Nice hotel with easy access to swim in the clear , clean Atlantic. Lots of quality restaurants within 5 mins walk, so many that we never ate at the relatively expensive hotel restaurant..There is a supermarket just across the road. Staff were generaly friendly and helpful. One offerred to keep the (free) sauna and Jaccuzi open late so I could... More

We enjoyed our stay her very much. The staff were all very pleasant and everything was done to a high standard. Although a good half hour walk into the centre of Funchal, we enjoyed that as the weather was perfect and we like walking. The bus stop is only just up the hill from the hotel, for an easy trip... More

Beautiful Island with most of the population living in very busy Funchal. This hotel situated twenty minutes walk to the centre of Funchal. Out of the hotel, turn right and climb approx. 150 yards up Cardiac Hill to the main road. Seriously you must be fit to walk this hill, alternatively a local bus or taxi. The hotel is as... More

We had one of the two family suites on the top floor. 2 large bedrooms with living/kitchenette/ dining room in between. Each with joined balconies overlooking Funchal bay, with the sea lapping at the rocks directly below. Most restful. Went HB due to kids appetite !. Breakfast excellent. Evening buffet meal a good spread and no problem with multiple helpings.... More

We stayed here as a timeshare swap. We had suite 705. All these upper floor rooms appear to be the same - two double bedrooms that have been turned into one double and a lounge with a sofa bed. There is a small, basic kitchenette with a microwave and two hobs. Both main rooms are large, with good sized bathrooms... More

Although a rather long walk from the centre of Funchal, we found this hotel catered for all our needs. The breakfast buffets were superb with plenty of choice and different items daily, and the staff were very helpful and friendly. There was the opportunity to sit outside if one wished. Our room had a well-equipped kitchen area and the table... More

My family stayed in an apartment in March 2013. Rooms nice, well kept and with a kitchenette with the basics (but not more)l. Only drawback is that you have to pay extra for the safe. All rooms have a balcony with beautiful views. Good breakfast. Staff helpful and friendly. Would love to stay again.

We stayed at Pestana Palms a week in the end of March 2013. It was wonderful experience both regarding the location at the seasore and the friendliness of the staff in both restaurants and the bar. We very positively surprised that the management had observed that I celebrated my birthday during the stay. Without notice I found our breakfast-table decorated... More

We stayed here for 7 nights half board, the staff were really friendly and our apartment was perfectly located overlooking the sea, the view was ever changing with different cruise ships coming and going daily we even had an oil rig on the horizon (although not for long, think it was being commissioned before towing to it's final destination). The... More