Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro
Rua da Estalagem 23, Sao Goncalo, 9060-415 Funchal, Portugal – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.1/10! (score from 127 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The gardens are stunning and our room was nice. The communal areas were very comfortable. The staff were super helpful, friendly and professional. We will likely visit again.
United KingdomCasa Velha is a secluded country house hotel, set high above Funchal, with extensive, beautiful grounds and golf course. A garden lover's paradise with free access to the famous Palheiro gardens. The accommodation is charming, as is the service. The restaurant's cuisine and ambience are very good too.
United KingdomThe manor house is in a bucolic setting and impeccably maintained. Our room Number 1 was very comfortable. We signed up for bed and breakfast and the breakfasts were very good as were the dinners. The staff was always very friendly and polite.
SwitzerlandThe hotel is in a magical location with splendid gardens. It is like staying in an English country house.
United KingdomLocation and charme, that makes this hotel really unique. Staff is very helpfull and warm, overall wonderful. The breakfast, afternoon thee or a romantic diner; you absolutely must do this in the garden. Where you can feel totally relaxed and cocooned for the otherwise busy and vibrant fuchal.
BelgiumBeautiful tranquil location , friendly and helpful staff , amazing views of Funchal Perfect get away for a few days
United KingdomThe location is stunning , beautiful gardens and a lovely place to relax and enjoy the fresh air. The staff are friendly, professional and very willing. Rooms are comfortable, clean and beautifully decorated. The premises is immaculate and the gardens are well maintained and so lovely to walk around. The golf club is professionally run and staff are helpful and accommodating. We will most definitely return to this special place on Madeira. A memorable experience.
South AfricaThe splendid location in a garden above Funchal All the amenities were great The staff was very friendly
FranceVery comfortable bed, excellent friendly service, lovely spacious room and great surroundings. Great golf course, convenient transfers into Funchal and fantastic food.
United KingdomFantastic breakfast. Good options for other meals. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff throughout.
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Casa Velha do Palheiro 5-star hotel
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Casa Velha do Palheiro
Casa Velha do Palheiro is a 5-star manor house hotel situated in the old Palheiro Gardens in the foothills of Funchal. With access to the stunning Palheiro Golf Course, guests can also enjoy various golfing discounts.
Dating back to 1804, Casa Velha do Palheiro consists of 3 buildings with all rooms individually decorated with chic and elegant furnishings. Free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with a wide choice of international channels are available.
A variety of eating venues include the Classical dining room with international haute cuisine, the more relaxed Palheiro Golf clubhouse restaurant with its panoramic views over Funchal bay, the tea house in the Palheiro gardens or healthy snacks at the Spa.
Guests can relax by the outdoor pool in the gardens or use the free facilities of the Spa at Casa Velha featuring a heated indoor pool as well as sauna and steam room. Highly qualified therapists offer an array of Pevonia SPA treatments for holistic relaxation.
The hotel organizes deep sea fishing on its own motor yacht Balancal as well as nature experiences with whale and dolphin watching. On site there is a tennis court, badminton, croquet as well as its own championship golf course – Palheiro Golf. Casa Velha do Palheiro is 4.3 miles from the centre of Funchal and offers direct access to the award-winning Palheiro Gardens. Free private parking is available as well as a daily free shuttle service to the town centre.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.
Guests love...
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Breakfast info
Buffet
Good coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free parking available at the hotel
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An oasis of nature situated on the outskirts of Funchal. Relaxation, wonderful gardens, glorious spa, a golf course with 18 holes all with sea view, our own deep sea fishing and whale watching boat....I could go on all day!!
What's nearby *
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Palheiro Gardens0.3 miles
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Palheiro Golfe0.4 miles
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Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro0.5 miles
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Madeira Botanical Garden1.6 miles
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Sao Tiago Fort2 miles
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Farmers' Market2 miles
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Madeira Story Centre2.2 miles
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Funchal Toy Museum2.2 miles
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Monte Palace Tropical Garden2.3 miles
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Nossa Senhora do Monte Church2.4 miles
Natural beauty *
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Garajau Sea/ocean3.1 miles
Closest airports *
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Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport5.9 miles
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Porto Santo Airport41.6 miles
Most popular landmarks *
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Cathedral of Funchal2.5 miles
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Mar Avenue2.6 miles
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Reis Magos Beach2.6 miles
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Marina do Funchal2.7 miles
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Madeira Casino3 miles
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Funchal Ecological Park3.7 miles
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Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint4.2 miles
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Girao Cape8 miles
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Santana's traditional houses10.2 miles
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Cuisine: Portuguese, International
Facilities of Casa Velha do Palheiro Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Hiking
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Table tennis
- Billiards
- Games room
- Fishing Additional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
- Tennis court
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee house
- Chocolate or cookies Additional charge
- Fruits Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Secured parking
Wellness facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Swimming pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa Facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body Treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Fence around pool
- Sun umbrellas
- Pool cover
- Shallow end
- Pool bar
- Plunge pool
- Salt-water pool
- Heated pool
- Pool with view
- Infinity pool
- Rooftop pool
- Swimming pool toys
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Outdoor pool (all year)
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Hammam
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Transport
- Airport pick up Additional charge
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Children television networks
- Indoor play area
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (free)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Car hire
- Chapel/shrine
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a cot
upon request
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FREE |
| 3 - 12 years |
Can use an extra bed
upon request
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50% per child, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Bankcard
Casa Velha do Palheiro accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
For stays on the 24th and 31st of December, the Gala Dinner is already included in the room rate.
License number: 3434/RNET
FAQs about Casa Velha do Palheiro
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Guests staying at Casa Velha do Palheiro can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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The prices at Casa Velha do Palheiro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Casa Velha do Palheiro offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Billiards
- Games room
- Library
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Tennis equipment
- Badminton equipment
- Beauty Services
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body Treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa Facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples massage
- Full body massage
- Fitness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Walking tours
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Check-in at Casa Velha do Palheiro is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Room options at Casa Velha do Palheiro include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Casa Velha do Palheiro (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secured parking
- Street parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Casa Velha do Palheiro by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 20min
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Casa Velha do Palheiro has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
