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Belmond Reid's Palace is a hotel on Madeira's clifftop in Funchal, Portugal, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Opened in 1891, the property features 126 rooms and suites, a Michelin-starred restaurant, spa, and ocean access within subtropical gardens.
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Belmond Reid's Palace is located on Madeira's clifftop west of Funchal Bay, with views of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel occupies subtropical gardens spanning more than 40,000 square meters. At Estrada Monumental 139, the property is 10 minutes' drive from central Funchal, 20 minutes from Madeira International Airport (FNC), and accessible via a 2-hour ferry ride from Porto Santo Island. Pico do Arieiro peak lies 40 minutes' drive away.
The property offers 126 rooms and suites across multiple categories. Signature Suites start at 105 square meters and accommodate up to three guests. Standard Suites range from 43 to 53 square meters with capacity for up to three people. Junior Suites measure 37 square meters (403 square feet) and sleep up to two guests. Rooms span 18 to 31 square meters (193 to 333 square feet) and accommodate up to four people. All accommodations feature balconies or patios; most overlook the sea or gardens.
William Restaurant operates as the hotel's Michelin-starred venue, named after the founder William Reid and offering tasting menus paired with Madeira produce and panoramic coastal views. Ristorante Villa Cipriani serves Italian cuisine. Brisa do Mar offers traditional Portuguese cuisine with Mediterranean influence. Afternoon Tea is served on the terrace. The 1891 Bar, Pool Terrace, Tea Library, and Gelateria San Giorgio (an institution from Portofino) complete the dining and beverage facilities.
Maré Spa offers treatments using local botanicals with views of the Atlantic. The property features three outdoor pools. A 24/7 indoor and outdoor gym is available to guests. Fun@Reid's provides programming for children. The hotel accommodates group celebrations and weddings through its gardens and dedicated spaces. Direct sea access is available.
The clifftop gardens and ocean views suit travelers seeking rest in a historic setting. Families benefit from the children's club and multiple pools. Business groups find event spaces and group activities including garden tours, wellness classes, and island excursions.
Madeira International Airport (FNC) lies 20 minutes by car from the hotel. Central Funchal is approximately 10 minutes' drive away. A ferry service connects Porto Santo Island to Madeira with a journey time of approximately two hours.
Editorial verification: Belmond Reid's Palace is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel stands on Estrada Monumental 139 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, on a clifftop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean west of Funchal Bay.
The hotel opened in November 1891 as the New Hotel and became known as Reid's Palace. It is now part of the Belmond collection.
Dining venues include the Michelin-starred William Restaurant, Ristorante Villa Cipriani (Italian cuisine), Brisa do Mar (Portuguese and Mediterranean), the 1891 Bar, afternoon tea service, Pool Terrace, Tea Library, and Gelateria San Giorgio.
Yes, Maré Spa offers treatments using local botanicals with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
The hotel offers 126 accommodations: Signature Suites (from 105 square meters), Suites (43–53 square meters), Junior Suites (37 square meters), and Rooms (18–31 square meters).
Madeira International Airport is approximately 20 minutes' drive from the hotel.
The property features Fun@Reid's, a children's club, along with multiple outdoor pools and family-oriented activities throughout the island.
Belmond Reid's Palace is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Belmond Reid's Palace is in Funchal, Portugal. Address: Estrada Monumental 139, Monumental, Funchal, 9000-098, Portugal.
| Location | Funchal, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Address | Estrada Monumental 139, Monumental, Funchal, 9000-098, Portugal |
| Brand / alliance | Belmond |
| Official website | reidspalace.com |
| Area guide | São Martinho luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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