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Pestana Ocean Bay Hotel
Portugal, Europe
Funchal
The four star Pestana Ocean Bay Hotel overlooks the ocean – and such a wonderful setting deserves a hotel of equal character. The Pestana Bay Aparthotel doesn't disappoint. It's a uniquely stylish hotel, full of idiosyncratic touches that set it apart and give it a really wonderful character.
Set on the bay at Praia Formosa, just a few miles west of the capital Funchal, the Pestana Ocean Bay Hotel is a wonderful beach resort. The hotel offers transportation to Funchal city, courtesy of the hotels (subject days and time table schedules as per units program, “first come, first served” basis). It's an extraordinary location; backed by cliffs, the hotel is set in stunning gardens, with an impressive pool area leading down to the sea. There are surely no more spectacular hotel settings in Madeira than this.
The Pestana Ocean Bay Hotel is a beautiful beach resort with four star facilities:
There are so many talking points: the bay, the cliffs, the gardens and the pool are all fabulous features of this amazing beach resort. Just imagine stepping out into the fragrant gardens, wending your way to the pool and enjoying a swim as you look out over the sea. It's a defining moment of any holiday at the Pestana Bay Ocean Aparthotel.
In keeping with the overall sense of style and place, accommodation at the Pestana Ocean Bay Hotel is exceptional. Again, rooms are uniquely furnished – all very tastefully – giving a real sense of this not being a hotel just like any other. All spacious twin and double bedded seaview rooms have a well-equipped bathroom, balcony and kitchenette with a fridge and kettle. Rooms also feature cable TV radio and telephone. An in room safe is available at a fee payable locally. To make your holiday at the Pestana Bay Ocean Aparthotel that little more special and for a little more luxury you can upgrade your room for a small supplement to a Junior Suite.
As well as the spectacular outdoor pool, you'll certainly want to try the whirlpool and fitness room with its fabulous combination of sauna and Turkish bath. We recommend adding a massage to your treatment regime too – it is, after all, time to take it easy and really relax.
With a games room, two bars and the restaurant (which is well worth checking out) you really will have everything you need for a fantastic stay and a taste of the best that Madeira has to offer.
Enjoy Madeira at its most spectacular from the comfortable surroundings of the Pestana Bay Ocean Aparthotel.
Facilities
- Car parking*
- Freshwater pool (heated)
- Children's pool
- Whirlpool
- Direct access to the beach
- Restaurant
- 2 bars
- Fitness center/Gym
- Sauna
- Wellness Center, Massages and beauty treatments*
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Room Types
The Local Area
The Pestana Ocean Bay directly overlooks the ocean in a peaceful location just three miles to the west of Funchal. Classified as a beach resort, the hotel is on the beautiful bay of Praia Formosa backed by cliffs. The tranquil gardens contain a spectacularly situated pool area and give direct access to the sea.
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good3,989 reviews
Excellent
47%
Very Good
34%
Average
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
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Just ok
As usual the French groups were rude and disgusting from taking towels off peoples sunbeds and dumping . And being awful and disgusting around the buffet !! Hotel ok cleanish . Receptionist men not polite the ladies were much nicer on arrival . The staff were ok but had no control over the disrespectful French people . Would not recommend this hotel .
Relaxing
Location is great very quiet and relaxing rooms great view clean and tidy good value for money was greeted with wine and cake when checked in
Review by Janet R Scotlandwell, United Kingdom
We had a great relaxed week with easy access to the town and hills.
A great location on the beach. Nearly every room has a sea view. In the middle of the coastal promenade footpath which goes in both directions. Very warm welcome, very relaxed atmosphere and wonderful friendly staff. Room was spacious and comfortable and relaxing. Although the hotel is not new, it has been really well maintained, and is far more easy- going and relaxing than others. The food is buffet style, with a huge choice of different, constantly changing options. There is a lot of outside seating with sea view, and interior seating. Overall, if you are looking for a great hotel without the formality, choose this one!
Annual Holiday
Enjoyed a lovely week away with girlfriends... Hotel in a lovely setting you can walk to some shops through a tunnel however very steep walk!! A few bars along promenade the other way. Only real disappointment was no air con in room or anywhere in the hotel so very warm when having our meals and during entertainment. Must mention Manuela she was amazing she worked so hard in the restaurant and very friendly she even went on the stage during her shift to join in the dancing!! All staff seemed friendly ...our friendly barman Rana!! Pools were lovely and no problem getting sunbeds.
Lovely holiday with the girlfriends.
Lovely friendly hotel with great staff. Two lovely pools. Food mostly good and very clean around the serving stations. Lovely hardworking Manuela in the restaurant and cheeky Rana at the bar we got on so well with. No air con in our suite. Hotel bit out of town and nothing around. Bit of a trek up to shops and main road. Went to Ritz dinner show on Saturday night excellent night out. 3course meal fillet steak or fish for main, free wine, beer or soft drinks, show and then DJ and dancing till 11pm. Used Ubers on my English App.
Review by 636merles Epsom, United Kingdom
