Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & ChateauxvsPestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort
Both Casa Velha do Palheiro and Pestana Carlton Madeira are praised by travel writers. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro ranks significantly higher than Pestana Carlton Madeira. Casa Velha do Palheiro has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 5 reviewers such as Frommer's, Concierge 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
Pestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort
Largo Antonio Nobre, Funchal, Madeira 9004-531 , Portugal
From $70/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"All of the spacious accommodations, many furnished in provincial style, have private balconies and comfortable, tasteful furniture." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 286-room Pestana Carlton Madeira is an upper-middle-range resort complex overlooking the Atlantic on the western side of Funchal." Full review