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Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
Funchal (Madeira)
A set of restored townhouses in the old center, with a rooftop pool and views over the bay.
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Boutique hotels in Funchal (Madeira)
Funchal, Madeira's capital, spills down a green amphitheater of hills to the Atlantic, with grand old quintas and gardens.
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Where to stay in Funchal (Madeira)
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Quinta Jardins do Lago
Funchal (Madeira)
From £220/ night
An 18th-century manor in large gardens above the city, with a lake, a pool and a resident tortoise.
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Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel
Funchal (Madeira)
From $905/ night
A legendary clifftop hotel from 1891 with subtropical gardens, saltwater pools and afternoon tea on the terrace.
Funchal is the gateway to Madeira, a volcanic island of sheer cliffs, laurel forests and levada walking paths. The city itself is elegant and easygoing, with a botanical garden, a covered market full of exotic fruit and a waterfront promenade. Its historic quintas, once the homes of wine merchants, are now some of the island's most memorable hotels.
Where to stay
The Lido area west of the center has seafront hotels and walking paths, while the old town has restaurants and painted doors. The hillside quintas offer gardens and views across the bay.
Good to know
Madeira is mild all year, making it a popular winter escape. Rent a car or join a walking tour to reach the levadas, the mountain peaks of Pico do Arieiro and the north coast.
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Questions about Funchal (Madeira)
How many boutique hotels are there in Funchal (Madeira)?
We list 3 boutique hotels in Funchal (Madeira), including Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, Quinta Jardins do Lago and Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel.
