Quinta Jardins do Lago
Old-world colonial manor with genuine botanical gravitas. Think polished parquet floors, antique furniture, four-poster beds in the heritage wing, and wicker chairs on stone terraces. Quietly glamorous rather than showy — the gardens do most of the talking.
Book the Heritage Junior Suite if you want the full manor-house experience — original floors, four-poster bed, and hand-painted tile bathroom. But note it's stairs-only access.
Why It Matters
One of Madeira's most storied properties, with a 14,000 sq m subtropical garden containing 541 species and 82 cultivars. The Beresford restaurant consistently earns praise from Funchal locals who come specifically to dine here, not just hotel guests. The property is also notable for Colombo, its resident Galápagos tortoise, and a 17th-century Catalan tile panel preserved on site.
An 18th-century manor house on a hillside above Funchal, surrounded by 6 acres of botanical gardens with over 600 plant species. General Beresford commandeered it during the Napoleonic Wars; his sideboard still stands in the dining room. By 2000 it reopened as a luxury hotel, and it's held the #1 spot on TripAdvisor Funchal ever since. All 42 rooms face south toward the Atlantic, and Colombo — a Galápagos giant tortoise who arrived in 1969 — roams the grounds.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Achada Signature Suite
The top-floor flagship at 110 sq m, with panoramic views of the botanical gardens, Funchal bay, and the Atlantic. A bedroom with walk-in closet connects to a living room with antique writing desk. The large wrap-around balcony is equipped with sun loungers and traditional Madeira wicker chairs — a proper outdoor living space.
King or twin · 110 sqmBotanical Premium Suite
80 sq m suite with a separate bedroom and a living room featuring an antique writing desk. Large private balcony with traditional wicker chairs looking out over the botanical gardens and the Atlantic. Full marble bathroom with both walk-in shower and freestanding bathtub.
King or twin · 80 sqmDeluxe Garden Room
42 sq m south-facing room with an open floor plan, separate sitting area, and a private garden terrace with traditional Madeira wicker chairs. Ground-floor options available. En-suite marble bathroom with double-sink vanity and a bathtub with handheld shower.
King or twin · 42 sqmFour-Bedroom Garden Villa
A fully private, four-bedroom residence set within 7,000 sq m of its own walled botanical gardens, accessed by a private driveway. 270 sq m of interior space includes an open-plan living/dining area, a reading and games room, a glass-enclosed fireplace, and a well-equipped kitchen. Ground-floor bedrooms open directly onto a shaded terrace and lawn. Full access to all hotel facilities and services.
King or twin (configurable) · 270 sqm
Heritage Junior Suite
Rooms ranging 52–68 sq m inside the original 18th-century manor. Original wooden floors, tall sash windows, and graceful four-poster queen beds. Each one is uniquely decorated. The hand-painted tile bathrooms are a genuine highlight. Note: accessible via staircase only — no lift access.
Four-poster queen · 60 sqmPremium Garden Room
46 sq m room with a sitting area and a south-facing private balcony overlooking the botanical gardens and the Atlantic Ocean. Larger than the Deluxe, with the same elegant finish.
King or twin · 46 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A scheduled mini-bus service connecting the hotel to central Funchal, running approximately six times daily. Essential given the uphill return — most guests walk down to town and take the shuttle back.
The hotel concierge can arrange island excursions, levada walks, transfers, and personalised itineraries. Many island tours also offer direct pick-up from the quinta.
Traditional croquet on the quinta's manicured lawns.
On-site tennis court available for guest use.
Guests are invited to visit the hotel's own organic vegetable garden, which supplies the kitchen with seasonal produce and herbs used in the Beresford restaurant and cocktails.
A scheduled weekly guided tour of the quinta's 14,000 sq m botanical gardens, led by the head gardener. Covers rare species, ancient trees, orchid borders, the arboretum, and the kitchen garden. Included with all room categories.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout the hotel and in all rooms.
Full breakfast included with all room types, served in the Jade Room or on the terrace overlooking the gardens. Seasonal fruits from the quinta's grounds, pastries, homemade cakes, and cooked-to-order options.
Dedicated children's playroom on site.
Personalised concierge services available to all guests.
In-room dining available during limited hours.
Early-evening turn-down service included in all room categories.
Flowers picked daily from the quinta's own gardens placed in rooms as a welcome touch.
On-site library for quiet reading.
Complimentary valet parking on site for all guests.
A large, temperature-controlled outdoor pool surrounded by sun terraces, sun loungers, and mango trees. Serviced by the Pool Bar and Colombo Bistro. Open year-round.
Private airport-to-hotel transfers can be arranged for approximately €35 per journey (paid on site).
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