Funchal Holidays

4* Pestana Bay Hotel - 7 nights - bed & breakfast

Location: Funchal

Situated in a bay at Praia Formosa, alongside the ocean, the Pestana Bay Hotel is just 4 miles away from the centre of Madeira's capital city, Funchal. The town and port of Funchal are central attractions on the Ilha de Madeira. The port is architecturally pleasing with the added feature of decoratively paved streets. Visitors to the island are usually fascinated by the impressive rugged beauty of its peaks in comparison to the lush semi-tropical vegetation around its 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 Bay Hotel are included in the price of this holiday and take approximately 30-45 minutes each way.

Your holiday price includes: Flights, in-flight meals, local transfers (approximately 30-45 minutes each way) and 7 nights accommodation on bed & breakfast based on two sharing.

Accommodation description

This comfortable 4 star hotel enjoys complete tranquillity and faces the Atlantic Ocean to the front. The Bay provides guests with a high level of service and is the ideal choice for those seeking a holiday in a relaxing atmosphere. The hotel has excellent facilities and also provides a courtesy shuttle bus service to Funchal city centre.

Hotel facilities - The Pestana Bay has 2 lifts and most of the 214 bedrooms at the hotel, which are beautifully decorated and furnished to a high standard, benefit from a full seaview. Other facilities available at the hotel include:

• Freshwater heated swimming pool
• Childrens pool
• Jacuzzi
• Sauna, solarium & massage room
• Sun terraces
• Games room
• Entertainment programme most evenings

Room facilities

• Well equipped kitchenette
• Private balcony
• Private bathroom with shower & bath
• Satellite TV
• Radio
• Direct dial telephone
• Safety deposit box (for rental)

Please note: Some facilities may not be complimentary.

Food and beverages

This holiday is based on bed and breakfast board. Half board is also available at an additional cost. Guests at the Pestana Bay can dine at the Arlequim Restaurant, which offers an à la carte menu, light meals and themed buffets with live music and enjoys spectacular views over the ocean. Live music and a variety of shows take place at the Arlequim Bar whilst the pool bar serves a selection of tropical drinks.

In our opinion

‘… this hotel offers a tranquil setting, protected by cliffs, and all its rooms have a balcony looking over the Atlantic Ocean..'

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: Same as UK

Prices are per person based on two adults sharing a room.

Upgrade to half board: Upgrade from bed and breakfast to half board for £157.50 per adult per week or £78.75 per child. You will be given this option during the booking process. Please note there are additional supplements for half board for holidays departing on 23 February. The extra costs are £34.50 per adult and £17.25 per child for holidays departing on this date. Kindly note these additional supplements should be added to the total cost of your holiday as they will not be included in the board basis supplement shown in the price summary.

Single supplements - per person, per week

• October 2008 departures - £122.50
• November 2008 to April 2009 departures - £112

Child prices

• Only apply for one child and are subject to child sharing a room with 2 full priced 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.

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