Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux

Hotels
Relais & Châteaux
9.4 (455 reviews)
Rua da Estalagem 23 , Funchal , pt

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service from staff
Beautiful location and grounds
Great facilities and amenities
Cons:
Room quality not up to expectations
Issues with cleanliness and maintenance
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Some complaints about room maintenance and limited replacement of towels.
Service
10
Overall, the service was described as warm, professional, and helpful.
Location
10
Excellent location among beautiful gardens and convenient for golf.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms described as underwhelming for the rate but comfortable.
Amenities
10
Great facilities such as spa and beautiful grounds.
Value for Money
9.05
Some feel the prices do not match the quality of rooms.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Food quality is good, but limited meal options noted by guests.
Overall Experience
10
Despite some issues, most reviews reflect a wonderful stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 07:27

Property Description

Luxurious Manor House Hotel in Palheiro Gardens

Gourmet Dining Options and Relaxation

Indulge in international haute cuisine at the Classical dining room or enjoy a more casual meal with stunning bay views at Restaurant Vista Balancal. For a peaceful afternoon, sip tea in the Palheiro gardens or grab a quick snack at the Spa.

Recreational Activities and Wellness Facilities

Unwind by the outdoor pool or pamper yourself at the Spa's indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. Engage in deep sea fishing or embark on a whale and dolphin watching adventure. Take advantage of the on-site tennis court, badminton, croquet, and championship golf course.

Convenient Location and Exclusive Amenities

Just 7 km from Funchal, Casa Velha do Palheiro offers direct access to the Palheiro Gardens and provides complimentary private parking and a daily shuttle service to the town center. Book now for a luxurious escape!

Important information:

Room rates on 24 and 31 December include a gala dinner.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FNC

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 13 years old and over stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 455 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 10
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Dimitri couple fr
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Jean-Yves couple fr
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Rob couple nl
9
Een mooie afsluiting van een week Madeira met alle comfort!
Pros:

Prachtige ligging, mooie tuinen, heerlijk ontbijt, mooie en ruime kamers en vriendelijk personeel. Specifieke aandacht ook voor dieetwensen bij alle maaltijden.

Cons:

Niks, alles was goed!

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
9
Marvellous place to stay and relax
Pros:

The location and the views from the Golf Clubhouse. The tea-house in the gardens and the whole general area.
Luis and the staff are so professional and pleasant and nothing is any trouble.
The shuttle bus service down to Funchal was very useful.

Cons:

Our only problem was that the evening meal was very fancy in the main restaurant to eat there every day, so we also used the golf clubhouse which is owned by the Hotel and ate looking over Funchal

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Denis family_with_children sk
9
Pros:

Okolie hotela je prekrásne.

Cons:

Wellness, raňajky

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple ch
10
Wunderschöner Aufenthalt
Pros:

Wundervolles Hotel in ruhiger Lage, außergewöhnlich freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal, sehr gutes Restaurant anbei. Würde immer wieder kommen

Cons:

Die Türe war etwas undicht, sodass man Leute vor der Zimmertüre deutlich sprechen hören konnte.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Ignacio couple es
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Israel couple il
10
מקום מעולה
Pros:

הכל היה טוב מאד והגינה אחת היפות שראינו במדיירה, גדולה, מרהיבה ומטופחת

Cons:

הערה אחת - כשהגענו לא עדכנו אותנו שניתן לקבל מפתח לכניסה ויציאה מהגינה וחיכינו עד שהמקום נפתח מאוחר יותר מהרשום.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Jean-Michel couple be
9
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
A
Alanna couple nl
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Friedrich couple za
10
Excellent!
Pros:

Excellent in all respects! Fantastic location and beautiful gardens providing a very relaxing atmosphere. Staff is very friendly, well trained and respond quickly to requests. The buildings and gardens have a two-hundred-year history which enriches your stay. We would highly recommend this hotel and we will be back!

Cons:

NA

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Pascal couple fr
10
Détente et confort
Pros:

Tout. L'ambiance, l'amabilité du personnel. Le petit déjeuné. Le SPA. Le jardin

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Amr couple fr
10
Amazing place to experience
Pros:

The place is just amazing in the middle of an amazing botanical garden ; if you want a relaxing and classy experience come here one of the best in Madeire

Cons:

Nothing very comfortable, maybe an update in the bed but it was really fine

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Nella couple it
9
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Giorgio solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

The staff is extremely polite, always available to help, covered 24/7
Amazing service. Green, calm and silent, definitely worth it

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Ingeborg couple be
10
Wonderful stay in a beautiful historic family setting, spoiled by wonderful personnel
Pros:

We had a truly lovely stay at Casa Velha do Palheiro. The staff were extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout our visit. The hotel itself is a beautiful historic building, full of character, with a fascinating family history and surrounded by gorgeous gardens.

The views from the Golf Club were fantastic, and the food at the restaurant recommended by Michela was absolutely delicious. The breakfast buffet was also wonderful, with plenty of choice (eg exotic fresh fruits selection) and a very pleasant atmosphere.

Overall, it was a charming and memorable stay. We would love to come back.

Cons:

nothing!

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
A
Alan couple gb
9
Pros:

Able to book at short notice due to a flight cancellation. Reception staff were excellent (Carolina).

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Diana couple pt
7
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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colette couple fr
5
Déception pour un établissement « relais et château « de tel standing.
Cons:

Je n’ai pas apprécié d’avoir un tel déphasage de prix en moins d’une semaine pour la même réservation. Ma demande de préparation d’un PdJ en sac car départ très tôt n’a pas été réalisé malgré la confirmation de l’hôtel! Certes il y avait des sacs mais pour d’autres personnes !Le ménage de la chambre pas réalisé avant 14h. Et plusieurs détails qui n’en sont pas pour un Relais et château: pas de coton tige,1 peignoir sans ceinture et taché à une manche. J’ai fait des relais et château en France bien. Et pas un membre du personnel parlant français ! Le sentiment que la clientèle anglaise était mieux traitée.
Résultat : malgré mon mécontentement pas de geste commercial !
Un conseil : réservez le jour même de votre depart vous paierez bien moins cher.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Teresa solo_traveller us
10
Elegance nature and amazing staff
Pros:

All staff were exceptionally friendly and caring. They went out of their way to make sure everything was taken care of.

Cons:

I wish I would have known more about the Michelin restaurant has I definitely would’ve loved to have tried that

2026-05-17 via Nuitee