Pestana Bay
Funchal self-catering property with a marina on site
Close to beach
This beach property is situated in Funchal, near Formosa Beach. Another nearby point of interest is Madeira Stadium.
See this hotel on a mapSwimming pool
Recreational amenities at Pestana Bay include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. Other amenities include a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar.
More hotel informationBalconies
Guestrooms have balconies, satellite television, and minibars; bathrooms include bathrobes, bidets, and hair dryers.
More room informationHotel review summary of Pestana Bay, Funchal Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 92% of travellers (13 of 14) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.7 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Pestana Bay in Funchal
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Pestana Bay OK
Hotel was perfectly adequate for our needs. Staff at reception very helpful, nice pool area. Couldnt make out what other Expedia reviewers were referring to as nearby oil depot so didnt spoil our view at all. Room overlooking a spectacular view out to sea. Only disappointment was the food at the hotel, we only had B&B but use of some fresh produce (rather than tinned) would have been nice, still plenty of good restaurants within a short walk. Madeira itself was beautiful thoroughly recommend Funchal the capital for a visit, especailly the cable car ride up into Monte.
Traveller's tip on dining
Wouldnt choose to eat at hotel, go B&B. Through the tunnel (man-made, well lit if a little damp) there are a number of good restaurants - 2nd fish restaurant up near supermarket is particularly good. Also those near the Pestana Grand are excellent if a little more expensive. Walk a little further again and there is a very nice new shopping complex.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Recommended
Good hotel; nice rooms; good service; great sea views; lovely staff. Two buts: staff will steer you away from the official ’activities’ organiser if they can and you may be disappointed by the substitute that is arranged for you. Hotel is on the beach - ocean views and sounds are great - but beach is a stone beach and uncomfortable to walk on let alone sit or lie on. Despite the ’buts’ we would stay here again.
Traveller's tip on recreational activities
The toboggan ride is over-priced but it has to be experienced once in a lifetime. Scenery is extremely dramatic, awesome. Do get around the island and see it.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Highly Recommended
This was our second visit to this hotel and we will happily go back there. All rooms face the beach and have a fantastic view. The staff are always helpful and friendly, the rooms clean and comfortable. Breakfast is an extensive buffet, with champagne on Tuesdays and Fridays. At present the coast path is closed which makes the hotel a bit more isolated by foot, but this I understand is only short term while it is upgraded. A few miles out from Funchal but plenty of facilities near by with the added benefit of being quieter.
