"Private, owner-managed country hotel located in the western part of Madeira. The hotel offers beautiful rooms in a quiet ambiance. The garden is beautiful and offers a great view of the Atlantic. Since the hotel is quite far from the main attractions, a rental car should be booked."

"We visited in September 2026 and had very nice weather throughout. We felt very comfortable at the Hotel Quinta Alegre; the service was very good, and the breakfast buffet was very extensive. The location and the view of the sea are stunning. We had booked half board for our stay. The dishes were well prepared, but were served almost cold on the first evening. We mentioned this at the reception, and Ms. Sutil (a very friendly and competent employee) ensured that we could speak with the head chef. He was very concerned and promised improvement. The food was not served cold anymore after that, but it was also never really hot, so one had the impression that it was served freshly cooked from the kitchen. Actually a real shame, since the preparation of the dishes was very good. Due to the overall very good experience, we have booked our Madeira vacation at the Hotel Quinta Alegre again for February 2027, though without half board. If we eat there, then it will be a la carte."

"The Quinta Alegre impresses with its location, the garden area, and its sustainability program. It is especially geared towards hikers/hiking groups and offers all-around service with hiking tours, info, etc. What we did not count on: A group of Silkie chickens is romping around in the garden. Very nice to look at b u t : the roosters crow from 7 a.m. or even earlier. For the early-bird hikers perhaps not a problem, but for those who would like to sleep in until sunrise at 8 a.m., it is a problem. Everyone praises the quiet location of the hotel, so you actually do not expect the rooster crowing as an alarm clock..."