Guests give this hotel an exceptional rating of 9,3 / 10
This hotel is located directly on a golf course.
Guests have rated the condition and cleaness of this hotel 9,7 / 10
Guests have rated the location of this hotel 9,4 / 10
This hotel is member of the Relais & Châteaux collection
Casa Velha do Palheiro, a Relais & Châteaux hotel, is set in the beautiful Palheiro Gardens in the foothills above Funchal, just 20 minutes away from Madeira International Airport. It originated from a hunting pavilion from the 18th century, which has been lovingly restored and now combines history, beauty and elegance. Casa Velha do Palheiro is part of the 120 hectare Palheiro Nature Estate with 20 kilometers of nature trails, which also includes the 18-hole championship course Palheiro Golf, a spa with indoor and outdoor pool, restaurants, bar and tea house. The hotel, which is spread over three buildings, has 33 rooms and five suites, all of which are individually furnished. You live here far from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy absolute peace and quiet. Culinary delights await in the hotel's award-winning restaurant with its elegant dining room or in the clubhouse. Breakfast is served in the sun-drenched conservatory.
The Palheiro Spa is just a short walk from reception and offers a wide range of treatments and beauty therapies. Facilities include a heated indoor and outdoor pool, Turkish bath and sauna. There is a gym, an all-weather tennis court and of course the Palheiro golf course. The hotel's own yacht "Balancal" is also available in the marina of Funchal.
At the hotel
18 Hole
Because of it's location on the foothills 500 m above the bay of Funchal this golf course disposes of magnificent views on the capital, the sea and the surrounding mountains …
21 km (26 mins) from the hotel
27/9 Hole
700 m above sea level and situated near Santo da Serra this course is one of the most remarkable mountain courses in Europe and creats the setting for the open island championships of Madeira …
Rua da Estalagem, 23, São Gonçalo, P-9060-415 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Reviewed January 11, 2025
Changes to green fee reservations were not communicated. Otherwise everything is perfect
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Reviewed October 4, 2024
Staff unbeatably attentive and friendly, ideal location, not only for playing golf, but also for visiting Funchal and the hiking trails typical of Madeira (levadas, mountains), hotel with a pleasant old English villa flair and botanical garden, food very good by Portuguese standards 😏. Interesting, varied golf courses from relatively easy and wide to narrow and difficult with breathtaking views. We will be back.
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Reviewed March 25, 2024
The hotel is really something special among all the otherwise standardized hotel chains, a gem with history, clean and well-kept, equipped with attractive and well thought-out details, friendly and attentive staff, the breakfast leaves nothing to be desired. The golf courses are exciting, strenuous and challenging. We recommend a buggy or, for sporty players, a carry bag; the pull trolleys are not advisable.
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Casa Velha do Palheiro
After you have received an offer, which you like, please click on the orange button "Book now". Then fill out the short questionnaire (regarding information about travellers and tee times) and send the form. After receiving your booking, we will verify the availability of the hotel. Once your stay is confirmed by the hotel (usually within one working day), you will receive our confirmation email together with an invoice for the amount due. The invoice can be paid online by credit card or by standard bank transfer. In case the hotel is not available for the requested booking period, your booking will be cancelled without any charge, and you will be informed immediately.
The invoice can be paid online by credit card or by bank transfer. In the our email with your invoice you will find the link to the online payment system as well as the invoice in PDF format with our bank details.
The deposit is 20 percent and is due immediately. The balance is due four weeks prior departure.
You can enter the discount code from the Albrecht Golf Guide in the booking form. Alternatively, please send us your discount code by email to travel@albrecht.de, after the booking has been confirmed.
Yes, you can cancel at any time. Up to 35 days before departure of your trip cancellation is free of charge for you, unless there are other cancellation conditions listed on your offer and invoice. We have a few hotels that do not offer free cancellation when using an early bird discount. However, more over 90 percent of our partner hotels allow free cancellation up to 35 days before arrival. After that, staggered cancellation fees apply.
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