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Quintinha Sao JoaovsCasa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Casa Velha do Palheiro is the choice of most reviewers compared to Quintinha Sao Joao. Casa Velha do Palheiro comes in at #4 in Madeira with recommendations from 5 reviewers including The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Quintinha Sao Joao
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Oyster
Rua da Levada de Sao Joao 4, Funchal, Madeira 9000-191 , Portugal
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Dating from 1900, this quinta (manor house) is one of the best preserved in the Funchal area, surrounded by age-old trees and graced with classic architecture." Full review
Michelin Guide "Perched on the slopes above Funchal, this family-owned hotel is ideal for anyone wanting to be away from the bustle. ... Sumptuous rooms and apartments."
The Telegraph8.0
"Situated on the outskirts of Funchal, it overlooks the city and surrounding mountains. Rooms and public areas are imbued with a welcoming, family-run atmosphere." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Quintinha Sao Joao is a four-pearl boutique property designed to recreate the experience of staying in a traditional Portuguese manor house." 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
