Guest reviews Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

by wards england

Beautiful Hotel

Just got back from a week in this beautiful hotel. We had a basic studio room which was spotlessly clean and kept that way by lovely house keeping team. The room was well equipped if you wanted to cater for yourself. We were self-catering a gorgeous bakery next door supplied crossiants for breakfast. We only had food in the pool bar which had a good value special of the day for lunch. There are a few good restaurants in the village that other reviews have mentioned. The bus into Funchal just outside the hotel is cheap and reliable. The only thing I think was a negative was the bar closed at 10pm every evening so if you had been out for dinner there was nowhere to get a drink.

by Jonnas49

Wonderful place to get away from it all

We were trying to find a place to go for our 20th wedding anniversary that was warm in March, shortish flight and a few things to do. Lou found this hotel in a small village just outside Funchal. Amazing place, we have a studio suite overlooking the stunning gardens. Quite a big airy room, no air con but you don’t that in March. Pool was OK, but very cold and needs heating for early season. A lot was closed as out of season, would have liked to go to the globe bar, all very Jasper Conrad 70’s (remember James Bond, Dr No could almost have been on the set). Spa was massive and very well equipped. Miguel at the pool bar was very chatty and good luck to his son’s cycling exploits. Food at the restaurant was quite expensive, but OK. Although I am not usually one to eat at the hotel restaurants anyway in the evening. Breakfasts were fantastic, with a massive selection with a menu that changes each day, very impressed.

by JulieP289 Bosham, United Kingdom

Lovely hotel, excellent location, welcoming reception

We stayed here for 5 nights and we were welcomed by friendly reception staff as a result we immediately felt at home. We booked a studio garden room. It had everything we needed, including a fridge and cooker. There was also a terrace, so we could enjoy sitting outside in the sunshine. The bed was super comfy - we slept so well. The breakfast was excellent. There were plenty of options, although I would have liked some fish at the buffet. The location is perfect. There is a supermarket just down the road and plenty of restaurants to choose from. I loved the gardens and the indoor pool, too. Overall, we had such a lovely stay. Thank you, we will be back soon!

by DouglasR1318 Witham, United Kingdom

Best Christmas and New Year in lovely surroundings.

This was a 14 day Christmas and New Year holiday with Jet2. This will be 4th stay here and will not be my last. I love the location, the gardens are beautiful and change through the year, the staff are great and very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good, but would like to see more fish. My room had a kitchen, so was easy to knock something up if I got hungry, 2 supermarkets and plenty of restaurants in walking distance. Local bus to Funchal was frequent and stopped near the front gate (2.20 euros). Paid extra for the Christmas and New Years eve dinners, the food was excellent, but no yorkshire puddings? Paid for the transport to see the fireworks, and they dropped us of in great spot. Already booked to go back.

by A4398GFpeterm Aarhus, Denmark

Nice place, forget the restaurant Galleria

A place with nice rooms where we stayed 14 days. The staff is helpful. The restaurant Galleria is expensive and the food is low quality. (Use PDT across the street instead) The ‘Siddhartha’ Pool Bar with a view of the ocean is excellent, and serve a very good Pasta Carbonara. We might visit the hotel again.