Perched on the clifftop with magnificent ocean views, Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel is reminiscent of a bygone era of elegance and luxury. Nestled within 10 acres of lush, subtropical gardens, the hotel exudes traditional British style, epitomised by the elegant afternoon tea served on the beautiful terrace. Relax beside one of the lovely garden pools, or opt for an exhilarating dip in the tidal pool on the hotel’s sea platform. A visit to the tranquil spa offers revitalising treatments, while families will enjoy the fun-filled activities at the fantastic kids’ club as well as the delicious gelataria. Dining is a delight at the exquisite Michelin-starred William Restaurant, serving an innovative combination of Madeiran and mainland Portuguese flavours, while the romantic Ristorante Villa Cipriani serves traditional Italian cuisine complemented by stunning Atlantic Ocean views. Seasonal Brisa do Mar offers delicious Mediterranean fare alongside fantastic views of Funchal Bay. The rooms are elegantly decorated with private balconies boasting views of the hotel's botanical gardens or the glistening ocean.
Highlights & Facilities
• Direct sea access
• Three pools
• Spa
• Fitness centre
• Two tennis courts
• Kids’ club
• Four restaurants & a bar
• Free wi-fi
Rooms
Superior Room: bright in a delicate, pastel colour palette with stunning antique-style flourishes, complete with a balcony.
Deluxe Sea View Room: located in the most sought-after area of the hotel offering unparalleled ocean views from the balcony.
Family Room: elegant rooms with floral patterned furnishings and a terrace surrounded by beautiful, tropical gardens.
Suites
Deluxe Junior Suite: charming design, a cosy seating area and lovely balcony or terrace.
Superior Suite: sophisticated design with a comfortable seating area and balcony.
Deluxe Suite: spacious with a separate bedroom and living area as well as a kitchenette.
Atlantica Suite: airy suite with breathtaking ocean vistas and bright, coastal themed décor.
Flights
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Trailfinders' Cari Davies gives an insight into Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel Expert Review
Cari Davies
Reid's Palace exceeded my expectations in every way... and my expectations were high! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. From the moment you walk in, you are treated like royalty and that continued throughout our stay, the staff were fantastic. As we visited end of November, the hotel was all Christmassy and had a stunning Christmas Tree in the lobby.
The hotel is located a 20 minute walk from the Old Town (downhill there and uphill back). However, the hotel does offer a free shuttle service which runs hourly, which was ideal. The hotel facilities were great; we used the pool, gym, sauna, steam room and the tennis court, we really made the most of it. We also dined at the Ristorante Villa Cipriani, which I recommend booking in advance (we were lucky to get a table at 9pm). It is a wonderful Italian restaurant with lovely ambience. Breakfast was incredible with a wide selection and of great standard.
The rooms were luxurious and elegant with everything you needed including a Dyson Airwrap! There were complimentary drinks in the room which were restocked every day. We also were given luggage tags which was a really nice touch.
Top tip: I recommend taking a Pilates class overlooking the sea!
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