Pestana Ocean Bay Resort

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Pestana Hotel & Resorts
8.4 (1261 reviews)
Praia Formosa , Funchal , PT

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning views
Brilliant staff
Good entertainment
Cons:
Hard beds
Limited food selection

Categories

Cleanliness
8.06
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.03
Brilliant staff and excellent service mentioned in multiple reviews.
Location
9.07
Lovely seafront location highlighted in reviews.
Room Quality
8.02
Rooms were large and comfortable as per some reviews.
Amenities
8.55
Two pools, a jacuzzi, and evening entertainment mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.51
Good experience for the price, as indicated in the reviews.
Food and Beverage
7.56
Food selection was noted as lacking in warmth and quality.
Overall Experience
8.43
General positive sentiment from various reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 06:54

Property Description

Luxurious Oceanfront Property

Outdoor Pool and Beach Access: Enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean from our outdoor pool and direct access to the beautiful Praia Formosa beach.

Gourmet Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in light lunches and themed buffets at Arlequim Restaurant, while enjoying daily live music at Arlequim Bar.

Excursions and Scenic Views: Explore the picturesque cliffs surrounding the resort with views of Cabo Girão. Let our staff assist in organizing boat trips around Madeira and to Porto Santo Island.

Experience the ultimate blend of luxury and comfort at Pestana Ocean Bay Resort. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

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.
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

8.4
Based on 1261 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.06
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 7.56
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Aretia • family_with_children • ro
10
Pros:

Totul

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Aretia • couple • ro
10
Pros:

Totul.O locație exceptionala

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • ca
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • couple • pt
10
Cons:

Não gostei da empresa de aluguer de automóveis centauro e o Booking também me enganou com o seguro automóvel tive de pagar mais 90€ do que estava acordado

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Svetlana • family_with_children • lv
6
Pros:

excellent location, good concept

Cons:

lack of air conditioning in the room and poor quality of the dinner (we went out elsewhere for dinner)

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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annemieke • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Prachtige locatie, prima service

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Liubov • couple • nl
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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ELISABETH • family_with_children • fr
9
Magnifique 🤩
Pros:

L’accueil, la taille de l’hôtel, les terrasses pour les repas, la qualité du all inclusive

Cons:

Rien

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Florian • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

La vue mer au top avec le bruits des vagues, la literie au top

Cons:

Un peu plus de diversité au buffet

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Ingmar • couple • de
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Belén • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

La comida muy poca variedad , no tenían leche sin lactosa

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Fanny • family_with_children • fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Tout était parfait.
L’emplacement, la propreté, le buffet et surtout le personnel !
Un immense merci à Manuela et Irene de s’être si bien occupé de ma famille.
Je n’oublierai pas mes 40 ans !

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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tania • couple • pt
10
Tudo foi excelente
Pros:

A estadia foi ótima, recomendo. Os funcionários são meigos e atenciosos.

Cons:

Não houve nada que não gostasse.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Miroslav • couple • cz
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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erasmo • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Personale super simpatico

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Balázs • couple • hu
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Aldana • couple • us
7
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • gb
10
Wonderful holiday
Pros:

Hotel was very clean and well looked after. All the staff were friendly and polite. Food was varied and plentiful with lots to choose from. Room was spacious with lovely view from the balcony and comfortable bed. Good to have the shuttle bus to get into Funchal.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jelena • couple • ie
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Sergej • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Labai viskas patiko nuostabi aplinka, maistas.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee