Heritage on the horizon: an Atlantic icon, reimagined
Perched high above the Atlantic on Madeira’s sun-dappled cliffs, Reid’s Palace has been perfecting the art of indulgence since 1891. Step through its pink façade and you’ll find yourself in a world of ocean breezes, botanical perfume, and palms that help you exhale, at long last.
The pace here is deliciously unhurried – mornings begin with sparkling wine breakfasts by the pool, afternoons linger over scones and sea views, and evenings unfold in Michelin-starred splendour. You’ll feel history humming through its marble corridors – Winston Churchill once wrote here, George Bernard Shaw learnt to tango – and yet nothing about the experience feels old-fashioned. From a private swim in the saltwater cove to a sunset spritz at the 1891 Bar, every moment is designed to make you feel like the main character in a particularly glamorous travel novel.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Hotel highlights
Facilities
Overview
- A la carte restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Spa centre
- Air conditioning
- Wi-fi
- Kids club
- Bar
- Gym
Food & Drink
- 1 Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant serving innovative Madeiran tasting menus with seasonal local ingredients and zero-waste inspired dishes.
- 1 Italian à la carte restaurant offering classic Italian plates with a modern twist served on a sunset terrace overlooking the Atlantic
- 1 oceanfront restaurant celebrating fresh local seafood and seasonal produce
- 1 all-day pool terrace restaurant serving breakfast buffets, light snacks, freshly squeezed juices, and drinks from morning through late afternoon
- 1 gelateria offering tropical fruit sorbets and Portuguese almond liqueur gelato
- 1891 Bar serving inventive cocktails, tea-infused drinks, and light bites, accompanied by live piano music
- 1 afternoon tea experience on the Tea Terrace featuring finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, homemade pastries, 24 loose-leaf teas, or a glass of Champagne
- Poolside and ocean platform service delivering cocktails, snacks, and juices directly to sunbeds
Entertainment
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor heated pool
- Kids club
- Playground
- Entertainment programme
- Game room
Family facilities
- Fun@Reid’s kids' club for ages 3–9, featuring garden scavenger hunts, cooking workshops, and a shallow swimming pool.
- Teen room with gaming and social spaces for ages 10–17
- Family and interconnecting rooms, cots, and extra beds available for children up to 17
- Babysitting services available on request
- Seasonal activities and programmes ensuring entertainment throughout the year, tailored to different age groups
Sports & Health
- Badminton
- Billiards
- Squash
- Spa centre
- Spa treatments
- Steam bath
- Massage
- Turkish bath (hamam)
- Sauna
- Solarium
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Gym