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Pestana Grand 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 Dec 26 instead of Aug 27 saves £576 per person (47%).
£500£700£900£1,100£1,300SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFeb

Dec 26 in Madeira averages a daily high of 18°C with about 11 wet days — £36 per °C, per person.

Leaving soon

Imminent departures we currently hold for this hotel.
2026-09-12 · 7 nights · London Stansted£912 pp
2026-08-31 · 7 nights · Bristol£945 pp
2026-08-17 · 7 nights · Glasgow Intl£1,159 pp
2026-08-24 · 7 nights · Glasgow Intl£1,194 pp

School holidays & term time

Fixed weeks, re-priced every capture.
depart-7d£1,159 · 17 Aug 26
depart-14d£1,194 · 24 Aug 26
depart-21d£945 · 31 Aug 26
depart-35d£912 · 12 Sept 26

What guests actually say

From 25 recent reviews · 80% of them mention the food
Location 4.6Sleep Quality 4.5Rooms 4.6Service 4.6Value 4.4Cleanliness 4.7
Food. 20 of 25 reviews mention it — 15 positive, 1 critical.
  • “The location was ideal for promenade walks, shopping and restaurants, although we didn’t use these as meals at the hotel were excellent, plenty of variety and very well presented.”
  • “During meal times, the staff are very attentive and groundskeeping/housekeeping staff are always busy cleaning etc throughout the day.”
  • “We stayed on a half board basis and were honestly very pleased with the choice on offer at breakfast and dinner.”
  • “There were plenty of dishes to try and food was regularly replenished.”

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

5/5Review1 Aug 26

Cool experience and a nice place

5/5Exceptional stay at Pestana Grand Premium Hotel1 Jun 26

Our stay at the Pestana Grand Premium Hotel exceeded our expectations. The location was ideal for promenade walks, shopping and restaurants, although we didn’t use these as meals at the hotel were excellent, plenty of variety and very well presented. All staff were very attentive and professional. It’s worth paying extra for a sea view ro…

4/5Relaxing vibe1 Jul 26

If you want a lively holiday, then the Pestana Grand isn’t for you. It’s quiet, with a relaxed atmosphere and more suited to couples, than families with young children. Yes, it’s a distance from Funchal, but there are plenty of buses available that go in that direction. There is a small shopping mall just up the hill from the hotel which …

2/5Very disappointed and would sadly not recommend if you are after luxury1 Jul 26

We were disappointed with our stay, which didn’t meet 5‑star expectations. While our suite was spacious with excellent views and the staff were friendly, the hotel struggled in several key areas. The beds were uncomfortable, the shower temperature fluctuated dangerously, and the bar was clearly understaffed. Food quality was poor with ve…

5/5Superb stay1 Jul 26

Spacious, clean, opulent. Wonderful facilities - easy for different family members to do different things. Great range of delicious food. Superb staff - friendly, professional and personable. We had a brilliant stay as a family - thanks to all the staff!