Enotel MagnoliavsCasa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Both Enotel Quinta do Sol and Casa Velha do Palheiro are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro ranks significantly better than Enotel Quinta do Sol. Casa Velha do Palheiro is ranked #4 in Madeira with praise from 5 reviews including The Telegraph, Concierge and Frommer's.
Enotel Magnolia
Rua Dr Pita 6, next to Quinta Magnolia park, Funchal, Madeira 9000-089, Portugal
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"The government-rated four-star Quinta do Sol is among the best in its category on Madeira. In an attractive setting, it offers well-furnished guest rooms; some have their own balconies." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located a 10-minute drive from the center of Funchal, the Enotel Quinta do Sol is a three-and-a-half-pearl, adult-only hotel with stylish and contemporary furnishings throughout." Full review
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