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Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel

★★★★★ Ponta da Cruz, Piornais, Funchal, PT

8.4 guest rating· 1318 reviews

The five stars

Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Fitness center, Swimming pool, Room service, Sauna and Spa/wellness center.

Guests score it 8.4/10 across 1318 reviews.

About this hotel

Tropical Paradise Setting

Surrounded by tropical gardens, the Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel boasts the largest saltwater pool on Madeira Island. Enjoy breathtaking views of the high sea cliffs of Cabo Girão from the rock of Ponta da Cruz.

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the full-scale spa with steam baths, saunas, and hot tubs. Keep fit at the gym, unwind with a massage, or take a dip in the panoramic indoor pool. The bright interiors with large windows create a serene ambiance.

Culinary Delights

Savor fine dining at the various on-site restaurants offering Moroccan, Italian, and Portuguese cuisine. Unwind with a drink at the piano bar or lounge with a fine cigar. End your day on your private balcony with stunning views.

Ready to experience luxury and relaxation at Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel? Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Rooms & rates

Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 37 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Sleeps 4 · 39 m² · 2× Twin bed, 2× Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom

Classic Double or Twin Room with Sea View and Extra Bed

Sleeps 3 · 37 m² · 2× Twin bed, Futon Mat, Queen bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom

Suite with Sea View and Extra Bed

Sleeps 3 · 62 m² · 2× Twin bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom

Superior Triple Room with Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 37 m² · 2× Twin bed, Futon Mat, Queen bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom

Twin Room with Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 37 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom

Suite with Sea View

Sleeps 4 · 62 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom

Twin Room with Side Sea View

Sleeps 3 · 37 m² · 2× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom

Classic Double or Twin Room with Land View and Extra Bed

Sleeps 3 · 37 m² · 2× Twin bed, Futon Mat, Queen bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom

Classic Double or Twin Room with Side Sea View and Extra Bed

Sleeps 3 · 37 m² · 2× Twin bed, Futon Mat, Queen bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Fitness center
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
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  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Dry cleaning
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hammam
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor play area
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Kids' club
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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Ponta da Cruz, Piornais, Funchal, PT

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say8.41318 reviews

+ Great location near the beach+ Friendly and helpful staff+ Good wellness facilitiesCleanliness issues notedOutdated room furnishingsFood quality and variety could improve
Cleanliness7.8
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality7.3
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.2

Sympa calme reposant mais sans la demi pension prendre sur le petit déjeuner

6.0

L’emplacement les chambres spacieuses

Une seule bouteille d’eau de 20cl par jour c’est peu tâche sur la moquette et buffet médiocre

Sabine · FR · 2026-07-21

Muito agradavel

8.0

A comida e o lugar muito bonito

A cama devia ser kingsize e não duas

Joao · PT · 2026-07-21

Good place to stay, but not for too long

7.0

Good location

Food is exactly the same every day in the morning. Hotel requires a bit or renovation in general. I wish at least one pool could be heated (at least for kids)

Oleksii · PT · 2026-07-21

Guest review

6.0

Hotel need to renewed

Air conditioning not working

Dodaroy · UZ · 2026-07-20

Guest review

8.0

L'emplacement, le calme, les animations, le personnel très sympathique

Le buffet du soir très répétitif

Lurquin · BE · 2026-07-18

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

For bookings of 9 or more rooms, the hotel will charge a nonrefundable prepayment of 50% of the entire reservation on the guest's credit card.

Please note that parking spots are subject to availability.

Please note that rates including dinner do not include drinks.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 10 per day.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.