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Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & ChateauxvsDorisol Pousada dos Vinhaticos
Both Casa Velha do Palheiro and Dorisol Pousada dos Vinhaticos are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro ranks significantly higher than Dorisol Pousada dos Vinhaticos. Casa Velha do Palheiro comes in at 88 with approval from 5 publications including Concierge, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Concierge
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
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
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph9.0
"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
Dorisol Pousada dos Vinhaticos
Fodor's The Telegraph
Serra d'Agua, Ribeira Brava, Madeira 9350-306, Portugal
From $58/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Guest rooms at this cozy mountain lodge on the edge of a pine forest are mostly in the original 1930s building; some quarters are in a modern pine annex." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Surrounded by Unesco-protected laurel trees, this cosy granite lodge sits more than 2,000 feet (660 metres) above sea level, with far-reaching views over the mountains and valley of Serra de Água." Full review
