Pestana Promenade Premium Ocean & Spa Resort

Pestana Promenade Premium Ocean & Spa Resort is a four-star resort on Rua Simplício dos Passos Gouveia, in the Lido and São Martinho hotel zone of Funchal, Madeira. The name refers to its position near the Lido seafront promenade, which runs along the coast and gives access to sea-water pools, cafes and a path towards the centre of the city. The old town, the Mercado dos Lavradores and the Monte cable car are a short taxi or bus ride away, and the airport is roughly 20 kilometres to the east. The resort is part of the Pestana group and operates as a mid-range leisure property with a guest rating of about 4.5 in the data held for this guide. Rooms are sold as classic rooms, superior rooms and twin rooms with sea view, all with air conditioning, a minibar and an in-room safe. Facilities include an indoor pool and an outdoor infinity pool, a spa, a sauna and a fitness centre. Two restaurants provide dining on site, typically a buffet for breakfast and evening menus that combine Portuguese and international dishes, with Madeiran fish and wine often featured. The infinity pool is oriented towards the Atlantic and is a main attraction in the warmer months, while the indoor pool and spa extend the usefulness of the resort when weather is cooler. The resort suits couples and small groups who want a resort stay with wellness facilities at a mid-range level, and its position on the promenade makes evening walks easy. Service is resort-style, with excursion booking for levada walks, Cabo Girão, the Botanical Garden and boat trips. The coastal hillside setting means that routes into the centre include gradients, and taxis are widely used for the return journey. The sea view twin rooms are the most sought-after category for their outlook, and the two restaurants allow guests to remain on site for meals without repetition.