- Madeira Holidays
- Funchal
- Pestana Grand Premium Ocean Resort
When you choose a luxury hotel, make sure it excels in every way. The Pestana Grand Premium Ocean Resort, formerly the LTI – Pestana Grand Hotel in Funchal, is a truly spectacular venue. This beautifully designed five star hotel features awe inspiring views out over the ocean, and gives holidaymakers plenty of wonderful vantage points to appreciate the azure blue sea.
As well as its own amenities and attractions, the Pestana Grand Premium Ocean Resort is your stepping off point into Funchal, Madeira's capital city. Visitors flock to Funchal for its excellent and diverse shopping, its historical sites (including the Santa Clara Convent and Sé Cathedral) and the insight they afford into old Madeira. Gourmands will enjoy a trip to the old town in the west, with its many excellent restaurants.
The sea dominates views from the Pestana Grand Premium Ocean Resort, but the hotel is a landmark in its own right. Set in rich, tropical gardens, it has the look and feel of a luxury hotel – and once you're here, you'll have no choice but to give in to the relaxing holiday lifestyle.
Views from each of the hotel's 177 rooms are suitably amazing. Just getting up in the morning and gazing out over the sea is a great way to start the day. All rooms maintain the five star feeling, with excellent furnishings and subtle colours emphasising the space. All are equipped with cable TV, phone, hairdryer, mini-bar, tea/coffee facilities. Room upgrades are available at a supplement.
With so much to do in Funchal, as well as right here at the hotel, you may have to mix and match your activities. But this really is one of those occasions when time at your hotel really is time very well spent. Both the large outdoor saltwater pool and the Jetstream indoor pool really have to be experienced. There is a well-equipped games room and gym – and for the ultimate indulgence, a relaxing massage is available.
And talk of a day well spent inevitably leads us to the four hotel restaurants – try to sample a little something from each before you go! The hotels main restaurant is a buffet restaurant which serves breakfast and dinner. Other restaurants are subject to reservation locally.
There isn't really anything on a par with the Pestana Grand Premium Ocean Resort. It's superior outlook, accommodation and amenities make it the ultimate destination in the heart of Madeira.
Although this hotel enjoys a most spectacular and scenic location on the top of the Ponta da Cruz headland overlooking the ocean, it is within walking distance of the sophisticated attractions of Funchal. Set in a beautiful tropical garden which features a large saltwater swimming pool, there is access to a promenade to allow guests to walk beside the sea.
Excellent stay at Pestana Grand! Beautiful ocean views, clean rooms, friendly staff, great facilities, and a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended for families and couples.
I cannot fault the location, facilities, food options, spa, cleanliness and friendly staff. Unfortunately we chose what was supposed to be a garden view room which turned out to be overlooking the car park and entrance area. Due to the noise from vehicles coming and going and road traffic noise and the continual barking from a dog in an apartment opposite we were unable to enjoy quite time on the balcony. We would return but definitely opt for a sea view room next time.
Just back from a week's holiday. The room was a very good size and comfortable. We booked the Italian restaurant 1 night and the Madeiran restaurant another night with the rest in the main buffet restaurant. The hotel was lovely and as keen walkers we enjoyed the walks in both directions. A massive shout out to Barbara who was the hotels instructor for the Pilates and Core Strength classes which we attended. She was very knowledgeable, was able to correct wrong positions and made the classes very enjoyable with her great sense of humour.
Excellent location and facilities. Very friendly staff
It's always a pleasure to come here, and we have come every year since it opened. This time we attended the Poncha workshop hosted by Barbara. Very engaging and entertaining and with a drink of Poncha at the end!
