Madeira Island Hotel Guide - Palheiro Golf Club hotels in Madeira Island, Portugal.

A beautiful hotel with excellent food. However on the day of our arrival (8th September) Funchal was sunny and warm while our hotel at 500 metres was in the clouds and the weather was cold and rainy. We would probably not stay again as our main reason for travelling was for some warmth and sun, but in high summer I suspect the drop in temperature would be welcome. Another word of warning would be that the car we hired(1.2 Polo) was barely able to climb the road to the hotel even in first gear!

we stayed at dom pedro 2 adults one 3 year old this is our second time ,for the price you can`t get a better hotel we had just room only because there are lovely eating places outside the hotel or in the centre we also hired a car which for us was a must as we went round the island. the hotel is not 5 star so if youe fancy a 5 star but think you can get the same service your mistaken. but for a place to stay for room only you cant beat it.the swimming pools are not heated but the time we went the weather was hot so nice and refreasing for us .they have 3 pools in total and tennis courts plus free internet at reception only. once again i stress for the price it`s great but do remember it is a 3 star.

A wonderful oasis perched high above Funchal, with breathtaking views. The accommodation, spa and fitness facilities were top class. The staff were superbly professional. The restaurant is very good, with the catch of the day served on a hot beach pebble being the outstanding dish. The hotel has easy access to Funchal, but if you a first time driver on Madeira, really do research your route, following the hotel web site directions is advised, our sat-nav system guided us along some very narrow and steep streets, not ideal. As a base to explore Madeira from during the day and a luxury retreat after a hard days touring this hotel was unbeatable.

Mr Horta is a star, very friendly, very helpful. The location was also superb in the old part of town: we could walk to everywhere we wanted to go in just a few minutes (old town, shops, teleferico, cathedral, beach, swimming pool, pick up point for levada walks). Others have mentioned it's located up a hill, which it is, but it's a very small hill. I wouldn't have thought it worth mentioning. We did ask to move rooms after a couple of nights because we were near a noisy neighbour's dog, which they did for us and that was a great improvement. There were roadworks outside for the duration, which meant we had no traffic. I don't know how noisy the road would be normally. I'd go back, definitely: the room was all we needed, the family were lovely, and the breakfast was pretty substantial too if you wanted it.

We found the hotel very much to our liking and in just the right place for getting about on the island and visiting the old town of Funchal.

It is a very good hotel, good location, very good value for money, just one thing concerned me, when I was booking, expedia website says there is buffet breakfast, but in reality you will get 2 baps alittle butter, the same little jam and a little triangle of cheese, 50mi of juice and a cup of coffee. that is it. When I have asked them about breakfast buffet, they have been looking at me with dropped jaws. They have heard about that.

A small, basic hotel. Rooms fairly small ( but not so small as to be a problem ), clean and cleaned daily. Beds good, shower good. Staff spoke little english, but were always friendly and very helpful ( we broke the key to our room in the lock at 2200 one night, so couldn't get in, the man on reception tried to open the door but failed, so called someone out to fix it. ) Not all rooms have a balcony, you really do need a balcony room, even in early December we came back from eating and sat out until midnight. The location is brilliant, centre of Funchal, bus stations, cable car, sea front, old town restaurant area all within a couple of hundred yards, Balconies overlook a busy, narrow street with bars and cafes and the city market on the other side. Great for wathcing the locals go about their lives, never too noisy though. No food / bar at the hotel, but other bars / cafes close for breakfast. We spent most days walking the levadas, a brilliant way of seeing the island. Probably not good for younger families, but if you are looking for a base that is clean, cheap but very cheerful in a good location this hotel ticks all the boxes.

- good view - good opportunities for cycling, swimming, walk around, go shopping, quite a lot of restaurants, - charming weather -