Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & ChateauxvsPalheiro Village
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro ranks significantly higher than Palheiro Village. Casa Velha do Palheiro ranks #4 in Madeira with recommendations from 5 sources including Frommer's, Oyster and Jetsetter.
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
Palheiro Village
Estrada do Aeroporto 65, Funchal, Madeira 9060-382, Portugal
From $106/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Afar Magazine
"Our villa was very nice, huge, well appointed and had good outdoor space for happy hour!" Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Palheiro Village is a sprawling hillside complex of upscale villas and apartments." Full review