Pestana Village Garden Hotel

PROS:- Within walking distance to several restaurants, bars and supermarkets. Room service attendants were very friendly. CONS:- If you have young kids, probably not the best as you are not allowed to have fun in this resort. 1. No jumping in the pool 2. No ball games 3. No evening entertainment for kids or adults except for live music by a solo singer in the hotel lobby with zero engagement, so guests are just walking in & out after listening to a song or 2. 4. Food was very mediocre, didn’t get a chicken dish until the 5th night. Deserts were pretty much the same every night. 5. Pool staffs look so mad at all times, it got very uncomfortable. 6. I was covered in mosquito bites, a few families we spoke to experienced the same. Whilst there’s nothing they can do about the outdoor issue , it’s reasonable to say there are control measures they can put in place for indoors. I almost fell off the treadmill from being bitten by mosquitoes. 8. Gym is quite old, no barbell but you can get still get a bit done but that room is infested with mosquitoes. 9. If you’re getting lunch at the pool bar, give yourself some extra time . Ham & cheese sandwich and fries took 50 plus minutes, I left to eat cereal in my room. 10. Game room has one pool table and that’s it. Can’t say we’ll be coming back here especially not at the price we paid. Real shame because this place is beautiful with so much potential but not worth the cons.

Lovely hotel. Great location. First class service. However it badly needs air conditioning - a fan in the room is not enough and the public indoor areas very warm. It did not take away from our enjoyment but would enhance a stay. Amongst the most charming and helpful staff we have ever encountered.

Lovely place, beautiful grounds, we were in a ground floor apartment and had sun on balcony till around 12:30, outdoor pool was cold but most pools abroad normally are, indoor pool was warm, lovely restaurants and bars close by, we didn’t eat in the hotel restaurant but it always looked busy, nice walk into Funchal 10/15 minutes, bus back is only €2

WARNING!!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND. THE HOTEL IS DIRTY, THE SERVICE IS RUDE, BUGS IN THE ROOM AND A PROBLEM WITH CHANGING THE ROOM, YOU HAVE TO ASK THEM TO CHANGE THE TOWELS, NO AIR CONDITIONING, DANGEROUS FAN, DIRTY ROOMS, NO AIR CONDITIONING, DANGEROUS FAN, DIRTY ROOMS DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL.

Very good size room. Only downside pillows not same size as UK but mattress great size and comfort. Will return in 2025 for a week at the Mirimar and try another Pestana for another week only spoilt by rain. West tour with Elvio the guide avery good day out.

This hotel is in the same resort as Pestana Miramar and Quinta Perestrello. the resort has 3 swimming pools and one interior. we paid an upgrade to Quinta Perestrello and was worth every penny. the rooms are new and it is very cosy, the gardens are extensive which makes this Quinta very private. the views are amazing, remember to book superior room for the best views. we look forward to return amd will book Pestana Miramar, Quinta Perestrello rooms for sure.