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Casa Velha Do Palheiro
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
1,515 guest reviews analysed
Rua da Estalagem, 23, São Gonçalo, P-9060-415, Funchal, Portugal
Distinctions
Member house
EMPTYJET Consensus
93.3 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 1,515 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- golf
- wellness
- food & wine
- couples
About Casa Velha Do Palheiro
Casa Velha Do Palheiro in Funchal, Madeira, is an EMPTYJET property offering a range of leisure and wellness amenities. Guests can enjoy the Palheiro Spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a fitness centre. Dining options include the Vista Balancal Restaurant serving Portuguese, Mediterranean, and Madeiran cuisine, as well as the Tea House for afternoon tea and light lunches. The hotel features an on-site golf course with exclusive tee offs, a synthetic grass tennis court, and both lobby and seasonal pool bars. Additional facilities include meeting rooms and an electric car charging station.
Why it stands out
Casa Velha Do Palheiro is listed for its EMPTYJET status, broad leisure facilities, and Relais & Châteaux an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 93/100. Its on-site golf course, spa, and diverse dining options make it a versatile choice for travellers to Madeira.
Key facts
- Opened / renovated
- 1804
- Type
- Golf, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — Outdoor swimming pool Indoor swimming pool
- On-site golf course — Golf – exclusive tee offs close to the hotel
- Tennis — evidence: Synthetic grass tennis court
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — Vista Balancal Restaurant; Tea House
- Bar — seasonal Pool Bar
Services
- EV charging — evidence: Electric car charging station
- Meeting rooms — evidence: Meeting room
Wellness
- Spa — relaxing treatments at Palheiro Spa
- Sauna — evidence: Sauna and steam bath
- Fitness centre — evidence: Fitness room
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Golf
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Relais & ChâteauxMember
- Relais & Châteaux
Location
32.6581, -16.8679Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields
- Relais & ChâteauxBrand8 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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