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Quinta Das Vistas Palace GardensvsCasa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro scores significantly higher than Quinta Das Vistas Palace Gardens. Casa Velha do Palheiro ranks #4 in Madeira with recommendations from 5 reviewers including Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Quinta Das Vistas Palace Gardens
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Caminho de Santo Antonio 52, Funchal, Madeira 9000187, Portugal
From $176/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "One of the grandest hotels to open in Funchal is this pocket of posh created from a landmark manor house that stands on the brow of a hill opening onto panoramic vistas of the Atlantic." Full review
Michelin Guide "A most classy hotel in an excellent position above Funchal. ... You'll find a full range of facilities, including a beautiful south-facing swimming pool."
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
