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Belmond Reid's Palace — boutique hotel in Madeira, Portugal

Belmond Reid's Palace

Belmond Reid's Palace is a timeless five-star hotel perched atop a rocky cliff in Funchal, overlooking the beautiful deep blue sea. Since 1891, this legendary hotel has hosted illustrious guests from Winston Churchill to George Bernard Shaw. The hotel offers luxurious rooms and suites with sweeping ocean views, multiple dining options, three swimming pools, a world-class spa, and tennis courts — the definition of classic five-star Madeira.

Belmond Reid's Palace is a timeless five-star hotel perched atop a rocky cliff in Funchal, overlooking the beautiful deep blue sea. Since 1891, this legendary hotel has hosted illustrious guests from Winston Churchill to George Bernard Shaw. The hotel offers luxurious rooms and suites with sweeping ocean views, multiple dining options, three swimming pools, a world-class spa, and tennis courts — the definition of classic five-star Madeira.

Belmond Reid's Palace — boutique hotel in Madeira, Portugal
Stay details

Info & Amenities

Swimming Pool

Restaurant

Spa

Tennis Court

Lovely View

Beach

Arrival

How to get there

  • Nearest airportMadeira Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC)23.1 km / 14 mi · 32 minutes by car
  • Nearest cityFunchal3.2 km / 2 mi · 11 minutes by car
  • From FunchalFunchal3.2 km / 2 mi · 11 minutes by car
  • From Funchal AirportFunchal Airport23.1 km / 14 mi · 32 minutes by car
Questions

FAQ

Reid's Palace has been welcoming guests since 1891 and is one of Europe's most storied grand hotels. Set on a clifftop in Funchal, Madeira, it has hosted Winston Churchill, George Bernard Shaw, and numerous heads of state.

The hotel has three saltwater infinity pools set into the cliffs, fed directly by the Atlantic Ocean, as well as a heated freshwater pool.

Yes, the hotel features a full-service spa offering a comprehensive menu of treatments, including signature experiences inspired by Madeira's botanical heritage.

Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available on request.

Yes, the hotel's famous afternoon tea — a tradition since the 1890s — is served daily in the William Restaurant and is open to both guests and non-residents.