Offering 4 restaurants, 2 bars and Atlantic Ocean views, the 5-star Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel is located on a cliff top on Madeira Island. Funchal’s center is 10 minutes' walk away. Pestana Carlton Madeira's leisure has an on-site diving center. All suites and rooms feature elegant décor, flat-screen TVs and balconies with sea, mountain or pool views. One of the 2 saltwater pools has stairs leading to the sea. For relaxation, Magic Spa by Pestana includes a jacuzzi, Scottish shower and turkish bath. Guests can choose from Arcos restaurant that serves buffet breakfast and dinner, the à la carte Taverna Grill serves dinner only, the Garden Pool serves mostly lunch and snacks during the day and The Pub is available for lunch and dinner, the latter also à la carte. Activities such as paragliding, yacht excursions and windsurfing are available nearby. The Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Madeira's International Airport. Private parking is available, at an extra fee.
- "It was fantastic!!" - "Excellent hotel with good facilities and friendly staff. Good local bars and restaurants close by." - "Great value for money" - "Very good located hotel worth the money" - "Great location, Great Views, Great Service, Great Food. Will definitely stay again." - "Great family hotel" - "A comfortable, welcoming stay." - "Excellent - very enjoyable!" - "Fantastic hotel will definitely be coming back"
Very Good
2005 reviews
The Royal Savoy Resort is rated as one of the finest in the world, and commands a most prestigious location on the island of Madeira! This luxurious resort is situated on the ocean front, within a 10-minute walk of Funchal’s Old Town. Famous for its many species of flowers, the island of Madeira offers visitors abundant attractions in tranquil settings with lovely spring weather all through the year.
We offer a Superior Studio Suite with stunning unrestricted views of the Atlantic ocean, the mountains, and Funchal the capital city. It is tastefully decorated in an exquisite exotic style, creating a very unique ambiance.
The Superior Studio is in excess of 38m² with full bathroom, an ocean-facing balcony of 9m², and will comfortably sleep up to 4 people (privacy for two, but can sleep up to four).
Furnished with plenty of wardrobe space, kitchenette and spacious lounge area, as well as all other modern amenities expected of a resort of this category.
This luxuriously appointed hotel's facilities include a lush, subtropical solarium, several swimming pools, private access to the sea, Jacuzzi, beauty salon, gym & sauna, restaurant, offering a very relaxing and unrivalled holiday atmosphere.
Availability: weeks 51 & 52.
This time of year in Madeira is very popular for its world famous Christmas festivities.
Spa • Guest Services • Kitchen • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Fireplace/Heating • Tv • Sports/Activities • Oceanfront • View • Bedding/Linens • Ocean View • Smoking
Surrounded by tropical gardens, the seaside Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel features the largest salt water pool on the Madeira Island. The hotel offers fine dining and access to the Funchal coastline promenade. The resort is set on the rock of Ponta da Cruz, with views of the high sea cliffs of Cabo Girão. Its bright interiors have large windows, designed to let in plenty of natural light. Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel has a full-scale spa with steam baths, saunas, and hot tubes. Guests can work out at the gym, have a relaxing massage or swim in the panoramic indoor pool. The Pestana Grand's rooms include private balconies. Each is air conditioned and has an private bathroom with a bathtub. The hotel offers an extensive range of restaurants, including fine Moroccan, Italian and Portuguese cuisine. Guests can enjoy a drink in the piano bar, or a fine cigar in the lounge.
- "The hotel grounds are as beautiful as the Island of Madeira" - "A fantastic stay , at a hotel, operated by serviceminded personel" - "My stay at the resort was absolutely wonderful. The location is stunning, the staff are incredibly attentive, and the en" - "It exceeded my expectations" - "Great place I did a good homework to pick it up" - "Passable" - "comfortable, relaxing with amazing staff." - "Excellent stay, beautiful location, great facilities."
Very Good
1102 reviews
The 5-star Vidamar Resorts Madeira is located on Madeira's southern coast, just few minutes' walk from central Funchal. It features 3 salt-water infinity pools for adults and one for children. The property features panoramic views of the Atlantic. All rooms at Vidamar Resorts Madeira have sea or garden views from the balconies. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, mini refrigerator and an private bathroom. On-site restaurants offer local and international specialties and include the Ocean Buffet Restaurant, the Sabor a Mar Restaurant, the Casa das Espetadas Restaurant, the Koi Sushi Bar and the Italian á la carte restaurant Mama Mia by Giovanni. There is also a piano bar and snooker lounge. The Aquatica Kids World offers a safe environment to play and create for children between 3 and 11, while the Thalasso Sea Spa, surrounded by water and elegance, offers relaxing programs to adults. It features a variety of treatments, relaxing areas, dynamic swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, Turkish bath as well as contrast, Vichy and Scottish shower. Guests can exercise in the fully-equipped fitness center, play squash or sunbathe on the hotel's sea platform, where also runs classes in various water sports (seasonal). The Vidamar Madeira is 11 mi from Madeira Santa Catarina Airport. Parking is available for an additional fee.
- "Really nice and amazing stay." - "Overall it's an exceptional hotel and we would return." - "A perfect place to relax and explore the stunning island of Madeira" - "Wonderful resort and staff, only thing they couldn’t guarentee was the weather…! 🙂" - "Super hotel, Amazing view, perfect location :)" - "Marvelous time in the most beautiful Island" - "Great hotel" - "Welcoming, relaxing and has the WOW factor" - "Lovely comfortable stay with friendly staff and caring management"
Very Good
717 reviews
Pestana Royal is an All-Inclusive hotel located in Funchal, with panoramic views of Cabo Girão's slope and at a 2-minute walk from Formosa Beach. The property is a 10-minute drive from the Funchal city center. Featuring a private bathroom, each of the 324 rooms comes with a view, flat-screen TV and free WiFi access. Some of the rooms also feature a balcony. The hotel has 1 buffet restaurant, which is open during all meals and 3 themed restaurants, which alternate being open at dinner time. The property also has terraces and 2 bars, where guests can enjoy a drink or cocktail within a relaxed atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy 2 outdoor swimming pools, SPA with indoor pool, gym and 3 treatment rooms where guests can book SPA treatments and massages. Younger guests can play in the children's playground or in the Kids Club, while adults can enjoy a game of billiards, mini golf or use of the tennis court. CR7 Museum is 3 mi away, while the Funchal Marina is within 3.9 mi. The nearest airport is Madeira Airport, 14 mi from the property.
- "Exceptional hotel with amazing staff and brilliant views" - "Very good place with good staff and awesome view." - "Go for the glamour and wine. Don’t expect good food." - "I would not come back." - "Where did the extra stars come from?" - "The feeling is mixed. Some of the staff was amazing but the reception staff was not professional" - "Disappointment with good views. We had to go to different restaurants and we didn’t use the all inclusive"
Good
608 reviews
The luxurious Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort is set amid tropical gardens in the Bay of Funchal, featuring 2 heated lagoon-style pools and private ocean access. The 5-star hotel combines exotically decorated interiors and contemporary architecture." All the stylish suites and rooms are beautifully decorated and have sophisticated furnishings, as well as a private balcony with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Each has a modern bathroom with free toiletries and the suites have a full kitchenette. The Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature also features a poolside bar and a bar with nightly live music and refreshing cocktails. Guests may have a taste of exquisite Portuguese flavors at The Armada, an à la carte and buffet restaurant, which also offers international cuisine options. Following a day of touring the island and enjoying the sights, guests may unwind at the spa, an ideal spot for a relaxing massage, a visit to the gym or indoor pool. Guests can soak up the sun on the extensive ocean front solarium. The attentive staff can organize various off-site activities, including arrangements for golf as well as provide a rental car service. The Funchal Marina is a 14-minute walk from the Hotel. Guests may also try their luck at the slot machines of Madeira Casino, which is 2297 feet away. The greenery of Madeira's Botanical Gardens is 2.5 mi away, while the stunning views of Girão Cape are within 7.5 mi. The Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature is 14 mi from Madeira International Airport.
- "Exceptional" - "It was our first time visiting Madeira and we loved staying at the Royal Savoy." - "A very special place. Will definitely be back." - "We just loved it.breakfastsvery morning The restaurant on the grounds is awesome ." - "Very nice hotel right on the ocean and with 3 pools" - "Worth the price of 5 Star admission!" - "Excellent!"
Fabulous
348 reviews
With panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Funchal, Palheiro Village offers villas and apartments within the historic 120-hectare Palheiro Estate on Madeira Island. The estate features an 18-hole golf course, a fitness room, and a spa. Palheiro Village’s elegant accommodations includes modern, fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms with underfloor heating. The villas, some of which have private swimming pools, boast balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Free WiFi is available in all apartments and villas. Guests can choose from a range of dining options, including the estate’s gourmet Oxalis restaurant (Relais & Châteaux), the Garden Tea House, and Vista Balancal Restaurant – Clubhouse, recently awarded the title of "Best Panoramic View in the World." Several local restaurants and a supermarket are also within a five-minute drive. The Palheiro Spa offers beauty treatments and specialized therapies at an additional cost. The spa also features indoor and outdoor pools, a Turkish bath, and a sauna. Guests can explore the botanical gardens, request babysitting services, and access free WiFi in the business center. A buffet breakfast is available at an extra charge. Car hire and airport shuttle services are available for an additional fee. Madeira Airport is 12 mi from Palheiro Village.
- "This was a great vacation week and the location was centrally located" - "It’s a perfect cozy place for a couple!" - "Overall beautiful location friendly staff." - "Comfortable, luxury apartment with all amentities and breathtaking views" - "Celebrating my sisters 50th" - "Definitely I will come again" - "Great views!"
Fabulous
285 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina offers 5-star accommodations in Caniçal and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, rooms at Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina also feature free WiFi, while some rooms include a sea view. The rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The breakfast offers buffet, continental or vegetarian options. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving French, Mediterranean and Portuguese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina has a playground. With staff speaking German, English, Spanish and French, round-the-clock advice is available at the reception. Prainha Beach is a 18-minute walk from the hotel, while Santana's Traditional Houses is 15 miles from the property. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 8.1 miles away.
- "The most relaxing wonderful place. Incredible value for money too." - "Dream holiday" - "Nice hotel with beautiful views and delicious food" - "Unique hotel" - "Pleasing" - "Superb due to friendly staff, service, food and drinks that are all inclusive" - "Awesome value in a great location" - "Great all-inclusive experience" - "Everything was perfect- the staff, the variety of restaurants and bars, the service and the panoramic views"
Fabulous
266 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Pestana Ocean Bay Resort offers 4-star accommodations in Funchal and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden. Located in the Sao Martinho district, the property provides guests with a hammam. The property provides a sauna, hot tub, restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Pestana Ocean Bay Resort also offer a sea view. Guest rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. A buffet breakfast is available at Pestana Ocean Bay Resort. The hotel has a sun terrace. You can play pool at Pestana Ocean Bay Resort, and bike rental and car rental are available. Speaking English and Portuguese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Formosa Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while Marina do Funchal is 2.8 miles away. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport is 16 miles from the property.
- "Unforgettable stay! Stunning view and peaceful." - "Loved Pestana Bay Hotel, hope to return." - "Perfect views, friendly staff, big room and great value." - "Great if you are looking for all inclusive" - "Beautiful property" - "Great view, ok food" - "Overall, while the setting was clean and well kept, the poor service and dreadful food and drink left us so disappointed"
Very Good
705 reviews
The 4-star Pestana Promenade Ocean Resort Hotel in Funchal is close to the Lido and offers direct access to the promenade that stretches to Praia Formosa. It features indoor and outdoor pools, an outdoor hot tub, a spa and gym. The bright and airy rooms at the Pestana Promenade Ocean Resort Hotel have hardwood floors. They feature Atlantic Ocean views from the balcony, and include modern amenities such as air conditioning and a private bathroom with complimentary soaps and shampoos. The stylish restaurant at the Pestana Ocean Resort serves authentic local specialties. Meals and refreshing drinks can also be enjoyed al fresco on the terrace, which is surrounded by an exotic garden and palm trees. The Promenade’s spa features a range of relaxation options, including a sauna and a Turkish bath. More active guests can work out with cardiovascular equipment and free weights at the modern gym. Parking is available, at an extra fee. A 24-hour front desk is among the convenient amenities offered by the hotel.
- "Gg" - "The setting is amazing. The staff are exceptional." - "Great property" - "Pestana Promenade"
Fabulous
651 reviews
Located in Funchal, Balancal Apartments offers an outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodations features free WiFi. The property is 0.6 mi from Palheiro Golf Course. The apartments will provide guests with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Featuring a hairdryer, the private bathrooms also comes with a bidet and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy sea view and city view from the room. Guests can prepare their own meals in the fully equipped kitchen that each apartment provides. Alternatively guests can taste the local gastronomy at the restaurant on site. The Ecological Park of Funchal is 6.2 mi away and the Old Town center is 3.7 mi away. Reis Magos Beach is 6.8 mi away and the city of Machico with its golden sand beach is 12 mi away. Madeira International Airport is 11 mi away.
- "Amazing accommodation with stunning view over Funchal" - "A little paradise!" - "Relaxing stay, amazing views, good base for sports" - "Excellent place to stay, totally recommend" - "Spacious and comfortable; would recommend but on very steep hill which might be an issue for some" - "Perfect, relaxing week in a wonderful apartment." - "Very nice place to stay and explore beautiful Madeira"
Fabulous
48 reviews
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