Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel - Funchal (Madeira)
32.64276502, -16.92169122Overview
5-star cliff-top resort with ocean views and saltwater pools in Funchal
Location & Oceanfront Setting
The Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel sits on a cliff top with direct views of the Atlantic Ocean. Funchal's city center is a 10-minute walk away, placing guests near the cathedral and historic sites. Some rooms have private balconies overlooking the sea, mountains, or hotel pools.
Wellness & Recreation
Magic Spa by Pestana offers a jacuzzi, Scottish shower, Turkish bath, and a range of massages including full-body and couples treatments. The hotel has four pools-two heated indoor and two outdoor seawater pools-plus a sauna, hammam, and fitness centre. Guests can also use the hot tub, sun loungers, and pool/beach towels provided on site.
Dining & Bars
Four restaurants operate at the Pestana Carlton: Arcos serves buffet breakfast and dinner, Taverna Grill offers à la carte dinner, Garden Pool provides lunch and snacks, and The Pub is open for lunch and dinner. Two bars-including a pool bar-serve drinks with Atlantic views. Breakfast runs until 11:00 and includes local specialties alongside made-to-order omelettes.
Family Amenities
Children under 12 stay free when sharing a room with parents, and the hotel offers a game room, indoor play area, and children's activities. Babysitting services are available for families who want time alone. The hotel also has family rooms, a children's playground, and a kids' pool for younger guests.
Unique Experiences
A notable feature of the Carlton Madeira is its on-site diving center, which provides direct access to water sports such as windsurfing and paragliding nearby. One of the two saltwater pools has stairs leading directly into the sea, allowing guests to swim in the Atlantic. The hotel also offers bicycle rental, billiards, mini golf, and table tennis for active stays.
- Location: Oceanfront cliff top, 10-minute walk to Funchal's cathedral
- Rooms: Sea-view suites and rooms with private balconies
- Dining: 4 restaurants including Taverna Grill à la carte
- Pools & Activities: 2 saltwater pools, on-site diving center
- Wellness: Magic Spa with jacuzzi, Scottish shower, Turkish bath
- Family: Children under 12 stay free, game room, babysitting
Licence number: 3978
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
30 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Room size:
70 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Heating
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Room size:
30 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Heating
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Bathtub
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Mini golf
- Fishing
Services
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
- City view
- Mountain view
- Pool view
- With view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 115 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.6 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 19.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, FNC |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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