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Woman relaxing by the pool on lounge chairs with sea view under blue sky.
Hotel terrace with tables, overlooking pools, palm trees, and the sea at sunset.
A modern restaurant with outdoor terrace and sea view at sunset.
Coastal pool area overlooking the sea with a terrace and sun loungers.
Bright hotel lobby with reception desk, seating area, and floral arrangements.
Modern hotel building with large pool and palm trees in the foreground
View from a hotel terrace over the blue sea and coastline under a cloudy sky.
Modern hotel with large pool surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.
Large pool with loungers and palm trees beside a hotel, sea view at sunset.
Balcony with glass railing overlooking the sea and coastal landscape under clear sky.
Indoor pool with large rounded arches and a sea view through windows.
Bright hotel lobby with reception, seating area, and floral arrangements on carpeted floor.
Bright hotel lobby with reception desk, seating areas, and central floral arrangement on round table.
Open-air restaurant with wooden flooring and sea view at sunset.
Terrace with tables overlooking pool and sea under a blue sky.
Large, well-lit dining room with many tables and chairs in a hotel.
View of hotel pool and terrace areas with ocean in the background on a sunny day.
Luxurious hotel lobby with large chandelier and stylish reception desk.
Cozy rustic bar with wood paneling and dark wooden chairs.
Elegant restaurant with set tables, red chairs, and a large floral arrangement.
Bright hotel room with balcony, seating area, desk, and view of a green garden.
View into a hotel room with bathroom, bed, and balcony overlooking the city.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, large mirror, and bathtub with shower curtain.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Cozy hotel room with sofa, bed, and view of terrace and pool.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, view of terrace and balcony.
Bright hotel room with large bed, armchairs, a desk, and access to a balcony.
Modern hotel room with sofa, chairs, and large window overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, armchair, ottoman, and large window with city view.
Bright living room with large mirror, dining table, chairs, and view of terrace.
Couple enjoying breakfast on a terrace with sea and palm tree view.
Playground with climbing frame and slide surrounded by trees and greenery
Indoor pool with blue walls and striped lounge chairs in a hotel
A massage table with towels in a purple room and a black desk.
Balcony with wooden railing and bed next to illuminated nature image in hotel room
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Pestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort *****

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Location

The imposingly situated comfort hotel impresses with a magnificent panoramic view of the mountains and the sea and has been one of Funchal's most renowned addresses for years. In addition to its charming location, guests also appreciate the attractive hotel offerings and the proximity to Funchal's center, about 10 minutes away.
Coastal pool area overlooking the sea with a terrace and sun loungers.
Modern hotel building with large pool and palm trees in the foreground
View from a hotel terrace over the blue sea and coastline under a cloudy sky.
Hotel terrace with tables, overlooking pools, palm trees, and the sea at sunset.

Facilities

Modern hotel with large pool surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.
Large pool with loungers and palm trees beside a hotel, sea view at sunset.
Balcony with glass railing overlooking the sea and coastal landscape under clear sky.
Coastal pool area overlooking the sea with a terrace and sun loungers.
Indoor pool with large rounded arches and a sea view through windows.
Bright hotel lobby with reception, seating area, and floral arrangements on carpeted floor.
Bright hotel lobby with reception desk, seating areas, and central floral arrangement on round table.
Open-air restaurant with wooden flooring and sea view at sunset.
Terrace with tables overlooking pool and sea under a blue sky.
Large, well-lit dining room with many tables and chairs in a hotel.
View of hotel pool and terrace areas with ocean in the background on a sunny day.
Luxurious hotel lobby with large chandelier and stylish reception desk.
Cozy rustic bar with wood paneling and dark wooden chairs.
Elegant restaurant with set tables, red chairs, and a large floral arrangement.
The hotel has a total of 332 rooms and offers a reception, Wi-Fi (included in public areas and rooms), lobby, elevators, internet corner, lounges, restaurants, bar, boutique, hairdresser, and a health spa. The extensive outdoor area offers seawater pools on 2 levels with free loungers, umbrellas, and towels, as well as a pool bar. Bathing platforms with access to the sea are accessible via elevator and stairs.

Accommodation

Double room

The very comfortably furnished double rooms (D) with a size of approx. 30 m² have a bath/shower, toilet, hairdryer, telephone, cable TV, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (2 bottles of water and 2 juices free of charge), kettle, safe, air conditioning, and balcony.
Double rooms with pool view (PD) or double rooms with sea view (DM) can be booked for an additional charge.
Also bookable as a double room for single occupancy (DE/PDE/DEM).
(Additionally bookable under FNCA13 as type I at a separate price and limited contingent (DI/DPI/DMI/DEI/EMI))

Bright hotel room with balcony, seating area, desk, and view of a green garden.
View into a hotel room with bathroom, bed, and balcony overlooking the city.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, large mirror, and bathtub with shower curtain.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Double room Superior Sea View

The double rooms Superior Sea View (DMU) have the same amenities and size as the double rooms Sea View and are located on the 7th-18th floors.
Also bookable as a double room Superior Sea View for single occupancy (DME).
(Bookable as type I under FNCA13)

Junior Suite Pool View

The Junior Suites Pool View (J2P) have the same amenities as the double rooms, but are larger (approx. 62 m²), located on the 1st-4th floors, and offer a furnished balcony.

Cozy hotel room with sofa, bed, and view of terrace and pool.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, view of terrace and balcony.
Bright hotel room with large bed, armchairs, a desk, and access to a balcony.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, view of terrace and balcony.

Junior Suite Superior Sea View

The Junior Suites Superior Sea View (2JM) have the same amenities as the double rooms, but are larger (approx. 62 m²) and are located on the 7th-14th floors.
(Bookable only without sea view under FNCA13 (JU2/JSS/JS4/KJR/JUR).)

Suite Sea View

The suites are larger than the junior suites (approx. 70 m²) and have a separate bedroom, distinct from the living area, and a sea view.
(Also bookable without sea view under FNCA13 (S2/SI).)

Modern hotel room with sofa, chairs, and large window overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, armchair, ottoman, and large window with city view.
Bright living room with large mirror, dining table, chairs, and view of terrace.

Family room

The family rooms have the same amenities as the double rooms, but are slightly more spacious, with a preferred location and mountain views.

Board

B&B/HB

Varied breakfast buffet. For half board guests, dinner is served as a buffet or Table d'Hote (depending on occupancy). Dinner can also be enjoyed in the à la carte restaurant for a reduced supplementary charge if HB is booked. (This does not apply to offers marked SPO!)

Couple enjoying breakfast on a terrace with sea and palm tree view.

Sports included

Mini golf and table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Water sports and a modernly equipped diving school under German management. Green fee discounts.

Children's Program

Children's pool and playground.
Playground with climbing frame and slide surrounded by trees and greenery

Wellness

Indoor pool with large rounded arches and a sea view through windows.
Indoor pool with blue walls and striped lounge chairs in a hotel
A massage table with towels in a purple room and a black desk.
Balcony with wooden railing and bed next to illuminated nature image in hotel room
Fitness center, 2 indoor pools, sauna, steam bath, and 2 whirlpools. Massages and beauty treatments for a fee.

Hotel Service

Parking (subject to availability and for a fee).
Wi-Fi (included in public areas and rooms).

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and American Express.

Hotel features

  • Internet
  • Children's playground
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Wi-Fi
  • Animation
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Indoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Spa
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Diving
  • Bicycle rental
  • Club
  • Shopping facilities
  • Family friendly
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel with a future provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable business practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Please note that for an occupancy of 2 adults and a maximum of 2 children + baby, a separate baby cot cannot be provided in the parents' room due to space limitations. The baby must sleep in the parents' bed. Only for 2 adults plus 1 child + baby is a separate baby cot possible.
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Hiking Combo Madeira (choose 2 out of currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking Week (for those who want to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Dogs up to 15 kg are allowed on request (for a fee).
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Accessible rooms on request!
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Check-in from 3 PM
Check-out until 12 PM
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Please note: a tourist tax of EUR 2 per person/night is levied on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made on site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
Hotel contact details:
PESTANA CARLTON
LARGO ANTONIO NOBRE
9004-531 FUNCHAL
PORTUGAL/MADEIRA
PHONE: 00351-291-239500
EMAIL: trade@pestana.com
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2024/25 on page 216.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2025 on page 216.

Season Note

Additionally bookable under FNCA13.
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On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "festive evening wear" (dark suit with tie and evening dress).
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Every year, the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joy of life.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket with the EDP code FNC500 for only €47 per person in addition to your chosen room.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade up close on February 14, 2026.
Book your desired room and enter the EDP code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM

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