Casa Velha do Palheiro

Borbala Betlen

The location is beautiful and super calm. Overall a realy great place for a relaxing holiday. Staff is nice and attentive. We had a massage in the spa which was really good. The pool area is really calm and they always have fresh towels. The gym is small and poorly equipped so if you are a gym rat this wont be for you. The breakfast menu is really nice and served in a beautiful setting. The dinner menu was pretty bad when we tried it and also really expensive. €12 per bottle of filtered water!!! You can have a better dinner anywhere else around and a lot cheaper. The garden room actually looks at the back of a hill rather than a garden, otherwise rooms are spacious and quiet. This was one of our best vacations!

Rachel Williamson

I want to return to Madeira just to stay here this hotel was perfect! The history and gardens are unmatched! The concierge and breakfast was amazing! Our phone in our room did not work and there was no iron/laundry press. Aside from this our room was large and spacious with a great view and amazing bathroom. Would absolutely return!

Laury-Ann C. Paulin

Casa Velha Do Palheiro is a true gem nestled above Funchal. This charming estate offers an exceptional experience with its stunning gardens that captivate with their beauty. A highlight of our stay was discovering the enchanting frog pond, which provided a truly magical moment. The spa is also a must-visit, offering a serene retreat amidst the bustling city. Casa Velha Do Palheiro is an oasis of tranquility, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. Highly recommended!

Herbert Dietrich

Wonderful location to come down, enjoy the beautiful botanical garden and great meals and wines. Very friendly service. Gratis daily shuttle to downtown Funchal for those who want to experience the vivid city.

Rebecca Luxton

Absolutely stunning property within beautiful grounds and gardens. Having been to Porto Santo for 3 days, we flew to Madeira for the final 3 days of our trip. We stayed in the John Burden Blandy suite which exceeded our expectations. The suite had a small entrance area with a desk and chest of drawers unit. The main bedroom was incredibly spacious with an emperor sized bed and lounge area. The bathroom had a stand alone roll-top bath and separate hot rain shower. The room overlooked the gardens and chapel. The gardens were immaculate - some beautiful walks through the gardens and huge championship golf course to the reservoirs, koi ponds and Tea House. There were 2 restaurants onsite and a lounge area with outdoor seating overlooking stunning scenery. The breakfast was a continental buffet with the option of ordering various cooked breakfast items - all were delicious. The hotel catered well for my dietary requirements (gluten/dairy free). Staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive - nothing was too much trouble. The property was a short drive away to the main area of Funchal. We were glad we hired a car for this trip to enable us to explore more of the island. I did run to Funchal from the hotel which was a 7km steep descent! A short uphill walk from the hotel is the Levada Dos Tornos which lead 8km to the cable cars - a beautiful walk. I continued on to the Levada Da Serra Do Faial into Quinta Das Almas to complete 13km through stunning forests and scenery.