**Winner of TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2014**
The Pestana Palms Ocean Aparthotel can be found in the Sao Martino area of southern Madeira, giving accommodation to families and couples who are coming for a visit to the island on vacation. A variety of the local areas points of interest and attractions can be located close to the hotel, with destinations such as the Barreiros Stadium and the Madeira Story Centre Museum, in addition to many other locales that are only a short distance away. For leisure, recreation and luxury services and facilities the hotel includes an arcade/game room, fitness facilities, sauna, steam room, and an outdoor swimming pool with children's section. Alternatively, for those needing business and other professional requirements, the hotel has multiple small meeting room. The hotel also features a 24-hour front desk that has a multilingual staff that can provide helpful information and assistance. Additionally, the hotel's on-site conveniences include guest parking and daily housekeeping, in addition to also providing concierge, dry cleaning, and laundry services. There are 76 guest rooms at the hotel, all of which have independent air-conditioning. Each room's other standard items and facilities comprise of blackout drapes/curtains, cable television, cookware, dishware, utensils, cribs/infant beds, direct-dial telephone, safe, iron/ironing board, kitchenette, minibar, rollaway extra beds, Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with a bidet, toiletries, hair dryer, shower/tub combination. Further accommodation features include a balcony that gives guests a vista of the sea. The eating and drinking opportunities at the Pestana Palms Ocean Aparthotel includes an on-site restaurant.
*Official star rating 4**
##Location
The hotel mixes modern surroundings with the more traditional. The rooms and restaurant are in the modern section while the rest of the public areas utilize the space in the former aristocratic mansion. The hotel is surrounded by gardens and all rooms have ocean view.
##Accomodation
Studios will 2 or 3 beds
All have * bathroom/shower * WC * TV * telephone * radio * kitchenette * balcony/terrace * (certain amenities may be payable locally)
Free Wireless Internet Service in Public Areas
##Eating and Drinking
The Flor da Mar restaurant has great views overlooking the ocean and serves food to cater for all tastes. The poolside bar has drinks and snacks all day , again with impressive views. The tea room is set in a traditional country house in the grounds.
##Swimming Pools
The hotel has a heated kidney-shaped swimming pool with childrens area.
Portuguese Touristic Companies Registry (RNET) - 3980
