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Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths, comfortable chairs, and warm lighting for guests.
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Elegant hotel room with wooden display cabinet, yellow armchairs, and warm lighting.
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Modern spa reception area with wooden counter, hanging chair, and relaxed atmosphere.
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Bright hotel room with double bed, striped pillows, chair, and balcony access.
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Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Castanheiro Boutique Hotel *****
Tour operator category

FNC155
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Air conditioning
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Location

The boutique hotel is located in the heart of the historic old town, just a few minutes from the city centre. The market hall, the promenade with the urban beach, and the harbour can all be easily reached on foot.
Sun terrace with lounge chairs and sea view under clear sky.
Yellow multi-story hotel building surrounded by trees and street lamps in evening light.
A lit yellow hotel building with red tile roofs in a busy city at night.
View over rooftops with pool and church building by the coast under clear sky.

Facilities

Hotel pool with lounge chairs on terrace overlooking coastal town and sea under clear sky.
Balcony with glass railing and wooden paneling at a hotel during sunset.
Modern rooftop terrace with wooden cladding, seating areas, and urban skyline at sunset.
View from a rooftop terrace with pool overlooking a city with a church tower and the sea beyond.
Hotel courtyard with seating area, lit at night, surrounded by multi-story buildings.
Hotel outdoor area with hanging chair, archway, and tropical plant.
Illuminated hotel courtyard with outdoor seating and guests at twilight.
Modern hotel courtyard with comfortable seating, sun umbrellas, and bright walls.
Terrace with white tablecloth and orange chairs by stone wall at hotel.
Bright hotel restaurant with white tablecloths, wooden furniture, and cushioned seating area.
Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths, comfortable chairs, and warm lighting for guests.
Modern hotel lounge area with colorful chairs, tables, and stylish lamps.
Inviting hotel lobby with yellow walls, blue reception desk, stone floor, and wooden vaulted ceiling.
Bright hotel suite with round green sofa, antique cabinet, and cozy armchairs.
Elegant hotel room with wooden display cabinet, yellow armchairs, and warm lighting.
Bright hotel room with two sofas, carpeted floor, and exposed wooden beams on the ceiling.
The unique hotel features a total of 81 rooms (spread across several interconnected buildings), a reception with lounge area, the outstanding à-la-carte restaurant "Tipografia", a cosy cocktail bar "Iris" with an outdoor terrace, and conference rooms (for up to 70 people). On the roof of the hotel, you will find the modern freshwater swimming pool and a whirlpool with the "Pretas" pool bar, offering a unique view over the bay of Funchal.

Accommodation

Double room

The comfortably furnished double rooms (approx. 20 m²) have been decorated with great attention to detail and feature a shower, WC, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, pool towels, electric kettle with tea and coffee, air conditioning, minibar, flatscreen TV, Wi-Fi (included), and a safe (included) (D). Also bookable as a double room for single use (DE). Also bookable as a type O double room with limited availability and special pricing (ZOD).
During the summer season, the double rooms are also bookable as a Young Traveller Room (YTR) at a special price (all guests must be between 18 and 29 years old).

Bright hotel room with double bed, striped bedspread, floral wallpaper, and large window.
Bright hotel room with double bed, striped pillows, chair, and balcony access.
Bright hotel room with open balcony, two beds, and view of mountains and church.

Double room Deluxe

The Deluxe double rooms (DD2) feature the same facilities as the double rooms but also include a balcony. Also bookable as a Deluxe double room for single use (DD1) or as a type O Deluxe double room (DDO) with limited availability at a special price.

Double room Deluxe Premium

Schauinsland-Reisen Original: The Deluxe Premium double rooms feature the same amenities as the Deluxe double rooms, but have a large furnished balcony and offer a Nespresso coffee machine. Upon arrival, guests receive a bottle of Madeira wine and honey cake, as well as a daily bottle of water in the room (XDP).

Balcony with modern loungers and table, part of a hotel under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, modern furniture, and large window with curtains.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, armchairs, and large windows with curtains.

Junior suite

The junior suites (approx. 30 m²), which otherwise feature the same amenities as the double rooms, include an integrated living area and a French balcony (JS2).

Suite

The suites are quite spacious at approx. 40 m² and, while otherwise featuring the same amenities as the junior suites, include a separate living room. Suite guests receive 1 bottle of Madeira wine, water during their stay, and 1 Madeira honey cake (S2).

Bright hotel room with yellow armchairs, sofa, coffee machine, and large window with curtains.

Meals

BB/HB/HB+

Rich buffet in the morning. Evening meal à-la-carte in the restaurant (as a set menu, drinks are not included). HB+ is bookable for an extra charge and includes 2 glasses of wine or beer, water, and coffee per person/dinner.

Hotel buffet with bowls of sliced fruits and vegetables.

Sports included

Modern gym with cardio equipment and bright ceiling lights in a hotel.
Fitness room with a free-weight area.

Wellness

Til Spa, exclusive to Madeira, offers organic treatments, including organic algae wraps and beauty treatments. The spa area (for ages 13 and up) features an indoor pool, a Turkish bath, and a sauna, the use of which is included in the price. Treatments are available for a fee.
Modern spa reception area with wooden counter, hanging chair, and relaxed atmosphere.
Woman stands in indoor pool with gray stone walls and blue water.
White loungers with white towels in a modern spa area with subdued lighting.
A person lies relaxed with hot stones on their back in a spa.

Entertainment

Live music 3 times per week at the Iris Bar.

Hotel services

Parking for up to 45 cars (for a fee, subject to availability).
Laundry and dry cleaning services (for a fee).
Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel).

Hotel contact

Hotel contact:
Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
Rua do Castanheiro nº 31
9000-081 Funchal,
Madeira, Portugal
Telephone: + 351 291 200 100
E-Mail: info@castanheiro.pt

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Young Traveller
  • Advanced hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel with a Future helps you make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognised standards for sustainable operational practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional services in the reservation system:
Madeira Hiking Combo (choose 2 from currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking Week (for those who want to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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No wheelchair-accessible rooms!
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Please note: a tourist tax of 2 EUR per person/night is charged on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years old are free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Subject to change.

Zusatzhinweis

We have awarded this unique hotel 5 Suns due to its perfect location, excellent service, and its absolutely harmonious, high-quality facilities!
In the catalogue "Canaries · Madeira" Winter 2025/26 on page 214.
In the catalogue "Canaries · Madeira" Summer 2026 on page 214.

Seasonal information

The following dress code applies at Christmas and New Year's Eve: "festive evening wear" (suit with tie and evening dress).
*****************************************The famous FLOWER FESTIVAL, the "Festa da Flor," takes place in Madeira every year. Marvel at the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event twice in 2026. Up close on one of the stands at Funchal harbour on 3 May and 17 May 2026. Book a grandstand ticket (limited availability) with your chosen room for only 47 € per person using the code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
From 2027, there will be 2 dates for the colourful parade: you can experience the event up close on 5 February and 6 February 2027.
Book your desired room and add the code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: 35 € per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event starts at approx. 8 PM
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Additionally bookable under FNCA11

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 02:13