If Madeira is truly the Garden of Eden then the Quinta Splendida Botanical Wellness and Botanical garden hotel and grounds must be at its heart. No wonder everyone in this relaxing away-from-it-all flower-laden paradise is so friendly. The stunning prize-winning subtropical gardens overflow with 650 varieties of rare flower and plants, a delight to those with an interest in gardens, photography or painting.
Bordering the small town of Canico, the Quinta Splendida commands magnificent views of the ocean far below. At its centre is a restored 18th century manor with an elegant interior and La Perla, a gourmet restaurant
The cuisine is first class, with many ingredients organically grown in the vegetable and herb gardens. A buffet breakfast is presented in the bistro-style Galeria. The cottage-like guest rooms are hidden in the lush foliage of the fabulous gardens. A lovely outdoor pool appears to merge with the blue of the ocean - the effect is quite surreal and a new spa is set to indulge guests even more.
Quinta Splendida Botanical Wellness Facilities
Heated freshwater pool with children's section; Fitness centre; Lounge; Billiards & Table tennis; Evening entertainment; Supermarket, banks & shops nearby; Free shuttle service to Funchal; Sauna; Steam bath & whirlpool; Spa, massage, reflexology & aromatherapy; Discounted golf; Scuba diving, Horse riding; Baby-sitting.Restaurants and Bars
Pool snack bar; indoor bar; Restaurant with terrace for buffet breakfast & dinner; A la Carte restaurant.Accommodation
141 rooms, studios & apartments; There are five double rooms in the old manor, mini-bar, no balcony. Rooms in the gardens have bathroom with hairdryer, satellite TV, heating and safe. At a supplement studios also feature a kitchenette and balcony or terrace with a little garden and a larger one-bedroom apartments are available.Official Category: Four Star
