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Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

5.0 star property
Luxury country house with 3 hot tubs and full-service spa

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Interior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
The current price is AU$556
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Explore the area

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Rua de Estalagem 23, Funchal, 9060-415
  • Palheiro Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Palheiro Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Madeira Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Golf View

Double or Twin Room, Golf View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Funchal

A luxury stay in Funchal awaits you at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux. You'll find Palheiro Gardens a few steps away and Palheiro Golf Club within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this eco-friendly country house include 3 hot tubs, a full-service spa and a golf course. .A relaxing visit to Palheiro Spa can include hot stone massages, Swedish massages and aromatherapy along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Casa Velha Dining Room, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the country house's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, gym and outdoor tennis court. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a Turkish bath/hammam and a sauna. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Funchal country house, you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Madeira Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Palheiro Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palheiro Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Madeira Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grill Traineira Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casa Velha do Palheiro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O Picadinho - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Rodolfo - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Casa de Pasto das Eiras - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Luxury country house with 3 hot tubs and full-service spa
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and 3 hot tubs. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre are also featured at the luxury Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux. A free area shuttle within 7 km is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Funchal country house.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1997
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Funchal country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Palheiro Spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 7 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Casa Velha Dining Room

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 3 hot tubs
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 64.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 64.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number 3434

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the country house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Casa Velha Palheiro
Casa Velha Palheiro Funchal
Casa Velha Palheiro House
Casa Velha Palheiro House Funchal
Casa Velha Do Palheiro Hotel Funchal
Casa Velha Do Palheiro Madeira/Funchal
Casa Velha Palheiro Country House Funchal
Casa Velha Palheiro Country House
Casa Velha Do Palheiro
Casa Velha do Palheiro Relais Chateaux
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux Funchal
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux Country House
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux Country House Funchal

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux on 16 Oct 2025 start from AU$548.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

The closest beach to Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux is Palmeiras Beach (7.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Yep, Palheiro Spa is available for guests. It has 3 hot tubs, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux have a pool?

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux features 3 hot tubs, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

Is Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux is a hit with families.

Does Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Is there a golf course on site at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?

Yep, Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range and golf lessons are also available.