Core Holidays
Pestana Ocean Bay All Inclusive 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 £499 per person (43%).
£550£750£950£1,150OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFeb

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.
2026-08-26 · 3 nights · Manchester£641 pp

School holidays & term time

Fixed weeks, re-priced every capture.
depart-21d£641 · 26 Aug 26

What guests actually say

From 25 recent reviews · 96% of them mention the food
Sleep Quality 4.3Location 4.2Rooms 4.3Service 4.4Value 4.2Cleanliness 4.6
Food. 24 of 25 reviews mention it — 10 positive, 8 critical.
  • “Manuela made the restaurant the best part of our stay.”
  • “What we will remember is Manuela Garanito in the restaurant.”
  • “From the first meal she looked after our kids, walked them through the buffet, steered them towards food they would actually eat, and noticed anything else we needed before we asked.”
  • “The food was excellent and so was our room.”

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

5/5Manuela made the restaurant the best part of our stay1 Jul 26

Five nights all-inclusive with our two children, 10 and 7. The resort does the basics well for a family: sea-view room, several pools, the beach promenade right outside the door. What we will remember is Manuela Garanito in the restaurant. From the first meal she looked after our kids, walked them through the buffet, steered them towards…

5/5Wonderful stay at a wonderful island1 Aug 26

We had a wonderful stay at the hotel and truly felt at home. What made our experience so special was the staff, who were incredibly kind, professional, and always made us feel welcome and comfortable. I would especially like to thank Manuela Garanito from the restaurant. Her passion and dedication for the guests were evident in everything…

5/5Fantastic staff1 Jul 26

Relaxing, wonderful 2 weeks at thos Hotel. The food was excellent and so was our room. The view across the ocean is fabulous. Most of all the staff are exceptional and did everything possible to make us feel welcome and to make our holiday special. Can't wait to return.

5/5Amazing location and super friendly staff!!!1 Jul 26

The hotel location is perfect! Although the rooms are a bit outdated and the entrance has not the best looks, there is a nice large pool with a quieter pool area, meals are lovely and there was a variety to suit all tastes, including a bbq day which was great and the views are perfect. Entertainment was nice and not over the top, staff ar…

5/5Good food great staff1 Jul 26

We had a wonderful stay at this resort. The property was beautiful, clean, and very well maintained. The staff were welcoming, professional, and always willing to help, making us feel valued throughout our stay. The room was spacious, comfortable, and spotless, with everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The food was always plenti…