Pestana Casino Park Hotel & Casino

Designed by renowned Brazilian architect Óscar Niemeyer Pestana, Casino Park Hotel is located in Funchal close to the port, surrounded by 15,000m2 gardens. Numerous museums are located a short walk from the hotel including a local history museum and a sacred art museum, while examples of street art can be found in the old town. Casino Park is around a 20 minute ride from the airport by hire car or private transfer.

The hotel boasts four restaurants, including the Bahia restaurant for those wishing to see a show as they eat. If you just want to eat there’s a buffet restaurant with floor to ceiling windows, allowing stunning views of the sea. Alternatively, there is the Dockside restaurant with an incredible esplanade and the Sunset restaurant, which is perfect for lunches. There is also a pool bar and a piano bar, serving local and international drinks.

Other amenities include an outdoor pool, tennis court, a nightclub and an onsite casino. The spa includes a fully equipped fitness centre, indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna and a Turkish bath. The hotel offers aromatherapy and beauty treatments (surcharge payable.)

Each room has a balcony. Pay a little extra for an ocean view and treat yourself to views of the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean.