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Pestana Ocean Bay Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Pestana Ocean Bay Resort is oceanfront with a marina and poolside bar for relaxation and entertainment. The on-site restaurant serves meals all day, and nearby shopping adds convenience. Guests love the outdoor pool with a dedicated children's section.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • All inclusive
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 592
AED 633 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

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Classic Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Praia Formosa, Funchal, 9000-247

What's nearby

  • Formosa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doca do Cavacas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪On Water Academy Praia Formosa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O Barqueiro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Papa Manuel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Maresia - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pestana Ocean Bay Resort

Upscale all-inclusive hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Pestana Ocean Bay Resort and take advantage of a marina, a poolside bar, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Arlequim, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • A free area shuttle, self parking (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 214 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, recycling, and refrigerators

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included

Other inclusions

Transportation to offsite activities

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arlequim
  • Arlequim

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 3981

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Pestana Bay
Pestana Bay Aparthotel
Pestana Bay Ocean
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Pestana Bay Ocean Aparthotel All Inclusive
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Pestana Ocean
Pestana Ocean Aparthotel
Pestana Ocean Bay
Pestana Bay Ocean Aparthotel All Inclusive Apartment Funchal
Pestana Bay Ocean Aparthotel All Inclusive Apartment
Pestana Ocean Bay Resort Hotel
Pestana Ocean Bay Resort Funchal
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Frequently asked questions

Does Pestana Ocean Bay Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Pestana Ocean Bay Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Pestana Ocean Bay Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pestana Ocean Bay Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Pestana Ocean Bay Resort?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Pestana Ocean Bay Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Funchal hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Formosa Beach and Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools. Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Pestana Ocean Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 231 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christine Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely. The room was comfortable and the food was very good.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Andrew Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Stunning views from the balcony, brilliant staff, food was pretty good and served warmer than you often get in all inclusive, so that was great. Entertainment in the bar every night. Two pools and a jacuzzi. Rooms were large with comfortable seating and a large telly. Balcony is great. Just 2 draw backs, the beds are quite hard, and there are fans rather than air-conditioning, so the nights can be warm, but that is definitely a price worth paying!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff Laura and Gabriela were lovely to deal with. Food was ok but could use more variety. Popcorn at the breakfast buffet?? Drinks were good but you needed an upgrade to get certain drinks made. Room was nice and clean but no air conditioning. Parking 15eu night. Free parking next door but hard to get a spot. Overall a nice quiet hotel with a beautiful view and close to everything if u have a rental car
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By the sea Quiet and friendly staff Food was ok
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zsolt

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

YEVHENIY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff in reception was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Lovely seafront location,unassuming rooms supply kettle and fridge but no coffe/tea etc.poor selection of warmish food.Drinks more sugar than alcohol
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very peaceful and hotel was handy as you could do a walk on the prom
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with friendly staff, great food, good entertainment every night and in an ideal location right on the sea front. Nice walks along the beach and a free shuttle bus to Funchal.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to beach, all-inclusive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very much enjoyed my time at this hotel & would visit again without hesitation. Food, activities along with scenery were exceptional! Staff were fantastic (Mariana Silva)in particular & check-in/out was smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, all ocean views. It was everything we could have asked for.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was CLOSED when we got there for major refurbishment or whatever. Neither Hotels.com nor Pestana contacted us beforehand to advise us of this, so we had to sort out our night’s accommodation for ourselves. SHAME on you Hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
For us it was like heaven to have a ready table every time the child was hungry. The surroundings where sooooo nice!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Right on the boardwalk of Formosa beach. Love the access
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rudy De

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Thank you
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property , beach front . You need to request a room with AC though Appar not all have it . Beds could be more comfortable . Overall excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never stay here. Only one floor has AC. Out of 10 day stay, only 4 dishes out of all meals [all inclusive] were tasty. I'm used to GOOD Portuguese food! This wasn't! Outdated building. Shabby amenities [ripped bathroom towels]. Canceled scheduled activity after ppl showed up for swim fitness class. Open balcony gym located over dining room. So while eating, you can hear the person running on the treadmill because you are in thr same room.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Madeira first timer

Hotel great , but problems finding it in hire car. No directions on website and is not well signposted. Local bus from the airport or a taxi much easier. Facilities very good - well worth 4 star rating. All rooms have sea view with balcony. Kitchenette spotless and has all items needed (except a corkscrew as we found) We stayed on B + B basis and there was a good selection of foods. Cooked food not always as hot as it might be, mainly due to people leaving off the covers. Good access throughout the hotel for any wheelchair users (and 2 lifts) Bar area very comfortable also TV area with reading materials . Themed evening buffets every night . We ate out so didn't sample this. Entertainment 6 nights per week seemed a bit limited as by the time we had been out to eat and came back, the entertainment had finished (by about 9.30) Hotel at one end of Funchal area and not much around this apart from a few bars/restaurants. Hotel courtesy bus into Funchal finished at 6pm so taxis needed after that. Walk into Funchal takes about 45 mins. Went to a dinner show at Casino and had taxi back - fairly expensive. (not late -- about 10.30) Guests were invited to presentation about holiday options and offerred gift for attending. Much longer than advised and seemed like timeshare although a bit different and called Vacation club. Went to presentation -- said no to offer but still got gift. (casino visit) Location of hotel only real issue.

6/10 Okay

Ludovic Cristian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sehr laut, alte und teilweise schmutzige Anlage. Polstermöbel und Teppiche sehr schmutzig, Toiletten auch nach Desinfektion stanken stark nach Urin. Traumhafte Lage und meist sehr nettes Personal.Einzige Ausnahme eine junge Dame von der Rezeption und ein Zimmermädchen die als Ersatz am Wochenende ausgeholfen hat. Poollandschaft schön und sauber. Würde definitiv nicht nochmal buchen.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Natascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren das zweite mal in einem Hotel der Pestana Gruppe und wurden nicht enttäuscht! Das Hotel haben wir bewusst ausgewählt weil es etwas außerhalb des Zentrums liegt und direkt am Stand ist. Was die Beste Entscheidung war! Wir hatten eine Junior Suite im 7ten Stock mit tollen Ausblick, das Zimmer war sehr groß und wurde täglich gereinigt. Direkt vor dem Hotel sind Steine am Strand aber keine 2 Minuten entfernt ist toller Sandstrand. In das Zentrum ist es etwas zu Gehen (fast eine Stunde wenn man gemütliche geht) aber es gibt einen kostenlosen Hotel Shuttel, den wir oft genutzt haben. Auch die Öffentlichen Busse und der Flughaben Bus fährt direkt vor dem Hotel weg. Unweit vom Hotel gibt es ein großes Einkaufszentrum und Geschäfte, Restaurants, Bars usw. Essen und Trinken war vollkommen ok, wir hatten etwas Bedenken wegen der teils negativen Bewertungen aber das ist unberechtigt. Es war für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! Wir hatten tolle 10 Tage und können das Hotel wirklich weiter empfehlen und würden das nächste mal wieder dieses Hotel nehmen.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hebergement, propre avec un personnel tres accueillant
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Servizio eccellente e cordiale, personale gentile e sempre disponibile, intrattenimento perfetto, ottima posizione vicino alla spiaggia, una favola!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Godt ophold til prisen!

God oplevelse og fine omgivelser med plads til alle. Det er muligt at få en liggestol hele dagen - kunne godt opgradere på mængden af parasoller. Maden var ok og vareret.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ana Arithuza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quarto abaixo das expectativas diferente da reserv

Meu quarto nao possuía ar condicionado, diferente do que estava na reserva, nao possuía tb um secador de cabelo, ferro de passar nem um roupão de banho e era no subsolo.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025