Reid's Palace epitomizes the spirit of travel, from the heyday of luxury, style and adventure.

Opened in 1891 by William and Alfred Reid to accommodate passengers of the great ocean liners, it now stands for contemporary luxury and elegance. Perched on a cliff-top amid 10 acres of semi-tropical gardens, providing its own brand of personal service to all generations, today's Reid's Palace offers relaxation and indulgence, romance and activity on the exotic, temperate island of Madeira.

AFFILIATIONS

Leading Hotels of the World

AMENITIES & SERVICES

Daily activity program. Airport transfers. Hotel courtesy bus to downtown Funchal. Nightly dancing and cocktail bar. Fun at Reid's children's program during holiday seasons. Children's facilities, programs, dining, etc. Pets accepted (Fee and/or Restrictions May Apply)

LEISURE

On-site: 10 acres of botanical gardens. 3 swimming pools and sun terraces lining the cliffs with sea pool and bathing in the Atlantic. Two tennis courts with instruction, windsurfing, and water-skiing. Deep-sea fishing and "levadas" hikes up to 1,500 meters above sea level. Superb Billiards Room.

Nearby: Boat excursions, Hiking, Jeep Safaris, Helicopter Tours, Deep Sea Fishing, Whale and Dolphin watching.

Two outstanding golf courses nearby in Santo da Serra (27 holes) and Palheiro (18 holes), both 600 meters above sea level.

SPA

La Prairie Spa

EXPLORE

Madeira Flower Festival - in May
Madeira Wine Festival - in September
Funchal - See the daily flower, fish and vegetable market. Botanical Gardens, Sé Cathedral, Madeira wine lodges where you can sample this famous wine.
Câmara de Lobos - A fishing village hardly changed by time.
Camacha - Centre of the wickerwork industry
Cabo Girão - The world's second highest sea cliff
Santana - Typical local thatched houses with pointed roofs
Seixal - Some of the best wine is produced here
Porto Moniz - Swim in the volcanic rock sea pools
Ponta Delgada - A colonial village
São Vincente Caves

AIRPORT

Madeira International Airport (FNC)

AIRPORT DISTANCE

22 km

GETTING THERE

Driving Directions: When leaving the airport take the Highway "Cota 200" towards Funchal. Follow this road approx. 20 km, until you reach the exit Funchal "Hospital" and "Porto" (After 12 tunnels). Turn off at the above exit and follow this road until your reach a roundabout (stay in the right-hand lane). Take the 2nd on the right towards the "Hospital" and "Avenida do Mar" until you come to a crossing with a traffic light. Turn right and continue past the bridge. You will find Reid's Palace on the left-hand side, at number 139 Estrada Monumental. As it is not permitted to turn left here, you should continue along the same road until you get to a roundabout where you can turn around. Drive back along the same road, until you reach Reid's Palace on the right side.