Pestana Ocean Bay All Inclusive Resort

"We’ve been home just over a week now and can’t wait to return, what a fantastic experience!!! Really warm welcome on Reception with a glass of Madeira wine and honey cake and everything explained. We were there for my wife’s 60th birthday and they gifted us a celebration plate of desserts and a bottle of sparkling. Our room was on the top floor with great views from all angles and the wonderful sounds of the waves to get you to sleep. The bathroom was slightly dated but very clean and functional and the rest of the room was lovely. The position was perfect for us away from the hustle and bustle of Funchal but if you want onto the promenade and turned left you could walk in in around an hour but there are some hills !! To avoid these go through tunnel and at top of lido steps number 2 bus goes into town (2 euro cash) if like us you are too late for free shuttle. Turn right on promenade and it’s 40 minutes into the beautiful fishing village of Câmara do Lobos where you can have a drink sat next to Winston Churchill. Food and drink was all gorgeous with plenty of choice especially for fish lovers like me , but the stand out dish was the Pork, Garlic and Wine stew on Madeiran night. Restaurant staff were all fantastic and helpful with the standouts being Manuela , Irene and Mohammed behind the bar (Si Senor 😀). We were invited to have a meal at the Pestana Royal on night aswell which was very good but we couldn’t wait to get back to the atmosphere of Ocean Bay. Overall it’s one of the best hotels we’ve stayed in and there’s been a lot over the years and we can’t wait to return next time we decide on Madeira which is a wonderful place to visit !!!"

"I absolutely love this hotel. It's location and its staff were absolutely amazing. I would do this trip again in a minute! I was made to feel welcome and cared about as a Solo Traveler. If you ever get a chance just say it this beautiful place and meet it's beautiful people do so. It is so well worth it!"

"Great hotel, good food, clean well maintained 4star holiday plus with very friendly helpful staff with a shout out to Manuela Garanito she really goes above and beyond to make your holiday,lovely lady. The hotel is a little bit out but depends what your looking for in a holiday but there is a free bus in to town to help"