Pestana Carlton Madeira

Guests can lounge beside a choice of two outdoor swimming pools; one at ocean level with direct access to the beach and a heated pool surrounded by terraces flanked by palm trees. Younger guests are kept busy in the children’s play area and can splash in their own separate swimming pool; the whole family can enjoy mini golf and giant chess in the hotel’s gardens, tennis on the floodlit court and ping-pong in the games room. The health and fitness centre incorporates an indoor lap pool as well as a gym, sauna, solarium and steam room. A range of beauty treatments and therapeutic massages are available on request. The more adventurous can sign up for lessons at the diving school or join organised island excursions and Levada walks. There is Internet access in the lobby (fee) for those wishing to check their mails. Room service is available around the clock.

This hotel features 330 guestrooms featuring simple contemporary décor in whites and neutrals with blond wood furniture. All have balconies, air conditioning, satellite television and direct-dial telephones.