Pestana Casino Park Ocean & Spa Hotel

Pestana Casino Park Ocean & Spa Hotel is a five-star hotel on Rua Imperatriz D. Amélia, beside the Casino da Madeira at the eastern end of the hotel zone in Funchal, Madeira. The location is close to the centre, with the Zona Velha, the marina and the Avenida do Infante within walking distance, and the airport is roughly 20 kilometres away. The complex is recognisable by its modernist design, associated with the architect Oscar Niemeyer, who also designed the adjacent casino building, and the hotel's architecture is one of its main attractions for visitors interested in twentieth-century design. Rooms are offered as classic rooms with land, garden or side sea view, suites with land or side sea view, family rooms and a presidential suite. The facilities are extensive: an outdoor infinity pool, a heated indoor pool and a rooftop pool restricted to adults aged 16 and over, along with the Magic Spa featuring a jacuzzi, Turkish bath and sauna, a gym and a tennis court. Free wi-fi is provided and private parking is available for a fee. Dining is spread across three restaurants named Panoramico, Dockside and On, covering buffet and a la carte styles, with Panoramico typically used for breakfast and evening buffets. The Casino Madeira and nightclub next door give the hotel an evening entertainment option that few Funchal properties can match, and the surrounding Quinta Vigia gardens and the Avenida Sá Carneiro promenade offer walks nearby. The hotel combines leisure and family facilities with the atmosphere of a resort in the heart of the city, and service includes excursion assistance for levada walks, Monte, Cabo Girão and the north coast. Its position makes it practical for guests who want sightseeing on foot as well as pool time. The rooftop adults-only pool provides a quieter alternative to the main pool areas, and the family rooms make the hotel suitable for travelling parents.