Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Pestana Ocean Bay All Inclusive Resort ****

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Location

The Pestana Ocean Bay All Inclusive Resort is located in a beautiful bay of Praia Famosa, with a fantastic view of the cliffs of Camara de Lobos. The pebble beach is separated only by the promenade. Funchal, with its numerous shopping and entertainment opportunities as well as bars and restaurants, is about 5 km away. There is a free shuttle bus from the hotel to the city center (according to the weekly schedule). A public bus stop is nearby. Funchal International Airport is about 25 km away.
View of a calm beach with a pool in the foreground and clear sky.
Large hotel on black sand beach with pool adjacent to the sea.
Large hotel by the beach with pool and sun loungers under a blue sky.

Facilities

View of a pool with palm trees and a building against a cloudy sea horizon.
Green garden with lounge chair and various bushes under cloudy sky.
Hotel with outdoor pool by the beach, view of cliff and sea at sunset.
Covered terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea and mountains at sunset.
Modern dining area with large glass windows overlooking the pool and landscape.
Large buffet area with round counters, set tables, and large windows in a restaurant.
Spacious, bright dining area with rattan chairs, tables, large windows, and tile flooring.
Bright hotel lobby with plants and modern reception in warm tones.
The 4-star hotel, renovated in 2025, belonging to the renowned Pestana hotel chain, offers a total of 223 modern rooms and 9 floors. Facilities include a reception area with a 24-hour reception, a lobby with seating areas, a hotel safe, elevators, conference/event rooms, a library, a restaurant (regional and international cuisine), a bar, an outdoor area with a garden, a sun terrace, a freshwater swimming pool, an integrated children's paddling pool, and an outdoor whirlpool. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge for hotel guests in the pool area.

Accommodation

Double Sea View

The Double Sea View rooms are approximately 31 m² in size and feature a bath/toilet, hairdryer, a double bed or two single beds (twin), ceiling fan, safe, telephone, cable TV, Wi-Fi (included), refrigerator, and a furnished balcony with sea view (DM). Also bookable as a double sea view for single occupancy (DEM).

Hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, and balcony with sea view.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and ceiling fan.
Brightly tiled bathroom with colorful tiles, large mirror, and bathtub with shower enclosure.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, sea view, and cozy seating area.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through large windows.
Hotel room with two beds, armchairs, and sea view through large windows
Hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, and balcony with sea view.

Double Superior Sea View

The Double Superior Sea View rooms are approximately 31 m² in size and, with the same amenities as the Double Sea View rooms, are located on an upper floor (DMU). Also bookable as a Studio Superior Sea View for single occupancy (DME).

Double Premium Sea View

The Double Premium Sea View studios are approximately 31 m² in size and, with the same amenities as the Double Sea View rooms, additionally feature air conditioning (2PM).

Hotel room with two single beds, green patterned wall, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with two beds, floral wallpaper, ceiling fan, and TV.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through large windows.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM as a buffet, brunch from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM as a buffet, snacks from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM as a buffet. Coffee & tea corner available 24 hours. Selected (according to hotel list) local non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages from 11 AM to 11 PM at the respective open bars included.

Not included in All Inclusive

Premium/import drinks, massages, beauty treatments, room service, babysitting service, laundry/ironing service, medical care, conference/event rooms, and drinks outside of all-inclusive service hours.

Sports included

Fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, Golf, Tennis

Children's Program

Children's playground and children's menu in the restaurant.

Wellness

Wellness and spa area "Magic Spa" (entrance included) with whirlpool, sauna, and Turkish bath. Massages and beauty treatments (for a fee).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi (included in public hotel areas and in rooms).
Parking for a fee and subject to availability.
Free shuttle bus to and from Funchal city center (subject to hotel schedule, subject to availability).
Room service (on request, for a fee).
Baby cots (subject to availability, included).
Babysitting service (on request, for a fee).
Laundry/ironing service (on request, for a fee).
Medical care on request (for a fee).

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Club
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Near the Beach
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family Friendly
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

Traveling with a Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards include 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 at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

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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Please note: a tourist tax of EUR 2 per person/night is levied in Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Check-in: from 3 PM
Check-out: until 12 PM
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The hotel is equipped for disabled guests. Rooms for people with reduced mobility are offered on request.
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The hotel offers connecting rooms on request.
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Dogs are not allowed in the entire hotel complex.
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These are non-smoking rooms.
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Season Note

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "festive evening wear" (suit with tie and evening dress).
****************************************Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the stands at Funchal harbor and book a stand ticket with the EDV 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 EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM

Country category

4 Sterne