Pestana Promenade Ocean Resort Hotel

This was our second stay at the hotel and it didn’t disappoint. Every member of staff, no matter what their role, were exceptional. They were professional, yet friendly, and always able to help. They went out of their way to ensure my parents were happy with their vegetarian needs, and spent much time helping us choose our tours. The Island tours are a fantastic way to see everything, or you can get a bus outside the hotel into Funchal then to whenever you need. We found the taxis were reasonably priced too. The hotel outdoor and indoor pools were great, as well as the spa services. All set in beautiful grounds with easy access to the promenade. Breakfast had ample variety with so many bread choices, pastries, an omlette station, fresh fruit, ham, cheses etc. Some nights had fun entertainment with Madeiran dancers and BBQ, good Singers and a quality Karaoke night. The bartenders were happy to make you any cocktail if they had the ingredients, in addition to their extensive list. Our room had a huge super king bed and awesome seaview from our 6th floor balcony. Once again, what made the two weeks were the wonderful staff. It was great to see the Hotel Manager helping the staff and he was always friendly. We particularly want to thank Salomé & Flipe (our favourites), Lina, Tito and Rui in Reception; Fatima, Ana, Tania, Ivone, Claudia and Andrew in the restaurant. Them and others really made time to speak with us and help us have the best time. Thank you again.

I enjoyed the food the breakfast and the service was outstanding ,the daily hostess who could speak 4 languages was brilliant .We had a cleaning woman on the 6th floor who was also outstanding .My one disappointment was do wish I had a gym (some sort of cardiovascular machine i could have exercised on ) Both the broken gym equip and pico de Airo ,a dream we thought we would have experienced but due to road damage from fires we did not get to experience it. All things considered a Beautiful place to visit 👍

Unfortunately I cannot give a good review in general as the room we stayed had many flaws as I’m listing below. Air conditioning was very poor, not enough to cool the room for the night. We could not open the terrace window as it was right on the Promenade making it uncomfortable to have a sit down outside. The room was very small and more appropriate to a 2 star hotel. The facilities in general were very good, pool, jacuzzi, restaurant….etc The staff were fantastic however I cannot hide the fact that the room was the down side of our holidays, DO NOT CHOOSE THE PROMENADE ROOMS!!!! After 15 miles of hiking we deserve a good rest to tackle the next day, unfortunately that did not happen due to the room being very poor for a 4 star hotel Breakfast was fine and very well served!

Es ist leider oft schwierig einen Parkplatz für den Mietwagen zu finden.

Sun beds became difficult at times!

Outstanding staff - very friendly and helpful. Great facilities, good food choices, very clean and comfortable.

This is far from a 4 star hotel. Breakfast is average. Housekeeping pretty average when an iron was requested they never brought it and one day didn’t leave towels after taking the dirty ones. The main issue is our room had a strong smell of sewage. There is another review of this hotel from May discussing the horrible smells on the same floor and this clearly was not addressed. The bed is like a hostel cot. The pool while heated is still too cold. The jacuzzi is not hot at all I wouldn’t even consider it lukewarm. The sauna and Turkish bath have strange hours (closed from around noon til 430). The room is run down. I would not recommend staying here.

Very nice hotel. Rooms are showing a little bit of wear and tear but very clean. Breakfast buffet fit for a king! Great outdoor pool, but not heated so it was rather cold in November. Indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna were also great. I just wished they would not close at 8pm. After hiking the lavadas, and dinner we really had to hustle to be able to use these facilities for at least a little bit. Definitely would stay again.

Def some good and bad. Beautiful scenery and view in pool area. Good location. Very well maintained. Specious room with lovely view. Breakfast selection was very good. In general Seemingly upscale however definitely signs of cutting corners. Sauna hours not convenient. Room hot even with AC all the way down. Room temp was never comfortable. Very stuffy. Learned this is very common at Pestana hotels and resorts. Outdoor Jacuzzi was not heated, and indoor was only lukewarm. Bathroom in common area on ground floor smelled terrible everyday. Smelled like sewage.

Be careful while booking this property. The property does not offer double/Queen beds as advertised on some booking sites. Property has nice views with a good pool. Location is a bit far to the center if you're expecting to walk. Rooms are spacious but seem a bit outdated and beds are not comfortable. Amenities closing hours are quite early. Hotel seems to be likened by much older age group. You would expect better service for the price you pay. Property has lots of potential but seems owners don't want to invest in it. I do not recommend this place.

The common areas of the hotel were lovely . Lush grounds and fantastic amenities . The rooms need a refresh as they are dated . Pricey property when compared to another hotel our friends stayed at up the street . Breakfast assortment was plentiful with something for everyone .

Stayed here over the new year for about a week. Overall a nice experience. The hotel is very clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. The location of the hotel is good and the ocean view from the balcony is beautiful. I really enjoyed the breakfast as well, it has a lot of options to choose from and there was sparkling wine available every morning. I only had two minor issues with the room. The pillows were a bit hard for me personally. And the bed is not a real double bed, but two small beds next to each other. And although the staff did provide us with a large mattress on top, it still isn’t quite the same thing as a real double bed. But these are minor things and the overall experience in the hotel was very nice. I can recommend this hotel.

Staff very friendly and helpful, lots of staff cleaning

The stay at Pestana Promenade was extremely unpleasant. The room 1027 had a mildew or mold smell mixed with terrible body odor which gave me a headache and was unbearable. I later encountered the body odor smell on a plane during a flight from Funchal to Ponta Delgado. The shower door was insufficient leading to inevitable flooding of the bathroom which may have contributed to mold and mildew forming under the sink on the wall. The curtains and box spring were stain ridden. I saw two roaches in the hallway outside of my room walking back from eating breakfast. Wall paper was peeling and the carpet in the hallway was stained. No employee was stationed at the desk in front of the spa for the duration. I used $111.37 in one key points which was basically a waste. The full price of booking $240 did not reflect the overall decor of the establishment. I feel entitled to a partial if not full refund. There are pictures and video to back these claims.

Outstanding staff - very friendly and helpful. Great facilities, good food choices, very clean and comfortable.

Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und sehr schön dekoriert. Die Zimmer waren sehr modern, hell und freundlich eingerichtet. Ich hatte ein Zimmer direkt zum Lido raus. Nachts am Wochenende ist da manchmal etwas der Lärm der Passanten hereingezogen. Das hat mich aber nicht besonders gestört.

This is far from a 4 star hotel. Breakfast is average. Housekeeping pretty average when an iron was requested they never brought it and one day didn’t leave towels after taking the dirty ones. The main issue is our room had a strong smell of sewage. There is another review of this hotel from May discussing the horrible smells on the same floor and this clearly was not addressed. The bed is like a hostel cot. The pool while heated is still too cold. The jacuzzi is not hot at all I wouldn’t even consider it lukewarm. The sauna and Turkish bath have strange hours (closed from around noon til 430). The room is run down. I would not recommend staying here.

Very nice hotel. Rooms are showing a little bit of wear and tear but very clean. Breakfast buffet fit for a king! Great outdoor pool, but not heated so it was rather cold in November. Indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna were also great. I just wished they would not close at 8pm. After hiking the lavadas, and dinner we really had to hustle to be able to use these facilities for at least a little bit. Definitely would stay again.

Solid 3 star hotel that could easily be a 4 star if cleanliness, staff and service improved. Similar to some other reviews- stained or lightly damaged walls, stained pull down curtain for the shower, hard water scale and build up accumulated on bathroom glass. The rooms don't really get made up and empty/used glasses accumulated throughout the week. Some staff were helpful, but overall not so much. I reported issues with the WiFi not working on Tuesday - was told this would be brought to the manager's attention. On Thursday, still no WiFi - at the pool, in my room, the balcony, etc. The person at the front desk first acknowledged a problem but then told me I was incorrect when it "worked" on his phone and not mine. Again on Friday when I started to worry I could not get in touch with home or check in for my flight, the front desk told me the WiFi just went down that day and would be fixed. When I inquired about an accommodation of some sort for the inconvenience I was told nothing could be done? Disappointing overall and would never want someone else to feel as dismissed as I was meant to feel. Oh, and when I booked my taxi for a set rate - I was told the rate was different the morning of my checkout. Thank you to the one person who tried to be helpful and held the original rate. Also, pass on the spa. I reserved a head and shoulders relaxation massage - shoulders good, but swirling around my hair in circles is not what I paid for?

3rd time in this property….high standard of cleanliness and attention. Good choices for breakfast.

The common areas of the hotel were lovely . Lush grounds and fantastic amenities . The rooms need a refresh as they are dated . Pricey property when compared to another hotel our friends stayed at up the street . Breakfast assortment was plentiful with something for everyone .

Unfortunately I cannot give a good review in general as the room we stayed had many flaws as I’m listing below. Air conditioning was very poor, not enough to cool the room for the night. We could not open the terrace window as it was right on the Promenade making it uncomfortable to have a sit down outside. The room was very small and more appropriate to a 2 star hotel. The facilities in general were very good, pool, jacuzzi, restaurant….etc The staff were fantastic however I cannot hide the fact that the room was the down side of our holidays, DO NOT CHOOSE THE PROMENADE ROOMS!!!! After 15 miles of hiking we deserve a good rest to tackle the next day, unfortunately that did not happen due to the room being very poor for a 4 star hotel Breakfast was fine and very well served!

Une chambre très spacieuse vue sur piscine et océan. Petit-déjeuner copieux que l'on peut prendre en terrasse. Le seul point faible, la literie et les oreillers.

Lots of positives - spacious room with comfy bed, very friendly efficient staff, great breakfast choice and lovely gardens and pool area. conveniently located for local transport and many restaurants.

This is far from a 4 star hotel. Breakfast is average. Housekeeping pretty average when an iron was requested they never brought it and one day didn’t leave towels after taking the dirty ones. The main issue is our room had a strong smell of sewage. There is another review of this hotel from May discussing the horrible smells on the same floor and this clearly was not addressed. The bed is like a hostel cot. The pool while heated is still too cold. The jacuzzi is not hot at all I wouldn’t even consider it lukewarm. The sauna and Turkish bath have strange hours (closed from around noon til 430). The room is run down. I would not recommend staying here.

Solid 3 star hotel that could easily be a 4 star if cleanliness, staff and service improved. Similar to some other reviews- stained or lightly damaged walls, stained pull down curtain for the shower, hard water scale and build up accumulated on bathroom glass. The rooms don't really get made up and empty/used glasses accumulated throughout the week. Some staff were helpful, but overall not so much. I reported issues with the WiFi not working on Tuesday - was told this would be brought to the manager's attention. On Thursday, still no WiFi - at the pool, in my room, the balcony, etc. The person at the front desk first acknowledged a problem but then told me I was incorrect when it "worked" on his phone and not mine. Again on Friday when I started to worry I could not get in touch with home or check in for my flight, the front desk told me the WiFi just went down that day and would be fixed. When I inquired about an accommodation of some sort for the inconvenience I was told nothing could be done? Disappointing overall and would never want someone else to feel as dismissed as I was meant to feel. Oh, and when I booked my taxi for a set rate - I was told the rate was different the morning of my checkout. Thank you to the one person who tried to be helpful and held the original rate. Also, pass on the spa. I reserved a head and shoulders relaxation massage - shoulders good, but swirling around my hair in circles is not what I paid for?

Staff are amazing at this place. So helpful, so caring, honestly I was so happy staying here. It is a little worn in places and the double bed was two singles smushed together, but I enjoyed myself and had fun. I would come again.

Excellent view of ocean.

Def some good and bad. Beautiful scenery and view in pool area. Good location. Very well maintained. Specious room with lovely view. Breakfast selection was very good. In general Seemingly upscale however definitely signs of cutting corners. Sauna hours not convenient. Room hot even with AC all the way down. Room temp was never comfortable. Very stuffy. Learned this is very common at Pestana hotels and resorts. Outdoor Jacuzzi was not heated, and indoor was only lukewarm. Bathroom in common area on ground floor smelled terrible everyday. Smelled like sewage.

Promenade room was extremely itsy-bitsy and noisy. There is plenty of 4* hotels nearby with bigger rooms. When the balcony windows are closed you may feel that you are staying in the basement storage room. Not for the people with the irrational fear of confined spaces. And no privacy when the windows are open. Breakfast was okay. The service was efficient, the greeting desk and concierge were friendly.

Had the best time here, great location, staff was amazing from the front desk to the manager. Pool was great after a long day of exploring

Good hotel but staff is not helpful and friendly. Especially the cleaning staff who does your room. Hey

This was our second stay at the hotel and it didn’t disappoint. Every member of staff, no matter what their role, were exceptional. They were professional, yet friendly, and always able to help. They went out of their way to ensure my parents were happy with their vegetarian needs, and spent much time helping us choose our tours. The Island tours are a fantastic way to see everything, or you can get a bus outside the hotel into Funchal then to whenever you need. We found the taxis were reasonably priced too. The hotel outdoor and indoor pools were great, as well as the spa services. All set in beautiful grounds with easy access to the promenade. Breakfast had ample variety with so many bread choices, pastries, an omlette station, fresh fruit, ham, cheses etc. Some nights had fun entertainment with Madeiran dancers and BBQ, good Singers and a quality Karaoke night. The bartenders were happy to make you any cocktail if they had the ingredients, in addition to their extensive list. Our room had a huge super king bed and awesome seaview from our 6th floor balcony. Once again, what made the two weeks were the wonderful staff. It was great to see the Hotel Manager helping the staff and he was always friendly. We particularly want to thank Salomé & Flipe (our favourites), Lina, Tito and Rui in Reception; Fatima, Ana, Tania, Ivone, Claudia and Andrew in the restaurant. Them and others really made time to speak with us and help us have the best time. Thank you again.

The hotel is perfectly adequate but we had moved from another equally rated hotel which we thought better both for food and service. Promenade seemed rather short staffed a reception member had to leave his post to show us ho t work the TV.

Stayed here over the new year for about a week. Overall a nice experience. The hotel is very clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. The location of the hotel is good and the ocean view from the balcony is beautiful. I really enjoyed the breakfast as well, it has a lot of options to choose from and there was sparkling wine available every morning. I only had two minor issues with the room. The pillows were a bit hard for me personally. And the bed is not a real double bed, but two small beds next to each other. And although the staff did provide us with a large mattress on top, it still isn’t quite the same thing as a real double bed. But these are minor things and the overall experience in the hotel was very nice. I can recommend this hotel.

Lots of positives - spacious room with comfy bed, very friendly efficient staff, great breakfast choice and lovely gardens and pool area. conveniently located for local transport and many restaurants.

Staff very friendly and helpful, lots of staff cleaning

The staff in the breakfast/dinning were absolutly fantastic. So nice, friendly and polite and did their best for me. Tip them generously when you stay there!!!

Outstanding staff - very friendly and helpful. Great facilities, good food choices, very clean and comfortable.

Solid 3 star hotel that could easily be a 4 star if cleanliness, staff and service improved. Similar to some other reviews- stained or lightly damaged walls, stained pull down curtain for the shower, hard water scale and build up accumulated on bathroom glass. The rooms don't really get made up and empty/used glasses accumulated throughout the week. Some staff were helpful, but overall not so much. I reported issues with the WiFi not working on Tuesday - was told this would be brought to the manager's attention. On Thursday, still no WiFi - at the pool, in my room, the balcony, etc. The person at the front desk first acknowledged a problem but then told me I was incorrect when it "worked" on his phone and not mine. Again on Friday when I started to worry I could not get in touch with home or check in for my flight, the front desk told me the WiFi just went down that day and would be fixed. When I inquired about an accommodation of some sort for the inconvenience I was told nothing could be done? Disappointing overall and would never want someone else to feel as dismissed as I was meant to feel. Oh, and when I booked my taxi for a set rate - I was told the rate was different the morning of my checkout. Thank you to the one person who tried to be helpful and held the original rate. Also, pass on the spa. I reserved a head and shoulders relaxation massage - shoulders good, but swirling around my hair in circles is not what I paid for?

Én uge på hotellet, uge 7 2023. Et fantastisk fint ophold, uden nogen form for anledning til klager. Suveræn beliggenhed, med fuld 180 graders udsigt over oceanen. Pools, Spa med sauna og dampbad, badekåber var inklusive. Morgenmaden var fuldstændig i top, der var ikke noget der manglede, og kvaliteten helt i top. Særdeles venligt personale, som havde evnen til at føle dig hjemme. Vi kan varmt anbefale hotellet! Hilsen A&B.

Stayed here over the new year for about a week. Overall a nice experience. The hotel is very clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. The location of the hotel is good and the ocean view from the balcony is beautiful. I really enjoyed the breakfast as well, it has a lot of options to choose from and there was sparkling wine available every morning. I only had two minor issues with the room. The pillows were a bit hard for me personally. And the bed is not a real double bed, but two small beds next to each other. And although the staff did provide us with a large mattress on top, it still isn’t quite the same thing as a real double bed. But these are minor things and the overall experience in the hotel was very nice. I can recommend this hotel.

Lots of positives - spacious room with comfy bed, very friendly efficient staff, great breakfast choice and lovely gardens and pool area. conveniently located for local transport and many restaurants.

Sehr schönes Hotel in guter Lage!

We were only at the property for one evening due to a flight cancellation. The property was nice, the staff friendly, and the location was great.

Super bien situé sur le bord de l’eau près de tout

Def some good and bad. Beautiful scenery and view in pool area. Good location. Very well maintained. Specious room with lovely view. Breakfast selection was very good. In general Seemingly upscale however definitely signs of cutting corners. Sauna hours not convenient. Room hot even with AC all the way down. Room temp was never comfortable. Very stuffy. Learned this is very common at Pestana hotels and resorts. Outdoor Jacuzzi was not heated, and indoor was only lukewarm. Bathroom in common area on ground floor smelled terrible everyday. Smelled like sewage.

Great place to spend a week, good links to town centre and local walks along promenade. Buffet and breakfast was excellent. Could improve communication on facilities, as staff could not supply English language text on the TV (remained in German due to IT problem).

Be careful while booking this property. The property does not offer double/Queen beds as advertised on some booking sites. Property has nice views with a good pool. Location is a bit far to the center if you're expecting to walk. Rooms are spacious but seem a bit outdated and beds are not comfortable. Amenities closing hours are quite early. Hotel seems to be likened by much older age group. You would expect better service for the price you pay. Property has lots of potential but seems owners don't want to invest in it. I do not recommend this place.

Me Rodgrigues was so helping in arranging our transportation from the airport. The location was great. Right on the bus line. Breakfast was great and staff was very friendly. Pool was lovely. We would definitely book again with this hotel.

Én uge på hotellet, uge 7 2023. Et fantastisk fint ophold, uden nogen form for anledning til klager. Suveræn beliggenhed, med fuld 180 graders udsigt over oceanen. Pools, Spa med sauna og dampbad, badekåber var inklusive. Morgenmaden var fuldstændig i top, der var ikke noget der manglede, og kvaliteten helt i top. Særdeles venligt personale, som havde evnen til at føle dig hjemme. Vi kan varmt anbefale hotellet! Hilsen A&B.

Guter Service, meist sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter/innen, gutes Frühstücksbuffet, es gab mehrere Pools und Saunen, die Zimmer waren geräumig. Ausstattung etwas in die Jahre gekommen, drumherum recht crowdy, weil viele große Hotels. Der zum Frühstück ausgeschenkte Kaffee war viel zu stark und oft abgestanden. Toll war der Falkner, der jeden Morgen mit seinem Bussard zur Stelle war, um die Tauben vom Frühstücksbuffet abzuhalten. Gerne wieder.

Excellent trip. Stayed 4 days andvreally enjoyed. Madeira is beautiful and the Pestana is a great base fir exploring or relaxing. Excellent rooms with sea views and dining options great

The dining options were a disappointment. After our first buffet dinner was poorly done we chose to only eat our prepaid breakfast onsight. Internet in the room was extremely unreliable and my husband had to go to the business center to use his laptop. The bed was very hard and uncomfortable. On the positive side, the staff were pleasant. While outdated, the rooms were clean.

The common areas of the hotel were lovely . Lush grounds and fantastic amenities . The rooms need a refresh as they are dated . Pricey property when compared to another hotel our friends stayed at up the street . Breakfast assortment was plentiful with something for everyone .

Stayed here over the new year for about a week. Overall a nice experience. The hotel is very clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. The location of the hotel is good and the ocean view from the balcony is beautiful. I really enjoyed the breakfast as well, it has a lot of options to choose from and there was sparkling wine available every morning. I only had two minor issues with the room. The pillows were a bit hard for me personally. And the bed is not a real double bed, but two small beds next to each other. And although the staff did provide us with a large mattress on top, it still isn’t quite the same thing as a real double bed. But these are minor things and the overall experience in the hotel was very nice. I can recommend this hotel.

Very nice hotel. Rooms are showing a little bit of wear and tear but very clean. Breakfast buffet fit for a king! Great outdoor pool, but not heated so it was rather cold in November. Indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna were also great. I just wished they would not close at 8pm. After hiking the lavadas, and dinner we really had to hustle to be able to use these facilities for at least a little bit. Definitely would stay again.

Great place to spend a week, good links to town centre and local walks along promenade. Buffet and breakfast was excellent. Could improve communication on facilities, as staff could not supply English language text on the TV (remained in German due to IT problem).

3rd time in this property….high standard of cleanliness and attention. Good choices for breakfast.

Me Rodgrigues was so helping in arranging our transportation from the airport. The location was great. Right on the bus line. Breakfast was great and staff was very friendly. Pool was lovely. We would definitely book again with this hotel.