Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
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Rua Castanheiro 31, Funchal, Madeira 9000-081 Portugal
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2021 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best
In the heart of an historic zone, just a few steps away from the City Hall, this four star hotel arose from an innovative concept blending design, detailed architectural restoration and a welcoming atmosphere. With 81 rooms it boasts a lap pool where guests will enjoy panoramic views overlooking the Bay of Funchal and panoramic jacuzzi, two steps away from the main shops, museums, restaurants and bars in the city. The hotel has 4 room types (Standard, Deluxe, Junior Suite and Suite) and also the following facilities: Til Spa: is unique in Madeira with "Voya" biological treatments, using organic seaweed wraps and beauty treatments with all the power of nature. Has two treatment rooms, indoor swimming pool, Sauna a Turkish bath and a gym. A Mediterranean Restaurant called Tipografia. A Coffee, Tea and Cocktail Bar called Iris. A Deck & Lounge Bar called Pretas, located at our magnificent terrace. A conference room. A private Garage . A Hairdresser. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi.
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Property amenities
Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Airport transportation
Conference facilities
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Rooftop pool
Pool with view
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary instant cofffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Car hire
Taxi service
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
Massage chair
Neck massage
Steam room
Rooftop terrace
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Minibar
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Soundproof rooms
Bathrobes
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, German and 1 more
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Rua Castanheiro 31, Funchal, Madeira 9000-081 Portugal
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It is difficult to find negative points for the hotel. Well, it is pricey and rooms are not entirely soundproof, but that is all about it. And probably not the most suitable place for people planning tospend their holiday by pool. The outside pool is smallish (naturally),but with stunning views and excellent bar. Aand the rest of the hotel was just what we needed. Perfect location – snack in the middle of the old town. Very comfortable rooms, good beds, excellently equiped and very convenient bathroom. Lovely service: always ready with help and advice. Special word about their food: amazing breakfast buffet with overwhelming selection of fruits and even more great dinners, perfectly prepared. We really enjoyed our stay.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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We had a lovely stay. The staff is very kind, and gave us very good recommendations for public transports or great walks. The food is great and the pools and spa are nice. The rooftop bar and pool are perfect after a day of walks. The hotel is situated in the centre of Funchal which makes it easy to find great local restaurants nearby. I would recommend this hotel definitely!
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sandra Abreu, Vendas at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
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Dear Guest, Thank you very much for having chosen Castanheiro Boutique Hotel for your Holidays and taking the time to write this wonderful review. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed our hotel. I am delight that the team went above and beyond and helped you to get the most out of your visit. We want all of our guests to have a positive experience and to wish to return. It will be a pleasure for us to welcome you back again in a near future. Kind regards, Sandra Abreu (sales manager)
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Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, as the name suggests, is not a large tourist hotel, which has many advantages. Located in the very center of Funchal, it makes daily trips and evening walks nice, easy and pleasant. It is located in a side street which is a plus is silence. The hotel itself is a combination of several buildings, an impressive old colonial-style building with a reception desk and new buildings with rooms, restaurant, spa, bars and a brilliant swimming pool on the roof of the building with a view of the city and its surroundings is also brilliant. The room itself is large, spacious, clean, the bathroom with a walk-in shower and a rain shower is unexpectedly large and spacious. There is also a minibar and a safe in the room. There is no shortage of towels, beach towels, bathrobes and hotel slippers as well as amenites in the form of cosmetics. Facilities as in a 5 * hotel. The rooms are clean and cleaned every day. Service and hotel service at the highest level, extremely professional, very nice employees make every effort to make the stay of each guest unforgettable. You can easily talk to each of them in English. Food, especially breakfast buffet continental varied and very good quality. There is something for everyone. If someone in such a hotel complains about monotonous breakfasts, it means that he chose and ate the same every day. Dinners in the HB option are also very good in the form of a'la carte, a separate menu to choose from - one appetizer out of two, one main course out of five (also a vege option) and one dessert out of two. It would seem that not much, however, is enough to satisfy the evening hunger. It is worth taking a look at the main menu that could easily exist in a 5 * hotel, as well as the wine list, because their selection is huge. All in all, a hotel that is 4+ should successfully be 5 *. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants peace, good food with a bit of luxury.…
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Room Tip: Room with balcony is better option to choose
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Response from Sandra Abreu, Vendas at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
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Dear Guest, Thank you very much for having chosen Castanheiro Boutique Hotel for your Holidays and taking the time to write this super wonderful review. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed our hotel. I am delight that the team went above and beyond and helped you to get the most out of your visit. We want all of our guests to have a positive experience and to wish to return. It will be a pleasure for us to welcome you back again in a near future. Kind regards, Sandra Abreu (sales manager)
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Just returned from a 2 week stay in Castanheiro Boutique Hotel. This was our second visit to Funchal & our first to Castanheiro Boutique Hotel. Location - last time we stayed quite far out in the hotel district so we picked Castanheiro for its central location. Great location, It’s situated approximately 5 minutes stroll from the Ritz & Blandy’s wine lodge - 7/8 minutes from the front & about 15 minute stroll from the old town bars & restaurants. It’s also close to a number of museums & attractions such as the photographic museum, sacred art museum Pereira D'Oliveira & blandys where you can do wine tastings. We found we could walk everywhere & if I wanted to get a taxi back from the old town it was €7/8 Rooms - we had a Deluxe Twin room with Balcony on the third floor in the building above the restaurant. Great size room with plenty of storage although there was a bit of dead space which could have been utilised differently. For example there is a large lobby area by the door with a full length mirror which easily could have accommodated a couple of chairs. The decor was tasteful & restrained. Bed was 2 twins together but with separate bedding. 2 pillows per bed plus a cushion but we asked for & received 2 further pillows. Once I had worked out the air con it was excellent. Tea & coffee provided daily & there is a paid mini bar. Bathroom was large very nicely decorated & had an excellent walk in rain shower with a further hand held show attachment. As someone with rheumatoid arthritis I appreciated the hand rail in the shower & the fact the floor was non slip. Plenty of towels & dressing gowns provided. Our balcony overlooked the restaurant area which was nice. You are overlooked by other balconies but this really wasn’t an issue & we often sat out there. Not all rooms have a balcony so I definitely recommend picking one that does. Staff - the staff are great, very polite & helpful I can not fault them. I would particularly mention the housekeeping team who kept our room spotless, Carlos who mainly worked in the Iris bar who is just the nicest friendly man & Monica & the team at breakfast. Food - great buffet breakfast range - cooked breakfasts, fruit pastries, cheese, cereal, yoghurts etc including the option to have food cooked to order. Breakfast slots need to be booked but times can be changed to suit your circumstances. Team at breakfast are well organised & really helpful. Good range of lunches available at the pool bar. We were B&B but did book dinner at Tipografia twice. Tipografia is high end with gourmet level food - the prices reflect this & I think we paid between €80 & €105 on each occasion- definitely nice for a treat. Pool - the pool area is as impressive as the photos with amazing views across Funchal. There was always enough sun loungers although umbrellas (more of this later) were more limited. The pool is a lap pool which isn’t particularly deep but we loved it & swam regularly. Pool bar is to the back with shaded area for drinks & food. Beach towels are provided. Bars - the hotel has 2 bars the iris open from 6pm & the preta pool bar open until 6pm. Great range of drinks, the team do some fantastic cocktails I recommend the pina colada COVID - the hotel felt very safe all staff wear masks & guests must do so when moving around removing once sat down. Gel was everywhere & the was a restriction of 2 people per elevator. Constructive comments - we really liked the hotel but I if I was to flag a couple of minor points they would be as follows: Pool umbrellas - there were less umbrellas than sets of loungers which meant some folk had to go without occasionally. As the pool is on the roof it’s pretty hot & exposed to sunshine it would have been better if more umbrellas were available. The situation was complicated further by the fact there were 3 types of umbrellas which require different connections to the bases. Folk invariably got this wrong & as a result umbrellas could & did blow out of their stands. Saw this happen several times including two flying off the higher roof & one which went over the wall on to a balcony below. Luckily no one was hurt but this situation could be mitigated in part of umbrellas were matched to stands & there was enough. The staff to be fair would help people locate the right ones & were quick to take them down if it was too windy. Bar opening hours - minor thing but when it’s hot sometimes it would be nice to have a drink downstairs as opposed to on the roof so it would have been nice if the Iris bar was open slightly early in the afternoon. Summary did I like this hotel? I did. Would I stay here again? I would. Do I recommend it? Yes I do…
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Book a room with a balcony. Breakfast is quieter at 8 than 9. Try the cocktails
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Response from Sandra Abreu, Vendas at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
Responded 3 days ago
Dear Mrs- Kate, Thank you ever so much for having chosen our Castanheiro Boutique Hotel and taking the time to post on your wonderful review of your recent visit to us. I am delighted to see that you had such a wonderful stay and that the team ensured that you were well looked after throughout your stay. We want all of our guests to have a positive experience and to wish to return. To read that you enjoyed all our facilities and our location is really fantastic. Regarding the bar opening hours, at the moment our Iris Bar opens at 6 pm, but if someone wish to have a drink before, it is possible, We even have this information at the bar. We have someone on call :) Regarding the umbrellas, we have already ordered more from our supplier who is located on the mainland (to have the same type) but unfortunately they don't have enough to send to us, so we have to wait. In the meanwhile we use other type. The situation you mentioned it may happen when is too windy, but we're always very careful so that it doesn't happen anymore. We hope to have the pleasute to welcome you back in a near future. Kind regards, Sandra Abreu (sales manager)
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We are still here as I write the review. Centrally located with great access to town centre promenade and most tourist attractions in Funchal. Large cosy rooms with air conditioning with great en suite. Staff can not be more helpful with any query. Restaurant and bars are a very enjoyable dining experience for both breakfast and evening meals. Tapas evening was great and well worth attending. The Angus steak was just as good if not better than what I've enjoyed back home. Great hotel with superb staff
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sandra Abreu, Vendas at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
Responded 4 days ago
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for having chosen Castanheiro Boutique Hotel for your Holidays and taking the time to write this wonderful review. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed our hotel. I am delight that the team went above and beyond and helped you to get the most out of your visit. We want all of our guests to have a positive experience and to wish to return. It will be a pleasure for us to welcome you back again in a near future. Kind regards, Sandra Abreu (sales manager)
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PRICE RANGE
US$118 - US$173 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PortugalMadeira IslandsMadeiraFunchal
NUMBER OF ROOMS
81
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Castanheiro Boutique Hotel?
Nearby attractions include 3d Fun Art Museum (0.2 km), Igreja do Colegio Sao Joao Evangelista (0.09 km), and Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, a rooftop bar, and free wifi.
Which room amenities are available at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel?
Yes, parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Castanheiro Boutique Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Rei da Poncha, MadCubaVMarista, and O Americano.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Castanheiro Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Castanheiro Boutique Hotel offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Castanheiro Boutique Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese.