At Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden, unwind with a body treatment or tee off on the 18-hole golf course. Lounge by the indoor and outdoor pools or enjoy cocktails at the poolside bar while taking in views of Madeira Stadium.
Estrada Ponta Da Oliveira, 11, Santa Cruz, 9125-001
What's nearby
Road of Christ the King - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Reis Magos Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Garajau Cable Car - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Cristo Rei - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
Ponta da Oliveira - 8 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 9 min drive
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
A Vista d'António - 18 min walk
La Terraça - 5 min walk
Omg Bar - 10 min walk
Ondamar - 18 min walk
La Carbonara - 15 min walk
About this property
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
Featuring a winery, Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden puts you within a 10-minute drive of Palmeiras Beach and Madeira Botanical Garden. You can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and international cuisine is served at La Perla, which is open for dinner. Other highlights include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.
At a glance
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Hotel size
166 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Secured uncovered onsite extended parking (EUR 6.00 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Offsite
Beach shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
The onsite spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
La Perla - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only.
Galeria - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Thai Lounge - This restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Siddhartha Bar - This poolside bar serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
The Globe - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Optional extras
Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Safes in guestrooms can be used for EUR 1.29 per night
Parking
Uncovered extended parking costs EUR 6.00 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Facility access costs EUR 22.50 per person, per day. Facilities include a sauna, a spa, a hot tub, and a swimming pool.
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests should contact the property 24 hours in advance to request area shuttle service, subject to availability.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden?
Yes. Extended parking costs EUR 6.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.
Is there an onsite casino at Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Madeira Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy treatments at the spa and relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden also has a winery, a Turkish bath, and a picnic area, as well as a garden and access to a nearby health club.
What's the area around Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden like?
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden is a short 9-minute drive from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) and 19 minutes' walk from Ponta da Oliveira.
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Breakfast was good, fresh, and offered a variety of options including nice cakes and different types of cheese. (4 reviews)
The spa was very nice and offered a relaxing experience. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2026
Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff, fantastic stay!
Dylan
Dylan, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2026
What a lovely location although there are multiple suites and rooms, from the majority of vistas they are all nestled within the land and discrete. There were issues with the room but we were kindly offered alternatives. Breakfast was included and you couldn't eat enough. The grounds were impressively level given the graduated levels of Maderia's landscape.
Neil
Neil, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Check in counter staff was great thank you
Imtiyaz
Imtiyaz, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay in such a lovely hotel, with such kind and attentive staff. The hotel surroundings and location are spectacular, we would definitely like to return, thank you.
Steve
Steve, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
Wonderful property like a botanical garden. Friendly staff and good food; breakfast outside on the terrace with sea view is simply splendid :-)
Anke
Anke, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Amazing garden
Wonderfull hotel with amazing garden. Nice staff. Clean. Very good breakfast. We were not that impressed with the dinners we had on the hotel, we prefered the other restaruants just outside the hotel instead. Be prepared for many stairs and some steep pathways, as the rest of the island.
Jan
Jan, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
The hotel is inside a botanical garden so if you like flowers this is the place to be. We had a huge room with lot of space, access to the spa on top of other facilities. The hotel needs a bit of maintenance, but it is still a very nice place. It's our 3rd time there over the last 10 years and I'm sure we will come back again in the future.
Laurent
Laurent, 15-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2024
All good, brilliant place and hotel with great food, and facilities. But we needed access to a firstr aid box one evening and not a single one could be found across the entire hotel. I ended up getting what I needed for an open bar in the town. This needs to be fixed.
Jerome
Jerome, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 23, 2024
Gorgeous setting but dated rooms
Stunning gardens, pool and kitchen garden. Absolutely beautiful surroundings. The hotel rooms are set in gorgeous positions but ours (1116) was very dated. Felt a bit like a very large room in an institution! Bathroom sliding door needed repair and the shower was a trickle. Dirty seal on shower too. Felt it could be an amazing hotel given its layout and gardens but not sure what it would be like when busy. There were very few guests when we were there but the many, many loungers round the pool suggested a very different experience when full.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2026
Our stay was unplanned due to a flight cancellation. However we ended up in a garden paradise and we're able to recharge all our batteries!
CHARLES
CHARLES, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2025
The stay was very nice.
Anett
Anett, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2022
Beautiful surroundings, friendly staff, great breakfast
Tony
Tony, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2023
The garden, the architecture, the spas and swimming pools were amazing.
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3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2023
Wonderful gardens
Wonderful gardens made for an excellent stay. Very calming and relaxed hotel. Staff all great and very helpful.
Mr C P
Mr C P, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2023
The hotel is in a botanical garden! The grounds were beautiful with views of the mountains and the sea. The spa was very nice.
William Gary
William Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2022
Gardens were beautiful. Excellent helpful staff.
Michael Andrew
Michael Andrew, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Perfect!
charlotte
charlotte, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2022
One of our best stays ever. Canico the best place to stay and this place is the best place in Canico although the room we has was dated. An one the room stole a KitKat - strange but true. Ground and garden are truely extra-ordinary and amazing. Restaurants are amazing and th staff and mostly amazing.
Manuel
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2023
I love and would return to this hotel every time. The property is absolutely stunning, the pictures do not do justice. The staff at the reception and throughout the property extremely friendly. The only mishap I had was at the main restaurant during breakfast where one of the waitresses thought it would be ok to harass someone while eating to pay immediately. Otherwise it was spectacular.
Carla
Carla, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 20, 2025
We checked in after a cancelled flight, the staff at the reception said i had to leave my passport with them as they werent allowed to take photocopies so they should manually enter my details. Said to call back 1hr later, phoned reception & they said to wait til morning. I felt very uneasy being abroad without my passport near me. The following morning i went to collect it from reception & it was just behing the desk in a pigeon hole shelf. Not even locked away in an office.
The interior decor is also quite old fashioned, plus plenty of dark wood, wasn't our style for hotels.
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 4, 2023
Would not stay at this hotel again
It was really uncomfortable to stay in a hotel room without air conditioner. I wished I realized it when I booked the reservation. Tried to change to a different hotel but wasn’t allowed. And since I had paid for the room in advance I had no other option but to stay.
Margaret
Margaret, 12-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2013
Beautiful location overlooking the sea
This is a lovely hotel set in beautiful gardens, even in August they were stunning, with lizards and butterflies galore.
My studio was almost as big as my flat back home, equipped with a kitchenette, huge bathroom, separate bedroom area and semi-private garden and patio. Towels are provided for the pool and sunloungers.
I sampled the spa too, had an amazing deep tissue back and shoulder massage and a manicure on 2 separate days. Both were great and you can use the spa for free of you have a treatment. The spa is fairly basic though.
Most guests were singles, or couples of all ages. There were few families, all with very well behaved children and a number of mother and daughter pairings.
Verified traveler
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 2, 2025
No AC in rooms. Door lock “battery” stopped working 1/2 way through stay: despite effortful attempts by young staff member to over-ride - main room door lock remained inoperable. Could only be accessed by master lock card- which could not be given to us. Their solution: call for a staff member to let us in when ever we left and sought re entry to our room, until the maintenance person could replace the lock the next day (we checked out the next day). Staff made “their” problem, our problem as a guest and offered no gratuity, or offer of further accommodation in lieu: bad business practice. Next- smokers everywhere! Lighting up, during meal times, by the pool, EVERYWHERE! Have dedicated smoking AND NON-smoking areas. Nobody ahould have to be aubjected to those carcinogens by proxy as part of a spa wellness stay: lastly- The food was OK, but much of their offerings were “re-dressed” and presented as fresh. The fruit salad was clearly old and reused over 2 days, as it was swmming -literally drowning in its own juice at the beginning of next day breakfast service. If we come back to Madeira, we wont choose to stay here again, nor offer recommendations to do so. It was a beautiful property, but poor customer service and quality comtrol are of definite concern. 4/10 over all
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2023
We loved our stay here. We didn’t like the first room that they provided us. As it was just few steps away from the pool and you could smell the chlorine while inside and it wasn’t the quiet area obviously! And very exposed.
Anyway, we contacted the reception and they kindly changed our room. We didn’t have the best view but better than the 1st one.
The rooms don’t have ACs, we asked for a fan which was better than nothing.
The room had a nice compact kitchen including fridge, cooking hob and kettle.
The bathroom is good. Beds are comfortable but I forgot to ask beforehand for double bed instead of 2 single beds.
The staff are very nice, kind and professional.
Indoor swimming pool didn’t have a good air ventilation. It would’ve been better to have a nice fresh air down there.
Outdoor Swimming pool is a bit small comparing to the size of the complex and the number of guests.
Breakfast was good and fresh. Very nice cakes and different types of cheese. The coffee wasn’t good though.
The area is absolutely gorgeous. We loved walking around checking the plants and trees and seeing all the butterflies, lizards and bees with the see view.
It’s easy to take bus and go to Funchal city centre. However I think if you want to see more of the island in north, you need to hire car.
Taxis and Bolt works good there. Bolt is cheeper though.
We chose October for our trip as we thought it would be a bit cooler but was hot.
We definitely recommend this place.
Hadis
Hadis, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Feb 6, 2026
Zimmer stark renovierungsbedürftig und abgewohnt. Schwacher Service. Saunabenutzung für 55 Euro pro Tag für ein Wellnesshotel sehr unverschämt.