Casa Velha Do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux - Funchal (Madeira)
32.658203, -16.867581Overview
5-star historic manor house hotel set within the award-winning Palheiro Gardens in Funchal
Dining & Culinary Experiences
Casa Velha Do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux is home to the Michelin Guide Recommended Oxalis Restaurant for 2025. Guests can dine at the Classical dining room with international haute cuisine or at the more relaxed Restaurant Vista Balancal overlooking Funchal bay. The on-site tea house in the Palheiro gardens offers casual dining, and the hotel organizes 'Meet the Chef' events and culinary classes.
Wellness & Spa
The Spa at Casa Velha features a heated indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. Guests can book spa services including massages, body scrubs, facials, and couples massage. Yoga classes are available on site, and the spa offers a relaxation area with sun loungers.
Golf & Outdoor Activities
The hotel provides direct access to the 18-hole Palheiro Golf Course, a championship course with scenic views. Guests can also use the tennis court, badminton equipment, and billiards. The hotel organizes deep sea fishing on its own motor yacht Balancal, as well as whale and dolphin watching excursions.
Gardens & Grounds
Casa Velha do Palheiro is situated within the historic Palheiro Gardens, which guests can explore with free access. The 220-year-old estate features scenic walking paths, nature trails for hiking and bird watching, and a frog pond. The immaculate gardens include exotic trees, flowers, and plants.
Location & Guest Services
The hotel is located 7 km from Funchal city center and offers a complimentary daily shuttle service to town. A free shuttle also runs to the Vista Balancal Restaurant and the golf clubhouse. The property provides free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station, and is pet-friendly for small dogs.
- Dining: Michelin Guide Recommended Oxalis Restaurant (2025)
- Wellness: Spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and yoga classes
- Golf: On-site Palheiro Golf Course and motor yacht Balancal for deep sea fishing
- Gardens: Free access to the award-winning Palheiro Gardens
- Location: Complimentary daily shuttle to Funchal city center
- Pet Policy: Welcomes small dogs on the estate
Licence 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:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Double bed1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Double bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Badminton
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- 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
- Cots
- 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 centre
- 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
Essential information about Casa Velha Do Palheiro Relais & Chateaux
| 💵 Lowest room price | 131 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 15.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, FNC |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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