It's a pity that a resort that has so many possibilities to be a gem treat the clients so badly. They are a four/five star in installations but they are only one in service. Points: Rooms are big but you have not enough furniture to keep your clothes.From most of them you don't see the sea. Pools are OK Free... more

We stay in Easter weekend 2009, a group of 8 (4 couples). Weather was disappointing, as it was rather cold (17ºC), some rain showers, and very windy. THE GOOD STUFF: - Wonderful and beautiful resort. - Quite new and with a good space organization. - Nice rooms and well equipped. - Very well cared, nice gardens and outdoor facilities. -... more

I read several of the reviews for this resort and while I understand why so many are positive, this resort really is a mixed bag : Good points: Exceptionally nice & helpful staff - they really were the best I have experienced in any hotel. Nice big comfortable rooms (but see below). Great beach and a nice walk into the... more

We had a fantastic holiday at the Pestana - our room was lovely and quite spacious, with a sofa and a balcony. The beds are enormous, with lovely, firm mattresses and huge feather pillows (my husband is always talking about those feather pillows!!) The rooms have a TV and DVD player (though we had to ask at reception for a... more

This beautiful hotel and island are almost faultless. The resort has three fantastic pools (-one freshwater, one seawater and one heated indoor), great beach and very good restaurants. The place is impeccably designed and clean. Pestana is by far the best hotel on the island. There is talk on the island of the Sheraton opening a hotel at Porto Santo... more

We had a fabulous week's holiday with our 2 children. The hotel is beautifully finished, we had a fantastic apartment with 2 beds, huge terrace, 2 bathrooms, and spacious living area. Although the hotel was fully booked, with so many swimming pools and a fantastic beach, it never seemed overcrowded. The staff were friendly and helpful. We took advice from... more

We have just come home from a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday at The Pestana. Our only complaint is that we should have booked for 2 weeks instead of just one. We are bemused at some of the comments from other guests using this site and wonder what is their problem? Perhaps our standards are too low? For the record;... more

My family and I have just returned from Porto Santo where we stayed at the Pestana resort. I am a very fussy person so take my word the resort and hotel are first class. I am astonised some reviews have marked the Pestana poorly. One individual said he paid 24 Euros for 2 drinks. The average bottle of wine was... more

we visited the pestana porto santo from 18th august to the 25th august 2008 myself my husband and 10 year old daughter. I like to research anywhere we are going on holiday as much as possible before we travel, so thought I had done this properly before we arrived. We choose this hotel and this destination after visiting madeira in... more