Official Rating - 4* - Self Catering / Bed & Breakfast / Half Board
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden is located in Caniço on the Island of Madeira. The estate is set in 30.000 square meters of landscaped botanical gardens with over 1.000 species of different plants, tempting the guests to take a walk and relax taking unforgettable holiday experiences back home. The main building is a restored 19th century Manor House, rich in antiquities and paintings. In 1989 the property was in disrepair and was bought by a Swiss gentleman, then carefully restored according to the old designs. In 1993 the property was officially opened under the new name Hotel Quinta Splendida. The accommodation is situated in spacious cottages around the gardens and the pool. From the outdoor pool, guests can enjoy fantastic views across the Atlantic to the nearby nature reserve Ilhas Desertas. The Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden has been given the Golden Estrelicia award by the Madeirense government as well as the Gold Crown and Holly award by international tour operators. Due to perfect design, natural beauty and its new SPA, Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden provide a stimulating and integrated wellness and lifestyle experience in harmony with the nature.
Accommodation
Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden has a total of 166 rooms, with 5 different accommodation types: standard twin room, studio, one or two bedroom apartments and SPA suites (please note that the spa suites are not available for children under 16 years of age). All apartments and studios offer a kitchenette, private facilities, hairdryer, telephone, Sat-TV, rental safe, balcony or patio terrace with either side sea view or garden view. Double rooms offer a mini bar instead of the kitchenette and some do not have a balcony or a terrace. The new spacious open-plan suites range from 80 to 115 m?. Full complimentary access to the Quinta Splendida Spa and Wellness area is included. The SPA suites also have innovative colour schemes, a 42 inch plasma screen satellite TV with DVD player, a PC with complimentary internet access, Italian avant-garde furniture and quality soft furnishings, a king-sized bed, crisp Egyptian cotton bed linen, luxurious bathroom fittings, bathrobes and generous toiletries and an in-room safe.
Food & Beverage
Guests 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. It uses mainly organically grown vegetables and herbs from the surrounding gardens. The Restaurant Galeria offers a generous breakfast buffet and Italian and Portuguese specialities. The Thai Lounge with original Thai Cuisine complements the holistic well-being that is offered by the Spa and Wellness facility. The outdoor bar Siddhartha in trendy design with turquoise blue colors is located near the pool, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and serves a full range of health food, salads, pasta dishes and a variety of drinks, coffee, tea, juices. shakes and smoothies. The Globe cocktail bar at the upper end of the pool offers an extensive drinks menu and regular evening entertainment such as Folklore, Fado, live music ect.
Sports & Leisure
The centre piece of the resort is the outdoor heated swimming pool, with a sun terrace overlooking the ocean. The health centre with sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, billiard and table tennis is free of charge for the guests. The 1400m? Spa and Wellness Area Tep Panom (not included) offers an oasis of luxury 25 SPA suites and spa facilities such as an indoor and vitality pool, a traditional Finnish sauna, an ice pool, a heated stone bed relaxation zone within the sauna section and a cardiovascular fitness and weight station. There are also a Turkish steam sauna, a Far E