Why Stay?
A magnet for the glitterati for over 100 years – Winston Churchill among them – the charming Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel is Madeira's most-famous destination, where guests can enjoy all the contemporary comforts expected from Belmond.
Traditionally styled rooms and suites are decorated in pastel tones and are exceptionally well appointed with Anglo-Portuguese antiques and luxurious bathrooms. French windows open onto spacious balconies or terraces with views over the gardens and ocean. Days are conducive to relaxation and, whether you're a young child or a centenarian, a fun-seeking teenager or a sports-mad 30-something, there are activities within the hotel's estate and beyond to keep you on the go all year-round.
Laze around one of the three swimming pools; get active on the tennis courts, at the gym or on the water with a brilliant choice of watersports, or indulge in Ignae's eco-friendly, rare Azorean ingredients, Natura Bissé skin solutions and alfresco massages at the oceanfront spa. There's a lift to a bathing jetty and the iconic sea-level tidal pool; golfers will find two excellent 27-hole and 18-hole courses just a short drive away; while kids aged 4-12 years will be well away at the Fun@Reid's Kids' Club, with its supervised activities and dedicated pool.
Four restaurants overlook the ocean: from the Italian flavours of Ristorante Villa Cipriani and alfresco fish and seafood focused dining at Brisa Do Mar to all-day dining at the Pool Terrace and Michelin-starred William Restaurant, celebrating the finest produce from the island (open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner only). And no visit is complete without indulging in Reid's legendary Afternoon Tea.
