Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
Rua da Estalagem 23, Sao Goncalo, 9060-415 Funchal, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 148 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
gardens and grounds are like a palace you could spend a week
United States of AmericaOur only disappointment was not having an outdoor heated pool. It would be much better if the pool was situated perhaps on the croquet lawn.
United KingdomEverything was fantastic! The Staff from top to bottom were exceptional, helpful & engaging. The actual setting of the hotel was stunning, beautiful surroundings & peaceful though only 15 minutes from the town.
United KingdomWonderful stay with excellent facilities and service. Beautiful setting for the daily breakfast. Lovely ground and exclusive access to the gardens when they’re closed to the public. Would return in a heartbeat!
United KingdomGreat breakfast. Wonderful surroundings and staff. A very elegant hotel.
United KingdomThe staff were exceptional and they were all extremely friendly and helpful. The gardens surrounding the hotel are beautiful as is the golf course. This hotel deserves its excellent reputation
United KingdomFabulous “colonial “ country manor house around a 15 min taxi ride to Funchal. Set in the hills adjoining Palheiro gardens and with its own 18 hole golf course and spa facility. Lovely staff who do all they can to please and peaceful surroundings. Was our 2nd visit and definitely not our last. Would highly recommend.
United KingdomVery good atmosphere, staff bent over backwards to help. The food was excellent as was the wine list
United Kingdomlovely rooms, nice bar and very friendly staff. Fantastic grounds and great for walking.
United Kingdomvery attentive staff and most stylish private hotel. Great decor taste.
Germany
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Jeffrey
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David
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Terry
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Mackenzie
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Sally
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Lindsay
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Amanda
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Nigel
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Melanie
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Mary
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Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux is a 5-star manor house hotel located in the old Palheiro Gardens in the foothills of Funchal. With access to the Palheiro Golf Course, guests can also have various golfing discounts.
Free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with a various choices of international channels are available.
A variety of eating venues include the Classical dining room with international haute cuisine, the more relaxed Restaurant Vista Balancal with its views over Funchal bay, the tea house in the Palheiro gardens or 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.
The hotel organizes deep sea fishing on its own motor yacht Balancal as well as 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 Relais & Chateaux is 4.3 mi from the center 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 center.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Cristo Rei Beach
8.1 Very good beach1.6 miles from property
See what guests loved the most:
Jeffrey
United States of America“gardens and grounds are like a palace you could spend a week”
David
United Kingdom“Our only disappointment was not having an outdoor heated pool. It would be much better if the pool was situated perhaps on the croquet lawn.”
TerryUnited Kingdom“Everything was fantastic! The Staff from top to bottom were exceptional, helpful & engaging. The actual setting of the hotel was stunning, beautiful surroundings & peaceful though only 15 minutes from the town.”
MackenzieUnited Kingdom“Wonderful stay with excellent facilities and service. Beautiful setting for the daily breakfast. Lovely ground and exclusive access to the gardens when they’re closed to the public. Would return in a heartbeat!”
SallyUnited Kingdom“Great breakfast. Wonderful surroundings and staff. A very elegant hotel.”
LindsayUnited Kingdom“The staff were exceptional and they were all extremely friendly and helpful. The gardens surrounding the hotel are beautiful as is the golf course. This hotel deserves its excellent reputation”
AmandaUnited Kingdom“Fabulous “colonial “ country manor house around a 15 min taxi ride to Funchal. Set in the hills adjoining Palheiro gardens and with its own 18 hole golf course and spa facility. Lovely staff who do all they can to please and peaceful surroundings....”
NigelUnited Kingdom“Very good atmosphere, staff bent over backwards to help. The food was excellent as was the wine list”- MelanieUnited Kingdom“lovely rooms, nice bar and very friendly staff. Fantastic grounds and great for walking.”
- Mary
Germany“very attentive staff and most stylish private hotel. Great decor taste.”
- hiya, you say you are pet friendly! Great! we want to book a night for 2 adults and a dog for the 17 October! Is this possible?Dear Client, Thank you very much for your message, The dog needs to be small until 7kg with a plus of 10€ a night, We have availability for 17th for ..Answered on 17 October 2020
- What are the charges for golf?Is there a separate golf package?The price for the green fee for guests of Casa Velha do Palheiro is 70.00 Euros. We also offer golfpackage, prices vary depending when you are planing..Answered on 6 December 2020
- Does the rate include free access to the golf course ?Our rates only include breakfast. If you want to play at the Palheiro Golf, the green fee for hotel guests is 70.00 Euros.Answered on 14 October 2020
- Does the hotel offer a shuttle service to any of the local beaches??Thank you very much for your question, We dont offer shuttle to any beache, kindest regardsAnswered on 14 May 2021
- Hello do you have a gala dinner for New Year’s Eve please ? 31/12/21 ?Yes, we do serve a Gala Dinner on the 31st of December. As soon as we have it available it will be send to the guests staying with us.Answered on 16 November 2021
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Restaurant
Food: International
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea
- Toilet paper
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Garden view
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Hiking
- Ping-pong
- Pool table
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis court
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Street parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/Shrine
- Carpeted
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Fenced pool
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Locker rooms
- Yoga classes
- 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
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Debit card
Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Room rates on 24 and 31 December include a gala dinner.
Please inform Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux 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.
License number: 3434/RNET
FAQs about Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Buffet
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Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hiking
- Pool table
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Tennis equipment
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Locker rooms
- Badminton equipment
- Swimming pool
- 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
- Yoga classes
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Check-in at Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux is 2.5 miles from the center of Funchal.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux on this page.
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Room options at Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Suite
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The prices at Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
