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Melia Madeira MarevsCasa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro is preferred by most professionals compared to Melia Madeira Mare Resort & Spa. Casa Velha do Palheiro comes in at 88 with endorsements from 5 reviews such as The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Concierge.
Melia Madeira Mare
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lido - Rua de Leichlingen nos. 2-4, Funchal, Madeira 9000-003, Portugal
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
OysterUpscale
"The Melia Madeira Mare Resort & Spa is an upscale chain hotel with stylish contemporary interiors set overlooking the Atlantic Ocean." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A dazzling white presence on Funchal’s Lido, this contemporary, design-centric hotel offers 220 rooms, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a health spa and a Malo medical and dental clinic." Full review
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
