“a very pleasant stay and "Madeira Needs You!"”

easyjet were as we expected - the usual scrum - but on time and friendly. we had quite some difficulty finding the hotel in our rented car - if we had been on the airport transfer system this wouldn't have been a problem of course. first impressions were v good - our sort of place, ie a bit more traditional than say the new pestana promenade which we felt was like a corporate hq. we prefer to be quite independent on holiday which is why we book thru expedia and then arrange our own tours etc. madeira was different and all we hoped. some evidence of the floods and visitor numbers quite a bit down on last year. but this is no reason not to go.

“A great hotel for the money”

This is a very good hotel and for a pretty goo price.

“Room with a view”

this hotel is set in fantastic gardens just a 20 minute walk from Funchal town centre-Staff were very helpful and friendly. Choice of food at breakfast was amazing and tasted wonderful. We had a superior room with a wonderful view of the sea. We would thoroughly recommend this hotel to others.

“I would love to go back”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel, the staff are helpful, the buffet breakfast is wonderful, lovely garden and location. A bottle of wine and a note from the General Manager was sent into our room on my husband's birthday during our stay, we were so delighted.

“Outstanding Hotel”

Stayed here for one week. From arrival to leaving the experience was excellent. The building is set in absolutely beautiful lush gardens with all manner of tropical plants (including banana trees!!) The staff were simply superb - very friendly and helpful. The hotel recognised that it was my girlfriend's birthday during our stay and that morning we got a special table, champagne breakfast and a birthday card - all complimentary. The room was clean and comfortable, the pool, pool area and bars were spotlessly clean and well run. The only slight downer was the lack of air conditioning but in reality it didn't detract from our enjoyment. Highly recommended

“Highly Recommend”

Hotel set in beautiful gardens and set back from the road. Excellent cleanliness in hotel with plentiful food of a very high standard, though evening meals a bit pricey compared to local restaurants and no room service at night. Handy to local shops and restaurants and within walking distance of Funchal centre - although return journey is all up-hill. Kitchenette in room handy for preparing light snacks, salads etc. Well stocked cupboard with full sized kettle, crockery, pans etc. Two ring hob. Perhaps not right for older children and teenagers as most guests either couples with young babies or older people. Hope to go back one day!

“Excellent spacess room - quiet and great service!”

Much better than expected hotel. Room was quiet, clean, well serviced and spacess. Excellent bars and pool area. Staff were very helpful - some were extra specially helpful. Main part of Funchal is 25 minutes walk but lots of restaurants nearer to hotel including the hotel complex restaurants which were all good.

“An excellent hotel.”

Very clean with excellent services.

“Gardener's Delight”

The gardens at the Pestana Village Hotel are absolutely stunning--no need to visit the botanic Gardens! The hotel was clean and comfortable and we had a beautiful sea view from our balcony. Breakfasts were excellent--a great choice of foods--and staff were helpful and friendly. We didn't eat other meals in the hotel as there are so many good restaurants to try in Funchal where fish and seafood is plentiful and very good. This was our second visit to this hotel and we would happily return in the future.

“Really great place to stay”

We stayed here in Jan 07 for a long weekend as a couple. We had a really comfortable and relaxing time. The room was comfortable, well maintained etc. The wider hotel has a really nice feel to it - lots of plants, and lots of unexpected turns and angles - gave it character. Outside is also similarly interesting. The outdoor pools were good (warm enough in Jan once in!). Weather was mixed with good amount of sun - rarely needed a jumper (except up on mountains). Hotel is within 10 mins walk of numerous resturants (to west of hotel and down onto promenade - return gently uphill). Would also be walking distance to Funchal centre, although we had car and usually drove down there. Parking on hotel site for small charge. We only ate breakfast at hotel (which was good) - evening meals were expensive there. Relaxed evening entertainment near bar area was good - jazz band etc. Also enjoyed the sauna, steam room, jacuzzi etc. No sea view from much of hotel but view from rooms up to mountains around Funchal is nice. Happy memories of our stay and would be glad to return to the same hotel.