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View of city with pool and sun loungers on terrace under sunny sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of mountains and church.
Infinity pool overlooking city and mountains under blue sky
Hotel courtyard with seating areas, wooden floor, and stone wall under blue sky
View of a yellow hotel building with illuminated balconies at night in a city.
Panoramic view of pool area with lounge chairs, mountains, and clear sky in the background.
Street with colorful buildings and warm streetlamp light at sunset.
Night view of a yellow hotel with red tiled roofs and lit balconies in a city.
View of a coastal town with red roofs and a historic tower by the sea.
Balcony with wooden cladding overlooking the city at dusk
Modern hotel rooftop garden with wooden terrace, seating areas, and evening lighting under a blue sky.
Rooftop terrace with pool, sea, and church tower under clear blue sky.
Modern hotel courtyard with illuminated garden and seating area in the evening.
Bright terrace with a hanging swing in front of a colorful house and plants.
Illuminated outdoor dining area with set tables in an alley during the evening.
Sunny hotel terrace with elegant seating areas and yellow buildings in the background.
Outdoor terrace with set tables and orange chairs in front of a stone wall.
Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths, comfortable chairs, and soft lighting.
Elegant restaurant with round tables, white tablecloths, and yellow chandeliers.
Modern hotel bar with colorful chairs and geometric floor pattern.
Hotel reception with warm lighting, vaulted ceilings, and guests in the hallway.
Living room with green sofa, armchairs, fireplace, and cabinet in warmly lit space
Cozy seating area with yellow armchair, floor lamp, and large wooden cabinet with books.
Bright living room with cream sofas, carpet flooring, and exposed wooden beam ceiling.
Bright hotel room with double bed, patterned wallpaper, and balcony overlooking roof and sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, striped pillows, and balcony access.
Balcony with chairs and tables at a hotel during evening twilight with blue sky.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, modern decor, and large window with curtains.
A bright hotel room with bed, armchairs, sofa, large window, and desk.
Modern hotel room with sofa, yellow armchairs, large window, and table with chairs.
Person preparing fruit and vegetables in a buffet or kitchen setting.
Three musicians play drums, guitar, and clarinet in a modern lounge area.
Fitness room with treadmills, bikes, and exercise equipment in a modern design.
Modern spa reception area with hanging chair and rustic wooden reception desk.
Woman in the pool of a modern wellness area with stone walls and indirect lighting.
Modern lounge chairs with white towels in a calm wellness area.
Person lying relaxed with hot stones on back in a spa
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Castanheiro Boutique Hotel *****

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 center. The market hall, the promenade with its city beach, and the harbor are all within easy walking distance.
Panoramic view of pool area with lounge chairs, mountains, and clear sky in the background.
Street with colorful buildings and warm streetlamp light at sunset.
Night view of a yellow hotel with red tiled roofs and lit balconies in a city.
View of a coastal town with red roofs and a historic tower by the sea.

Facilities

View of city with pool and sun loungers on terrace under sunny sky.
Balcony with wooden cladding overlooking the city at dusk
Modern hotel rooftop garden with wooden terrace, seating areas, and evening lighting under a blue sky.
Rooftop terrace with pool, sea, and church tower under clear blue sky.
Modern hotel courtyard with illuminated garden and seating area in the evening.
Bright terrace with a hanging swing in front of a colorful house and plants.
Illuminated outdoor dining area with set tables in an alley during the evening.
Sunny hotel terrace with elegant seating areas and yellow buildings in the background.
Outdoor terrace with set tables and orange chairs in front of a stone wall.
Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths, comfortable chairs, and soft lighting.
Elegant restaurant with round tables, white tablecloths, and yellow chandeliers.
Modern hotel bar with colorful chairs and geometric floor pattern.
Hotel reception with warm lighting, vaulted ceilings, and guests in the hallway.
Living room with green sofa, armchairs, fireplace, and cabinet in warmly lit space
Cozy seating area with yellow armchair, floor lamp, and large wooden cabinet with books.
Bright living room with cream sofas, carpet flooring, and exposed wooden beam ceiling.
The unique hotel has a total of 81 rooms (spread across several interconnected buildings), a reception area with a lounge, the outstanding à la carte restaurant "Tipografia", a cozy cocktail bar "Iris" with an outdoor terrace, and conference rooms (for up to 70 people). The hotel's rooftop features a modern freshwater swimming pool and a whirlpool with pool bar "Pretas," offering unique views over the bay of Funchal.

Accommodation

Double Room

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

Bright hotel room with double bed, patterned wallpaper, and balcony overlooking roof and sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, striped pillows, and balcony access.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of mountains and church.

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Rooms (DD2) have the same amenities as the Double Rooms but feature a balcony. Also available as a Deluxe Double Room for single use (DD1), or as a Deluxe Double Room Type O (DDO) with limited availability at a special price.

Premium Deluxe Double Room

schauinsland-reisen Original: The Premium Deluxe Double Rooms have the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms but feature a large furnished balcony. From Winter 25/26, guests will receive a bottle of Madeira wine and a honey cake upon arrival, as well as a daily bottle of water in the room. (XDP).

Balcony with chairs and tables at a hotel during evening twilight with blue sky.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, modern decor, and large window with curtains.
A bright hotel room with bed, armchairs, sofa, large window, and desk.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites (approx. 30 sqm), with otherwise identical amenities to the Double Rooms, feature an integrated living area and a French balcony (JS2).

Suite

The suites are quite spacious at approx. 40 sqm and, with otherwise identical amenities to the Junior Suites, feature a separate living room. Guests in the Suite receive 1 bottle of Madeira wine, water during their stay, and 1 Madeira honey cake (S2).

Modern hotel room with sofa, yellow armchairs, large window, and table with chairs.

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board/Half Board+

Rich buffet in the morning. À la carte dinner at the restaurant (as a set menu, drinks are not included). Half Board+ is bookable at an additional charge and includes 2 glasses of wine or beer, water, and coffee per person/dinner.

Person preparing fruit and vegetables in a buffet or kitchen setting.

Sports included

Fitness room with free weights area.

Wellness

Modern spa reception area with hanging chair and rustic wooden reception desk.
Woman in the pool of a modern wellness area with stone walls and indirect lighting.
Modern lounge chairs with white towels in a calm wellness area.
Person lying relaxed with hot stones on back in a spa
Til Spa, exclusive to Madeira, offers organic treatments, including wraps with organic algae and beauty treatments. The spa area (ages 13+) features an indoor pool, a Turkish bath, and a sauna, all included in the price. Treatments are available for a fee.

Entertainment

Live music in the restaurant twice a week. Live music at the bar twice a week.

Hotel service

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 features

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

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

More information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Hiking Combo Madeira (choose 2 out of 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 rooms accessible for people with disabilities!
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Please note: a tourist tax of €2 per person per night is levied in Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Hotel contact:
Castanheiro Boutique Hotel
Rua do Castanheiro nº 31
9000-081 Funchal,
Madeira, Portugal
Phone: + 351 291 200 100
Email: info@castanheiroboutiquehotel.com
We rate this unique hotel 5 Suns due to its perfect location, excellent service, and absolutely harmonious and high-quality furnishings!
In the 'Canary Islands · Madeira' catalog Winter 2025/26 on page 214.
In the 'Canary Islands · Madeira' catalog Summer 2026 on page 214.

Seasonal information

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "festive evening wear" (suit with tie and evening gown).
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Every year, the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place in Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and be swept away by the zest for life.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket with the EDV code FNC500 for just €47 per person in addition to your chosen room.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the big parade up close on February 14, 2026.
Book your desired room and enter the EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - start approx. 8 PM
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Also bookable under FNCA11

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Last updated: 21.02.2026 08:20