Quinta Splendida

Madeira, Canico
4

4 Rating

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Aerial View of the Hotel and Pool

Hotel Exterior

Typical 'Garden View Studio'

Typical 'Garden View Studio' Kitchenette

Typical 'Side Sea View' Studio

Typical 'Twin Garden View' Room

'SPA Suite' Room

'Garden View Studio' Exterior

Sea Views from the Garden

Garden Pond

Galeria Half Board Restaurant

Galeria Restaurant

'Thai Lounge' Restaurant

Siddhartha Pool Bar

Indoor Swimming Pool

Relaxation Room

Indoor Pool and Lounge Area

Relaxation Area and Indoor Poolside Loungers

The Quinta Splendida is a wonderfully-restored 19^th century mansion in a tranquil oasis of 30,000m² of breath-taking botanical gardens. It’s only a short distance from the small town of Caniço but with everything you need onsite, you’ll want to stay and enjoy this botanical paradise.

Enjoy walking in beautiful botanic gardens

Is there anything more serene than an afternoon stroll in the Madeiran sun surrounded by beautiful flowers, vibrant colours and the sweet scent of tropical flora? We don’t think so and that’s why we love the Quinta Splendida. Its extensive and truly unique gardens have been a passion project for the owner for over 30 years and are classed as Botanical Gardens; a title bestowed by the Madeiran Government in recognition of the hard work and dedication gone into them. Try to spot the different species of plants; there are over a thousand varieties to see in this tropical paradise.

Delicious dining experiences

The hotel offers a great variety of restaurants and bars on-site (payable locally). We love to head to the Siddhartha bar on sunny days and grab a drink and a small bite to eat next to the outdoor swimming pool, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the sea views. In the evening, head to the Globe bar and treat yourself to a drink from its extensive cocktail menu – there's live music to enjoy three times a week and more in summer. To dine, you’ll find a Thai restaurant with a variety of Asian flavours on offer as well as the Galeria restaurant which has a range of Mediterranean inspired dishes.

Relax on holiday in one of the largest Spas on the island

Treat tired legs after a day of walking the Madeiran trails and indulge in a little TLC by heading to the hotel spa and wellness centre (available at a daily supplement for some room types). You can enjoy a variety of treatments and massages (bookable and payable locally) or take a dip in the indoor pool. There is also a whirlpool, relaxation area and our recommendation - head for the outdoor terrace and soak up those magnificent sea views.

Early booking offer available for stays from July 25 to Oct 25 (book by 28th Feb)

Guided Walks included (subject to availability)

All holidays include flights from the UK and transfers

On holiday support and tailored advice over the phone from our Destination Experts based in Madeira

Inghams Digital Resort Guide included with things to do and useful information on holiday

Canico

A peaceful village, great for those wanting to escape the city
Wander down to the cliffs of Caniço with their beautiful ocean views
Catch the bus to Funchal for a day of exploring the city

Caniço is more charming than a chocolate on a pillow. It’s much quieter than Funchal, so if you want to switch off a bit and explore the island – this is the place for you.

There’s a small square where you can have a look around the lovely shops and restaurants. Go a little further down to the coast for the promenade to get sea views and sunny bathing platforms.

Love diving and snorkelling? You’re in the perfect spot…

Walking holidays in Caniço

There’s a huge amount of activities in Madeira so choose what takes your fancy – the Levadas walking trails, boat trips, dolphin watching, festivals, events and lots of lovely local food.

The Levada walking trails have made the island a popular destination for walking. These ancient irrigation channels carry water across Madeira and in turn have created a network of walking trails. These levada trails run across the centre of the island so don't come into the town centre. For the best experience we always recommend walking with a professional guide in Madeira as trails can be complicated to navigate plus we love all the tips and local insights you get from walking with a guide. You can book onto our optional, included guided walks that take place twice a week and you can book up to two per holiday (subject to availability) but if you're wanting to walk some more, take a look at our payable excursions.

Water babies, walk this way

The Garajau Partial Natural Reserve is a marine reserve that was set up to keep underwater life thriving. You’ll be dropping into crystal-clear waters to see giant manta rays and the dusky grouper – among many others.

Pop to the top

The Cristo Rei lookout point never fails to impress – there’s the incredible view but you’ll definitely be getting your phone out for a shot of the dramatic Cristo Rei statue.

Basecamp for exploration

Caniço makes a great base for exploring the island and having somewhere relaxing to come back to. If you get the urge to pick up the pace, you can take a quick trip to Funchal for all the perks of city living – there’s a super reliable bus which makes it easy to get to.

Why book a summer holiday in Caniço with Inghams?

Experience the freedom of flexible walking holidays in Caniço with Inghams. With no fixed itineraries and no moving around each night, you can simply unpack, settle in, and explore at your own pace.

With 90 years of travel experience, we know how to take the hassle out of your holiday to Caniço
Flights, transfers, and accommodation are included in every holiday package plus two optional guided walks per holiday.
We’re with you every step of the way with insider knowledge and tailored support from our Destination Experts over the phone during your holiday
During your stay you’ll have access to our Digital Resort Guides, which are packed with things to do and useful information for your Caniço holiday

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Rooms

No. of rooms: 166

Official rating: 4

Rooms

All rooms are integrated into the botanical garden. Rooms are designed in a typical Mediterranean style and also have use of the outdoor pool, fitness room and table tennis areas. The spa is available at a supplement of approx. €22.50 per person per day for all room types but if you treat yourself to a massage (bookable and payable locally) then you can also enjoy the spa facilities for the day. Those staying in the Spa Sea View Suite have spa access included (massages and treatments are an extra charge, bookable and payable locally).

Twin Garden View Rooms are approx. 20m² and have a balcony or terrace. These rooms sleep two people.

Garden View Studios are approx. 29m² with views of the beautiful gardens, a kitchenette, balcony or terrace. These rooms sleep two people.

Side Sea View Studios are approx. 29m² and offer a kitchenette as well as a balcony or terrace. These rooms sleep two people.

One Bedroom Apartments offer side sea views and are approx. 55m². They offer a well-equipped kitchenette as well as a balcony or terrace. These rooms sleep up to four people.

Spa Sea View Suites offer a double bed and are approx. 85 – 115 m² and offer wonderful sea views. Enjoy access to the spa as well as use of the indoor pool. These suites offer a balcony, bathrobes, tea & coffee making facilities and minibar. These rooms sleep two people.

Single Garden Rooms, Single Studio Garden View rooms and Single Studio Side Sea View rooms are available on request, please call to book.

Please note that no rooms have air conditioning.

Bedroom facilities:

Bath or shower
Tea & coffee making facilities
Hairdryer
Safe (payable locally, free in spa suites)
TV

Cots are available on request.

General information

Check-in: 2pm
Check-out: 12pm

Local fees and taxes
A tourist tax of approx. €2.00 per person per night is payable locally for guests age 13 years and over (subject to change).

Accessibility

Lift accessible: Yes
Lift serves all floors: No
Access ramp: Yes

The hotel has two accessible rooms that are available on request

Longitude: -16.8390943
Latitude: 32.650435

Airport transfer time: Approx. 15 minutes by shared transfer from Madeira airport
5 minute walk from centre of Caniço
Pebble beach (Praia dos Reis Magos) is approx. 2.5 kilometres away
7 kilometres to Funchal
20 metres to bus stop
25 metres to nearest supermarket

Facilities

Quinta Splendida Design Spa

The hotels spa is one of the largest on the island with plenty of space to relax and unwind. (Please note that for some room types there is a charge to use the spa, payable locally) You’ll find an indoor swimming pool, relaxation and leisure areas as well as Haman treatment bed, ten treatment rooms and whirlpool. (Massages and treatments are an additional charge and are bookable and payable locally).

Botanical Gardens

The hotel has 30,000 m² of beautiful botanical gardens with over 1,000 different varieties of plants and flowers – once a week you can enjoy a guided tour of these extensive gardens (bookable and payable locally, approx. €5 per person, subject to change). You’ll find plants from all over the world here including the Dombeya from Madagascar with its beautiful pink flowers set against its evergreen leaves. Head to the sun terrace next to the Galeria restaurant to find Strelitzia, this majestic flower often nick named the bird of paradise plant is a joy to see.

Additional facilities

Large freshwater outdoor swimming pool (open 8am – 8pm)
Cardio fitness room near the outdoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
Table tennis
Pool table
5 hole putting green
Golf services (payable and bookable locally, own transport may be required)
Two bars
Small art gallery
Pool towel service
Parking (bookable and payable locally)
Free Wi-Fi

Meals

This property is available to book on bed and breakfast or half-board. For breakfast you can look forward to a tasty buffet from 7.30am – 10:30am. For those on half-board you can enjoy a delicious evening buffet in the Galeria Restaurant.

Galeria Restaurant

For those booked onto half-board, for dinner, you can tuck into a Mediterranean buffet in a contemporary setting with views looking out towards the sea or dine on the large terrace. There is a variety of food on offer and most of the fruit and vegetables served at the hotel are grown on the property - its hard to get fresher than that.

Thai Lounge

Enjoy delicious and nutritious Thai cuisine featuring organic herbs and spices and great atmosphere (bookable and payable locally).

Historic Wine Cellar

The property still has its original wine cellar and offers a weekly Madeiran wine tasting – great for immersing yourself in the history of this property (bookable and payable locally, approx. €6 per person, subject to availability).

Board basis options available

Bed & Breakfast
Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

Vegetarians

The hotel may be able to cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets on request. Please let us know about any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

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Total price from

£2144

per person from £1072

01/02/2025 - 7 nights

2 adults

From Manchester Int.

Bed & Breakfast

Quinta Splendida

Canico

Quinta Splendida

4 Rating

Enjoy walking in beautiful botanic gardens

Delicious dining experiences

Relax on holiday in one of the largest Spas on the island

Added value

Walking holidays in Caniço

Water babies, walk this way

Pop to the top

Basecamp for exploration

Why book a summer holiday in Caniço with Inghams?

Reviews of Quinta Splendida