Casa Velha Do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux - Funchal (Madeira)
32.658203, -16.867581Overview
5-star Relais & Châteaux manor house set within Palheiro Gardens above Funchal
Estate & Gardens
Casa Velha do Palheiro occupies a 220-year-old estate with direct access to the award-winning Palheiro Gardens. The property offers exclusive nature trails for hiking and bird watching, along with scenic walking paths through immaculate subtropical gardens. A complimentary daily shuttle service connects guests with Funchal city center, located 7 km from the hotel.
Dining & Culinary Experiences
The on-site Oxalis Restaurant holds a Michelin Guide Recommended distinction for 2025, serving dishes based on locally sourced produce. Guests can dine at the Classical dining room, the Vista Balancal restaurant overlooking Funchal bay, or the tea house set among the gardens. The hotel organizes 'Meet the Chef' events and culinary classes, emphasizing the estate's commitment to sustainability and local ingredients.
Golf & Outdoor Activities
Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Châteaux provides access to the championship Palheiro Golf Course, with various golfing discounts for hotel guests. Beyond golf, the estate offers a tennis court, badminton, croquet, and a games room with billiards. The hotel also operates its own motor yacht Balancal for deep sea fishing and whale/dolphin watching excursions.
Spa & Wellness
The spa at Casa Velha do Palheiro includes a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and a full-service wellness center offering massages, body treatments, facials, and manicure/pedicure. An outdoor heated pool with a bar and panoramic views complements the indoor facilities, with sun loungers and towels provided. Guests can also use the fitness center, yoga classes, and spa packages that feature treatments like body scrubs, wraps, and couples massage.
Accommodations & Services
Rooms in the historic manor house are spacious and include en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs with international channels, and tea/coffee makers. Breakfast is served daily with a diverse selection of locally sourced ingredients, and guests can order special diet menus upon request. The hotel is pet-friendly for small dogs, provides a welcome pet basket and bowls, and offers airport shuttle, car hire, and electric vehicle charging stations.
- Location: 220-year-old manor house in Palheiro Gardens, 7 km from Funchal, daily shuttle included
- Dining: Oxalis Restaurant - Michelin Guide Recommended 2025, plus three other dining venues
- Golf: Championship Palheiro Golf Course with guest discounts
- Wellness: Heated indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, steam room, full-service spa
- Activities: Tennis, deep sea fishing aboard hotel's motor yacht, whale watching
- Rooms: Spacious en-suite accommodations in historic main house
- Services: Pet-friendly, 'Meet the Chef' events, EV charging, airport shuttle
License number: 3434/RNET
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
Essential information about Casa Velha Do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
| 💵 Lowest room price | 177 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 9.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, FNC |
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