Close to the beach.With a stay at this Funchal country house, you'll be steps from Palheiro Gardens and within a 15-minute walk of Palheiro Golf Club. Madeira Stadium is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) away.
Madeira Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
Funchal Farmers Market - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
Getting around
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Grill Traineira Steakhouse - 6 min drive
Casa Velha do Palheiro - 1 min walk
O Rodolfo - 20 min walk
O Picadinho - 6 min drive
As Asinhas - 5 min drive
About this property
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux
5-star luxury country house near Palheiro Gardens
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 center 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 is 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 feature 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 hair dryers.
This Funchal country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.
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24-hour roundtrip 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
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
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 elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Streaming services
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
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 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 lbs 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.
Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
How close is Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux to the airport?
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux is 11.2 mi (20-min drive) away from the Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux have an airport shuttle?
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 35 per vehicle, one-way.
How close is Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux to the beach?
This country house is 3.5 mi (8-min drive) from Complexo Balnear Barreirinha and 3.7 mi (18-min drive) from Sao Tiago Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux offer free breakfast?
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Is there a casino at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?
No, there is no casino at this country house, but Madeira Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux?
Free parking is not available at this country house.
Does Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux have a pool?
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Does Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux have a restaurant?
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux is home to Casa Velha Dining Room, which features international cuisine and garden views.
Does Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux have a spa?
Pamper yourself with a day at Palheiro Spa, where you can enjoy body treatments, body wraps, and massages.
How close is Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux to downtown Funchal?
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux is 0.2 mi away from Sao Goncalo.