Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Pestana Ocean Bay All Inclusive Resort ****

FNC186
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Family
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Location

The Pestana Ocean Bay All Inclusive Resort is located in a beautiful bay of Praia Famosa, with a fantastic view of the cliffs of Camara de Lobos. The pebble beach is separated only by the promenade. Funchal, with its numerous shopping and entertainment options as well as bars and restaurants, is about 5 km away. There is a free shuttle bus from the hotel to the city center (according to the weekly schedule). A public bus stop is nearby. Funchal International Airport is about 25 km away.
Pebble beach with sea and pool in a coastal town under clear sky.
Large hotel with pool directly on a black sand beach by the sea.
Large hotel by the beach with pool and sun loungers under a blue sky.

Facilities

Outdoor pool with palm trees and building under cloudy sky at a holiday resort
Green garden with lounge chair and trees, mountains in the background.
Hotel with outdoor pool and sea view on a coastal hillside at sunset.
Covered terrace with wooden and metal furniture, overlooking the pool and the sea in the background.
Modern hotel lounge with glass windows overlooking the pool and palm trees.
Buffet area in a bright restaurant with terracotta flooring and large windows.
Bright hotel lounge with several tables and cushioned chairs, large windows with outdoor view.
Bright hotel lobby with reception desk, plants, and terracotta flooring.
The 4-star hotel, part of the renowned Pestana hotel chain, was renovated in 2025 and has a total of 223 modern rooms spread across 9 floors. Facilities include a reception area with a 24-hour front desk, a lobby with seating areas, a hotel safe, elevators, conference/banquet rooms, a library, a restaurant (regional and international cuisine), a bar, an outdoor area with a garden, a sun terrace, a freshwater swimming pool, an integrated children's paddling pool, and an outdoor whirlpool. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge for hotel guests in the pool area.

Accommodation

Double Sea View

The Double Sea View rooms are approximately 31 sqm and feature a bath/WC, hairdryer, a double bed or two twin beds, a ceiling fan, a safe, a telephone, cable TV, Wi-Fi (included), a refrigerator, and a furnished balcony with a sea view (DM). Also available as a Double Sea View for single occupancy (DEM).

Bright hotel room with two single beds, wooden furniture, and sea view through large windows
Modern hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking the sea.
Cozy hotel room with two single beds, wooden furniture, and warm lighting.
Bathroom with light tiled walls and colorful tiles around mirror and bathtub.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, two chairs, and sea view through large windows.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, wooden furniture, and sea view from balcony.
Hotel room with two single beds, windows overlooking the sea, and balcony with chairs.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, wooden furniture, and sea view through large windows

Double Superior Sea View

The Double Superior Sea View rooms are approximately 31 sqm and, with the same amenities as the Double Sea View rooms, are located on an upper floor (DMU). Also available as a Superior Sea View Studio for single occupancy (DME).

Double Premium Sea View

The Premium Sea View Studios are approximately 31 sqm and, in addition to the amenities of the Double Sea View rooms, feature air conditioning (2PM).

Modern hotel room with two beds, green accent wall, and sea view through large windows
Hotel room with two single beds, TV, bedside lamps, and a wall mirror.
Bright hotel room with double bed, couch, lamp, and sea view through large windows.

Meals

AI

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM served buffet-style, brunch from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, lunch from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM served buffet-style, snacks from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and dinner from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM served buffet-style. Coffee & tea station available 24 hours. Selected local non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (as per hotel list) from 11 AM to 11 PM at the open bars are included.

Not included in All Inclusive

Premium/imported drinks, massages, beauty treatments, room service, babysitting service, laundry/ironing service, medical care, conference/banquet rooms, and drinks outside of the All-Inclusive service hours.

Sports included

Fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, golf, tennis

Children's program

Children's playground and children's menu in the restaurant.

Wellness

Wellness and spa area "Magic Spa" (entrance included) with whirlpool, sauna, and Turkish bath. Massages and beauty treatments (for a fee).

Entertainment

Entertainment, sports, and animation program as well as live music (according to weekly schedule).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (included in public hotel areas and rooms).
Parking available for a fee and subject to availability.
Free shuttle bus to and from Funchal city center (subject to hotel's schedule, subject to availability).
Room service (on request, for a fee).
Baby cots (subject to availability, included).
Babysitting service (on request, for a fee).
Laundry/ironing service (on request, for a fee).
Medical assistance on request (for a fee).

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Hotel contact

Hotel contact:
Pestana Ocean Bay All Inclusive Resort
Praia Formosa, Bay
9000-247 Funchal (Madeira)
Portugal
Phone: +351 218 442 001
Email: reservas.madeira@pestana.com or reservas.portugal@pestana.com

Hotel features

  • Animation
  • Chillout & Relaxation
  • Club
  • Shopping opportunities
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Children's pool
  • Children's playground
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Near the beach
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family friendly
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Sustainability

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

More information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the booking 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 bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Please note: a tourist tax of €2 per person per night is levied in Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Check-in: from 3 PM
Check-out: until 12 PM
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The hotel is accessible for disabled persons. Rooms for people with reduced mobility are available on request.
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The hotel offers connecting rooms on request.
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Dogs are not allowed in the entire hotel premises.
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These are non-smoking rooms.
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Seasonal information

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the dress code is as follows: "festive evening wear" (suit with tie and evening gown).
****************************************Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be swept away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event in 2026 twice. On May 3rd and May 17th, 2026, experience it up close from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket (limited availability) for just €47 per person with your chosen room, using the EDV code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade up close on February 6th, 2027.
Book your desired room and enter the EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 13.03.2026 13:19