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Reviews of Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Ponta da Cruz, Piornais, Sao Martinho, 9000-103 Funchal, Portugal

#46 of 84 hotels in Funchal

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Review Score

Based on 269 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: October 24, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Unfortunately the cleanliness of the rooms we felt let the hotel down. Our parents kept finding rubbish items that had been left from previous guests that hadn't been cleaned away. Furthermore, although cleaners went in daily, dirty glassware etc wasn't replaced and toiletries weren't replenished. In addition, although we had requested sheets to be changed, our daughter's cot sheet hadn't been changed which was soiled however it was eventually changed upon informing reception.

    Staff were very friendly and really interactive with our 11 month old daughter. Facilities were good although could do with a slight freshen up. Food choices were good and a range of restaurants to choose from.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2022

    9.0
    Madeira vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Land View (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The twin beds that went apart every single night

    The people, the nature, the view

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2022

    9.0
    Great switch off to end our holiday in Madeira, lying on a sun lounger overlooking the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No-one seemed to dance to the disco except for a couple and us ! Took a while to manage the air con. in our room. Dinner was not as good as the breakfast, although there was a variety of foods to choose from.

    We loved the swimming pools, the ocean view, a large room, and the garden. Outside the hotel there was a lovely walk along the cliffs with sea views. Good breakfast with a huge variety to choose from.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2022

    8.0
    Pestana Grand
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The set up of the buffet area, the hot service was a bottle neck and the coffee machine at the exit door is a safety issue. New towels would add a touch of luxury

    The location was scenic and easy to walk or bus into Funchal.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2022

    9.0
    Lovelt relaxing mini break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    Seaview from our room. Room was very comfortable, clean and well looked after. All the staff we met were helpful and courteous. Beautiful pool and surrounding gardens.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2022

    9.0
    Relaxed and refreshing holiday in nice location a warm sunshine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In view of the distance from Funchal a shuttle service would have been helpful

    Relaxing atmosphere Helpful staff Clean rooms and public areas

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    8.0
    Excellent place for a restful and care-free stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Breakfast was excellent. Buffet dinner was abundant, main courses were not fantastic. Room very good and grounds, including pool, very comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2022

    8.0
    this was our first time in Madeira, we loved the location of the hotel , the hotel staff were brilliant and had a lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room with Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the buffet area is very cramped the entertainment is not good but possibly suits the age cohort

    the location , very quiet , very safe

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Land View (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couple of time,room cleaning service left unclean tea pots and swimming towel was replaced.

    Hotel was clean, restaurant was good. Staff was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2022

    7.0
    lovely but not 5 star
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    poor variety of food and very bad food labelling at b

    location and views

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2022

    9.0
    it was great the only drawback was the food which could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Sea View and Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    everything was great more than expectations

    clean spacious and great view

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2022

    9.0
    Beautiful location, very happy time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing

    Reception staff were excellent. It was my birthday, I was given a bottle of Prosecco, nice touch. Very helpful sourcing restaurants, all the staff very friendly,

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No direct access to the sea. Food was nothing to write home about.

    Very kind and helpful staff. Very clean. Beautiful pools.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2022

    7.0
    Lovely hotel in lush grounds, good location, attention to detail lacking, service and food average.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double or Twin Room with Sea View and Extra Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights

    beds uncomfortable and rooms a bit tired, food hit and miss, service was sometimes slow, and a bit unfriendly at times.

    pool, location, facilities all good.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Uncomfortable mattresses

    Breakfast, dinner and biliard

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double or Twin Room with Side Sea View and Extra Bed
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very good hotel.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2022

    9.0
    Very enjoyable and if we go to Madeira again wlll look to stay here for sure .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The entertainment was definitely not for us but we enjoyed the local traditional dancing on our first night . The singers werent bad but sang old songs i guess for older folk ( but i am 60 !)

    Loved the salt water pool .food in the buffet restaurant was superb.staff very friendly and clearly love working there.room was spacious and had a lovely view over the gardens and sea.bed linen and towels changed daily and added bonus was a fridge in the room which the details didnt mention

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2022

    8.0
    All in all a good stay at the Pestana Grand. Thank you very much!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room on the first floor did not have a decent view facing the hotel opposite. Also, the hotel room amenities although good were slightly dated. There was no body lotion or creams provided in the bathroom. The flush was not great and needed to be flushed twice everytime.

    The service was exceptional and the staff were always helpful. Location of the property was perfect - right by tye seashore with good access to the promenade.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is nice and convenient to get anywhere! the service and food is great. The swimming pool with salted water is a big plus to the hotel. Very nice, we are satisfied.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2022

    8.0
    All in all it’s a nice place to be sick at I had food poisoning (not from here) so couldn’t do much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The indoor pool was saturated with water on the floors and the outdoor pools could have been heated a bit more.

    The room and view was very nice.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2022

    7.0
    Fair hotel if not over paid
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No drinks at dinner you basically forced to pay €4 for a tiny bottle off water which was a let down,The gym has very few old equipment not good enough for a 5 star hotel, would off appreciate cotton buds and toothbrush like most 5 star hotels provide.

    Great pool decent breakfast nice view only if you book the sea view room

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2022

    9.0
    lovely place, great location and I would recommend this place and would definitely reconsider this place if we returned
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we wished the outdoor pool was heated .

    beautiful property, stunning grounds and super friendly staff at front desk. Sofia has been outstanding in help us planning our day trips.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2022

    9.0
    Enjoyable relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn’t like the rooms at the side of the hotel. Didn’t get the sun until late afternoon. The buffet dinner was like a school canteen and we didn’t like the atmosphere in there.

    Buffet breakfast was good. We walked into Funchal but may be too far for non walkers. Buses available just outside hotel.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2022

    8.0
    I enjoyed the stay great people that work there made it better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Land View (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 14 nights

    The bed i think they should invest in better beds for the hotel as the only thing that is really important. yes they must buy better beds for all the rooms in the hotel.

    big buffet at breakfast with lots of food to choose from, the room was a good size but the bed was not the best, the pool to be honest in 2 weeks of been there i did not use it once, i didn't get the chance.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Very friendly and helpful staff, especially Margarida in the Customer Relations office.

    Stayed in May 2022

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