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Porto Mare HotelvsCasa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Casa Velha do Palheiro is preferred by most professionals compared to Porto Mare Hotel. Casa Velha do Palheiro scores 88 with praise from 5 sources like The Telegraph, Concierge and Oyster.
Porto Mare Hotel
Oyster
Rua Simplicio Passos Gouveia, 21, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532, Portugal
From $124/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range, 198-room Porto Mare features a plethora of on-site facilities and dining options, as it sits in the center of the Vila Porto Mare resort complex." 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
