1. Beef fillet with Madeira sauce

Scallop carpaccio, fresh langoustines, open lobster ravioli: at Michelin-starred William Restaurant, Madeira’s finest seasonal ingredients are brought to life with inventive, contemporary flair.

Dishes can be enjoyed in a sophisticated setting, against a backdrop of spectacular panoramic views.

Try the filete de vaca grelhado com ragu de batatas e molho Madeira – grilled beef fillet with potato ragout and Madeira sauce.

2. Venetian crab

Ristorante Villa Cipriani offers a slice of Italian life on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean…

Beneath cobalt blue skies or amid a vivid sunset, Belmond Reid’s Palace alfresco terrace is the perfect place to settle back with a glass of wine and soak in the view. Choose from a menu that perfectly balances fresh local meats, seafood, herbs and seasoning in delicious Italian dishes.

Try the caranguejo real à veneziana com molho de lima e rábano sobre abacate – crab venetian style with lime and horseradish on avocado.

3. Gastrobar

Explore Belmond Reid’s Palace delectable cocktail menu in the glitzy surrounds of the bar. Head Barman Lui­s has been at the helm for decades. Try one of his signature cocktails like the Fine Poncha—an homage to this zesty traditional Madeiran drink. Or sip a Bago made with Sercial, one of the rarest and lightest grapes used in Madeira wine.

Take your seat on a balmy evening to enjoy live music, an irresistible beverage and a snack or light evening meal.

Style

The rooms at Belmond Reid’s Palace are so unique you’ll spend almost as much time relaxing in them as you will gazing out across the ocean from the rest of the resort or wandering the lush subtropical gardens.

Suites are named after George Bernard Shaw, who learnt to tango here, and Winston Churchill, who came to write his memoirs. Step out onto your balcony or patio for an intimate dinner beneath indigo skies. Linger over ocean views or vistas of Funchal harbour from sumptuous surrounds. Reid’s Palace is perfection in the Portuguese archipelago.

We’ve chosen two different room types to highlight to give you more of an idea of the spectacular accommodation that awaits.

Junior Suites balance modern elegance with vintage flourishes, while providing additional space to spread out in. Located in the garden wing, Garden Junior Suites are decorated in delicate pastel shades. Step out to your inviting private patio and soak up the ambience.

Tranquil and serene Deluxe Junior Suites are found throughout the main building and garden wing. Each offers a balcony, most with stunning ocean views.

The Presidential Suites offer top-tier glamour with a star-studded history. Indulge at one of the most celebrated and best luxury hotels in Madeira. The Churchill Suite and the George Bernard Shaw Suite are the height of luxury and both boast lofty ceilings, rich woods, Chinese hand-painted wallpapers and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. The separate bedroom and sitting room can be combined to create a two-bedroom suite.

Views

Outside of your accommodation at Belmond Reid’s Palace there’s plenty to see and do right on your doorstep.

Enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean while basking under the sun in one of the hotel’s two luxurious, heated swimming pools (one seawater and one freshwater).

Belmond Reid’s Palace has an exclusive pool terrace, or you can wander down to the hotel’s sea level platform and jump straight into the azure ocean.

Belmond Reid’s Palace garden, which was planted more than a century ago, is abundant with subtropical flora. Admire swaying palms and colourful bird of paradise blooms as you wander carefree and relaxed on one of Madeira’s many balmy evenings.

Madeira is famous for its temperate climate, vibrant flora and soft sea breezes: Belmond Reid’s Palace spa has been designed with this spirit in mind. Enjoy an aromatherapy massage, heady with the scents of lemon and bergamot, or detox with a mud mask. Treatment rooms offer private terraces with ocean views, so the island’s beauty is never far from view. For something extra special, opt for the indoor-outdoor therapy suite with a private jacuzzi. All spa treatments feature world-class products from Aromatherapy Associates and Natura Bissé, with exclusive creations for Belmond Reid’s Palace spa.

Signature treatment Reid’s Palace regional spa treatment is a truly unique and unforgettable back, abdominal and scalp treatment using locally-produced aloe vera balsam and grapeseed oil. Combined with fragrant flowers from its own stunning gardens, the experience is nothing short of heavenly. Your body will feel rested and re-energised, giving you a radiant, all-over glow.