Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel, Funchal (Madeira)

Pestana Grand Ocean Resort Hotel sits on the Ponta da Cruz rock and has Madeira's largest outdoor saltwater swimming pool. Two outdoor pools and one panoramic heated indoor pool are set among tropical gardens, with views of Cabo Girão's sea cliffs. Pool/beach towels, sun loungers and sun umbrellas are supplied for all three pools.

Four restaurants and two bars serve Moroccan, Italian and Portuguese cuisine, with themed dinner nights and evening entertainment that includes live music. The hotel has a piano bar and a lounge for cigars. Breakfast in the room is available.

The full-scale spa has steam baths, saunas, hot tubs and massage treatments such as couples massage and foot massage. A fitness centre, hammam and spa lounge/relaxation area complement the wellness facilities. The panoramic heated indoor pool is open for swimming.

The hotel's 208 rooms have private balconies, air conditioning and en suite bathrooms with bathtubs. Family rooms, a Kids Club, children's playground, indoor play area, games room and kids' pool are on site. Business facilities include a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities and fax/photocopying services.

The hotel has access to the Funchal coastline promenade from its seaside location. Cabo Girão Viewpoint, Formosa Beach and Mercado dos Lavradores are nearby. A complimentary shuttle service connects the hotel to central Funchal.

Location: Ponta da Cruz rock with Cabo Girão Viewpoint nearby

Pool: Madeira's largest outdoor saltwater swimming pool

Rooms: 208 rooms with private balconies and bathtubs

Dining: 4 restaurants, 2 bars, Moroccan, Italian and Portuguese cuisine

Wellness: Full-scale spa with steam baths, saunas and hot tubs

Family: Kids Club, playground, indoor play area and kids' pool

Services: Complimentary shuttle to central Funchal