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Pestana Grand Premium Ocean Resort
Portugal, Europe
Funchal
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.
Experience five star living at the Pestana Grand Premium Ocean Resort:
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.
Facilities
- Car parking*
- Saltwater outdoor pool and children's pool
- Indoor pool
- Gym
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi and steam bath
- Massage*
- Billiards
- Games lounge
- Bars
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
- Themed restaurants bookings are subject to a reservation after check-in at the hotel reception and will be confirmed according to availability; the opening days and times of all restaurants and daily activities must be considered as per hotels' weekly program.
Room Types
The Local Area
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.
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent3,825 reviews
Excellent
66%
Very Good
24%
Average
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
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Feels closer to 4 stars not 5
Even though we went in mid August the hotel was really quiet which was quite nice. Always easy to find a sunbed and the pool was always quiet. The room was clean, water pressure in the shower was excellent and most the staff were nice. Unfortunately the food was not great which was a real let down. I was so grateful I didn't have to eat all my meals here because we would leave the buffet Hungry. Thankfully the customer service manager was really good and booked us for the a la carte restaurants for dinner for the rest of our stay. The Mediterranean and Moroccan restaurants were good but the Italian wasn't. Given how expensive the hotel was to book I really did expect more from the food. Another issue I didn't bother complaining about as there's not really anything they could do about it was how loud the AC was, which made it quite difficult to sleep. The atmosphere of the hotel feels a little corporate, it lacks warmth. You know sometimes you walk in a hotel and you just feel it's a luxurious 5* place? This isn't one of those. So overall it definitely feels more like a 4* hotel. The old town is only a 10min taxi away which costs about €8 or it's a straight bus ride so the location of the hotel was pretty good. It's also next to the sea, though it's rocky so take swim shoes.
reasonable
A nice hotel, but nearer 4 stars than 5. Rooms are large and the hotel is generally spacious but starting to feel a bit 80s. Staff were all pleasant. Food was OK but nothing that special, although the buffet area is a bit congested.
Was quite quiet for mid august. No problem with sunbeds. A short taxi ride into Funcal or Camara de Lobos. There is a shopping centre 2 mins walk away up the hill with a large supermarket.
Would we stay here again? Probably not, for one single reason. The air conditioning is noisy - too noisy to leave on at night, which is not good in hot weather
Review by ClunkNebbermorth Cardiff, United Kingdom
Excellent Experience
We stayed 2nd time in this hotel and had excellent experience. Staffs were excellent and very helpful. We enjoyed jacuzzi, steam room, Turkey’s Bath, fresh water pool and Italian & Moroccan restaurants. We recommend this hotel to everyone.
Review by Yash A Birmingham, United Kingdom
Top resort
Friendly staff & excellent facilities. Convenient location to explore the wonderful island of Madeira
Review by gordonleigh59 Stafford, United Kingdom
Great life experience and vacation
Great experience : we opted for half board, this was amazing, with different dishes and recipes every day including live music with diffferent group and singer everyday. Staff and cleaners were very professional and helpfull. The ressort is great for family, no complaints. Everything was spotless. Would recommend this hotel for great experience of life.
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