Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
Five historic buildings in old Funchal, with a rooftop pool.
Our insider guide
In the historic centre of Funchal, Castanheiro brings together five restored buildings with tiled details and quiet courtyards.
Its rooftop pool and terraces look over the city's terracotta roofs to the harbour.
Highlights
- Restored historic buildings
- Rooftop pool and bar
- Central old-town location
- Spa
Dining
Restaurant with Madeiran and international dishes; rooftop bar with views.
A stay, imagined
Life at Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Funchal Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Funchal, where Castanheiro Boutique Hotel waits. Five historic buildings in old Funchal, with a rooftop pool.
Restored historic buildings and rooftop pool and bar set the tone for the days ahead. Restaurant with Madeiran and international dishes; rooftop bar with views. It is a stay we recommend especially for couples, culture lovers.
Beyond the hotel, Madeira unfolds at your own pace. Madeira rises steeply from the Atlantic, its cliffs draped in laurel forest, flowers and terraced gardens. Known as the island of eternal spring, it has welcomed travellers since the 19th century, when British families came for the mild climate and the wine.
Signature experiences
What to do in and around Funchal
Levada walks
Guided walks along the irrigation channels through laurel forest.
Pico do Arieiro sunrise
Watch dawn above the clouds from the island's peaks.
Madeira wine tasting
Historic wine lodges and vintage Madeira tastings.
Monte gardens and toboggan
The cable car, gardens and the famous wicker toboggan ride.
A perfect day
A day in Madeira, with your driver
- Morning
Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, then breakfast back at the hotel.
- Midday
Levada walk with a private guide.
- Afternoon
Afternoon tea on a terrace above the ocean.
- Evening
Dinner in Funchal's old town.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Funchal Airport | 20–30 min |
| Funchal–Calheta | 40 min |
| Pico do Arieiro | 45 min |
| Porto Moniz | 1 h |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
The Magik note
Ideal for exploring Funchal on foot. We arrange levada walks with a private guide.
How we include Castanheiro Boutique Hotel in your journey
Every Portugal Magik journey starts with a private Mercedes-Benz and driver for every transfer and day out. We then reserve this hotel, the restaurant tables and the experiences around it, and pair Madeira with Lisbon or Azores at an easy pace.
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Include Castanheiro Boutique Hotel in your trip
Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.
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Independent editorial guide; Portugal Magik is not affiliated with Castanheiro Boutique Hotel. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.