Exotic Garden Hotel

Our rating	Five Stars.
Cost	Mid-range price for luxury accommodations.
Location	15 min from Funchal International Airport. 5 minutes from the city center, museums, marina, beaches, and the castle.
Setting	An elegant manor house set atop one of Funchal's surrounding steep hills overlooking the city, countryside and the Atlantic Ocean.
Activities	Tennis, croquet, swimming, games, relaxation and fitness programs at the hotel. Nearby you can go hiking, biking, windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing or take a boat excursion, helicopter tour or jeep safari among other activities.
Exterior	The main building is an excellent example of 18th century architecture, while the guestrooms are located in the new wing with 3 floors. Surrounded by approx. 6 acres of subtropical gardens and gorgeous views of the sea.
Interior	Spectacular halls and sitting rooms decorated with elegant furnishings and antiques.
Facilities	2 restaurants, cocktail and piano bar, poolside bar, breakfast room, garden terrace, BBQ facilities, banqueting facilities, business services, bridal suite, all weather tennis courts, table tennis, croquet field, heated indoor and outdoor freshwater swimming pools, child's pool, sun terrace with sun beds and umbrellas, outdoor playground, babysitting, fitness center, spa, sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, 2 billiard rooms, one for adults and one for children, game room with foosball, library, 24 hr reception, internet , shoe shine, valet parking, shuttle to downtown Funchal and airport transfers available. There are also 2 excellent golf courses nearby.
Accommodations	40 rooms including 9 junior and superior suites. Each room is uniquely decorated with the highest standard of comfort with spacious sitting areas and balconies facing the lovely gardens or sea. All guests receive welcome fruit, flowers and water on arrival. Allergy free rooms available.
Receptions	Relaxed first-class comfort.
Entertainment	Music in the relaxing atmosphere of the cocktail bar.
Ceremonies	Civil and symbolic ceremonies in one of the function rooms or in the beautiful gardens or poolside terrace.
Restaurant	The formal restaurant, where children under 8 yrs. are not allowed, serves exceptional regional and international cuisine. The less formal poolside café also serves fabulous food. There is also an elegant breakfast room with garden seating surrounded by lovely flowers.
Service	Efficient service with individual attention.
Capacity	Up to 100 inside. Up to 250 in the gardens, poolside or in the tent. 30 in the conference room.
Availability	Open all year long.

Unique characteristics of this Exotic Garden Hotel

Perched atop a steep hill overlooking the city of Funchal, lies a striking and fascinating garden resort. The Exotic Garden Hotel boasts 2.5 hectares (6 acres) of lovely subtropical gardens with unusual plants and flowers from all corners of the world. The exotic gardens boast almost 500 different species of plants. Most of the trees were planted in the early 18th century and throughout the years the diverse owners have invested lots of time and care in improving these vibrant gardens, which could easily rival any fine botanical garden in the world.

The Exotic Garden Hotel has an affluent history. Built in the 18th century, it once housed General Beresford, commander of British forces in Madeira during the Napoleonic wars as well as other prominent British and French families. It has since been remodeled and transformed into a luxury resort, keeping with its elevated standards and manor house ambiance.

This venue is very child friendly. There is a special kid’s game room complete with child size billiards and foosball table, a colorful room with lots of kids’ activities, an outdoor playground, as well as inflatable swimming pool toys.

The Exotic Garden Hotel is one of Madeira’s best kept secrets and you will certainly be amazed with everything this resort has to offer, especially the gardens which have been home to the venue’s giant tortoise for almost 50 years and the lake where two real swans and many fish live.

Once you arrive at this relaxing refuge, you will never want to leave. What a unique luxurious setting for a charming garden wedding!