Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel

Hotels
Pestana Hotel & Resorts
8.6 (2573 reviews)
Largo António Nobre , Funchal , pt

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great amenities
Beautiful location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Parking difficulties
Crowded during events
Some service inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.06
Generally clean, but some negative comments regarding housekeeping.
Service
9.03
Consistently kind and helpful staff, though a few issues with responsiveness were noted.
Location
9.07
Excellent location near the sea and city center, contributing positively.
Room Quality
8.52
Rooms are comfortable and well-equipped, with positive feedback on cleanliness and renovations.
Amenities
9.05
Great access to pools, spa, and other facilities, highly rated by guests.
Value for Money
8.01
Some guests felt the experience did not fully match the price point, particularly during events.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Broad selection of quality food, particularly breakfast, though some inconsistencies noted.
Overall Experience
8.53
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay with a few minor concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:15

Property Description

Luxurious Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey with 4 restaurants and 2 bars offering a variety of exquisite dishes and refreshing drinks while enjoying stunning Atlantic Ocean views.

Leisure and Wellness Facilities
Unwind with leisure activities like giant chess or a game of tennis, or pamper yourself at the Venus Health Spa with its range of rejuvenating treatments and pools, including one with direct sea access.

Scenic Accommodations
Experience comfort and elegance in every suite and room featuring stylish decor, modern amenities, and private balconies with picturesque views of the sea, mountains, or pool.

Experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at the Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel. Book now to create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

For bookings of 9 or more rooms, the hotel will charge a nonrefundable prepayment of 50% of the entire reservation on the guest's credit card.

Please note that rates including dinner do not include drinks.

If you are traveling with your pet, please contact the hotel before your arrival for information on availability, prices, and admission restrictions.


Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FNC

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2573 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.06
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.52
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 8.53
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Dalila solo_traveller pt
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Victor solo_traveller pt
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Lubna family_with_children pl
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Ronald family_with_children be
6
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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shannon couple ie
10
Fabulous
Pros:

It’s a fabulous hotel with beautiful pools and amenities. Breakfast was great too!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Mustafa family_with_children ch
9
Pros:

Mention spéciale a la fille vers la piscine enfant qui faisait des activités pour eux - très gentil

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Anna family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Katinka solo_traveller fi
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Vítor couple pt
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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SERGIO solo_traveller es
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
Žiga99 solo_traveller si
9
Highly Recommended, Despite a Few Minor Maintenance Issues
Pros:

The hotel exceeded our expectations in many ways. We had a room on a high floor with a spectacular ocean view, exactly as requested, so thank you for accommodating that. The room was spacious, modern, comfortable, and very functional, with everything in excellent condition. Housekeeping was exceptionally efficient, keeping the room spotless while being almost invisible.

Breakfast was excellent, with a wide selection of fresh and high quality, also local food, and enough variety to make every morning enjoyable. The pool area is one of the hotel's highlights, offering several beautiful pools with plenty of space to relax. We also particularly appreciated the direct access to the ocean, which made swimming in the Atlantic possible.

Finally, the staff throughout the hotel were friendly and professional. A special mention goes to the bar staff, who were consistently welcoming, attentive, and contributed to the relaxed holiday atmosphere. Overall, this is a hotel we would gladly return to.

Cons:

There were only a few issues, but they were noticeable. One of the three elevators was out of service for five-days, which resulted in long waiting times, especially when going down. In addition, the elevator control logic seemed inefficient: two elevators would often respond to the same call and then stop on almost every floor on the way down, even when nobody entered or exited, making the journey ... a real adventure.

One of the showers by the Atlantic pool was leaking throughout the whole week. It appeared that the hose and shower head simply needed replacing, so it was surprising that such a small and inexpensive repair had not been carried out during our stay.

Access to the ocean could be improved. The area around the two access ladders became quite congested, making entry and exit less convenient. Installing an additional ladder would likely solve the problem and improve the experience for guests who enjoy swimming in the sea.

Finally, the air conditioning could not be left running while we were out of the room because it switched off when the key card was removed. I understand the environmental rationale behind this policy, but after several hours away the room became quite warm, and it took some time to cool it down again after returning.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Van den Putte solo_traveller be
9
Pros:

Het totaalplaatje, vriendelijke mensen, de bufetten, ...

Cons:

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2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Catriona couple ie
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel in an amazing setting

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Habiba extended_group ae
10
Just looking forward to come back and stay in this hotel
Pros:

One of the best stays we had ever

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Moshe couple il
10
ממליצה בחום
Pros:

הכל!!!
מיקום, מתקנים , ארוחת בוקר עשירה, צוות אדיב

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Lacramioara Ciuhat solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Die Lage & Ambiente, freundliche & hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter

Cons:

Parkplätze sind leider extra zum zahlen, 20€ pro Tag

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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de Visser family_with_children nl
8
Had a wonderful stay
Pros:

The swimming pools, breakfast and the location

Cons:

The coffee really needs an upgrade
Bars understaffed at busy hours
Pool bars closing too early and taverna mostly closed

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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chi shing couple nl
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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José couple pt
7
Pros:

Pequeno almoço excelente.

Cons:

À entrada facultaram-nos um quarto no piso 11 antiquado, sem espaço para arrumação, comunicando com o quarto contíguo por porta antiga, sem qualquer isolamento sonoro, sem qualquer privacidade, as mobílias de quarto antigas e degradadas, tal como as madeiras em geral, guarda roupa mínimo e sem portas, parede de parte da casa de banho revestida a tela inacabada e a descolar da parede, mesas de cabeceira e de quarto em madeira degradada e descontextualizada do resto, louças sanitárias e banheiro visivelmente antigos e algo degradados. Em suma, parecia um quarto de serviço ou de recurso para uma qualquer emergência. Após reclamação no dia seguinte, fomos transferidos para quarto mais digno no piso 15, sem porta para quarto contíguo, com boa cama de casal, materiais mais modernos e bem conservados, assim como a casa de banho mais digna e com melhores materiais. De um modo geral, diria que este quarto está à altura de um hotel de 4 estrelas. Tem uma magnífica vista de mar (que foi paga, naturalmente, aquando da reserva), as varandas são boas, as estão mal isoladas das varandas contíguas, o que compromete a privacidade.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Jakob couple se
6
Ok
Pros:

It is huge with pools and ocean. Great views over the see. Great staff in reception. The breakfast is fantastic.

Cons:

A bit dated, long wait in restaurants, no coffee refill in room. Pool bar close 17:30 which is to early. I like to stay by the pool until 19:30

2026-07-18 via Nuitee