Hotel Pestana Porto Santo

in Vila Baleira , Porto Santo T rating: 5

 
  • Beachfront setting
  • Wellness centre for spa treatments
  • Elegant décor

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With a beachfront setting and a first-rate pool scene, this stylish hotel pulls out all the stops.
This fresh-out-of-the-wrapping property is sandwiched between dramatic mountains and the soft sands of Porto Santo Beach. And it’s a setting that’s put to good use. There are two lagoon-like pools set just back from the sand, so they’re in a prime spot for enjoying the views. Plus, because the hotel’s landscaped gardens are dotted with shady parasols, there are plenty of other vantage points.

Step inside and you’re greeted by a sleek, modern lobby. A mirrored reception desk shares floor space with smart white couches, potted palms and bright red pouffes. The restaurant has been given the boutique touch, too. Dressed in oranges and purples and accessorised with stripy high-backed chairs and contemporary uplighters, it’s a seriously chic place to dine.

As for the food itself, there’s plenty of choice. Try the main restaurant for big international buffets, the Mediterranean à la carte for local favourites with a modern twist, or the à la carte Italian. There’s a beach bar, too.

On the accommodation front, rooms are really spacious. They’re decorated in shades of vanilla and sky-blue, and kitted out with soft orange lighting and beds dressed in crisp white cotton. Roomy balconies or terraces come as standard, too.

Lastly, a word on location. Despite its away-from-it-all feel, this place is just a five-minute drive from Porto Santo’s main town, Vila Baleira. Plus, there’s a world-class 18-hole golf course about the same distance away. Designed by the legendary Severiano Ballesteros, it ranks as one of the top 100 courses in Europe.

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  • You'll only be entitled to all the benefits listed above if you book one of our package holidays. You'll see exactly what's included on the Options page before you book your holiday. Please see our A-Z Guide for further information.

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All Inclusive

  • Full Board buffet meals
  • Snacks and ice-cream
  • Unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Activities as listed
  • Entertainment as listed
  • Other facilities as indicated
  • Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Meals

  • Mares buffet restaurant with occasional themed evenings and waiter service drinks
  • Dunas snack bar in the pool area
  • Italian à la carte restaurant
  • The following are not included in your All Inclusive package:
  • Mediterranean à la carte restaurant
  • Beach bar

Swimming pool

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Pool and beach towels
  • Sun terrace
  • Sunbeds - on the beach at a charge
  • Gardens

Entertainment

  • Daytime and evening entertainment programme
  • Sunset bar
  • Lounge
  • TV room

Activities

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Beach football
  • Tennis
  • Beach volleyball
  • Pétanque
  • Aqua aeorobics
  • Multi-sports court
  • Basketball
  • Table tennis

For Families

  • Children's pool
  • Playground with pirate ship
  • Playroom
  • Hotel-run kids' club for 4-12 years
  • Hotel-run teens' club for 13-17 years - unsupervised
  • Cots and highchairs

Facilities

  • 24-hour reception
  • Library
  • The following facilities are not included in your All Inclusive package:
  • Tennis equipment
  • Pool table
  • Bicycle hire
  • Wellness centre with indoor pool and spa treatments
  • Video/DVDs
  • Shop
  • Internet in rooms
  • 24-hour room service
  • Money exchange

Extra Charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide

Other Information

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Only from Thomson

In the UK, this holiday is only available from the Thomson Group.

Our rating

5

Official Rating

5 Star

No. of lifts

10 - lifts only available in blocks with 3 floors, not 2.

Room facilities

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Room facilities

All rooms have air-conditioning, bathroom with bath and shower, flatscreen satellite TV, phone, mini-fridge, DVD player and furnished balcony or terrace. Standard rooms sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12yrs with twin beds and a sofa-bed.

Room Upgrades

Suites, Double rooms, Pool-view rooms and Twin rooms for sole use are also available.

Suites have faciities as Standard rooms plus a separate living room. 2 bedroom suites sleep up to 4 adults and 2 children up to 12yrs in 2 bedrooms with twin beds, 2 sofa-beds and 2 bathrooms.

Villas have 2 bedrooms - double and a twin, 2 bathrooms and sleep up to 4 adults and 2 children up to 12 years. Child bed is a divan that sleeps 2 children. Villas have a kitchen, separate living room, ground terrace and private pool.

Location

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  • On a sandy beach
  • 10m to bus stop
  • 1km to nearest bar
  • 1.5km to nearest restaurants and shops
  • 2.7km to resort centre

Transfers

15 minutes

Your guide to Vila Baleira, Porto Santo

“A sleepy beachside town that’s off the tourist trail, Vila Baleira showcases Portugal’s quieter side.”

The little town of Vila Baleira sits plum in the middle of Porto Santo’s south coast. From here, a nine-kilometre stretch of sand unravels all the way to Ponta da Calheta, at the island’s southern tip. No surprise then, most visitors here head straight for the beach. It’s backed by a handful of bars and restaurants and, if you fancy something a little quieter, it’s a case of heading further along the coast.

In the town itself, meanwhile, the Largo do Pelourinho – or town square – takes centre-stage. There’s a 16th-century town hall at one end, and the parish church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade next door. The church was built on the site of Porto Santo’s first chapel, which was burnt down by pirates in the 1600s. And it’s really close to the house Christopher Columbus once lived in, which is now a museum charting his life.

Elsewhere, there’s plenty on offer for nature-lovers. Just south of the town square is a palm-lined avenue that runs through the Infante Gardens. They’re dotted with sculptures and statues, and there’s a children’s playground, too. A 15-minute walk, meanwhile, takes you to Tanque, a popular bird-watching spot. The pond here is home to some really rare species, so it draws plenty of visitors from neighbouring Madeira.

Speaking of which, Madeira is really easy to get to – just hop on a ferry at the port. The journey to the capital, Funchal, takes about two hours. And with a long list of shops, cafés and historical must-sees to its name, it’s well worth the trip.

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More on Vila Baleira, Porto Santo

The little town of Vila Baleira sits plum in the middle of Porto Santo’s south coast. From here, a nine-kilometre stretch of sand unravels all the way to Ponta da Calheta, at the island’s southern tip. No surprise then, most visitors here head straight for the beach. It’s backed by a handful of bars and restaurants and, if you fancy something a little quieter, it’s a case of heading further along the coast.

In the town itself, meanwhile, the Largo do Pelourinho – or town square – takes centre-stage. There’s a 16th-century town hall at one end, and the parish church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade next door. The church was built on the site of Porto Santo’s first chapel, which was burnt down by pirates in the 1600s. And it’s really close to the house Christopher Columbus once lived in, which is now a museum charting his life.

Elsewhere, there’s plenty on offer for nature-lovers. Just south of the town square is a palm-lined avenue that runs through the Infante Gardens. They’re dotted with sculptures and statues, and there’s a children’s playground, too. A 15-minute walk, meanwhile, takes you to Tanque, a popular bird-watching spot. The pond here is home to some really rare species, so it draws plenty of visitors from neighbouring Madeira.

Speaking of which, Madeira is really easy to get to – just hop on a ferry at the port. The journey to the capital, Funchal, takes about two hours. And with a long list of shops, cafés and historical must-sees to its name, it’s well worth the trip.

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With a beachfront setting and a first-rate pool scene, this stylish hotel pulls out all the stops.

This fresh-out-of-the-wrapping property is sandwiched between dramatic mountains and the soft sands of Porto Santo Beach. And it’s a setting that’s put to good use. There are two lagoon-like pools set just back from the sand, so they’re in a prime spot for enjoying the views. Plus, because the hotel’s landscaped gardens are dotted with shady parasols, there are plenty of other vantage points.

Step inside and you’re greeted by a sleek, modern lobby. A mirrored reception desk shares floor space with smart white couches, potted palms and bright red pouffes. The restaurant has been given the boutique touch, too. Dressed in oranges and purples and accessorised with stripy high-backed chairs and contemporary uplighters, it’s a seriously chic place to dine.

As for the food itself, there’s plenty of choice. Try the main restaurant for big international buffets, the Mediterranean à la carte for local favourites with a modern twist, or the à la carte Italian. There’s a beach bar, too.

On the accommodation front, rooms are really spacious. They’re decorated in shades of vanilla and sky-blue, and kitted out with soft orange lighting and beds dressed in crisp white cotton. Roomy balconies or terraces come as standard, too.

Lastly, a word on location. Despite its away-from-it-all feel, this place is just a five-minute drive from Porto Santo’s main town, Vila Baleira. Plus, there’s a world-class 18-hole golf course about the same distance away. Designed by the legendary Severiano Ballesteros, it ranks as one of the top 100 courses in Europe.

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