Palheiro Village

Excellent 2-bedroom apartment. Our apartment was closest to the entrance of the village. It was very spacious, had one balcony for dining out, another big balcony from the living room, and a small balcony outside both bedrooms. Viewpoint of Funchal was fabulous all the time. The kitchen was fully equipped with a washing machine as well. Parking was no problem. Lovely staff.

It's a beautiful resort. The apartments are superbly located and very well equipped. We had a truly stunning view of Funchal, the harbor, and all the boats. A fantastic, luxurious apartment, delicious food on the golf course, a wonderful day at the spa, and a lovely afternoon tea at the hotel. It was fantastic, and we will definitely be back.

Palheiro Village is a beautiful resort located on a hill overlooking both the ocean and the city of Funchal. The views are simply stunning! The property is set in the eastern part of Funchal, about 15 minutes by car from the Old Town and around 10 minutes from the Botanical Garden — a quieter and less crowded area compared to the city center or the western side. We stayed in a two-bedroom apartment with sea view, which was very comfortable and fully equipped with everything we needed. The highlight was definitely the spacious terrace with a spectacular panoramic view — perfect for morning coffee or a glass of wine at sunset. The resort has gated access at both the upper and lower entrances, and guests receive a remote control at check-in. The two entrances are quite far apart and on a slope, with the reception and SPA area located roughly in the middle. If you use Bolt or Uber, note that GPS usually directs drivers to the upper entrance. If you want to be picked up from the lower one, you can manually select the point on the map — the same applies when using GPS with a rental car. We stayed in the lower part of the resort, which was much easier for access. There’s also a shuttle service available on request from reception, and free parking spaces are provided next to each villa. We had dinner at The Vista Balancal Restaurant (in the Golf area) and absolutely loved it — great food, excellent service, stunning views, and fair prices. Overall, we had an amazing experience at Palheiro Village — peaceful, comfortable, and scenic. We can’t wait to come back!