Hotel A
Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira
Portugal
Hotel B
Six Senses Douro Valley
Portugal
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Honeymoon Hotel Head-to-Head
Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira vs Six Senses Douro Valley
Two of the world's most coveted honeymoon hotels, scored on what actually matters for couples.
Our Verdict
Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira scores 90/100 on our honeymoon rubric; Six Senses Douro Valley scores 91/100. Six Senses Douro Valley edges this head-to-head, but read the criteria below — the right pick depends on what you value most.
Pick Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira for...
- ◆Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira wins on the beach.
- ◆78% of Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira reviews are from couples — the romance signal is strong.
- ◆Pick Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira if Portugal (Portugal) is the trip you really want.
Pick Six Senses Douro Valley for...
- ◆Six Senses Douro Valley scores higher overall (91/100 vs 90/100) on our honeymoon rubric.
- ◆Six Senses Douro Valley offers wellness — not available at Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira.
- ◆Pick Six Senses Douro Valley if Portugal (Portugal) is the trip you really want.
Side-by-side
At a glance — 12 criteria
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Belmond Reid's wins
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Six Senses wins
Criterion
Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira
Six Senses Douro Valley
Honeymoon Score
90/100
✓91/100
Price / night
$500–$1,800
$500–$1,800
Stars
5★
5★
Adults-only
No
No
Beach access
No
No
Spa
Yes
Yes
Pool
Yes
Yes
Room service
No
✓Yes
Couples reviews
✓78%
76%
TripAdvisor
9.4/10
✓9.5/10
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Destination
Portugal
Portugal
Portugal
Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira
90/100·$500–$1,800/night
Portugal
Six Senses Douro Valley
91/100·$500–$1,800/night
Common questions
FAQ
Which is more expensive — Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira or Six Senses Douro Valley?+
Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira is the pricier of the two ($500–$1,800/night vs $500–$1,800/night for Six Senses Douro Valley).
Which is adults-only — Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira or Six Senses Douro Valley?+
Neither property is strictly adults-only, though both attract a predominantly adult clientele.
Does Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira or Six Senses Douro Valley have overwater bungalows?+
Neither property offers overwater villas.
When is the best month to visit Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira and Six Senses Douro Valley?+
For Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira in Portugal, aim for the dry shoulder season; for Six Senses Douro Valley in Portugal, the same logic applies — check our destination guides for month-by-month detail.
Is Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira better than Six Senses Douro Valley for a honeymoon?+
On our honeymoon rubric Six Senses Douro Valley scores 91/100 versus Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira at 90/100 — but the right pick depends on whether you prioritise wellness (Six Senses Douro Valley) over luxury (Belmond Reid's Palace Madeira).
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