We chose this hotel having checked out several hotels during a visit in 2024. We booked a superior room with sea view. Stunning view of the sea and the resort complex. The garden areas are stunning. The varnish on the surfaces of some furniture was worn in places and the balcony was quite small compared to some others. This is why we have ranked this 4/5. Other than these things the large room, comfortable bed, big en suite with spacious separate shower cubicle all made our stay very comfortable. As for bars, lounges and restaurant areas, they were all first class. Buffet breakfast and other meals served in bright and smart main dining area with outside patio areas all outstanding. Also A la carte dining area. Four outside pools, big spa block with large indoor pool, huge jaccuzi and sauna. Usual spa services available. All staff very helpful, courteous and smartly turned out. This hotel is about one mile west of Funchal. Might be a problem for the less mobile but frequent no2 bus operates along the straight route between hotel and Funchal. Loads of taxis points. 8-10 euros one way. Coastal cliff top path not quite continuous to Funchal. Same if you walk the path westwards to Camara do Lobos about three miles away. Overall Pestana Promenade provided everything we hoped for.