Belmond Reid’s Palace *****

Location

Fancy some sunshine? Fly to Madeira and enjoy an exceptional stay at Belmond Reid’s Palace *****. A true paradise for nature lovers, this Portuguese volcanic island is full of treasures: lush mountains, sublime underwater depths, steep cliffs… Madeira will charm you as it did William Reid in 1891, when he decided to build the majestic Reid’s Palace.

Treat yourself to a breathtaking island retreat at a hotel where elegance and refinement blend harmoniously with an exceptional geographical location. For over 125 years, Belmond Reid’s Palace, set in four acres of lush cliff-top gardens, has delighted guests with its blend of understated luxury, five-star hotel services and fine dining.

This little corner of paradise is easily accessible from Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport (FNC), just 20 km away. A transfer service is offered by the hotel. To take advantage of this service, please contact our team of Travel Designers who will be happy to book it for you.

Description

Entering Belmond Reid’s Palace is like entering a world of elegance frequented by illustrious people. Empress Zita of Austria, King Edward VIII and Roger Moore have all stayed here, Winston Churchill wrote his memoirs here and George Bernard Shaw is said to have learned to tango here. Opened during the golden age of the Belle Époque, the hotel has retained the charm and elegance of the old while combining it with state-of-the-art hotel services.

Each of the hotel’s rooms has been designed as a private oasis with a private balcony or terrace offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. With an incredible location, innovative cuisine and excellent service, you’ve been warned that you may never want to leave. Staying at the hotel, you will have access to the following facilities:

• Family-friendly rooms and suites
• Incredible botanical gardens
• 3 restaurants, 1 of which is Michelin starred
• 2 bars
• 3 swimming pools
• 2 tennis courts
• 1 spa
• 1 fitness room
• 1 hairdressing salon
• 1 shop
• 1 car park
• 1 valet parking service
• 1 baby-sitting service
• 1 free kids club

At Little Guest, we make a point of selecting our partners on the basis of very specific criteria. Comfort, refinement and a kid-friendly atmosphere are the most important of these and Belmond Reid’s Palace far exceeds our expectations. Further proof if any were needed: the hotel treats your four-legged friends as any other guest would and even has many surprises in store for them.