La Zambra

We loved staying here- we love ‘quiet luxury’ and this hotel has certainly exceeded our expectations. It felt quiet and refined in a remote location away from the hustle and bustle. Perfect for golfers and a car is a must unless you wish to spend all your time at the resort. The food quality was exceptional , we love to stay at the Savoy Palace in Madeira which is one of the Leading Hotels of the World and I don’t think their breakfast is as nice as the one at the La Zambra - we especially loved that you could order drinks and eggs to order at breakfast. Dinner at Palmito was very good but the portions were small. Our room ( a deluxe king overlooking the golf course) was of a very good size and the view was lovely. We loved the complementary valet parking and the continuous top up of water in our room. The service throughout was extremely good and we wouldn’t hesitate to come back.

We had a lovely stay. The hotel offered a peaceful, tranquil environment which made it easy to relax and unwind. All the staff were so friendly, welcoming and helpful, and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was clean, comfortable and lovely and quiet. Overall, a really enjoyable experience and somewhere we would happily return to.

It is a very high quality hotel. Staff excellent. Picador restaurant top quality. Room quality exceptional. Beautiful location. Slightly remote. Great for golfers.

The overall experience was enjoyable, but the service lacked the flexibility and attentiveness one would expect from a five-star property. Staff appeared constrained by very rigid roles and responsibilities, which sometimes made even simple requests unnecessarily difficult. The most surprising example was being refused coffee after dinner, even when we offered to pay for it separately. In a true five-star hotel, a reasonable guest request like this should be accommodated without hesitation. A little more guest-focused flexibility would have made a significant difference.

This was our second time staying at La Zambra resort. Top notch place with nice rooms, views, great food and a super friendly staff. Fantastic swimming pools and pool areas if that's your thing. Great pizza at the bar. Nothing not to like about this place.