Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden is an adults-only hotel set in a restored 19th-century manor house, nestled within 30,000 m² of botanical gardens overlooking the Atlantic.
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden, an adults-only hotel, resides in a beautifully restored 19th-century manor house. It is nestled within 30,000 m² of meticulously landscaped botanical gardens, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Conveniently located just 100 meters from the center of Caniço, the hotel provides easy walking access to shops, restaurants, pharmacies, banks, supermarkets, and other local services. Funchal is 8 km away, and the airport is 9 km away.
This sanctuary offers a balance of tranquility, nature, and easy access to the city, often described as an “Island within the Island.” Beyond its scenic setting, the garden serves as a haven for wellness, reconnection, and reflection, showcasing a wide variety of flora and offering guests moments of natural beauty and peace.
A recent addition to the gardens is the Zen Garden, a tranquil space designed for meditation and mindfulness. Surrounded by stones, flowering trees, and gentle greenery, it invites guests to pause, breathe deeply, and embrace the stillness of the moment.
The gardens are home to seasonal flowers, aromatic plants, and an organic vegetable garden. Many of these herbs are used in the hotel’s wellness treatments and in dishes served at the restaurants, reflecting a deep-rooted philosophy of sustainability and respect for nature.
Guests can also enjoy one of the largest spas in Madeira, featuring 10 treatment rooms, a Finnish sauna, an indoor pool, and an ice fountain. Leisure activities available nearby include golf, diving, and whale watching.
The elegant rooms at Quinta Splendida feature private balconies, modern furnishings, satellite TV, and either a minibar or a kitchenette, ideal for longer or independent stays.
Dining options include La Perla for gourmet Portuguese cuisine, a Thai lounge, a cocktail bar, and a poolside snack bar offering light meals and smoothies.
The hotel also offers a tour desk, bicycle rentals, and car hire assistance, making it easy to explore the island with comfort and care.
Hi-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property at no extra cost.
Guests under the age of 18 must check in with a parent or official guardian. A convenient menu choice is available for guests booking the half-board meal option. The Dinner with Dine Around Program allows guests to dine at any restaurant (Thai “Thai Lounge” with an à la carte menu, or Mediterranean “Galeria” with buffet or à la carte) with drinks not included. À la carte menus refer to a 3-course menu with a choice between selected options. Please note that for half-board supplements during Easter, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Festa da Flor (Madeira Flower Festival), an additional fee for a Gala Dinner or Special Dinner applies. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden will provide further information. For guests booking Double or Twin Rooms, Studios, and Apartments, please note that spa access is not included in the room rates and incurs an additional cost of EUR 35.00 per day. Guests under 16 years old are not permitted to use the spa. The Suite with Spa Access cannot accommodate extra beds. Massages are available at the spa center, and the indoor heated pool is included in the spa entrance fee during spa operating hours. The outdoor pool water is maintained at ambient temperature. The spa entrance fee includes complimentary use of spa facilities such as a bathrobe, slippers, towels, locker, tea, water, indoor pool, ice fountain, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, sensation shower, relaxation area, fitness room, outdoor swimming pool, deck chairs, and umbrellas. Treatments are not included.
Spa facilities at this hotel
Pool 1 - indoor Additional charge
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Adults only
Pool 2 - outdoor Free!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun umbrellas
Wellness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hammam Additional charge
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Solarium Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna Additional charge
Guest reviews· 8.4/10 (137)
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden consistently receives high praise for its stunning location and beautiful, well-integrated gardens, which many guests highlight as a key factor in their relaxing stays. The hotel's ability to blend its accommodations seamlessly with the natural surroundings is a recurring positive theme, contributing to an overall sense of tranquility and a desire for guests to return.
Beyond the aesthetics, the hotel is commended for its exceptional food, with particular emphasis on the use of fresh ingredients, often sourced directly from their own garden. This commitment to fresh, quality produce, alongside the availability of special diet menus on request, adds significant value to the dining experience. Service is frequently described as "amazing," with guests reporting feeling incredibly welcome, indicating a high standard of hospitality.
While the reviews overwhelmingly focus on positive aspects like the gardens, food, and service, certain features like the spa and wellness center and facilities for disabled guests are mentioned as amenities of note, though without extensive detailed feedback on their specific quality. Overall, Quinta Splendida offers a highly satisfying experience, characterized by its natural beauty, culinary excellence, and outstanding guest service.
What guests rated
- Cleanliness
- 8.8
- Staff
- 8.9
- Location
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 8.9
- Value for money
- 7.6
- Wi-Fi
- 9.0
- Breakfast
- 7.5
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Private parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Good breakfast