Funchal Holidays

5* Hotel Pestana Carlton Madeira - 7 nights - bed & breakfast

Location: Funchal

Set high in a prime location the Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel is within walking distance of Madeira's capital city, Funchal. Funchal with its popular port is architecturally pleasing and has the added aesthetic attraction of decorative paved streets. The landscape on the island is often a source of fascination for visitors to Madeira; who wonder at the impressive rugged beauty of its peaks which contrast sharply with the lush semi-tropical vegetation around the coastline. The island boasts a strong tradition of craftsmanship and the local markets are abundant with good quality embroideries, tapestries and wickerwork as well as fruit, fish and exotic flowers. Return transfers from Funchal airport to the Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel are included in the price of this holiday and take approximately 30-45 minutes each way.

Accommodation description

Situated on a hill with splendid views of the ocean and mountains, the Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel offers excellent facilities for those seeking recreation and comfort. Arguably one of the most sophisticated hotels on the island, the Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel is a popular choice with regular visitors to Madeira.

Hotel facilities - The Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel has 6 lifts and more than 280 bedrooms, which have been recently renovated and now benefit from high speed internet access. Other facilities at the hotel include:

• 2 heated salt water swimming pools, one at sea level with direct access to the sea and a heated pool at garden level
• Heated indoor pool
• Sun terraces
• Tennis court with artificial turf and night-time illumination
• Watersports
• Gymnasium, sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, solarium, health and beauty treatments plus therapeutic massages
• Library and reading room
• Billiards

Room facilities

• Balcony or terrace
• Private bathroom with shower
• Mini bar
• Cable TV
• Radio
• Direct dial telephone
• Air conditioning

Kids facilities

• Children's pool
• Games area
• Mini golf
• Giant chess
• Pestana Kids Club (selected peak periods only)
• Table tennis
• Table football

Please note: Some facilities may not be complimentary.

Food and beverages

This holiday is based on bed and breakfast board. Half board basis is also available at an additional cost. The Pestana Carlton Madeira provides guests with a varied choice of places to eat, including:

• The "Os Arcos" restaurant, which offers an excellent daily buffet breakfast as well as theme evenings.
• The Pub, which provides a selection of hot and cold dishes plus cocktails and draught beer.
• The Taverna Grill - a superb restaurant with its own wine cellars, where you can enjoy grilled fish, meat and seafood in a wonderfully rustic atmosphere.
• Atlantic Pool Barbecue - this sea level restaurant serves barbecue specialities and a salad buffet whilst the Atlantic Gardens Restaurant is the setting for show nights.
• Garden Pool Restaurant - a poolside restaurant that provides a variety of fresh sandwiches, cool drinks, ice cream and draught beer during the day.

Quench your thirst at the hotel bars:

• Taverna Bar - a cocktail bar that often puts on live entertainment
• Garden Pool Bar & Atlantic Pool Bar - where fresh fruit juices, draught beer and a choice of snacks are served.

Out and about in Madeira

• Meals: A basic meal out with wine costs approximately £15 per head
• Drinks: The cost of a bottle of beer is approximately £1

Useful information

• Currency: Euro
• Language: Portuguese
• Visa: Not required for UK residents
• Time difference: GMT

Price includes: Flights, in-flight meals, local transfers (approximately 30-45 minutes each way) and accommodation on bed & breakfast based on two sharing.

Upgrade to half board: Upgrade from bed & breakfast to half board for £192.50 per adult per week or £96.25 per child. You will be given this option during the booking process.

Single supplement: (per person, per week)

• October 2008 departures - £150.50
• November 2008 to April 2009 departures - £213.50

Child prices: Only apply for one child and are subject to the child sharing a room with two full fare paying passengers.

Infants: £39

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.

Please note that your selected room type will be booked on a request basis and is therefore not guaranteed

Please note: All bookings are subject to a 2% credit card charge.

For any bookings made within 7 days of departure, there will be a Ticket on Departure charge of £15 per person levied by the tour operator.

Golfing Packages: All customers booking this holiday are invited to add a golfing package to their break with prices starting from as little as £158 per person.

To take advantage of this opportunity please ask for further details at time of booking when the tour operator contacts you.

Your confirmation email is notification that the tour operator has received your booking and is processing it.

Nearest Airport : Funchal (FNC)