Belmond Reid's Palace
Madeira, Portugal
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About the Hotel
In Portugal's Madeira Islands, with sweeping vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, Belmond Reid's Palace is a quintessential European resort. Opened in 1891 and host to many European dignitaries - including Winston Churchill, who penned his war memoirs here after leaving office - this exquisite hotel offers full-service, five-star accommodations. Its superb location in Funchal is off the coast West Africa, and features a coastline of volcanic rock that adds both texture and interest to the seaside setting. Opulent rooms and suites embrace a timeless elegance, with remarkable furnishings, marble bathrooms, and balconies that reach towards the ocean. Personal refreshment centers are stocked with complimentary waters, juices and sodas for the utmost in service and convenience.
Location
Belmond Reid's Palace
Estrada Monumental 139
Funchal
Madeira, Portugal
9000-098
Nearest Airport: FNC
Amenities & Services
- Concierge
- Spa
- Childcare
- Fitness Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Boutique
- Kids Club/Programs
- Business Services
- Tennis Court
Reviews for Belmond Reid's Palace
Reid’s afternoon tea
Reid’s afternoon tea- lacked the special occasion lustre . Service was intermittent in attentiveness , although good when present. Food was ok , not the best. We have had afternoon tea’s at F&M , Savoy and Ivy. Any would surpass this. We couldn’t benefit from the view as although a couple , we were seated on a table for four at the back. You get 90 minutes to eat which is not enough time , particularly as we had to have our tea order replaced when the order was mixed up and waited for a service for a refill. The staff are not subtle in expressing it is time for you to leave (although pressed upon by stuffy management) Overall disappointed. Judge by your own experience but our tip would be, save your money and use for a friendlier Madeira outing! Love the island and shall return , unfortunately not to here for tea.
Donna P
Recent first visit to Madeira and Reid's
First class experience all the way both for the island and for the venue and staff at Reid's. Can't recommend more highly.
David P - Reading, United Kingdom
Trip of a lifetime.
Beautiful would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an exceptional experience. The staff and was wonderful and the food was delicious.
kfquinn1 - Hubbardston, Massachusetts
Reids Hotel - September 2026
This is a fantastic hotel and one we have visited last year, the service is everything you expect and more from this hotel group. We look forward to exploring more of the Belmond hotels.
barrowboy12 - West Byfleet, United Kingdom
Lovely Hotel
**A Beautiful Hotel** What a beautiful hotel. It was expensive, but we felt it was worth it. The hotel has a wonderful atmosphere and a fantastic setting, and you can really see why it has such a great reputation. I’m sure there are better hotels in the world, but I have never stayed in one! The staff were all fantastic, very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The breakfasts were superb, with a great choice, and lunch at the poolside restaurant was also very good. We also visited Villa Cipriani, which has a wonderful position overlooking the hotel. The service was great, but we thought the food was just OK. The meal we had at Brisa do Mar, however, was outstanding. Overall, we had a fantastic stay at Reid’s Palace and would love to return.
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"Reid's Palace was the best hotel I have ever experienced . Staffs were super friendly and everything was possible from the concierge. Reid's made my honeymoon perfect."
-I. Yoon
An extraordinary value! Reid's Palace Hotel is a handsome historic property featuring breathtaking water views, exotic gardens, a full range of amenities and delicious and varied food options. We found the staff to be very helpful and dedicated to making our 4-day stay with them a holiday in every sense. We appreciated the extra attention the staff paid to getting us in and out of the airport, circumventing the crowds and shortening our travel and wait times. This is Luxury Link at its best.
-D. Sliney
