Pestana Casino Studios

Had a good two nights stay in the Pestana Casino Studios as part of a group walking trip. Rooms were ok, but a bit tired and on a cross road of two roads so there was quite a lot of road noise. There was a small outdoor pool and loungers, but you also got access to the large Casino hotel opposite which has an amazing pool and indoor area with pool, sauna, steam rooms, jacuzzi etc, so we didnt use the pool at the studios. The breakfast is also across the road at the casino hotel which is really good, but can get very busy later on. Helpful friendly reception and can store luggage is needed.

These apartments are in a good area, distance wise from the town, walkable and on a good bus route. We stayed on the top floor on the Sea facing side of the block overlooking the pool. It is on a very busy main road so this side a slightly quieter. The street behind the block, shown on the picture has a brilliant little shop called 'Peter's' close by which we used a lot, plus further along the street lots of restaurants and other shops. Also lots on the main road, both sides. The hotel staff here were all brilliant and very helpful and friendly. The room spacious and spotless, small balcony but has a table and 2 chairs which we ate at. The small kitchen area has One powerful electric ring and a combo microwave. We couldn't work out how to use the grill and oven in it though, no instruction book. Equipment minimal but doable. I asked for 2 large dining plates as only 3 side plates, 3 cups and bowls plus tumblers. I had taken a wooden spoon, sharp knife, peeler and tongues which helped, also a tea towel. Small sponge and dishcloth provided with a very small washing up liquid provided but this could be refilled by the cleaners. We cooked quite a lot just had to plan it. Used the large supermarkets in town for meat, fish etc. The pool here was small but good. And sun loungers good and some sheltered. The trees are more grown than on the picture shown. We went to the main hotel to sunbath, lots of areas to choose from. My only problem was I could not book a spa treatment in the main hotel. No staff on the Spa centre desk, had to do it on-line using the QR code which proved a problem. Must have spent about 3 hours on and off then gave up. the main hotel staff told me to use the QR Code. Spent a really enjoyable 2 weeks here.

Can’t say enough good about this hotel- the room was great, view was great, everything kept clean and tidy. The staff are really helpful and very polite and accommodating. Absolutely would stay again if heading back to Funchal. Special thanks the Helena, she is extremely professional and as helpful as one could wish for!

Very clean and comfortable hotel in a nice central location - just up the road from Santa Catarina park and only a short walk into town. Our only small niggle was that the kitchenette was too basic - fridge, kettle, microwave and that's pretty much it. Fine for drinks and cold snacks - but just a few more kitchen items would be needed to cook anything hot really. Other than that - we enjoyed our stay very much.

Now I’m here in this hotel and I must say that it is absolutely not a 5 star one. First of all it needs a renovation. Cleaning is good but a room has not such things of a 5* as: a cattle, a vanity set, body lotion and others toilet things. Empty mini bar. Water: they give you just a bottle per person in a day of check-in. Breakfast: I would like to say about women who make omelets, they behave like as I came to their home and asked about an omelet. Absolutely inhospitable behavior. Coffe is a very low quality. Some drinks like cappuccino and latte are made of instant coffee. Juices are from a pocket. Generally breakfast is not bad, but requires higher quality of products. Advantages: Nice park and the pools area. Beautiful view. Very good location.

Nice little studio with just enough room for 3 people, kitchenette (fridge, microwave, plates etc), and a fine bathroom. Balcony with chairs and table. Fantastic breakfast at the hotel 2 minutes away and access to pools etc at the hotel as well. Reception staff at the hotel kindly helped us recommending and calling a company organising levada walks (very nice levada walk, well organised, so good recommendation). The location is optimal, walking distance from Funchal city centre with shops and sights, and at the same time right at the harbour front with fantastic views. A special thanks to Helena at the reception at the studios for help, when a family member was sick.