Book Your Stay at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, Funchal (Madeira)

Castanheiro Boutique Hotel offers 81 rooms and suites, each designed to preserve the historical character of the five classified buildings that form the property. Many rooms include a terrace or balcony, and all provide a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries. The rooms are allergy-free and soundproof, with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

The on-site spa & wellness centre includes a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, Turkish bath, massage rooms, and a relaxing area, all accessible to guests. Treatments range from facial and back massages to full body and couples massages, plus hammam and steam room sessions. The spa also provides a fitness centre, hot tub/Jacuzzi, and a spa lounge with sun loungers, beach chairs, and umbrellas.

The hotel restaurant serves Mediterranean specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a buffet breakfast that includes cooked-to-order eggs, pancakes, and crepes. The Iris Bar and a pool bar on the rooftop offer drinks and snacks, including a daily happy hour with half-price cocktails from 6pm to 7pm. Themed dinner nights and live music performances are held regularly, and guests can also order breakfast in the room or enjoy wine/champagne.

The heated rooftop infinity pool is open all year and offers panoramic views over Funchal Bay and the city skyline. The pool area includes a hot tub, sun loungers, beach chairs, sun umbrellas, and a pool bar serving drinks and light meals. Pool towels are provided, and the terrace also hosts evening entertainment events such as the Saturday night firework watching with complimentary sparkling wine.

Castanheiro Boutique Hotel sits 500 metres from Marina do Funchal, within a 5-minute walk of the cathedral, shops, museums, and the cable car. The hotel offers bike and car hire, a shuttle service to the airport, and electric vehicle charging stations in the accessible on-site parking. Business travellers can use the meeting/banquet facilities and fax/photocopying services, while families find babysitting, board games, and family rooms available.

Buildings: Five historically classified buildings merged into one boutique hotel

Spa: Hydrotherapy pool, sauna, Turkish bath, and massage treatments

Dining: Mediterranean restaurant with themed dinner nights and live music

Pool: Heated rooftop infinity pool with panoramic city views

Location: 500m from Marina do Funchal in the old town centre

Services: Bike/car hire, electric vehicle charging, airport shuttle