Pestana Casino Studios

These apartments are in a good area, distance wise from the town, walkable and on a good bus route. We stayed on the top floor on the Sea facing side of the block overlooking the pool. It is on a very busy main road so this side a slightly quieter. The street behind the block, shown on the picture has a brilliant little shop called 'Peter's' close by which we used a lot, plus further along the street lots of restaurants and other shops. Also lots on the main road, both sides. The hotel staff here were all brilliant and very helpful and friendly. The room spacious and spotless, small balcony but has a table and 2 chairs which we ate at. The small kitchen area has One powerful electric ring and a combo microwave. We couldn't work out how to use the grill and oven in it though, no instruction book. Equipment minimal but doable. I asked for 2 large dining plates as only 3 side plates, 3 cups and bowls plus tumblers. I had taken a wooden spoon, sharp knife, peeler and tongues which helped, also a tea towel. Small sponge and dishcloth provided with a very small washing up liquid provided but this could be refilled by the cleaners. We cooked quite a lot just had to plan it. Used the large supermarkets in town for meat, fish etc. The pool here was small but good. And sun loungers good and some sheltered. The trees are more grown than on the picture shown. We went to the main hotel to sunbath, lots of areas to choose from. My only problem was I could not book a spa treatment in the main hotel. No staff on the Spa centre desk, had to do it on-line using the QR code which proved a problem. Must have spent about 3 hours on and off then gave up. the main hotel staff told me to use the QR Code. Spent a really enjoyable 2 weeks here.

I loved the people who worked there. Especially Jolanda, she was very helpfull. Also the breakfast was allright. If you dont eat pork then you will eat the same things. It would be better if they also provide chicken or something else. The only thing that dissapointed us was the room. The floor in the hallway was dirty. The room was dusty. We asked for another one but i think its dusty because of the floor. They clean your room every day, but the pillow sheets nor the bead werent always clean. The curtains were also dusty. The hotel is on a good location in Funchal. We had a nice stay, just the dusty was not so nice. It had a smell because of the dustyness.

Very clean and comfortable hotel in a nice central location - just up the road from Santa Catarina park and only a short walk into town. Our only small niggle was that the kitchenette was too basic - fridge, kettle, microwave and that's pretty much it. Fine for drinks and cold snacks - but just a few more kitchen items would be needed to cook anything hot really. Other than that - we enjoyed our stay very much.

A FABULOUS week in a friendly perfect located hotel. Everything needed for a wonderful holiday in Madeira. 5 star views, location, swimming pools, housekeeping, service and peace and quiet when needed. Book a sea or pool view room if you are planning to relax at the hotel. Remember Madeira should be explored, the Island has so much to offer. If you plan to be out and about exploring the leading in room type will be fine, however for relaxing and special views with a peaceful atmosphere book sea view. Towels and pool towels all provided in the nice sized and comfortable rooms. The kitchen is very handy, improvise when you need to my husband made toast and scrambled egg in the frying pan 😋 we had fruit tea yogurts sandwiches and wine. No need to cook as so many amazing restaurants bars and even street food venue under the Savoy with all styles of reasonable food to eat in or take away. A deli opposite serves coffees and cakes. Helena and the team will take care of you but you have to let them know if you need anything. Overall a fabulous place to stay and enjoy Funchal, Obrigada