Pestana Village Garden Resort Aparthotel

Pestana Village Garden Resort Aparthotel is a four-star aparthotel at Estrada Monumental 194, in the Lido and São Martinho hotel zone of Funchal, Madeira. It stands beside the Pestana Miramar Garden & Ocean Resort on the main coastal road, and the Lido promenade, the old town and the Mercado dos Lavradores are a short taxi or bus ride away. The airport is about 20 kilometres to the east. The resort is built around gardens of roughly 5,000 square metres, which give it a village-like layout and a green, relaxed atmosphere compared with the more compact hotels along the seafront. Its guest rating is about 4.3 in the data held for this guide. Accommodation is sold as classic studios and superior family units, each with a kitchenette and a private balcony, which suits families and longer stays. Facilities include two outdoor pools, an indoor pool and a health club, and guests also have shared access to the facilities of Pestana Miramar next door, extending the choice of pools and spa services. No restaurant is listed for this property, so breakfast and light meals are usually prepared in the kitchenettes or taken at the neighbouring resort, while dinner can be found in nearby restaurants and in the old town, where Madeiran dishes such as espetada, espada and bolo do caco are widely served. The gardens provide shaded paths and lawns that children can use, and service is that of a resort aparthotel with help for excursions to levada walks, Cabo Girão, the Botanical Garden and boat trips. The hillside setting means that the walk to the centre includes a climb on the way back, and taxis are commonly used. The property suits families and groups seeking space and a garden setting at a mid-range price, as well as couples who prefer self-catering flexibility.