Regal Palace Resort

Our rating	Five Stars.
Cost	Mid-range price for luxury accommodations.
Location	20 min from Funchal International Airport.
Setting	Set atop stunning sea cliffs overlooking the deep blue Atlantic Ocean.
Activities	Relaxation and fitness programs, tennis and lessons, hiking, biking, swimming, windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing among others. Portuguese classes, dance lessons and wine tasting are also available. Two excellent golf courses nearby, one with 27 holes and the other with 18. Close to the hotel you can also find boat excursions, helicopter tours and jeep safaris.
Exterior	Marvelous example of 19th century architecture. Surrounded by approx. 10 acres of vast gardens and engulfed by the Atlantic Ocean.
Interior	Extraordinary halls and sitting rooms decorated with elegant furnishings, dazzling chandeliers and rich fabrics.
Facilities	5 restaurants, cocktail bar, banqueting facilities, business services, 2 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, children's swimming pool, outdoor playground with slide, babysitting, sauna, billiards, bridge and game room, video rental, library, gift shop, 24-hour room service, shuttle to downtown Funchal and airport transfers,
Accommodations	163 rooms including 35 suites. Each room is uniquely decorated in light colors with elegant and comfortable furnishings. The balconies and terraces have lovely wicker furniture. All guests receive welcome fruit and flowers and face either the sea or splendid gardens.
Receptions	Relaxed old fashioned charm.
Entertainment	Dancing nightly, cocktail bar and live music in the dining room.
Ceremonies	Civil and symbolic ceremonies in one of the 7 function rooms or in the beautiful gardens or poolside terrace.
Restaurant	The 5 restaurants serve regional and international cuisine, ranging from the Poolside cafÃ© to the exquisitely appointed dining room where a jacket and tie are recommended.
Service	First-class service with special individual attention.
Capacity	Up to 180 inside, 150 in the gardens and 250 people poolside.
Availability	Open all year long. Reservations should be made well in advance for Spring and Summer events.

Unique characteristics of this Regal Palace Resort

On the island of Madeira, lies one of the most striking and fascinating resorts. The Regal Palace Resort boasts 4 hectares (10 acres) of lovely subtropical gardens with exotic plants and flowers from all corners of the world, which add to its essence of beauty, nature and relaxation.

This region is most famous for its botanical gardens, Madeira wine lodges, cathedrals, volcanic rock saltwater pools and typical thatched homes with pointy roofs.

The Regal Palace has long been a symbol of excellence and has accommodated many well-known people including Winston Churchill. In 2005 it was named the 13th of the top 25 European Resorts.

For those of you who are bringing along a lot of family, this Regal Palace Resort is also very child friendly. Every youngster receives in-room amenities like special child toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, a drawing set with pencils and/or a teddy bear. Its enclosed kid’s club includes a playground, swimming pool, DVDs, computer, videogames, along with traditional toys and pastimes. During the summer holidays, there is even a professional team that puts together daily entertainment programs and takes the kids to dinner with a special kids’ menu.

This venue offers all you could possibly desire, including 3 swimming pools (2 seawater pools of which one is heated and 1 heated freshwater pool). Whether it’s indulging in massages in one of the poolside treatment rooms, enjoying private tennis lessons, or going for a long walk through the lavish gardens, you’ll be most dazzled with everything this resort has to offer.

If you demand extreme elegance, luxury and individual attention, this outstanding sea cliff location is the ideal venue for your wedding.