Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
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Character and identity
Perched on craggy cliffs above the Atlantic, twenty minutes from Funchal airport, this salmon-pink palace has been working its old-world magic for over 125 years (Churchill wrote here between stints as PM). The 128 rooms sit inside the original building, decked in creams, powder blues and Portuguese tiles, with chunky marble offsetting British heritage flourishes. Three ocean-side pools, a saltwater bathing deck reached by a cliff-hugging lift, and a spa leaning on aloe vera, bergamot and grapeseed anchor the days. Dining spans Michelin-starred William, Venetian-leaning Villa Cipriani, and the famously oversubscribed afternoon tea on the checkerboard terrace.
Who's it for
Best for:
Newlyweds, multi-generational families and Belmond loyalists who want grand-tour romance with subtropical weather, sunset port on the terrace, and Michelin-level cooking without the formality of a city break. Design literates who prefer floral-printed walls, wing-backed armchairs and genuine patina to minimalist newness will feel at home.
Should look elsewhere:
Beach seekers, frankly. There's no sand, just an ocean deck with a ladder into the Atlantic and steep rock-cut steps. Travellers wanting state-of-the-art rooms or contemporary design should also pass; the accommodation is charmingly comfortable rather than cutting edge. Limited wheelchair access too.
Bottom line
What you're paying for is the setting and the sense of continuity: a clifftop pink palace where the views are flawless from almost every vantage point and the service is warm rather than starchy. Book a sea-facing room with a balcony (the smaller categories work fine for a couple), reserve afternoon tea and William well ahead, and target shoulder season for the best rates.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Tennis
- Boutique shopping
- Kid-friendly
- Activities for kids