PESTANA PALMS, MADEIRA DATE: 23.6.08 We booked this holiday through RCI Exchange and so pleased we did as we had a fantastic holiday. Pestana Palms is set in beautiful gardens overlooking the sea. The staff were incrediby helpful and kind. My husband, myself and a friend went on this holiday. My husband has walking difficulties and the restaurant staff were... more

My wife and I stayed at this resort for two weeks and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The staff are polite and friendly and the quality of the entire resort of excellent. It is only a short walk into the centre of Funchal so it is suitably placed for all sevices. The food in the area is great and varied.... more

My husband and I stayed here from 22nd December 2007 to 1st January 2008. The rooms all have great views and they are clean (though a bit tired and dated). Nice balconies to watch the sunset. Plus you have the advantage of a small kitchen so you can keep cold drinks, snacks etc. Overall it was an average hotel. Nothing... more

I stayed here for 4 nights over a long weekend in December. I picked this hotel because it has a dive operation on site and had good reviews on this site. I was staying by myself but most of the guests were British or German retiree couples taking a warming break befor Christmas. The hotel also has excellent faciities for... more

Not the smartest hotel on the island but certainly in one of the best positions and with all rooms having an incredible view of the ocean. Rooms are large and comfortable and, although perhaps a bit 'tired', are clean and well equipped. There is a small kitchen area (great to have a fridge for a cold drink on the balcony)... more

Although this maybe a slightly long review I try to cover as many bases as I can with the things I done on my holiday to help you make up your mind, so hopefully you find this review helpful: HOTEL/APARTMENTS: My partner and I stayed in the apartments rather than the hotel and were self catering, we prefer this as... more

This aparthotel is excellent every apartment has an ocean view. The staff are efficient and very friendly, nothing is too much trouble. The food is excellent. I cannot praise this hotel and staff enough. The area is very hilly and steep, but if you have difficulty walking taxis are very reasonable and the reception staff are very helpful. You can... more

Me and my husband have just returned from a fabulous week in Pestana Palms, Funchal, Madeira. This was an apartment timeshare exchange through RCI, but Pestana Palms does have a separate hotel in the grounds for booking independently. Our apartment was furnished to our satisfaction - partial kitchen, dining area, lounge, one bedroom, but had the luxury of two full... more

It was our first visit to Madeira after wanting to go for a long time. Our visit was for 2 weeks in Jan. Feb. this year 2007. We thought the Pestana Palms a wonderful, quiet & very convenient place with lots of restaurants around & all the shops etc. plus bus es into Funchal handy. The hotel its self located... more