Quinta Jardins do Lago
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the highest-rated hotel in our Funchal sample and the gardens and spa matter more to you than cost. At about four times the price of our Best Value pick, it is hard to justify for anyone who mainly needs a bed near the sights.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Quinta Jardins do Lago is our Luxury pick in Funchal, a 5-star property with a guest score of 9.7 out of 10. It suits couples looking for a quiet treat, travellers who want a spa and gym on site, and families, as family rooms are listed.
Skip it if price comes first. Our two other Funchal picks were both rated 4 stars and cost a fraction of this rate. It is also not the best choice if you plan to eat dinner at the hotel every night, given the mixed feedback below.
Location and getting around
The address is Rua Dr. João Lemos Gomes nº29, Sao Pedro, 9000-208 Funchal. Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10. These walking times are straight-line estimates, so allow extra time on real streets.
The Cathedral of Funchal is about 1.3 km away, roughly 16 minutes on foot. The Madeira Botanical Garden is about 2.2 km, roughly 28 minutes, close to the limit of a comfortable walk. Cabo Girão, at about 8.2 km or 103 minutes, is far. You will need a taxi, a hire car or public transport for it. Parking is not confirmed in our data, so ask before you arrive by car.
What guests say
With 538 reviews averaging 9.7, guests are clearly happy. They praise the staff as friendly, professional and attentive. The gardens come up again and again: lush, well kept grounds with exotic plants and a resident tortoise.
Dinner is the weak point. Some guests report limited menus and cooking that is not always consistent. Breakfast is a buffet, with breakfast to go also listed. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed, so check recent reviews for the room you want.
Price and how it compares with our other Funchal picks
The reference price was €498.00 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, so about €996 for both nights. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
That was 177% above the sample median of €179.50 per night. Our Budget pick, Quinta Da Penha De Franca, was €115.29 per night with a score of 8.4. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Cajú, was €123.50 per night with a score of 9.2. Both are 4-star hotels.
So you pay roughly €375 more per night than Hotel Cajú for half a point more on the guest score, 5-star status, a spa and the gardens guests love. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 40 hotels in Funchal, and 38 were eligible on our criteria. This one ranked first of those 38 on review score. For our Luxury slot we pick the 5-star stay with the strongest review confidence, and no upscale option beat it.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is in your rate and read the cancellation terms. Neither has been checked.
Ask about spa and gym opening times and whether treatments or access cost extra.
If you plan to dine in, look at the current dinner menu first, or budget for eating out in town.
Compare today's price with Hotel Cajú before deciding, as the gap was large.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Quinta Jardins do Lago from Funchal Cathedral?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, around 16 minutes on foot. The real route may take a little longer.
Does Quinta Jardins do Lago have a spa?
Yes, a spa and a gym are on the facility list. Check opening times and any charges for your dates.
Is the restaurant good for dinner?
Feedback is mixed. Some guests mention limited menus and uneven cooking, so check the menu before relying on it every night.
Can I walk to Cabo Girão?
No. It is about 8.2 km away, well over an hour and a half on foot. Use a taxi, hire car or public transport.
Is it worth the price?
It is the top-rated hotel in our sample, but it cost about four times our Best Value pick, which scored 9.2. It makes sense if the gardens, spa and 5-star service are the point of your trip.