Quinta Jardins Do Lago

Madeira, Funchal

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  • Set within beautiful botanical gardens
  • Offering a relaxed, traditional Portuguese experience
  • Elegant dining options and charmingly decorated rooms and suites
  • Combine history and luxury at this stunning hotel

Within the heart of the hills of Funchal and surrounded by lush botanical gardens, lies the five star Quinta Jardins Do Lago. Originally built in the 18th century and once the home of a wealthy Madeiran family, this hotel oozes character and charm. A truly beautiful hotel which offers a unique Portuguese holiday.

The hotel is regarded of one of Madeira’s most exclusive hotels, offering unique dining experiences, colonial opulence and an outside pool surrounded by lush palm trees. The rich history of the architecture is brought to life throughout every aspect of the building, from the comfortable rooms and suites through to the outside space, which boasts over 500 different species of plants. Guests will also find Colombo the giant tortoise from the Galapagos who has been living within the hotel’s gardens for the past 50 years.

Hotel child prices apply to ages 3–12 years.

Facilities

Bars & Restaurants

The Beresford Restaurant

Sample outstanding Madeiran and international cuisine at the Jardins do Lago’s main restaurant. With the option to sit outside on the terrace or in the historic dining room, the restaurant makes for a unique dining experience.

Open: For dinner

Children under 8 years old are not permitted 

Colombo Bistro

Named after the hotel’s famous tortoise, this restaurant serves refreshing drinks, snacks and homemade food right next to the pool.

The Pink Room

Soak in the hotel’s elegant gardens on the veranda of this beautiful restaurant. The excellent menu offers a range of international dishes. 

Open: For breakfast and dinner

The Visconde Bar

Gather for a pre dinner drink or indulge in a refreshing evening cocktail at this charming and comfortable lounge bar.

Spa & Wellness

Wellness Facilities

Relax and unwind in the hotel’s Turkish bath or Jacuzzi, perfect after a day spent soaking up the sun or a session in the gym. 

Gym

The gym at the Jardins do Lago hotel offers guests the chance to keep active and fit during their holidays. 

Activities & Entertainment

Leisure Facilities

Croquet is available to guests in the hotel’s gardens, while table tennis is also available and perfect for some family fun. 

About the location

Jardins do Lago is located along Madeira’s southern coastline, where you’ll find the pretty, cosmopolitan town of Funchal. The town is home to a spectacular array of facilities and is full of upmarket shops and restaurants, as well as stunning botanical gardens just waiting to be explored. One of the main attractions is its cable car, which will take you from the top of the surrounding cliffs, over the whitewashed buildings of the town, to the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean. 

The whole town of Funchal is full of wonderful plants and greenery, with bougainvillea adorning the walls and the mountain forests providing a luscious backdrop. The abundant nature of its surroundings has made its way into the town’s cuisine, where you can enjoy fresh locally caught seafood, produce from the island’s farms and delicious locally made wines. 

Transfer time

Jardins do Lago is a 20 minute drive from Madeira Airport. 
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Standard Garden View Balcony

Max 3 adults

Standard Garden View Rooms measure 40m² and have 2 beds, bath, shower, bathrobes, hairdryer, air conditioning, cable TV, wifi, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, telephone, seating area and balcony with a garden view.

40m²

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Superior Garden View Balcony

Max 3 adults

Superior Garden View Rooms measure 42m² and have 2 beds, bath, shower, bathrobes, hairdryer, air conditioning, cable TV, wifi, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, telephone, seating area and balcony with a south facing garden view.

42m²

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Historical Junior Suite Balcony

Max 3 adults

Historical Junior Suites measure 48m² and are located in the elegant manor house. With a four poster bed, bath, shower, bathrobes, hairdryer, air conditioning, cable TV, wifi, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, telephone, seating area and balcony with a south facing garden view.

48m²

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Premier Suite Balcony

Max 3 adults

Premier Suites measure 80m² and have 2 beds, bath, shower, bathrobes, hairdryer, air conditioning, cable TV, wifi, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, telephone, separate seating area and oversized balcony with a south facing garden view.

80m²

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A slice of paradise 🥰

335pipj, United Kingdom

Tripadvisor review Dec 02 2024
I honestly can’t recommend this magical hotel more, it’s a slice of paradise sprinkled with old world charm! Deeply relaxing from the moment you walk through the door! The staff were phenomenal...
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Wonderful relaxing week in a beautiful boutique style hotel

H8972KGjoanneb,

Tripadvisor review Nov 30 2024
My husband and I had a fabulous week in Madeira staying at Quinta Jardins do Lago. The hotel is perfect for us, as it’s small and intimate. We stayed in the superior garden room which was well...
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