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Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden ****+
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FNC043
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Location

The Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden hotel is idyllically situated amidst a magnificent botanical garden covering over 30,000 m² with old subtropical trees and more than 1,000 different plant species, inviting guests to stroll and relax. From here, there is also a wonderful view of the Atlantic Ocean. The town of Caniço, with its restaurants, bank, post office, and shops, is in the immediate vicinity. There is a public bus connection to Funchal (approx. 8 km).
Hotel complex with multiple buildings, pool, and palm trees against hilly landscape under sunny sky
View of a pool surrounded by palm trees overlooking the sea on a sunny day.
A large house surrounded by lush greenery overlooking the blue sea under a clear sky.

Facilities

A large house surrounded by lush greenery overlooking the blue sea under a clear sky.
Path between orange buildings with green plants and blue sky.
Hotel grounds with tropical plants and palm trees under clear blue sky
Cozy Mediterranean-style hotel surrounded by greenery and blooming shrubs.
Terracotta-colored hotel building with blooming plants and a garden with lounge chairs.
Hotel complex with multiple buildings, pool, and palm trees against hilly landscape under sunny sky
A garden path surrounded by lush greenery and exotic plants under a blue sky.
Colorful tropical plants and palm trees in front of an orange hotel building under a cloudy sky.
Pool with blue water and surrounding tropical vegetation next to a hotel building.
Blue pool surrounded by palm trees and green garden under clear sky
Cozy dining area with rustic fireplace and set tables in warm lighting.
Bright restaurant with wooden floor, white chairs, and large windows overlooking the outside.
The beautiful adults-friendly resort (ages 13 and up) consists of a historic mansion (Quinta), which has been lovingly restored and redesigned with great attention to detail, as well as several low-rise residential buildings nestled within the Botanical Garden. The hotel, with a total of 166 units (80 studios, 41 apartments, 20 double rooms, and 25 spa suites), features a reception with a guest PC (free internet access), Wi-Fi (free throughout the hotel), the main restaurant "Galeria" (buffet and à la carte), gourmet restaurant "La Perla" (in the historic mansion), and the "Thai Lounge" serving Asian and Thai fusion cuisine. The outdoor area includes a large freshwater swimming pool with sun terrace, pool/snackbar, and sun loungers and umbrellas (included).

Accommodation

Double Room Garden Side

The cozy Double Rooms Garden Side (DG) are approx. 20 m² and feature a bathroom with a bathtub or shower, toilet, and hairdryer, minibar (for a fee), telephone, satellite TV, rental safe (for a fee), and a balcony or terrace with a view of the beautiful garden.
Also available as a Double Room Garden Side for single occupancy (DEG).
Also available as a Double Room Garden Side Type I (DGI) at a special price and with limited availability.

Modern hotel room with double bed, chairs, and wooden flooring.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, seating area, and balcony access overlooking palm trees.
Bright hotel room with large bed, two chairs, and balcony with mountain view.
Balcony with table and chairs in front of tropical palm trees, seen through large sliding door with curtains.
Modern hotel room with double bed, chairs, and wooden flooring.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, seating area, and balcony access overlooking palm trees.
Bright hotel room with large bed, two chairs, and balcony with mountain view.
Balcony with table and chairs in front of tropical palm trees, seen through large sliding door with curtains.

Double Room Wellness Garden View

With the same amenities as the Double Room Garden View, guests of the Double Room Wellness Garden View (DWB) enjoy 3 free spa entries (for stays of 7-13 nights) or 6 free spa entries (for stays of 14-21 nights). The days on which the free spa entry is redeemed will be booked at reception upon arrival, subject to availability (treatments, bathrobes/slippers & tea at a fee).

Studio Garden View

The comfortably furnished Studios Garden View (2SG) are approx. 30 m² and feature a combined living/sleeping area (2 beds or double bed), bathroom or shower/toilet, hairdryer, kitchenette, refrigerator, heating, telephone, rental safe (for a fee), satellite TV, and a balcony or terrace with its own small garden.
Studio with partial sea view (M2S) bookable for an additional charge; these are located on the ground floor and first floor. The view from the ground floor may be partially obscured by plants.
Also available as Studio Garden View for single occupancy (1SG) or Studio with partial sea view for single occupancy (M1S) for an additional charge.
Also available as Studio partial sea view Type I (IMS) at a special price and with limited availability.

Bright hotel room with two single beds, desk, chairs, and open kitchenette.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, sofa, kitchenette, and warm wooden tones.
Modern kitchen unit with ceramic hob, extractor hood, and kettle in a hotel room.
A bungalow with lounge chairs on a patio and lush greenery in the background.
Cozy hotel room with kitchenette, dining table, chairs, and seating area in warm tones.
Living area with gray sofa, wooden table, kitchenette, and orange walls in a hotel room.
Brightly decorated hotel room with two beds, orange walls, and garden view.
Terrace and garden with lounge chairs in front of a two-story orange house under blue sky.

Apartment Partial Sea View

The Apartments Partial Sea View (2AS) have the same amenities as the studios but are larger (approx. 52 m²) and additionally feature a separate bedroom (divided from the living area, sometimes only visually) and a partial sea view. Apartments can be booked with children aged 13 and up.

Suite Sea View incl. Spa

Spa Suite (S2S): The Spa Suites include daily free access to the hotel's spa (without treatments). The very spacious suites, approx. 80-115 m², are modernly and cheerfully furnished. In addition to a large bathroom with toilet and hairdryer, the suite features a king-size bed, 65-inch LED TV, minibar (for a fee), and safe. Bathrobes, towels, and slippers are included. Furthermore, the Spa Suites have a large balcony or terrace and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows offering spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. Breakfast is served in the "Galeria" restaurant with buffet and menu; with half board, you automatically participate in the resort's dine-around concept and dine in one of the restaurants (3-course menu). Occupancy of Spa Suites is reserved for adults aged 16 and over.
Also available as Spa Suite Type I (ISU) at a special price and with limited availability.

Brightly furnished hotel room with two beds, sofa, and window with sea view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden floor, and soft lighting
Modern living room with seating area and sea view through large windows
Balcony with modern chairs and tables overlooking the sea and surrounding houses.

Meals

ÜF/HP

Buffet breakfast and dinner buffet (some vegetables and fruits are from our own cultivation). Guests of the Spa Suites with half board bookings have the option to dine in the hotel restaurants free of charge (3-course à la carte menu, reservation required). Guests of other room categories receive a special discount in the à la carte restaurants (only with half board booking).
Summer 2026: For half board guests, a festive flower festival dinner with house drinks is included on May 2nd, 2026.
Winter 2026/27: For half board guests, a festive Easter dinner with house drinks is included on March 28th, 2027.

Sports included

Table tennis and billiards.

Sports for a fee

Golf is available on the nearby golf courses Palheiro Golf (approx. 8 km) and Santo da Serra (approx. 12 km). Green fee tickets are offered on-site.

Wellness

Long hallway with pink carpet, stone wall, and green wall in modern hotel interior.
Bright, modern hotel lounge interior with red and white seating and large windows.
Modern waiting area with purple chairs, round table, and decorative lighting.
A relaxing hotel corridor with a purple lounge chair, Buddha statue, and candlelight.
Modern hotel lobby with stone wall, wooden floor, and seating areas.
Bright indoor pool with large windows and non-slip floor in a hotel.
Spa approx. 1,400 m² (entry only from age 16) with outdoor terrace including sea view, heated indoor pool, warm stone beds, Finnish sauna, steam bath, ice grotto, vitality pool, experience shower, cold plunge pool, and fitness room with weight and cardio equipment. Tea and water are included. Massages, body treatments, facial, and cosmetic treatments can be booked on-site for a fee. Entry to the spa area is subject to a charge.
Until Winter 25/26 inclusive, by booking code FNC043W, daily spa entry (1x per person) is already included (bathrobes and slippers are not included).
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!!! Entry to sauna and spa area only from age 16 !!!
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Entertainment

Entertainment three to four times a week.

Hotel Service

Bathrobes can be rented for a fee and a deposit.
Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel).
Paid parking and underground garage available (registration and payment on-site at reception).

Hotel contact

QUINTA SPLENDIDA WELLNESS & BOTANICAL GARDEN
ESTRADA PONTA DA OLIVEIRA 11
9125-001 CANICO
PORTUGAL/MADEIRA
TELEPHONE: +351 291 930 400
TELEFAX: +351 291 930 401
E-MAIL: INFO@QUINTASPLENDIDA.COM

Hotel features

  • Spa
  • Indoor Pool
  • Golf
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Entertainment
  • Shopping facilities
  • Fitness
  • Hotel Safe
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Adults Only

Information

Rated 4.5 Suns by us due to the wonderful botanical garden.
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Bookable for guests aged 13 and over only.
Check-in from 3 PM
Check-out until 11 AM
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A holiday to your taste:
Experience exclusive culinary and sensory delights with the Enjoyment Package (EDV code: FNC043P, includes hotel service and package): 1x dinner (excluding drinks) at the gourmet restaurant "La Perla" - choose from 2 high-quality 3-course menus. Participate in a Madeira wine tasting and discover the hotel's own 30,000 m² botanical garden on an interesting guided tour followed by tea time with herbs from the garden, and enjoy 1x free entry to the 1400 m² spa area (without treatments, bathrobe, slippers, and tea). You will also benefit from a 15% discount on the purchase of various teas and oils, which make wonderful souvenirs. Guests booking the Enjoyment Package with their half-board stay will also receive a €20 voucher for use at the hotel. Minimum stay of 7 nights required.
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!!! Entry to sauna and spa area only from age 16 !!!
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The hotel has rooms suitable for disabled guests/wheelchair users on the lower floor (Studio partial sea view/M2S/M1S/IMS). Bookable upon request.
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No pets allowed in the hotel.
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Local payment (eco-tax similar to tourist tax) in the regions SANTA CRUZ, CANICO AND CANICO DE BAIXO
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Various excursion/hiking packages are bookable as optional additional services in the booking system:
Hiking Combo Madeira (choose 2 out of currently 8 hikes). Description at
www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking Week (for those who want to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999

Information

Please note: A tourist tax of €2 per person/night is levied on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Schauinsland-Reisen rates the Quinta 4.5 Suns due to its outstanding Wellness & Spa program and diverse dining options!
In the "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2025/26 catalog on page 212.
In the "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2026 catalog on page 211.

Seasonal information

Winter: On Christmas and New Year's Eve, as well as for Easter dinner, the dress code is "smart".
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Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and be swept away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event in 2026 twice. On May 3rd and May 17th, 2026, experience it up close from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket (limited availability) for just €47 per person in addition to your chosen room with EDV code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the big parade up close on February 6th, 2027.
Book your desired room and enter EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the big parade up close on February 14th, 2026.
Book your desired room and enter EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Arrival by car

Directions from Funchal Airport (FNC):
From the airport, take the highway towards Funchal. At exit 16, take the exit towards Caniço. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right towards Caniço. Follow the road uphill for about 500 meters. The entrance to the Quinta Splendida hotel is on the right side, opposite the post office.
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Please refer to our homepage for rental car conditions: www.mietwagenbedingungen.de

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 07.04.2026 11:48