Capturing the essence of grandeur, Reid's Palace is a supremely elegant and stylish Orient-Express hotel with breathtaking views of Funchal's bay. Situated on a cliff top overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by 10 acres of subtropical gardens, this hotel offers a fabulous ocean front spa and direct access to the sea.
Exuding character and charm, Reid's has been providing superb service and quality accommodation for over a hundred years, welcoming the likes of Winston Churchill and George Bernard Shaw. Traditional splendour is effortlessly reinforced with modern comfort, from the fine air-conditioned bedrooms to the justly famous dining room. An elegant afternoon tea on the terrace is a holiday must.
Please Note: not all listed facilities are complimentary.
Twin/Double rooms - sleep up to 2 adults. Approx. 23-27 m² (247,5-291 sq ft).
All situated in the Main Building, east wing. Original high ceiling. All classic rooms have been renovated with light and fresh fabrics to harmonise with the original Anglo-Portuguese furnishings. The interior colours are a reflection of the sparkling views of the Atlantic Ocean from the hotel's French windows and complement the original carved wood antiques in the rooms.
Superior twin/double rooms - sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child or 3 adults. Approx. 27-32 m² (291-344,5 sq ft). Most of them located in the Garden Wing, but some in Main Building. All Superior rooms in the Main Building renovated in the same style as the Classic rooms. 2nd and 3rd floor Garden Wing very different to the other rooms, here the accent is light and stylish, using pale woods and colour co-ordinated contemporary fabrics and carpets. 1st floor rooms in the Garden Wing are larger with spacious terraces and direct access to the gardens. Partial sea and/or garden view.
Deluxe twin/double rooms - sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child or 3 adults. Approx. 27-32 m² (291-344,5 sq ft). Most of them located in the Garden Wing and some in the Main Building. All Premier rooms in the Main Building renovated in the same light and fresh fabrics as the Classic rooms. Slightly larger than the Superior double rooms but better view over the garden and/or sea.
Junior Suites are a larger twin room with lounge area and sleep up to 2 adults plus 1 cot. Approx. 35-40 m² (377- 430,5 sq ft). Most of them are located in the Main Building. Have one large room with a comfortable sitting area. Most of them are renovated in elegant light and fresh fabrics and with original carved wood antiques in the rooms. Beautiful location with splendid sea view and large balcony. Very spacious and luxurious bathrooms decorated with Portuguese tiles.
Superior Suites - sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child plus 1 cot or 3 adults plus 1 cot. Approx. 40-45 m² (430,5 - 484 sq ft). Most of them located in the Garden Wing. Offers two separate rooms with very light and airy decoration.The bedrooms are king or twin bedded and the sitting room, have a writing desk and a comfortable chair and sofa. Beautiful sea and garden view.
Les Faunes. This is a buffet style gourmet restaurant. It is open 6 days per week from Oct-May and reservations are required. Dinner is served from 19.30-22.30, with waiter service. An evening jacket and long trousers are required.
Brisa do Mar. This is an a la carte gourmet restaurant. It is open 6 days per week, Jun-Sep and reservations are required. Dinner is served from 19.30-22.00, with waiter service. An evening jacket and long trousers are required.
Villa Cipriani. This is a specialist a la carte restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Reservations are required. Dinner is served from 19.00-22.00 and is a la carte style with waiter service. Meal sittings are identical between summer and winter. Long trousers are required.
Transfer time from Funchal airport: 30 mins.
The hotel has 163 rooms, 9 floors and 6 lifts.
Official rating 5 Star
Exuding character and charm, Reid's has been providing superb service and quality accommodation for over a hundred years, welcoming the likes of Winston Churchill and George Bernard Shaw. Traditional splendour is effortlessly reinforced with modern comfort, from the fine air-conditioned bedrooms to the justly famous dining room. An elegant afternoon tea on the terrace is a holiday must.
Your Hotel Features
- 3 swimming pools
- Table d'hôte and A la carte restaurant/ Dining Room (for guests on Half Board
- jacket required)
- Windsurfing
- Sailing
- 2 Tennis courts
- Gym
- Sauna
- La Prairie Beauty salon
- Games room
- Library
- The hotel can arrange for guests to play golf at the 27-hole course in Santo de Serra or the 18-hole course in Palheiro Golf both nearby
For Children
Children's pool, Hotel run kids club 'Fun at Reids'.Please Note: not all listed facilities are complimentary.
Your Accommodation
Bedrooms have 2 beds, with bath, shower, WC, air-conditioning, cable TV, radio, mini-bar (complimentary water), telephone, hairdryer, bathrobes and balcony or terrace with sea view.Twin/Double rooms - sleep up to 2 adults. Approx. 23-27 m² (247,5-291 sq ft).
All situated in the Main Building, east wing. Original high ceiling. All classic rooms have been renovated with light and fresh fabrics to harmonise with the original Anglo-Portuguese furnishings. The interior colours are a reflection of the sparkling views of the Atlantic Ocean from the hotel's French windows and complement the original carved wood antiques in the rooms.
Superior twin/double rooms - sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child or 3 adults. Approx. 27-32 m² (291-344,5 sq ft). Most of them located in the Garden Wing, but some in Main Building. All Superior rooms in the Main Building renovated in the same style as the Classic rooms. 2nd and 3rd floor Garden Wing very different to the other rooms, here the accent is light and stylish, using pale woods and colour co-ordinated contemporary fabrics and carpets. 1st floor rooms in the Garden Wing are larger with spacious terraces and direct access to the gardens. Partial sea and/or garden view.
Deluxe twin/double rooms - sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child or 3 adults. Approx. 27-32 m² (291-344,5 sq ft). Most of them located in the Garden Wing and some in the Main Building. All Premier rooms in the Main Building renovated in the same light and fresh fabrics as the Classic rooms. Slightly larger than the Superior double rooms but better view over the garden and/or sea.
Junior Suites are a larger twin room with lounge area and sleep up to 2 adults plus 1 cot. Approx. 35-40 m² (377- 430,5 sq ft). Most of them are located in the Main Building. Have one large room with a comfortable sitting area. Most of them are renovated in elegant light and fresh fabrics and with original carved wood antiques in the rooms. Beautiful location with splendid sea view and large balcony. Very spacious and luxurious bathrooms decorated with Portuguese tiles.
Superior Suites - sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child plus 1 cot or 3 adults plus 1 cot. Approx. 40-45 m² (430,5 - 484 sq ft). Most of them located in the Garden Wing. Offers two separate rooms with very light and airy decoration.The bedrooms are king or twin bedded and the sitting room, have a writing desk and a comfortable chair and sofa. Beautiful sea and garden view.
Your Dining
Main Dining Room. This restaurant is an a la carte and buffet restaurant serving international cuisine. It is open daily and reservations are required. Dinner is served from 19.00-21.30 and sittings are identical between summer and winter. Dinner jacket, shirt, tie and long trousers are required.Les Faunes. This is a buffet style gourmet restaurant. It is open 6 days per week from Oct-May and reservations are required. Dinner is served from 19.30-22.30, with waiter service. An evening jacket and long trousers are required.
Brisa do Mar. This is an a la carte gourmet restaurant. It is open 6 days per week, Jun-Sep and reservations are required. Dinner is served from 19.30-22.00, with waiter service. An evening jacket and long trousers are required.
Villa Cipriani. This is a specialist a la carte restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Reservations are required. Dinner is served from 19.00-22.00 and is a la carte style with waiter service. Meal sittings are identical between summer and winter. Long trousers are required.
Information
Child prices apply to ages 2-12 years.Transfer time from Funchal airport: 30 mins.
The hotel has 163 rooms, 9 floors and 6 lifts.
Official rating 5 Star







