“This luxury, good value hotel is set in beautiful botanical gardens above Funchal in an oasis of peace and tranquility. Classic interiors complement the heritage property, and all bedrooms offer a private balcony with views onto the lush gardens. Have lunch by the pool and relax - you're on holiday.”
“This luxury, good value hotel is set in beautiful botanical gardens above Funchal in an oasis of peace and tranquility. Classic interiors complement the heritage property, and all bedrooms offer a private balcony with views onto the lush gardens. Have lunch by the pool and relax - you're on holiday.”
Hotel Review
Nestled within expansive botanical gardens on the hills surrounding Funchal, this small luxury hotel is housed in one of the most renowned quintas on Madeira. Dating to the 18th-century, the property retains many original architectural features and is brought to life by the gardens which surround it, containing ancient trees and over 500 different plant species. Inside the hotel, elegant parquet flooring runs throughout the reception rooms. The signature suites are in the quinta itself while the main body of guest rooms are in a discreet and sympathetically designed modern wing with wide corridors adorned with pen and ink maritime watercolours and flower paintings. All the rooms are classically dressed, featuring antique furniture, plush carpets, luxury linens, private balconies with garden views and marble bathrooms with Prija soaps. Delicious breakfasts and dinners are served in the quinta, either al fresco on the verandah surrounded by sweet smelling plumbago, frangipani and hibiscus or in the Pink room or the traditional Beresford dining room. The hotel has both outdoor and indoor swimming pools; the outdoor pool is large and benefits from the Colombo Bistro for drinks, evening sundowners and lunches of succulent local ingredients, cooked simply. A tranquil, luxurious and value for money hideaway in a stand-out setting, great for families and couples alike.
Written by Hugh Graham-Watson
Recommended For
- Romantic Break
- With verdant grounds comprising a swimming pool, gardens and spa, this hotel makes a great destination for a romantic break
- Hideaway
- Set within extensive botanical gardens on the island of Madeira, book this hotel for a relaxing hideaway holiday
- Families
- With large family suites available, plus a dedicated children's play area, this hotel is great for families
- Great walks
- Explore the botanical gardens which surround the hotel on a long walk; request a picnic from the hotel to take with you
- Trekking
- Go trekking up to Cabo Girão, a lookout point on a cliff overlooking the sea and a trekking route starting point
- Golf
- Book a golf package through the hotel and play at one of the three excellent golf courses on the island
- Views
- Secluded setting
- Quiet
- Family Suites
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Intimate
- Colonial
- Outstanding location
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- On an island
- Restaurant
- Sea Views
- Historic
- Gym
- Antiques
- Child friendly
- 5* Luxury
- Romantic
- Disabled access
- Wellbeing
- Traditional
- Charming
- Luxury
Facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor & outdoor
- Parking
- Sauna/Steam
- Outdoor dining
- Airport transfer
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Bar
- Family Suites
- Safe
- Business Centre
- Wifi
- Massage
- No pets
- Bicycle hire
- Sit-out Terrace
- Babysitting
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Gym
- Child friendly
- Sitting Room
- Room service
- Views
- Disabled access
- Suites
- Hot Tub
- Concierge
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Air conditioning
Activities
- Great walks
- Explore the botanical gardens which surround the hotel on a long walk; request a picnic from the hotel to take with you
- Trekking
- Go trekking up to Cabo Girão, a lookout point on a cliff overlooking the sea and a trekking route starting point
- Golf
- Book a golf package through the hotel and play at one of the three excellent golf courses on the island
Map & Location
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Quinta Jardins do Lago
One of the most acclaimed Quintas on Madeira Island, both for the elegance of its 18th-century architecture and the variety of rare species and ancient trees that can be found in its gardens. The antique-filled interiors have 41 rooms and suites with sea views, an excellent restaurant and a billiard room.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
