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Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden ****+

FNC043
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Location

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

Facilities

A house with garden surrounded by palm trees and sea view under clear sky.
Pathway between orange buildings with lush greenery and palm trees under a blue sky.
Hotel building surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees under a blue sky
Mediterranean hotel with red flowers, pool loungers, and clear sky.
House with orange facade, two lounge chairs, and blooming climbing plants in the front yard
Cozy lounge chairs in a green garden beside a bright building under a blue sky.
A paved path runs through a lush tropical garden with palm trees and colorful flowers.
View of a hotel with orange facade surrounded by palm trees and colorful flowers.
Hotel with blue pool surrounded by palm trees and green garden under clear sky.
Swimming pool surrounded by green trees and palm trees under a blue sky
Swimming pool with sun loungers surrounded by green plants and sea view under a blue sky.
Open restaurant with tables and chairs, lit at sunset, surrounded by palm trees.
Bright restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and modern tables and chairs.
Cozy dining room with round tables, white tablecloths, and comfortable armchairs
Modern restaurant area with elegant dining table, chairs, and ambient lighting.
Modern bright dining room with wooden chairs and large windows.
The beautiful adults-friendly complex (from 13 years old) consists of a historic manor house (Quinta), which has been restored and redesigned with great attention to detail, as well as several low-rise residential buildings embedded in the botanical garden. The hotel with a total of 166 accommodation units (80 studios, 41 apartments, 20 double rooms and 25 spa suites) has a reception with 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 manor house) and "Thai Lounge" with Asian and Thai fusion cuisine. The outdoor area features a large freshwater swimming pool with a sun terrace, pool/snackbar, and sun loungers and umbrellas (included).

Accommodation

Double Room Garden Side

The cozy double rooms on the garden side (DG) are approx. 20 m² in size, have a bathroom with bath or shower, toilet and hairdryer, minibar (for a fee), telephone, satellite TV, rental safe (for a fee), balcony or terrace with a view of the beautiful garden.
Also bookable as a double room garden side for single use (DEG).
Also bookable as a double room garden side type I (DGI) at a special price and with a limited contingent.

Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden flooring, and cozy seating area with two chairs.
Hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window overlooking terrace.
Balcony with table and chairs framed by tall curtains, overlooking palm trees.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden flooring, and cozy seating area with two chairs.
Hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large window overlooking terrace.
Balcony with table and chairs framed by tall curtains, overlooking palm trees.

Double Room Wellness Garden View

With the same amenities as the double room garden view, guests in 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 are booked upon arrival at the reception, subject to availability (treatments, bathrobes/slippers & tea for a fee).

Studio Garden View

The comfortably equipped studios with garden view (2SG) are approx. 30 m² in size, equipped with a combined living/sleeping area (2 beds or double bed), bath or shower/WC, 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 1st floor. The view from the ground floor is partially restricted by plants.
Also bookable as a studio garden view for single use (1SG) or studio partial sea view for single use (M1S) for an additional charge.
Also bookable as studio partial sea view type I (IMS) at a special price and with a limited contingent.

Brightly furnished hotel room with two beds, wooden floor, and small workspace.
Cozy hotel room with double bed, sofa, coffee table, and integrated kitchenette.
Modern kitchenette with induction cooktop, kettle, and wooden cabinets in an apartment.
Cozy sun loungers in front of a hotel room terrace with lush greenery.
Light brown living room with kitchenette, two chairs, an armchair, and wooden flooring.
Cozy living room with gray sofa, wooden furniture, and open kitchen in warm tones.
Cozy hotel room with two beds, orange walls, and a view of the garden.
House with orange facade, terrace with chairs, and two loungers in the garden.

Studio Partial Sea View

The apartments with partial sea view (2AS) have the same amenities as the studios but are larger (approx. 52 m²) and additionally equipped with a separate bedroom (separated from the living area, sometimes only visually) and a partial sea view. The apartments can be booked with children aged 13 and over.

Suite Sea View incl. Spa

Spa Suite (S2S): The spa suites include daily free entry to the hotel's spa (without treatments). The very spacious suites, measuring approx. 80-115 m², are modern and brightly furnished. In addition to a large bathroom with a toilet and hairdryer, the suite has a king-size bed, 42-inch LED TV, minibar (for a fee) and safe. Bathrobes, towels, and slippers are included for you here. Furthermore, the spa suites have a large balcony or terrace and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows offering a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. At breakfast, you dine 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). The occupancy of the spa suites is reserved for adults aged 16 and over.
Also bookable as Spa Suite Type I (ISU) at a special price and with a limited contingent.

Bright hotel room with two beds, sofa, and large window overlooking the sea.
Modern bedroom with large bed, wooden furniture, and warm lighting in a hotel room.
Modern living room with large windows and sea view, two pink chairs, and wooden floor.
Balcony with tables and chairs overlooking the coast and wooded hills.

Board

B&B/HB

Breakfast buffet and dinner as a buffet (vegetables and fruits partly from own cultivation). Guests of the spa suites receive the option to dine in the hotel restaurants free of charge with HB booking (3-course à la carte menu, by prior reservation). Guests of other room categories receive a special discount in the à la carte restaurants (only when booking HB).
For HB guests, a festive flower festival dinner with house drinks is included for the Flower Festival on May 2nd, 2026.

Sports Included

Table tennis and billiards.

Sports for a Fee

Golf is possible 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

Modern corridor with pink carpet and stone wall in a hotel
Modern hotel lounge area with red seating and large windows.
Cozy lounge area with purple chairs and table in a hotel
Hotel lounge with purple lounge chair, serving tray, candles, and Buddha statue in bright setting
Modern hotel lobby area with stone wall, colorful seating, and wooden flooring.
Bright indoor swimming pool with blue tiles, large windows, and seating area
Spa approx. 1,400 m² (entry only from 16 years old) with outdoor terrace including sea view, heated indoor pool, hot stone beds, Finnish sauna, steam bath, ice grotto, vitality pool, experience showers, cold pool, and fitness room with strength and cardio equipment. Tea and water 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 16 years old !!!
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Hotel Service

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

Hotel features

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

Note

Rated 4.5 Suns by us due to the fantastic 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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Holiday to your taste:
Experience exclusive spiritual and culinary delights with the Enjoyment Package (EDP code: FNC043P, includes hotel service and package): 1 dinner (excl. drinks) in the gourmet restaurant "La Perla" - choose from 2 high-quality 3-course menus. Participate in a Madeira wine tasting and get to know the hotel's 30,000 m² botanical garden during an interesting garden tour followed by tea time with herbs from the garden and enjoy 1 free entry to the 1400 m² spa area (without treatments, bathrobe, slippers and tea). You also benefit from a 15% discount on the purchase of various teas and oils, which make wonderful souvenirs. Guests who book the enjoyment package with half board for their 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 16 years old !!!
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The hotel has disabled-friendly / wheelchair-accessible rooms on the lower floor (Studio partial sea view/M2S/M1S/IMS). Bookable on 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 of SANTA CRUZ, CANICO AND CANICO DE BAIXO
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation 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
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 locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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schauinsland-reisen rates Quinta due to its outstanding wellness & spa program and diverse catering services with 4.5 Suns!
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2024/25 on page 223.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2025 on page 223.

Seasonal Note

Winter: On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the dress code is "smart casual".
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Every year, the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and be swept away by the joy of life.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3rd, 2026, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket with EDP code FNC500 for only €47 per person in addition to your chosen room.
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Grandstand Tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the big parade up close on February 14th, 2026.
Book your desired room and enter the EDP code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - start approx. 8 PM

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