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Large hotel pool with palm trees and sea view under a blue sky.
View from hotel terrace over pool, palm trees, and sea at sunset.
Modern pool area with sun loungers overlooking the calm sea and cloudy sky.
Open-air restaurant with wooden beam ceiling and sea view, furnished with rattan tables and chairs.
Hotel terrace with wooden floor, green chairs and tables, view of palm trees and sea.
A modern hotel building with a blue facade next to a large pool and palm trees.
Balcony with seating offers a view of the sea and coastal town under clear sky.
Large pool surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery under a blue sky at the hotel resort.
Large blue pool with palm trees and lounge chairs under a cloudy sky.
Large outdoor pool by calm sea with sun loungers and palm trees.
Open dining area with wooden roof and bamboo lamps in a hotel, overlooking the sandy beach.
Hotel terrace with seating groups under wooden roof overlooking the sea and sky.
A rustic hotel bar area with wooden furniture and stained glass windows.
Rustic hotel bar with wooden beams, numerous tables, and seats bathed in warm light.
Bright wooden-paneled restaurant with tables, chairs, and a long bar counter.
Elegant hotel dining room with round buffet and golden chandelier.
Indoor pool with curved arches, blue tiles, and panoramic windows overlooking the sea.
Indoor pool area with striped lounge chairs and mirrored walls in a hotel.
A calm massage room with purple walls, a massage table, and a black desk with accessories.
Modern hotel room with bed, large wall image of a forest brook, and natural light.
An outdoor playground with slide and climbing frame surrounded by green trees at a hotel.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, seating area, and terrace view of mountain scenery.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of cityscape.
Bright hotel room with two beds, sea view, and modern wooden furniture interior.
Modern hotel bathroom with marble accents, bathtub, sink, and large mirrors.
Bright hotel room with two beds, seating area, and sea view through large windows.
Hotel room with sleeping area, sofa area, and pool view through large windows.
Modern hotel corridor with bathtub and sea view, relaxed atmosphere, warm lighting.
Modern hotel room with sea view and balcony in daylight.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view through large glass windows.
Modernly furnished hotel room with bed, seating area, and warm white lighting.
Bright bathroom with bathtub, two sinks, and shower in warm beige and wood tones.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and panoramic windows overlooking the city.
Modern hotel living area with wooden floor, light furniture, and large window view.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, chair, TV, and view of pool and garden.
Modern hotel bathroom with large bathtub, expansive mirror, and elegant sink setup.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Pestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort *****
Tour operator category

FNC027
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Highlights

  • 5-star hotel in Funchal with panoramic views of mountains and the sea.
  • Outdoor area with saltwater pools and direct sea access via swimming platforms.
  • Health spa including fitness center, two indoor pools, sauna and steam bath.
  • Air-conditioned rooms equipped with minibar and complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • Culinary options featuring buffet restaurants and à-la-carte choices.

Location

This impressively situated comfort hotel captivates with a magnificent panoramic view of the mountains and the sea, and has been one of Funchal's most well-known addresses for years. In addition to the charming location, guests also appreciate the attractive hotel offerings and the proximity to the center of Funchal, which is about 10 minutes away.
Modern pool area with sun loungers overlooking the calm sea and cloudy sky.
A modern hotel building with a blue facade next to a large pool and palm trees.
Balcony with seating offers a view of the sea and coastal town under clear sky.
View from hotel terrace over pool, palm trees, and sea at sunset.
Large pool surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery under a blue sky at the hotel resort.

Facilities

Large blue pool with palm trees and lounge chairs under a cloudy sky.
Large outdoor pool by calm sea with sun loungers and palm trees.
Open dining area with wooden roof and bamboo lamps in a hotel, overlooking the sandy beach.
Hotel terrace with seating groups under wooden roof overlooking the sea and sky.
A rustic hotel bar area with wooden furniture and stained glass windows.
Rustic hotel bar with wooden beams, numerous tables, and seats bathed in warm light.
Bright wooden-paneled restaurant with tables, chairs, and a long bar counter.
Elegant hotel dining room with round buffet and golden chandelier.
The hotel has a total of 332 rooms and offers a reception, Wi-Fi (included in public areas and in the rooms), lobby, elevators, lounges, restaurants, bar, boutique, hairdresser, and a health spa. The spacious outdoor area offers seawater pools on 2 levels with complimentary sun loungers, parasols, and pool towels, as well as a pool bar. The swimming plateaus with access to the sea are accessible via elevator and stairs.

Accommodation

Double room

The renovated double rooms (D), measuring approx. 30 m², feature carpeted floors, bathroom with bathtub, toilet, hairdryer, telephone, cable TV, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (2 bottles of water and 2 juices free of charge), kettle, safe, air conditioning, and a balcony.
Double room with pool view and wooden floor (PD) or double room with sea view and carpeted floor (DM) can be booked for an extra charge.
Also bookable as a double room for single occupancy (DE/PDE/DEM).
(Also bookable under FNCA13 as Type I at a separate price and limited contingent (DI/DPI/DMI/DEI/EMI))

Modern hotel room with two single beds, seating area, and terrace view of mountain scenery.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, balcony, and view of cityscape.
Bright hotel room with two beds, sea view, and modern wooden furniture interior.
Modern hotel bathroom with marble accents, bathtub, sink, and large mirrors.
Bright hotel room with two beds, seating area, and sea view through large windows.
Bright hotel room with two beds, sea view, and modern wooden furniture interior.

Double room Superior sea view

The double rooms Superior sea view (DMU) are located on floors 7-18 and offer the same equipment and size as the double rooms with sea view.
Also bookable as double room Superior sea view for single occupancy (DME).
(Bookable as Type I under FNCA13)

Junior suite pool view

The junior suites pool view (J2P) have the same equipment as the double rooms but are larger (approx. 62 m²), are located on floors 1-4, feature a bathroom with shower, and offer a furnished balcony.

Hotel room with sleeping area, sofa area, and pool view through large windows.
Modern hotel corridor with bathtub and sea view, relaxed atmosphere, warm lighting.
Modern hotel room with sea view and balcony in daylight.
Modern hotel room with double bed and sea view through large glass windows.

Junior suite Superior sea view

The junior suites Superior sea view (2JM) have the same equipment as the junior suites pool view, but are located on floors 7-14.
(Under FNCA13 only bookable without sea view (JU2/JSS/JS4/KJR/JUR).)

Suite sea view

With the same equipment as the junior suites, the suites are larger (approx. 70 m²) and have a separate bedroom apart from the living room and sea view.
(Under FNCA13 also bookable without sea view (S2/SI).)

Modernly furnished hotel room with bed, seating area, and warm white lighting.
Bright bathroom with bathtub, two sinks, and shower in warm beige and wood tones.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and panoramic windows overlooking the city.
Modern hotel living area with wooden floor, light furniture, and large window view.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, chair, TV, and view of pool and garden.
Modern hotel bathroom with large bathtub, expansive mirror, and elegant sink setup.

Family room

The family rooms have the same equipment as the double rooms but are slightly more spacious, with a preferred location and views over the mountains.

Meals

BB/HB

Varied breakfast buffet. For guests with half board, dinner is served as a buffet or table d'hôte (depending on occupancy). Dinner can also be taken in the à-la-carte restaurant for a reduced surcharge when half board is booked. (This does not apply to offers marked as SPO!)

Two people enjoy breakfast on a terrace with sea view and palm trees at sunrise.

Sports included

Minigolf and table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Water sports and a modern diving school under German management. Green fee discounts.

Children's program

Children's pool and playground.
An outdoor playground with slide and climbing frame surrounded by green trees at a hotel.

Wellness

Indoor pool with curved arches, blue tiles, and panoramic windows overlooking the sea.
Indoor pool area with striped lounge chairs and mirrored walls in a hotel.
A calm massage room with purple walls, a massage table, and a black desk with accessories.
Modern hotel room with bed, large wall image of a forest brook, and natural light.
Fitness center, 2 indoor pools, sauna, steam room, and 2 whirlpools. Massages and beauty treatments for a fee.

Entertainment

Changing animation program.

Hotel service

Parking (subject to availability and for a fee).
Wi-Fi (included in public areas and in the rooms).

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and American Express.

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Please note that for an occupancy of 2 adults and max. 2 children + baby, a separate baby cot cannot be provided in the parents' room due to space constraints. The baby must sleep in the parents' bed. Only with 2 adults plus 1 child + baby is there the possibility of a separate baby cot.
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Hiking Combo Madeira (choose 2 out of currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking Week (for those who want to hike a little more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Dogs up to 15 kg are allowed on request (for a fee).
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Rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility on request!
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Check-in from 3 PM
Check-out until 12 PM
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Please note: a tourist tax of 2 EUR per person/night is charged on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years are free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Changes are possible.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact details:
PESTANA CARLTON
LARGO ANTONIO NOBRE
9004-531 FUNCHAL
PORTUGAL/MADEIRA
TELEPHONE: 00351-291-239500
E-MAIL: trade@pestana.com

Seasonal information

Also bookable under FNCA13.
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At Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "festive evening wear" (dark suit with tie and evening gown).
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Every year, the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Marvel at the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the zest for life.
Experience this floral event in 2027 twice. On May 2nd and May 16th, 2027, up close on one of the grandstands at the harbor of Funchal, and add a grandstand ticket (limited availability) to your room of choice for only € 47 p.p. using the EDP code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
From 2027 there will be 2 dates for the colorful parade: on February 5th and February 6th, 2027, you can experience the event up close.
Book your desired room and enter the EDP code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: € 35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event starts approx. 8 PM

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 05.08.2026 12:32