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Pestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort, Funchal

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Price by departure month

Per person, 7 nights, 2 adults — cheapest of ten UK airports. Going in Nov 26 instead of Aug 27 saves £586 per person (52%).
£400£600£800£1,000£1,200SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFeb

Nov 26 in Madeira averages a daily high of 20°C with about 11 wet days — £27 per °C, per person.

Leaving soon

Imminent departures we currently hold for this hotel.
2026-08-28 · 7 nights · Bristol£874 pp
2026-09-14 · 7 nights · Edinburgh£928 pp
2026-08-17 · 7 nights · Glasgow Intl£972 pp
2026-08-24 · 7 nights · Glasgow Intl£999 pp

School holidays & term time

Fixed weeks, re-priced every capture.
depart-7d£972 · 17 Aug 26
depart-14d£999 · 24 Aug 26
depart-21d£874 · 28 Aug 26
depart-35d£928 · 14 Sept 26

What guests actually say

From 19 recent reviews · 63% of them mention the food
Location 4.7Sleep Quality 4.4Rooms 4.4Service 4.4Value 4.2Cleanliness 4.5
Food. 12 of 19 reviews mention it — 2 positive, 1 critical.
  • “Breakfast was plentiful and there was lots of choice.”
  • “We stayed half board & the food was good.”
  • “There are so many restaurants around & found them all reasonably priced, I probably wouldn’t stay half board again, but I guess it depends how much extra it’s costs.”
  • “Staff lovely.very clean breakfast amazing.”

Counted by keyword across review sentences — a rough guide, not a sentiment score.

4/5Madeira holiday1 Jul 26

We had a pleasant stay overall, with the biggest positive being the fantastic location. The views are lovely, and the pool area is excellent, with plenty of sunbeds available. The pool staff were always friendly and helpful, and the reception team were equally welcoming and efficient whenever we needed assistance. The hotel itself is a l…

5/5Great hotel in excellent location1 Jul 26

From the minute we arrived the staff were courteous and helpful. The hotel is very clean and the public areas are furnished to a high standard. Facilities are very good although I would suggest some work is needed to revitalise the tennis court and mini golf as they are a bit run down. We had a family suite which was spacious and very com…

5/5Highly recommend.1 Jul 26

Had a great stay at this hotel. It’s in a great spot not far from Funchal. We walked in to town a couple of times and got a cab back. It felt like quite a long walk back with an 8 year old from the other end of town. There’s lots around the hotel in terms of bars and restaurants. It’s a nice area in its own right without having to go int…

5/5Great location, great facilities, great service!1 Jul 26

Great location on the seafront in Funchal. Easy check-in with reception staff who are informative and friendly. Help with luggage is always available and luggage storage should you arrive early. Vacation club rooms are well equipped and comfortable with fabulous sea views and harbour views on the higher floors. The hotel offers a selectio…

5/5Wonderful!1 Jul 26

My parents used to take us on holiday to this resort every year as kids as they had a timeshare. Fast forward 15 years and we returned to stay in the hotel. Knowing how much this place means to my family, my partner took the opportunity to propose on the rooftop. The hotel staff were so kind in letting us use it and even provided bubbles …