Quinta do Lorde Resort, Hotel & MarinavsCasa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro scores significantly higher than Quinta do Lorde Resort, Hotel & Marina. Casa Velha do Palheiro scores 85 with recommendations from 4 sources such as oyster.com, The Telegraph and concierge.com.
Quinta do Lorde Resort, Hotel & Marina
Sitio da Piedade, Canical, Madeira 9200-044, Portugal
From $142/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Lounge around at one of the hotel's three outdoor swimming pools, including a saltwater pool with direct sea access, or dine in any of six restaurants." Full review
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