Quinta Splendida Wellness and Botanical Garden is a four-star resort set in the village of Caniço, 11 kilometres from Funchal, with a centrepiece that sets it apart from any other hotel on the island: 30,000 square metres of botanical garden, home to over 1,000 plant species. The main building is a beautifully restored manor house, and accommodation ranges from characterful rooms to spa suites and apartments with kitchenettes. All options include garden or ocean views, and the overall atmosphere across the resort is genuinely attentive and professionally run.
Wellness is woven through the entire experience at Quinta Splendida. The award-winning spa offers massages, facials, hydrotherapy and a comprehensive programme of treatments, supported by an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Three restaurants — including La Perla for fine dining — cater to a range of moods, from relaxed lunches after a round to more special evening meals.
Two of Madeira’s most celebrated courses, Palheiro Golf and Santo da Serra Golf Club, are accessible from the resort, providing a satisfying contrast of styles for golfers on a Madeira golf holiday. A putting green on site keeps the feel fresh between outings. For those planning golf breaks in Portugal that combine serious leisure facilities with island golf of genuine quality, Quinta Splendida is a deeply appealing choice.
