Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & ChateauxvsHotel Girassol
Casa Velha do Palheiro and Hotel Girassol are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro scores significantly better than Hotel Girassol. Casa Velha do Palheiro ranks #4 in Madeira with approval from 5 sources including Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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 Girassol
Estrada Monumental 256, Funchal, Madeira 9004-539 , Portugal
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Hotel Girassol offers immaculate accommodations at reasonable rates." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Hotel Girassol islocated a seven-minute walk from the beach and 30-minute walk to the historical center of town." Full review