to the booking form.

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Casa Mone - Monte

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How far to trust the ratings

The scores you see on the booking card depend entirely on how many guests have left feedback. A high number means little if only a handful of people voted. You judge reliability by the volume of responses, not by the decimal points. In this group, 3 properties rest on ten or more votes, and 3 properties rest on six or fewer.

The split is exact. You can treat the three with stronger backing as stable reference points. Their averages hold up under scrutiny because they draw from broader experience. The other three require caution.

Their scores shift more easily when a new review arrives, and a single extreme opinion can swing the average noticeably.

Looking at the detailed breakdown, 2 properties score 8.1 and above with at least 10 votes. One property scores between 7.0 and below 8.1 with ten or more votes. None of the six drop below 7.0, even among the weaker entries. 2 properties carry fewer than 10 votes, and one property shows 0 votes.

The zero-vote entry carries no numerical score at all. You skip it unless you rely purely on photos and descriptions. The others with small samples show numbers like 9.7 from 9 votes or 8.9 from 6 votes. Those figures look attractive, but they sit on thin ice.

They do not prove consistent quality across seasons or room types. You weigh them lightly. The three with ten or more votes provide the real signal. Among those, one sits at 8.6 from 1,733 votes, another at 8.7 from 136 votes, and a third at 7.7 from 78 votes.

The 7.7 entry still meets the minimum threshold for evidence, but it trails the others in both score and volume. You treat it as a viable option, not a standout.

This ranking method protects you from chasing perfection. A 9.7 rating sounds ideal, but 9 votes cannot capture the reality of a full year of bookings, different room categories, or varying party sizes. The 8.6 figure from nearly two thousand reviews reflects steady performance across many conditions.

You trust that pattern more. When you read the scores, ask yourself how many people stand behind the number. If the answer is ten or more, you can proceed with confidence. If the answer is single digits, you adjust your expectations and verify the details yourself.

The evidence is clear, and it divides the group into two distinct tiers of reliability. You navigate accordingly.

Which one to pick

You start by narrowing the field to the properties that combine reasonable pricing with solid review counts. Casa do Poço Funchal enters at €156 and carries an 8.7 score from 136 votes. It sits comfortably in the lower price band and rests on a substantial sample.

You can book it knowing the rating reflects genuine guest experience across multiple months. Quinta do Monte follows at €183 with an 8.6 score from 1,733 votes. It anchors the middle of the price range and draws from the largest pool of feedback in the group.

The combination of mid-range cost and massive review volume makes it a safe default. If you prefer a slightly higher budget for more space, Quinta Devónia by an island apart lists at €325 and holds a 7.7 score from 78 votes. It occupies the top price band and carries enough votes to be credible, though the score sits lower than the others.

You choose it only if the layout or specific amenities justify the extra cost.

You set aside Villa Monte and GuestReady - Tyler house in Funchal until you have exhausted the backed options. Villa Monte shows a 9.7 score but rests on 9 votes. GuestReady - Tyler house in Funchal shows 8.9 from 6 votes. Both numbers look strong, but the small samples mean they could flip with the next few reviews.

You wait until the other three feel unsuitable before considering them. Casa Mone - Monte appears at €157 but carries no rating. You bypass it unless you need a last-minute booking and have no preference for verified feedback.

Once you decide on a room, you check whether the hillside location matches your broader plans. If you want to walk straight to the beach or spend most evenings near the marina, you should look elsewhere. The neighbouring categories hold the alternatives. Every place to stay covers the full inventory of 263 options.

Hotels contains 47 properties focused on conventional service standards. Apartments holds 192 units suited for longer stays or self-catering. Guest houses offers 19 smaller establishments. Rated 9 and above filters the entire market for top performers regardless of location.

The Lido gathers 86 properties near the southern coast. The Sé clusters 33 options around the cathedral district. The old town holds 41 listings in the historic centre. São Pedro contains 72 properties in that residential zone.

Santa Luzia rounds out the map with 15 accommodations. You leave this group when your priority shifts from elevation and gardens to waterfront access, formal hotel services, or budget concentration in the flat districts. You stay here when the quiet slopes, the palace grounds, and the cable car connection align with how you plan to spend your days.