Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & ChateauxvsCastanheiro Boutique Hotel
Both Casa Velha do Palheiro and Castanheiro Boutique Hotel are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Casa Velha do Palheiro is preferred by most writers compared to Castanheiro Boutique Hotel. Casa Velha do Palheiro has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 5 sources like Oyster, Jetsetter and Concierge.
Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Rua da Estalagem 23, Palheiro Golf Sao Goncalo, Funchal, Madeira 9060-415, Portugal
From $188/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"If you simply must have five-star luxury and you just gotta be on the links, this Relais & Chateau country house just north of Funchal is the place to stay."
Frommer's
"This unique inn was constructed in 1804 as a hunting lodge for the first Count of Carvalhal and then was restored in 1996 to become Madeira's first government-rated five-star country-house." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Casa Velha do Palheiro is an upscale resort dating from 1801, with 300 acres of gardens, nature trails, and an 18-hole golf course with sea views." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"High up above Funchal, Casa Velha was originally a hunting lodge for João, First Count of Carvalhal." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hunting lodge turned country house hotel surrounded by subtropical gardens and a hilltop golf course." Full review
Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
Rua Castanheiro 31, Funchal, Madeira 9000-081, Portugal
From $106/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
9.0
"Offers 81 rooms and a lap pool with panoramic views over the bay. Located in the historical centre of Funchal, it is steps away from the city’s main sights." Full review