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Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

5.0 of 5
Estrada Regional 120 | Sitio do Campo de Baixo, Porto Santo Island 9400-015, Portugal
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Runcorn, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

This is a hidden gem of a hoilday resort. The staff of the Pestana are the best that we have come across, so helpfull and freindly, it has a very high standard of cleansines, very good food with plenty of choices.The island is 11 miles by 6 miles the Pestana is about in the middle, 45mins walk on the beach... More

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Lisbon, Portugal
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

What a excellent hotel!! Could't ask any better. Great staff, very attentive and nice. Excellent apartments, very spacious and if you travel with children its the ideal. Different and very good activities for adults and children during the entire day. Of course the food, a lot of variety in the different restaurants with very good quality. Very nice weather and... More

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Martins J, General Manager at Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, responded to this review
May 18, 2013

Dear Guest, We appreciate your comments regarding your stay at Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join our loyalty program Pestana Priority Guest which is available at our website. Looking forward to welcome you in Porto Santo in a... More

Cranbrook, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

We came across this holiday quite by accident (we didn't even know where Porto Santo was) and extremely last minute - booked Saturday afternoon and flew out Monday - and what a delightful choice. 15 minutes from the airport with no fuss and hastle. We did wonder being so close to the airport that we would hear all the aircraft... More

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Martins J, General Manager at Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for visiting the Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa, and for taking the time to post your review, which was highly appreciated. We were all very happy to learn that the hotels services and facilities met your expectations, and that you enjoyed the hotel’s atmosphere and staff courtesy the most. Your kind comments were shared... More

Isle of Man, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

We have just returned from the Pestana Porto Santo, and can't recommend it highly enough ! Excellent choice of food and drinks, and Luigi Italian pizzeria was our favourite. Our room was on the ground floor, and it was very comfortable, modern and fitted to a very high stranded. The staff were some of the best we've ever had, we... More

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Martins J, General Manager at Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Dear "Andy J", Thank you for taking the time to post such a fantastic review regarding your recent stay at Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa and share it with other travelers. We were delighted to learn you had a very enjoyable time with us! I would like to correct that i'm only the Hotel Manager of the hotel... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW via mobile

Looking on their website we were looking forward to a relaxing peaceful beach holiday for our honeymoon... Sadly this was not what we got! The hotel ents staff kicked off the music and formation dancing at about 12:30 so peace and quiet was not an option. The rooms were clean and spacious but basic and everything has an additional cost... More

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Martins J, General Manager at Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Dear Guest, Firstly I would like to thank you for choosing to stay at the Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa, and please be assured that we do appreciate your loyalty and confidence in our product. However, from your feedback, I also understand that you are disappoint with us. On this occasion we certainly did not meet your expectations... More

Bideford, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Just got back today...brilliant hotel with probably the friendliest and most helpful staff you could wish to meet..nothing too much trouble. Thompson are very lucky to have Mario as their rep at this resort could not fault him, best rep I've ever come across. The young entertainment team have so many talents, their acrobatics are heart stopping. Rooms clean and... More

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Martins J, General Manager at Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for the great review. We are delighted that you enjoyed our resort and our customer service. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, João Martins Hotel Manager More

West Sussex
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

We stayed the first two weeks of October for our honeymoon and had our two small children with us. The resort is lovely spotlessly clean and very nicely laid out. The staff are wonderful - never a miserable face in sight throughout our stay from any of them! All so attentive and fantastic with the children. Carlos in the dining... More

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Martins J, General Manager at Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Dear Guest, We are pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Your positive comments about us have been really appreciated and we sincerely hope that your travelling plans bring you back to Porto Santo again, so we can have the pleasure of hosting you again to offer “Memorable Moments”. Kind regards, João Martins Hotel Manager More

DOVER
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19 reviews 19 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Just returned from a 7-night stay at the Pestana Porto Santo Hotel at the beginning of the 2013 season. This was our fourth visit to this fabulous hotel with terrific location and facilities, manned by a staff that are second to none! GENERAL On arrival at the hotel, we were greeted by a welcoming party made up of staff members... More

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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

On arrival we recieved a glass of fizzy wine each and everyone was so friendly so after our journey it was very welcome. The resort right on the most beautiful of beaches was extremely clean and well laid out. Every day we had clean towels and such a friendly attitude by all the staff including the management. I would recommend... More

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Martins J, General Manager at Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Dear Guest, Your feedback is very important for us and future Guests. It´s through guest feedback such as yours, that we are able to confirm our strong points, as well as identify any area that may require improvement. Therefore your participation has been extremely important and gratifying to us. Unfortunally we don't control the weather but usually we have sunny... More

Rome, Italy
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Porto Santo is an island close to Madeira where I was invited for a meeting. It is not an easy place to reach as it may entail a two airplane trip from Lisbon or just one if you are lucky. This hotel is not properly a five star hotel but it looks like. Rooms are nice, spacious and confortable. Most... More

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Martins J, General Manager at Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear Guest, Your feedback is very important for us and future Guests. It´s through guest feedback such as yours, that we are able to confirm our strong points, as well as identify any area that may require improvement. Therefore your participation has been extremely important and gratifying to us. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to... More

 
 
 
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Additional Information about Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Address: Estrada Regional 120 | Sitio do Campo de Baixo, Porto Santo Island 9400-015, Portugal
Region: Portugal > Madeira Islands > Porto Santo Island
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Porto Santo Island
#1 Luxury Hotels in Porto Santo Island
#1 Romantic Hotels in Porto Santo Island
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa is located on the fantastic Porto Santo beach , a sandy beach 9 km long, and it is surrounded by a tropical garden of 30,000 m2 and two enormous outdoor pools of a natural style, making it one of the best hotels in Porto Santo. This hotel in Porto Santo operates under an "All Inclusive" regime, making it the ideal location for anyone wishing to spend holidays in Porto Santo without any concerns at all. So, if holidays to you mean time with friends and family, enjoying the sun, the sea and the therapeutic sands of Porto Santo, taking a dive into the pool, exercising in the gymnasium, playing a game of tennis on the multi-purpose court, or simply relaxing in the spa, then the Pestana Porto Santo is the hotel for you. The rooms of the Pestana Porto Santo are decorated in tones of blue and ocean green and include a private balcony. Although it is a hotel with "All Inclusive", it has 3 restaurants that offer a selection of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and three enchanting beach bars, which includes the "Sunset Bar", which has fantastic views over the sea. The concept of this resort in Porto Santo underscores the philosophy of preserving the environment, taking into account the needs of sustainability of the surroundings where it is located. Various solar panels have been installed and the hotel has its own desalinisation plant, which has earned the hotel "The Green Key" certificate for its environmental management. The beach of Ribeiro Salgado, which is a concession of Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa, was presented with the Blue Flag by the FEE - Foundation for Environment Education, due to the quality of the water, the information and environmental education, the environmental management, and the safety, services and support infrastructures. The main village, Vila Baleira, is a mere 5 minutes by car from this 5 star hotel, as is the 18-hole golf course, which offers you the unique opportunity of playing on a course designed by the Spanish champion Severiano Ballesteros; all this, with the sea as your horizon. ... more   less 
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