Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

Escape to this relaxing resort in Caniço, on the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira.

Set in landscaped botanical gardens, you will find the Quinta Splendida an ideal sanctuary in which to unwind. This restored 19th century manor house is an excellent base from which to explore the island and its many attractions.

Enjoy fantastic views across the Atlantic and of the nearby nature reserve, Ilhas Desertas. Due to its design and natural beauty, the hotel has been given the Golden Estrelicia award as well as the Gold Crown and Holly awards.

Rooms: 166
Rate: 37.5 - 456 EUR

The Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden estate is set in 30,000 m² of landscaped botanical gardens with about 1000 species of different plants and flowers in which to walk and relax.

There is a 24-hour reception service and English, German and French speaking staff, plus an art gallery, library, and garden tour. At an additional charge make use of the rent-a-car and laundry service.

Next to the heated outdoor pool you can use our health centre free of charge including gym, sauna, steambath, jacuzzi, billiards and table tennis.

Furthermore, our 5-star 1400m² Spa and Wellness Area has its doors open for guests and offers an oasis of suites and luxury facilities, for example indoor and vitality pool, a Finnish sauna, an ice pool, a heated stone bed relaxation zone, a cardiovascular fitness and weight station, a Turkish steam sauna, a Far Eastern-style mud bath, an igloo with ice fountain and 10 treatment rooms with an extensive treatment list. A separate fact sheet with prices is available.

The accommodation is situated in spacious cottages around the gardens and the pool, where you can enjoy fantastic views.

The resort offers 5 different accommodation types: standard twin rooms, studios, and one or 2 bedroom apartments and 25 modern, luxury, new spacious 85 - 115 m² suites.

All apartments and studios offer a kitchenette and private facilities, plus a balcony or patio terrace with either sea or garden views.

The luxury spacious open plan 85 - 115 m² suites have sea views and complimentary access to the SPA facilities.

Extra beds for adults are available in the apartments (for prices see room description). Extra beds or cots are not possible in Twin Rooms. Children are not allowed in the SPA suites. No extra beds in the suites.

You have a fantastic choice of places to eat, drink, relax and sample organic produce.

The gourmet restaurant, La Perla, is located in the manor house and has recently been distinguished as one of the best restaurants in Portugal by the Portuguese Academy of Gastronomy. Dinner is served from 19.00 until 22.00.

The restaurant Galeria offers a generous breakfast buffet and Italian and Portuguese specialties. The extensive buffet is served daily from 07.00 until 10.30. Lunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 12.00 until 14.30, and dinner daily from 18.30 until 22.00.

The Thai Lounge will complement the holistic well-being that will be offered by the brand new Spa and Wellness facility. Here, dinner is served from 18.30 until 22.00.

The Siddartha bar is near the pool and serves a range of health food, salads, pasta dishes and a variety of drinks, coffee, tea, juices, shakes and smoothies. The bar usually opens from 10.00 until 19.00, but this may change in winter.

The Globe cocktail bar at the upper end of the pool offers an extensive drinks menu with regular live music, folklore, Fado evenings and entertainment during the week. The opening hours are usually from 19:00 until 24:00.

In Canico itself, about 100m away, you will find find banks, shops and several restaurants, as well a good public bus connection to Funchal and the seaside. By the sea there are two diving stations.

For a game of golf, the courses Palheiro Ferreiro (18 hole) and Santo da Serra (27 hole) have special prices and free transport for the hotel’s guests. Alternatively you can horse-ride.

Other potential activities include walking, trekking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, para-sailing, jet-skiing, kayaking, windsurfing, big game fishing, plus dolphin and whale watching.

Funchal (15km) - Visit the capital of the island and explore it on foot to find shops, a harbour and many places to eat and drink.

By Car (from the airport):
- Take the highway in the direction of Funchal until you see a sign indicating Canico de Baixo.
- Then turn to the right.
- Once you are in Canico, you will see Hotel Quinta Splendida on your right hand side in front of the post office.

Cots are only available in studios and apartments
Extra beds are only available in apartments

Extra charge 3rd adult per night:
03.01.08 - 29.02.08: EUR 39.
01.03.08 - 30.04.08: EUR 51.
01.05.08 - 05.11.08: EUR 44
06.11.08 - 23.12.08: EUR 28.
24.12.08 - 02.01.09: EUR 61.
03.01.09 - 09.03.09: EUR 38.
10.03.09 - 07.05.09: EUR 39.

Extra charge 4th adult per night:
03.01.08 - 29.02.08: EUR 34.
01.03.08 - 30.04.08: EUR 44.
01.05.08 - 05.11.08: EUR 38.
06.11.08 - 23.12.08: EUR 21.
24.12.08 - 02.01.09: EUR 50.
03.01.09 - 09.03.09: EUR 35.
10.03.09 - 07.05.09: EUR 57.

When reservation is made, please mention if you need an extra bed or cot and mention the age of the child.