Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & ChateauxvsHotel Da Vila
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel da Vila. Casa Velha do Palheiro comes in at #4 in Madeira with accolades from 5 sources like Jetsetter, Oyster and The Telegraph.
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
Hotel Da Vila
Rua Dr. Joao Augusto Teixeira, Ponta Do Sol, Madeira 9360-215, Portugal
From $70/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
9.0
"This hotel pulls you in as you walk past with its simple charm which spills out onto the street." Full review