Book Your Stay at Quinta Jardins Do Lago, Funchal (Madeira)

The hotel is set within a 2.5-hectare park that holds more than 600 different plant species, including centuries-old trees and tropical plants. A resident giant Galapagos tortoise named Colombo (67 years old) lives in a quiet part of the gardens and can be visited daily. Guests can join a guided tour of the gardens led by the hotel's consulting botanist Michael, which covers the island's botany and the history of the estate.

The Beresford Restaurant, named after the British general who lived here during the Napoleonic Wars, serves Madeiran and international cuisine in a historic dining room with a sideboard from the same period. A poolside bar surrounded by mango trees offers light lunches, and the O Visconde Bar provides cocktails and live music twice a week. Breakfast is served on a terrace overlooking the gardens, with a buffet including local fruits, pastries, and a choice of cooked-to-order dishes.

The hotel offers 31 double rooms, 4 historic junior suites, and 5 premier suites, all with furnished balconies or terraces overlooking the gardens. Rooms include a seating area, a marble bathroom, and a king-size bed; the suites in the original manor house feature Georgian furniture and a library. Housekeeping provides twice-daily room cleaning, and fresh fruit is replenished daily in each room.

A large heated lagoon-style swimming pool is surrounded by sun terraces with loungers and a call-button service for poolside food and drinks. The wellness area includes a gym, sauna, Turkish bath, hot tub, and a steam room; massage treatments are available by appointment. A separate solarium and a hammam complement the facilities, and yoga classes are offered on request.

The hotel is located 1.5 km from central Funchal, with a free shuttle service to and from the city center available upon request. Nearby attractions include the Frederico de Freitas Museum, Jardim Municipal, and Monte Palace Tropical Garden. Free on-site parking is provided, and the hotel offers car hire, a tour desk, and express check-in/check-out.

Gardens: 2.5-hectare park with 600+ plant species and a resident Galapagos tortoise

Rooms: 40 rooms including suites with Georgian furniture and library access

Dining: Beresford Restaurant with Napoleonic-era sideboard and poolside bar

Wellness: Heated lagoon pool, gym, sauna, Turkish bath, hammam, and massage services

Services: Free shuttle to Funchal, free parking, and guided botanical tours