Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's £1,100 a-night Madeira wedding venue featuring a private rooftop infinity pool and personal butler as he prepares to marry Georgina Rodríguez after nearly a decade together

By BETHAN EDWARDS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 00:45, 7 August 2026 | Updated: 00:49, 7 August 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are set to tie the knot this weekend in Madeira, the island he was born and raised. As one of the most recognisable footballers in the world, it is no surprise that Ronaldo and his glamorous fiancée have chosen the five-star hotel Savoy Palace in Funchal, complete with a rooftop infinity pool and personal butler to celebrate their big day after nearly a decade together and five children. Georgina will walk down the aisle at Funchal Cathedral, which is in the historic centre of the capital and seats approximately 800 people.  After saying 'I do' the footballer, 41, and influencer, 32, will make the five-minute drive or 15-minute walk to the luxury hotel complete with six swimming pools, a spa, panoramic views, multiple five-star restaurants and 24/7 service.  Ronaldo and his family have been spotted staying at the Savoy Palace previously and are believed to stay inside The Reserve, the hotel's luxury 'hotel-within-a-hotel' located on the upper floors which starts at £1,100 a-night.  Here the family have access to exclusive private spaces including the Jacarandá Lounge & Club, featuring a private rooftop infinity pool, solarium, dedicated dining and a personal butler.  After nearly a decade together and five children, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are set to tie the knot this weekend in Madeira, the island he was born and raised; pictured in 2019 As one of the most recognisable footballers in the world, it is no surprise that Ronaldo and his fiancée have chosen the five-star hotel Savoy Palace in Funchal to celebrate their big day After saying 'I do' the footballer, 41, and influencer, 32, will make the five minute drive to the luxury hotel complete with six swimming pools, a spa, panoramic views and 24/7 service This is believed to be where Ronaldo and Georgina will stay while celebrating their big day with friends and family, despite his multi-million-pound, seven-storey luxury mansion overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, which is just a stone's throw away.  The couple can choose to host their wedding in one of the hotel's lavish spaces, including the majestic Grand Ballroom for large celebrations up to 1,000 guests to the sky-kissed Galáxia rooftop spaces. As the newlyweds step into the Savoy Palace they will be surrounded by luxury as soon as they are greeted by the doormen on arrival.  The grand entrance features a huge 33-ft-high metal chandelier with fresh floral arrangements underneath.  Moving through the hotel's extravagant green coloured bar, where a pianist plays in the afternoons, Ronaldo and Georgina can head down the grand curved filigree-shaped staircase which will lead them to the 18 metre swimming pool.  If the couple make the occasion a weekend affair, they can work on their tans while relaxing on sofa sized sun loungers as live music is played. Ronaldo and Georgina might prefer a dip in the sea before heading over to the adjacent five-star hotel, Savoy Royal which shares waterfront access and facilities. Inside the 352-room Savoy Palace, the couple will be treated to views of the ocean as well as walk-in wardrobes, a his-and-her bathroom and luxury pillow menu where housekeeping will bring them their preferred feather and scent.  Heading to the rooftop, which offers 360-views of the island and ocean, Ronaldo and Georgina's wedding party can dine in the extravagant Galáxia Seafood restaurant.  With Chef Roberto Barros leading them through a culinary journey through local flavours with a contemporary twist, their wedding dinner will feel out of this world. During the daytime, Ronaldo and Georgina can make sure they capture the perfect wedding day photos with the picturesque infinity pool backdrop overlooking the Atlantic. Ronaldo and his family have been spotted staying at the Savoy Palace previously and are believed to stay inside The Reserve, the hotel's luxury 'hotel-within-a-hotel' located on the upper floors which starts at £1,100 a-night Here the family have access to exclusive private spaces including the Jacarandá Lounge & Club, featuring a private rooftop infinity pool, solarium, dedicated dining, and a personal butler Inside the 352-rooms available at the Savoy Palace, the couple are treated to views of the ocean as well as walk-in wardrobes, a his and her bathroom layout and luxury pillow menu Heading to the rooftop, Ronaldo and Georgina's wedding party can find themselves transported to out of space in the extravagant Galáxia Seafood restaurant The couple can make the most of the hotel's private dining experience  They could choose to host their wedding in one of the hotel's lavish spaces, including the Grand Ballroom for large celebrations up to 1,000 guests or the Galáxia rooftop spaces Following their big day, the footballer and TV personality might opt to use the five-star hotel's spa, which is one of the biggest wellness sanctums in Europe They can enjoy drinks in the hotel's extravagant green coloured bar, where a pianist plays in the afternoons The Savoy Palace's children's playroom will entertain the little ones, with varied games and toys could be the perfect escape.  Ronaldo and Georgina are parents to daughters Alana and Bella, and welcomed twins Eva Maria and Mateo through surrogacy.  Georgina is also a proud step-mum to Ronaldo's 16-year-old son Cristiano Jr, whose biological mother remains private and the footballer has full custody. Following their big day, the footballer and TV personality may head to the five-star hotel's spa, which is one of the biggest wellness sanctums in Europe. The extravagant spa features tunnels, caves and myriad water features creating a calm atmosphere and the newlyweds will have 26 different treatments to choose from, from a £226 massage to a £325 facial or a £80 manicure.  Meanwhile fitness fanatic Ronaldo can always hit the 24-hour gym with an Olympic squat rack and cardio machines. Ronaldo has strong ties to Madeira with a bronze statue in his honour a main attraction for tourists.  He even has a hotel Pestana CR7 Funchal Hotel, named after him as well as his own museum, Museu CR7. While he has an estimated net worth of $1.4billion, Ronaldo's choice to revisit his hometown is hugely sentimental as he grew up in poverty and shared a room with all of his siblings. He left home at the age of 11 to join Sporting Lisbon. Cristiano had previously claimed he was planning to marry Georgina after this year's World Cup, which saw Portugal eliminated in the Round of 16 by Spain. He told Piers Morgan: 'I hope to arrive at my wedding with the champion's trophy. 'I'm going to marry her because I believe it's the right time. Not just because she's the mother of my children - but because she's the person I love most.' Ronaldo and Georgina can head down the grand curved filigree-shaped staircase which will lead them to the 18 meter swimming pool  As the newlyweds step into the Savoy Palace they will be surrounded by luxury with the huge 33-ft-high metal chandelier with fresh floral arrangements underneath in the foyer  In the Nikkei restaurant there is a private dinning experience which Ronaldo and Georgina can make the most of while staying at the hotel  The newlyweds will be able to make the most of the multiple restaurants inside the hotel  Georgina will walk down the aisle at Funchal Cathedral, which is in the historic centre of the capital and seats approximately 800 people The pair got engaged when Ronaldo popped the question last August after eight years of dating. The footballer's new fiancée then shared the news on Instagram with the caption, 'Yes, I do'. Cristiano later revealed that he asked her to marry him at an unusual time of day. The football legend told Piers Morgan: 'It was like 1 am. My daughters were in bed sleeping. 'One of my friends gave me the ring to offer Gio, and as I was giving her the ring, my two kids come in and say, 'Daddy, you're going to give the ring to mum and you're going to ask her to get married.'' 'I said, 'Wow, this is the right moment to say yes.' It was the time. I knew that I was going to do it one day, but I hadn't planned to do it then.' The star also revealed that he worked hard to find the perfect engagement ring. He said: 'She asked me for a ring to offer her because it was one of her dreams to have a good stone. And I work hard, work hard and finally I find what she loves.' Georgina met Cristiano in 2016 when she caught his attention working as a sales assistant in a Madrid Gucci shop. They moved to Saudi Arabia after Ronaldo signed for Al-Nassr in 2022 in a sensational £175million-a-year contract. His decision to move to Saudi Arabia effectively ended his career at the top level. It was thought the footballer had been hoping to secure a switch to a Champions League club before the move but it never materialised. Cristiano is making a remarkable £300-a-minute in Saudi Arabia but last year admitted he wishes he could leave and only play for Portugal. He also owns a stake in the club itself, boosting his astronomical net worth even more.