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Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & ChateauxvsEstalagem Da Ponta Do Sol
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro ranks significantly higher than Estalagem Ponta do Sol. Casa Velha do Palheiro has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 5 sources including Concierge, Oyster and Jetsetter.
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
Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol
Fodor's The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
Quinta da Rochinha, Ponta Do Sol, Madeira 9360-121, Portugal
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "This modern boutique hotel, perched on a cliff overlooking the charming town of Ponta do Sol about 11 km (7 miles) east of Calheta, attracts a younger and livelier crowd." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Perched on a cliff overlooking the sea high above the pretty village of Ponta do Sol, this stark, white inn...is dramatically eye-catching as it tumbles in a series of layers down the slope." Full review
Michelin Guide "Interiors are chic in the current minimal style, with hardwood floors in the public spaces and plenty of whitewash and designer furniture...each of the 54 rooms has a balcony, with dramatic views " Full review
