Casa Velha Do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux - Funchal (Madeira)

$$$$||View on mapFunchal (Madeira), PortugalRua Da Estalagem 23, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9050 415|
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Casa Velha Do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux - Funchal (Madeira)
Rua Da Estalagem 23, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9050 415·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Cleanliness9.6
Comfort9.6
Facilities9.4
Location9.4
Staff9.4
Who stays here
Couples74%
Families13%
Solo8%
Groups5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Cleanliness9.6
Comfort9.6
Facilities9.4
Location9.4
Staff9.4
Who stays here
Couples74%
Families13%
Solo8%
Groups5%

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 4 miles 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, 4 miles 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

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 05:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 0.1 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese
Building
Year renovated:2010
Number of rooms:32
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Rooms and availability

Main House Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Standard Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Double bed1 Queen Size Bed2 Single beds
Wing Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Tennis court
  • Badminton
  • Golf course
  • Pool tables
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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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

Location

Rua Da Estalagem 23, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9050 415
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Rua Da Estalagem 23, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9050 415
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Rua Da Estalagem 23, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9050 415
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Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro
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Casa Velha do Palheiro
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Palheiro Golf Clubhouse restaurant
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