Set in verdant gardens overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Reid’s Palace is the ultimate place to stretch out in the sun. Founded in 1891, this luxury hideaway has earned the reputation as one of the best hotels in Funchal
Reid’s Palace sits on a clifftop above Funchal Bay in Madeira, founded in 1891 by William Reid and run today by Belmond Hotels. The hotel is a palace style property with subtropical gardens, situated just 24km from the airport and just 1.8km from the centre of Funchal.
The hotel has 126 rooms and suites, and features the spa by Reid’s Palace 4 restaurants, 3 pools, the famous tea terrace and a cocktail bar
Funchal’s old town, the Monte Palace tropical garden, the Madeira wine houses, the botanical gardens of Funchal and the historic Mercado dos Lavradores are all within easy reach.
Reid’s Palace boasts some of the best restaurants in Funchal, with a choice of William, the Michelin starred offering, or choose a more casual, or al fresco opt dining experience for seafood or timeless Italian classics.
Brisa do Mar is the pool-side restaurant with Atlantic views, casual day through night options. Cockatoo Café handles all-day breakfast and casual menu by the gardens. The Reid’s Tea Room serve the famous afternoon tea on the terrace, served daily, and the 1891 cocktail bar creates amazing concoctions, with views of Funchal, by night.
There are 2 outdoor heated pools, a sea water swimming pool with a private dock, and the Spa by Reid’s Palace, for a wide variety of luxury treatments.
There are tennis courts, extensive watersports, Madeiran culinary courses, dolphin and whale watching, or maybe take a trip to watch the sunrise from Madeira’s 3rd highest peak.
At Reid’s Palace you will find endless things to do.
Enjoy a botanical tour of our subtropical gardens, visit an ocean facing golf course, or take a mountain hike to discover local birdlife with a superb view Whether aquatic adventures or lazy days poolside is your thing, there is something for everyone.
Whether you would prefer to talk things through or already have something in mind, we will help you move forward with a clear and considered plan.