Lovely newly renovated hotel. Bedrooms were a good size and light and airy. Lots of choice at breakfast and great pool and sunbathing area.

Beautiful setting on the ocean with ready access to dining and shopping. Bountiful breakfast buffet with a friendly and helpful staff. Only issues were VERY firm beds (for which they provided a helpful pad) and a ceiling light that randomly turned on during the night (maintenance ultimately removed the bulb). All in all a wonderful place to stay.

Excellent location and well maintained.

We enjoyed our 9 night stay at this hotel. Very welcoming. Room spacious, bed ok. Maid service excellent. Breakfast good choice but orange juice could be improved.

Beautifully located near the ocean. Didn't quite like the shower set up....water kept coming out of the tub.

A great location to enjoy ocean sounds and swimming, the center of Lido with all it's restaurants and for us a great view of the harbor and fireworks on NYE.

A great location to enjoy ocean sounds and swimming, the center of Lido with all it's restaurants and for us a great view of the harbor and fireworks on NYE.

We had a Superior Studio. It was a well designed room with a nice balcony looking out over the sea. The cutlery & crockery was a bit too exact for a studio, only 2 of everything so we had to wash up several times a day. There was no toaster, but reception soon found one for us. The wifi in the room was bad room non-existant. We had to go to reception to get a decent signal.But overall we had a lovely time. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The location was exactly where we wanted to be with many great restaurants nearby.

We had a Superior Studio. It was a well designed room with a nice balcony looking out over the sea. The cutlery & crockery was a bit too exact for a studio, only 2 of everything so we had to wash up several times a day. There was no toaster, but reception soon found one for us. The wifi in the room was bad room non-existant. We had to go to reception to get a decent signal. But overall we had a lovely time. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The location was exactly where we wanted to be with many great restaurants nearby.

The waves crashing against the shore in bed was fab. Great location. No air conditioning though and only found out when I came in after supper. It needed new batteries, nothing more, grrrrr

Location of Pestana Palms is fantastic, great views from balcony and breakfast area.Plenty of room around the pool and sunbeds readily available at all times.Great access to the sea from the pool area.Would highly recommend.

We liked the hotel’s location by the sea very much.

We liked the hotel’s location by the sea very much.

Excellent apart from advertised cooking facilities, one saucepan and that was it, no frying pan or spatula etc. A member of staff advised me that this was to encourage visitors to use the restaurant. Apart from that very good.

Fantastic location Friendly staffGreat value

Fantastic location Friendly staff Great value

Location is fantastic and reception is quick to sort any issues. The property however needs renovation, the carpet on the lobby use to Give out odour every now and then.

The sea view from the room was wonderfully relaxing. The staff were very helpful and one chap on the reception could have designed an entire week on what to do and see on the island. We used the car park which was never a problem with space but even if full, the pay during the day one opposite was priced very reasonably. The hotel catering in the bar area was very good and the hotel offers a great base for eating in the locality should you prefer- be aware however that there is something of a slope outside if mobility is a problem-.

Excellent location- very close to the ocean, on west side of Funchal; good choice of places to eat very close by; can walk into the centre of Funchal in 20-25 minutes; Enjoyed ocean and pool view from our balcony Beautifully landscaped gardens with water featuresHeated pool, good size, plenty of sun beds

Excellent location- very close to the ocean, on west side of Funchal; good choice of places to eat very close by; can walk into the centre of Funchal in 20-25 minutes; Enjoyed ocean and pool view from our balcony Beautifully landscaped gardens with water features Heated pool, good size, plenty of sun beds

We just arrived back from a one week stay at the Pestana Palms Aparthotel Funchal and have to say that for us everything about the hotel was just perfect. Positioned within lovely gardens right at the seafront, with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean via some steps (if you dare), the views are just amazing. While some other reviews have stated that the rooms are a bit "dated" looking we were perfectly happy with it. The fact that the room was spacious (with plenty of storage space), clean, comfortable and above all had a balcony with fantastic sea views was far more important to us than the decor. The daily breakfast at the restaurant was delicious and plentiful, with a great variety of choice for different tastes and preferences. The saltwater pool and surrounding area were nice and clean, with sun loungers available free of charge and parasols for a small fee. The location of the hotel could not have been better. With the promenade right on your doorstep there were lots of shops, bars and restaurants to choose from, as well as a large Supermarket just across the road. A nice stroll in the other direction takes you into the heart of Funchal and to the Marina in approx. 20 minutes. We will definitely stay at this hotel a again if we come back to Madeira and recommend it to anybody who wants a peaceful and relaxing break, while having easy access to shops, restaurants etc.

The hotel is beautifully situated by the sea. Has magnificent views. It has a lovely pool. The gardens are very well kept and very tropical.

We stayed 3 night's and had a fabulous superior room that looked straight out to sea! Very comfortable beds and couldn't have slept better. The sun was on balcony from morning till around 4.00 in afternoon. The one strange thing was one very large saucepan but no utensils to cook with. Waste of time putting this in cupboard? We had excellent buffet breakfast every morning and couldn't have asked for more as everything you could think of. Would certainly book again.

We stayed 3 night's and had a fabulous superior room that looked straight out to sea! Very comfortable beds and couldn't have slept better. The sun was on balcony from morning till around 4.00 in afternoon. The one strange thing was one very large saucepan but no utensils to cook with. Waste of time putting this in cupboard? We had excellent buffet breakfast every morning and couldn't have asked for more as everything you could think of. Would certainly book again.

Amazing location

Amazing location

It’s a privilege to stay in this iconic building with its distinctive round shape. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a relaxing balcony and a convenient kitchenette for making tea and coffee or snacks, with a fridge. The buffet breakfast is excellent with something to suit everyone and food freshly prepared. There are two restaurants on site plus the Pool Bar for cooked lunches. We had afternoon tea in the beautiful, historic Quinta which is the central point of the site and separate from the hotel. It is a very interesting and well maintained building with a bar and restaurant on the ground floor and a library as well as a roof terrace. This building is worth a visit. The hotel is next to the Lido area where there is a great choice of restaurants

Room nice and quiet with uninterrupted sea view.................

We had a wonderful sea view. The room was large, comfortable and quiet. Breakfast on the balcony was a delight and one morning we were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins swim by.

We had a wonderful sea view. The room was large, comfortable and quiet. Breakfast on the balcony was a delight and one morning we were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins swim by.

The hotel is well positioned, with a 20 minute walk into Funchal centre (hilly) but right on the coast with some great restaurants close by. Each room overlooks the sea with great views. The on site restaurant is good, and deal days good value. The rooms are basic but well maintained and comfortable. Overall good and enjoyable stay. There is a nice walk along the promenade away from Funchal that if you continue for an hour or so, takes you to a lovely fishing port. Car parking was free.

Pleasant hotel and great location on the sea front, pool looked good did not use as it was January. The gym is out of date. Breakfast excellent.