Pestana Ocean Bay Resort

Hotels
Pestana Group
8.4 (109 reviews)
Praia Formosa, Funchal, 9000-247 , Funchal , PT

Facilities

Parasailing nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Sauna
Steam room
Elevator
Shopping on site
Golfing nearby
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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

Discover a tropical paradise at Pestana Ocean Bay Resort, where golden sands meet luxurious amenities for an unforgettable getaway.

Recreational Bliss
Unwind and soak up the sun by our stunning outdoor pool, rejuvenate in the hot tub, or indulge in a relaxing session at our sauna. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, our resort has it all.

Culinary Delights
Savor delicious meals at our on-site restaurant, Arlequim, or relax with a drink at our poolside bar. With all-inclusive dining, your worry-free indulgence starts here, featuring meals, beverages, and ample options for every craving.

Convenient Connectivity
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel and easy access to nearby attractions with our free area shuttle. Explore the beauty of Funchal as you dive into local adventures just a stone's throw away.

Book your stay today to experience the ultimate fusion of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm!

Important information:

  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Health & Safety

    Property uses a professional cleaning service

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 109 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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Md Rakibul Hasan couple nl
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Neringa family_with_children lt
9
Prie Atlanto
Pros:

Kambarių tvarkymas ir smulkios dovanėlės labai teigiamai nuteikė. Maisto pasirinkimas, ypač jūros gėrybių vakarienė. Labai ačiū už ponšos gaminimo užsiėmimą (rekomenduojame), bei už baseino gimnastiką (labai naudingą ir linksmą). Puikus vaizdas pro balkoną.
Puikiai apželdinta viešbučio teritorija.

Cons:

Mokama automobilių aikštelė, tarakonai (užmušėm 2: 7 aukšto koridoriuje ir valgymo zonoje), kurie atsiranda sutemus.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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T O SHEA solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Claudia family_with_children ch
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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gabrielaoV4205FC Family
8
Very good
Pros:

Overall really good , nice hotel 🏨
Nice location
We really liked the Nature and atmosphere that this Island offers , lovely sea view and lovely weather,
Good room service nice food we really enjoyed breakfast and dinners .
We had lovey experience overall stuff was very friendly. I personally think it needs little improvement around surrounding areas , I would rate it star ⭐⭐⭐⭐ and 9/10 experience
I would say as there were some small things that need slide improvements but overall very nice hotel 🏨🛏️ and very nice stay would definitely recommend for others to book perfect holidays resort close to the beach and sea .

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Oscar family_with_children it
8
Molto rilassante e curato
Pros:

La posizione, la gentilezza di tutto il personale, le iniziative quotidiane sempre diverse, la possibilità di late check out con un minimo supplemento

Cons:

Nulla

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Lionel couple fr
7
Très bon hôtel vraiment all inclusive, mais plutôt bruyant
Pros:

Le personnel, amical et efficace
Les petites attentions
Les buffets, bons et variés dans l’ensemble
Les piscines

Cons:

La salle de sport non climatisée
La mauvaise insonorisation des chambres
Les desserts vraiment trop sucrés

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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R7593NFclaudiaf Family
2
Very disappointed
Pros:

The location wasn’t convenient for us, we had an one year old baby , and because is a mountainous area was very hard to get to the shops , so you must rent a car , also we had an issue with a man who stayed besides our room ( he smoked weed all the time and our room was full of that smell , and because we had the baby , we were really angry) , after 4 days we made the complaint. They decided that is nothing that they can do , if we want to go to another hotel will be on us our own money , after we sent an email to loveholiday they actually said that we can use the facility of the pestana royal(another hotel beside which is a 5 star hotel ) , but that’s all , during the night we gonna sleep in our room beside that man , and on the last our day , they changed their minds and told us that we can sleep as well in the other hotel ( but was not point for us to move on the last day with a baby so we decided to stay)
Also , The food was horrible , I will give one star for food , one type of meat , so you don’t have choice , and is really poor quality of meat , and all the food as well, we were really disappointed of everything, another thing everything is packed so is not for family with kids my opinion , the cleaning was a bit better but not for a 4 stars hotel , really disappointed , but we were really shocked about the food , seemed like ordinary people are cooking, not chefs
That was our experience there , we paid 2000 euro for 6 days and our holiday was ruined , and on the last 2 days were construction workers in front of our room doing their job but my baby couldn’t sleep at all because of that noise

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
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232damianm Couples
10
Great place for Madera vacation
Pros:

Very nice hotel, great food and best service. Masud Rana is very positive and communicative barman. Will comeback to this hotel!

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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rachaelmK2931LD Family England
10
Fabulous hotel right on the Atlantic
Pros:

Our first time to Madeira has been absolutely perfect. We chose to stay in the Pestana Ocean Bay, we're very very glad we did. Everything about the hotel is amazing from the location to the food. Our room had fabulous views of the Atlantic and is only a step away from the beach. The variety and quality of the food was very good, we stayed for 7 days and each day was different. Lots of lovely fish dishes and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. We came with our 4 year old daughter and the staff were so kind to her, all of the staff are really lovely. Manuela Garenito who works in the restaurant really was wonderful with our daughter, and everyone made us feell incredibly welcome. I highly recommend this hotel - we have had a great time. We will definitely be booking to come again.

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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Paula Cristina family_with_children pt
10
Perfeito
Pros:

A simpatia e disponibilidade de todo o staff
Estavam sempre atentos aos hóspedes e a equipa de animação é fenomenal!
Parabéns!

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Fatima couple pt
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Kristine family_with_children dk
9
Super dejlig beliggenhed, hvor man kan bade i havet, maden virkelig god, personale der gør hvad de kan for et godt ophol
Pros:

Lækker mad, god beliggenhed

Cons:

Badeværelset kunne godt trænge til en modernisering

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Frits family_with_children nl
8
Geweldige week geweest en beter dan het collega hotel
Pros:

Naast het strand

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jack solo_traveller ie
10
Ocean Bay BAY-BAY
Pros:

We had a lovely time! The staff were very friendly, especially that one guy with the moustache, shoutout to him! There was basically food at all times from 7:30-14:30 and then again from 6:30-9 and ya better believe we got our value, I gained 3kg!
Great Air conditioning in the bedroom which was definitely needed when not in the pool
They had fun activities/games every day and we had a fabulous time!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Oleh couple nl
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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leegF6852ZO Couples
10
Great hotel with all rooms sea facing.
Pros:

Lovely hotel with 2 pools and grounds. Very friendly and efficient staff. Especially Manuela Garanito in the restaurant and Mohammad on the bar. We Always found something pleasant to eat on the buffet and the choice we found to be good.
Great that pool towels are provided and the Jacuzzi was nice to get into and the water was heated.
It was nice that they tried hard to deter the Visiting Pigeons from around the outside eating area with visiting specialists with various Birds of Prey.
The free bus to and from Funchal was handy although we did get a couple of taxis back as the last free bus back was 17:30.
We will visit again and explore more of Madeira.

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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Sylwia couple pl
8
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Aylin extended_group tr
10
Worth every euro
Pros:

Location , stuff, meals, cleaning excellent

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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GOGI couple dk
10
POZICIJA
Pros:

POLOŽAJ I POGLED PREKO ANTLANTIKA DO AMERIKE🏝🇵🇹🌞

Cons:

AMA BAŠ NIŠTA

2026-07-09 via Nuitee