Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury country house with golf course, near Palheiro Gardens

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Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux features a golf course and puts you just steps from Palheiro Gardens. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments, and international cuisine is served at Casa Velha Dining Room, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious country house include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
$384 nightly
The total price is $403
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room Main House

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Double or Twin Room, Golf View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Golf view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a desk.

Junior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Rua de Estalagem 23, Funchal, 9060-415

What's nearby

  • Palheiro Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palheiro Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Madeira Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Funchal Marina - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • CR7 Museum - 13 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 20 min drive
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Grill Traineira Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Picadinho - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Venda do Bello - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zarcos Restaurante - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frango da Guiia 2 - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

  • Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux features a golf course and puts you just steps from Palheiro Gardens. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments, and international cuisine is served at Casa Velha Dining Room, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious country house include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 7 km
    • Beach shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The spa and indoor and outdoor pools were lovely and well-maintained. (4 reviews)
  • The hotel's indoor and outdoor pools were lovely and well-maintained. (4 reviews)
  • The hotel restaurant served excellent meals, with breakfast being particularly delightful and dinners good, with some guests even having meals cooked to order. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in a stunning location, and the gardens are absolutely breathtaking. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be coming back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very kind
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10/10 Exceptional

If it’s your first time in Madeira I’d suggest staying somewhere in city center, it takes 15 mins to get to this hotel. Very nice property and amenities. The staff and service is weak , shortage of staff. The breakfast buffet for a 5 starvhotel and the price was so weak as weak.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, relaxing and perfect for a few rounds of golf…staff brilliant
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel natural estate was beautiful, the grounds were in there own gardens , the staff very friendly , everything so clean and helpful. Everything was exceptional. The restaurant was very interesting and good , breakfast was so delightful with all the fruits and choices to eat. It is a 5 star excellent hospitality. The outside pool was lovely as well as indoor spa. Not hot but refreshing.
Turning back the sheets for evening
Palheiro gardens
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful safe haven!

This was a wonderful haven after my flight was cancelled due to high winds. The bedroom and bathroom were so spacious and service so attentive. Happy memories of eating a delicious breakfast on the lawn in the sunshine then going to the gym, sauna, indoor and outdoor pool!
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel territory is outstanding! Breakfast, amenities and facilities were on top! Old money vibes. The only area for improvement is more soundproof walls in the rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

A really enjoyable stay.

A relaxing and very comfortable stay with friendly staff in a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay

Great stay. Staff were very welcoming and we enjoyed our meals in the hotel restaurant and in the clubhouse.
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely location, incredibly relaxing
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a lovely hotel, with Katia ( the Hotel Manager) present and regularly asking if everything was satisfactory. The building , the rooms , spa and indoor / outdoor pools : all beautifully maintained. The breakfasts were wonderful ( cold buffet but also choice of omelets, eggs Benedict etc!) Dinners at either the golf club or Oxalis dining room very good . For us the outstanding features were the fantastic Palheiro gardens …..& the exceptional friendliness of all the staff ( Sonia, Mario, Ed just to mention a few !)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for a sneaky breakaway

The hotel in itself was excellent. Reception could not have been more helpful. The room was large and comfortable, I would have liked a view but in the block we were in that wasn’t possible. Kettle tea coffee etc was not normally provided but when requested was provided. Any issues such as the safe being temperamental were dealt with really quickly. Breakfast superb, eggs cooked to order. Dinner in the main restaurant was overall good, we had one problem with a meal that was dealt with by the fabulous maitre d to our satisfaction. Pool and spa lovely.
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4/10 Fair

Charming but not for rest

We split our stay in Madeira between two hotels, and this one was by far our least favourite. The good points: charming property, the gardens are massive and beautiful, the grounds spacious, the rooms very large, and the outdoor pool and spa was lovely. The downsides, however, the rooms were very poorly soundproofed, and with many young children and babies staying, one night we could not sleep at all with a baby crying next door. This hotel is clearly aimed at families with children and is not suitable for adults looking for rest. Unless they limit the presence of children, I would strongly advise couples to stay elsewhere. The restaurant was fine but nothing special. Location is not ideal, the hotel is reached by a narrow, steep one-way road, which added at least fifteen minutes to every trip on the island.
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10/10 Exceptional

Superbe hôtel et location mais les chambres sont pas bien sonorisées - donc on entends les voisins… Aussi le restaurant un peu cher pour ce qu’ils proposent
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10/10 Exceptional

Un peu à l’écart du centre de Funchal (10-15mn), superbe hôtel au personnel prévenant. Calme, de superbes jardins.
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8/10 Very good

Literie et oreillers inconfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Très bien
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Molto bella e di charme in linea con la catena a cui appartiene. Bellissimo giardino. Zona Piscina da rivedere
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8/10 Very good

Das Frühstück ist maximal einem 3 Sterne Hotel würdig!!!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Ein wundervoller Ort zum Entspannen und Geniessen
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10/10 Exceptional

Location spettacolare, inserita in una grande tenuta a pochi chilometri da Funchal. Ottimo servizi, ottimo ristorante
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10/10 Exceptional

A unique property

We had a lovely stay at Casa Velha do Palheiro. It is a beautiful property, the gardens being the highlight. Gorgeous, well-kept and quiet. A privilege to spend time there. Staff is very polite and competent. Rooms a tad tired, but we were told they are being renovated. That said they are still very clean and comfortable. All in all, we had a great deal and a memorable stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stylish retreat in Madeira

Superb property in the middle of gardens overlooking the city of Funchal
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6/10 Good

Old fashioned/dated and Golf not in good condition

The hotel is beautiful on first sight and is a really cute setting. However, the rooms are very dated with few modern amenities. It would be very good for those looking for a bit of nostalgia but not as a getaway with modern conveniences . Long way out of Funchal at a cost of €20 to get to the centre which makes it 40 both ways. What is more, the food is very expensive as I think they know they have a captive audience, and the choice of dishes is quite limited. My partner is a vegetarian, and there is almost no choice on the menu. The gardens are stunning and beautiful to walk around. As I am a golfer, I’d say one needs to be cautious if going here for golf. Whilst the course has an amazing view, the condition itself is that of an average municipal course in the UK. With the price of €110 per round it’s way overpriced and awful value for money.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Estate, great hikes, spectacular landscapes and garden. Very quiet and relaxing, helpful staff that arrange activities around the island. Great breakfast, not so great lunch options. Spacious Rooms, nice touch with VIP perk: local cake and Madeira wine. Bathroom bit dated: shower leaked water all over it. Would stay again? Probably