gym requires some upgrade

also, the fact they don’t have room service at all, ac is only on from 5pm-1am, gym has no free weights and they serve you drinks in plastic cups like a child is ridiculous

-beds uncomfortable -gym very small and not well equipped

the gym is small, and not much equipped. other than that nothing.

the lobby to get anywhere in the hotel which is strange when you are going between the poor/gym/spa in your bathing gear and walking past people having drinks

ke sure to book early), gym, pool

were fantastic: ocean-view saunas, live music at the pub, great restaurants, a well-equipped gym, and fitness classes

free sauna, free yoga classes

cluding for vegetarians)

quality and cleanliness very high. lovely pool, gym and leisure area.

everything adults only nice pool perfect gym with classes

free access to a sports center with gym, pool and pilates classes

much everything; nice location by the sea, own beach , many restaurants, a lounge bar, great gym, indoor and outdoor pools to start with

the indoor pool

there is also a gym and indoor pool

beach cleanliness gym pool table pool

spacious room with partial view of the ocean - helpful staff - newly equipped indoor and outdoor gym, cozy but well equipped spa area - big selection at the buffet, especially for dinner -

staff goes above and beyond and are super friendly, the heated indoor pool and gym were great at the end of a busy day exploring, and the buffet was always great quality

+ brand new and well equipped gym

great views from the terrace, nice location, big pool, bright new gym, tasty restaurant

very friendly and good service, access to the sea for swimming, good gym and massage etc

modern apart hotel pool gym and spa were good fabulous terrace outside restaurant with wonderful

quality gym

amazing gym with all necessary equipment and a great team

fruit and juice for the breakfast could be nice the limited opening timing of the gym and

the gym only opened at 9am. corridors hot snd stuffy.

my partner used the gym and said it was okay- a little outdated but had great choices

spa direct to beach big rooms gym

hotel with large pool, gym, spa, sauna, breakfast and dinner buffet

cocktails were not really tasty, the gym was really unequipped, just light dumbells and a short barbell, then some machines

fitness activities, wine tastings, etc

other guests gave recommendations & told us about spa & rooftop terrace

facilities with indoor and outdoor pools, a relaxing spa and beautiful gardens including a stunning roof terrace that we didn't find until our last

the staff were so friendly and the spa is excellent

great ambiance, excellent service and breakfast, lovely pool area

nice and helpful hotel staff - beautiful view over the city from the rooftop - tasty breakfast - gym and swimming pool - comfortable bed - close to pingo doce and the city

thanks to this hotel we spent a wonderful last day in funchal breakfast was delicious

great buffet breakfast, piano and pool table

great common areas, big bar and separate restaurant

hotel staff - beautiful view over the city from the rooftop - tasty breakfast - gym and swimming pool - comfortable bed - close to pingo doce and the city

extra charge)

the hotel is in the hills in a picturesque area and it is well equipped, it has a gym, a wellness part and a swimming pool

nice addition is that all facilities like gym or spa are included

gym/pool/spa were great

there is also a gym with a few equipments

t the whole funchal is one big gym if you move

the hot tub next to the pool was broken. the gym is poor.

the pool was closed, the jacuzzi was closed, the gym was closed

can t think of anything unless the gym maybe which hasn t that much to offer.

the gym was unventilated

we also liked the fitness facility, tennis and jacuzzi

beautiful, comfortable room. excellent breakfast. very close to airport. very convenient.

the kids loved the heated pool and as other reviews stated, there really wasn’t any noise from the

holiday or as a nice and convenient finish- since it is very close to the airport and offers a shuttle service

delicious breakfast

location is excellent; the facilities such as the rooftop pool, the spa, the gym are all superb; and the staff were all very friendly and helpful

breakfast and gym

no gym hotel is inside a shopping centre. jacuzzi wasn t very warm.

of staff, modern facilities, comfortable room, great location, access to gym and yoga classes, the pool and view from

welcoming and helpful staff, nice breakfast, good location, nice swimming pool and great gym

the imitation grass carpets, the real grass on the rooftops, the gym, the sauna, the swimming pool, the bar, the staff, the room layout and walk-in shower - loved

localization, late check-in possible, good breakfast, parking lot available, clean and cozy, gym and bar at hand

to everything, hotel itself was cool- well designed, loved the leisure area, pool and outside gym

preferred an indoor gym and more of a private bathroom in the room.

the terrace with all it's offerings such as gym, sauna and bar is amazing

gym is ok, swimming pool great, saunas (not warm enough but very pleasant) (+) we loved the breakfast, pools, gym, and location (+) good gym and relaxing jacuzzi (+) the ameneties were great, jacuzzi,sauna, indoor pool and gym (-)the gym can have more accessories and maybe a little bigger (+) outdoor pool and indoor pool are both amazing but the gym is pathetic (+) the pools, gym, sauna and steam room are great after a day of touring (+) 5-star hotel had a lot services (gym, spa, dining etc (*) this was a nice surprise - 3 swimming pools, 2 saunas, jacuzzi, gym, big water front restaurant (*)location within walking distance to the city centre, the sea-view room was wonderful, the pools/gym and garden are lovely and the breakfast had a variety of great options (*) the hotel is big, super clean, great location within walking distance to the city centre, the gym/pools and gardens are awesome and the seaview room just stunning

the sauna, and the pool were a bit cold in the turkish spa area.

i am addicted to madeira, and a key ingredient of this addiction is pestana casino park

great breakfast

the booking when we arrived, they were apparently full and tried to get us into their pestana casino studios

the pool and gym were very handy and the concierge very useful

they went out of their way to be helpful - even opening up the gym at 7am for me so i could do an hour before my swim, and still leave time for a

the gym should of had a rowing machine

would like to have seen a cross-trainer in the gym

room, surroundings, staff, breakfasts all excellent. gym was just ok

great pools and gym, we didn't use the spa but it looks well appointed breakfast on the top floor was excellent,

the gym itself is free to use; the rest of the spa is dependent on your room/buying a pass

awesome spa & gym great pool with plenty of space to rest very friendly staff very good

staff were incredibly helpful and the gym is very good too

great breakfast, location was great, pool area and gym was excellent.

big plus for the gym, the outdoor pool and the spa - we were spending our last days on the island here, so after so

gym was small and could have been open for longer hours and there are two separate lifts to get

the facilities such as the gym, pool area and spa area were a 10/10

the gym was well equipped

quite well equipped gym

modern comfortable and clean rooms spa facility pool & restaurant & bar gym very modern with a great vibe great

the gym was one of the most moderns ones we experienced in hotels and the breakfast was great

drinks at both bars were expensive. gym could have more equipment, particularly weights.

gym could be improved

even if the gym looks a little small, it is equipped with modern gym machines

there is weekly free yoga class and a well-equipped small gym

and if we hadn't been so busy driving around madeira we would have used the facilities such as gym and swimming pool

i did not have time to visit the spa, games room or gym

the hotel has a lot to offer; there s a small gym and nice game room with ping pong, billiard and chess and a nice spa as well as an indoor and

gym facilities weren t great and some didn t work brilliantly

everything (apart from gym) is on the top level (-)the only thing i did not like is shabby gym. (+) excellent facilities including library, panel court, gym, indoor swimming pool and the staff were unfailing courteous, pleasant and made a fabulous (-) gym limited (-) gym equipment should be in a museum (-)one thing that needs major upgrade is the gym. all equipment are run down and in bad shape (+)plenty of amenities around to keep you entertained - 2 outdoor pools and 1 indoor pool + small gym

natural pool

much choice for breakfast when compared to other 5 star hotels

the landscaping around the pool was wonderful- it added to your enjoyment and relaxation

the pool area was well laid out

the room was a haven of comfort, featuring a private swimming pool with ocean views

the gym facility which i used only once was split into two spaces, both close by to indoor pool areas

breakfast was very busy & there isn t a gym, but we still had an amazing stay!

the gym needs upgrading urgently!

the bed was a bit hard. very hot and bad air in the gym.

there's no good gym

the pool, health club and gym are perfect for those who want to be active, while the sun terrace overlooking the lovely

amazing views, the huge & comfy bed, the peaceful & quiet atmosphere, the jacuzzi & the gym which was really quite decent for hotel standards

gym should be open earlier. more available staff at pool bar in afternoon.

has all the facilities one expects with a 5-star hotel: gym, swimming pools, room service, bath etc

hotel in a nice location with its own gardens and easy to get around to the pool area and the gym the dining and breakfast rooms were very spacious as well as the bar area for relaxing at

entartainment: sauna, pool, gym, billard, chess, all free for guests 6

good indoor pool, sauna and small gym

there is a small and functional gym, a hobby space with billiards

stayed here because we had to go to the airport the next day so we can't say anything about the

the quality of the hotel. the swimming pool. the golf nearby. the team.

gym needs an update - equipment is ancient and not up to standard.

gym equipment needs repair-rowing machine would have liked option of bed and breakfast as apposed

the gym equipment is very tired and needs updating.

the hotel had lots of facilities such as gym, sauna etc and evening entertainment

the bars were mostly shut, cocktail bar never open and pool bars never open, despite excellent weather

the gym floor needed a clean

fabulous spa and gym and everyone went the extra mile to make our stay fabulous

gym very poor. old hotel, not antique, and there is a difference between those two

ust) no boat trips available for days we were there

closing of pools and gym way too early.

of gym equipment substandard and not working correctly

the same story with the gym: all the equipment was dirty and old, the running track works with interruptions, one day it

the gym needs a small upgrade on weight dumbbells

at the gym, the treadmill wasn't working properly..

well kept communal spaces including a large outdoor pool, sunbeds, indoor pool, small gym and a rooftop terrace which was empty most days

large rooms, comfortable beds, excellent choice of buffet-type meals, great pool and mini-gym, and very pleasant and helpful staff

gym very spars

veled) shower cabin

it s great that there is an opportunity to use the pool when it rains and also the gym

ater goes from glass to ground-attached picture), in sauna and gym left dirty from interior finish also

the gym equipment is very old and indoor swimming pool not very pleasant

good indoor & outdoor pools, well equipped gym and restaurant facilities.

the garden was lovely and the room was nice too swim pool lovely jacuzzi gym

gym is very old, two running machines, both didn't work

pools and gym/spa facilities superb

seaview, amazing infinity pool and excellent and affable service

quality of service in all areas of the hotel - reception, spa area, room cleaning, restaurant and pool

everything! especially the pool!

the food at the pool was below par

breakfast views from the avista restaurant are stunning

amazing fitness area

friendliness of staff cleanliness breakfast

upgrade was great but did not include extras such as free water and juices from room bar and use of upgraded breakfast in michelin restaurant

excellent service, great views, amazing rooms, spa and pools are great.

it’s a great place for kids, they aren’t limited in what they can access and are made to feel extremely welcome

there is also gym, indoor pool and sauna

the new facilities with indoor pool, gym, sauna and steam bath

there were free pilates and other gym classes available too, which was great

i used the pool and gym and both were excellent

- rooftop terrace is nice, has a lovely view - gym and spa facilities are good

pool deck with enough pool and sun chairs to accommodate hotel guests, great event facilities, gym, classes,

we could also use the gym, you have to book for same and they check your temperature before using it

gym should be inside the hotel ! instead of outside!

facilities, stunning location, pools superb, excellent range of exercise classes, and gym (les mills classes

the gym was also great and liked the sea diving experience

there are several pools and a tiny gym

the gym was in bad repair so would have liked that to have been better

working hours for gym and pool could be extended

the gym lacked essential things like mats, and the treadmill was not functioning, leaving only weights

though

moreover, the facilities

gym

imming pool, gym, etc) are

the facilities

there are 2 outdoor and one indoor pool, jacuzzi-hot tub, gym and the sauna for free, location is not bad, 30 min walk to funchal and nearby is a bus station

is actually outside (you need to get out from 1 of the hotels outside to go to the indoor pool), gym - which is located in another hotel (there are 3 dorisol hotels semi-connected)

was good, different entertainment every night, gym and pool were great

gym and indoor pool perfect

the hotel although old have everything you can ask to have a nice staying in madeira: gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, sauna etc

gym - there's no gym as is in the picture

nice swimming pool area, sauna and gym

had pool and gym facilities

robes, complimentary water… and then there is the incredible rooftop terrace, well equipp gym we especially appreciated the breakfast options and would gladly return any day

decent size gym with all the essentials, sauna and steam room

facilities and gym all up to scratch, couldn’t ask for anymore

gym closes earlier that expected especially that i’ve turn late after my trip around the island

was very poor, sheets too small to tuck in and pillows barely gave any support gym was a laugh, size of a domestic garage with no mat for floor

we had access to the gym and pool and the room was welll-equipped with a tv, hair dryer, mini-fridge and a boiling

gym was very small and didn’t have much equipment, the breakfast options were limited and

gym very small

from the top floor, very nice and professional reception, sauna, indoor pool, tennis court and gym - everything we wished

is georgeous, wifi is good, spa, tennis, indoor pool and gym facilities are nice

i am so disappointed with the gym

pool ,plenty of sun beds,indoor pool and small gym,breakfast was plenty, with good selection

gym and great varied buffe

should add a little bit more equipment to the gym, it does not need several bicycles or treadmills - just some cable machine or heavier dumbbell

i had to ask them most days to open the gym even though it should ve been open anyway

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nice hotel with good swimming pool and gym facility.

breakfast choice good. gym excellent

sparkling wine which was a great start of the day :) hotel has several pools (indoor/outdoor), gym (-)the gym needs more weights and more equipment and the inside pool needs better heating. (+) gym and pools are working, you can visit sauna upon reservation (+)great facilities- multiple restaurants, bars and pools (indoor and outdoor), spa and gym (+) beautiful swimming pools, well-equipped gym (+) beautiful gardens, great gym, excellent spa with great therapists (+)gardens, bread, breakfast, restaurants, pool, gym, entertainment. (+) happy hour at hotel is an extremely cool feature, greatly appreciated :) gym is very big with a panoramic view (+) the view from the swimming pool is beautiful, the gym was nice, the breakfast was very good (+) spa was lovely and gym well equipped

peaceful hotel with huge beautiful botanical garden, 2 exterior swimming pools (+ 1 for kids) with lots of sun beds, 1 indoor pool, 3 restaurants, spa center

the amenities are great - we especially enjoyed the beautiful garden, the big outdoor swimming pool the view from our balcony overlooking the ocean and the live music every evening at the

the children loved the pools and the kids club

pool, breakfast, dinner, spa, tennis court- superb

not a playground, jungle gym or water slide in sight

the gym instruments are slightly old/used and might need to be replaced...

the gym was very poor i didn t bother using it

gym equipment was very old and the multi gym somewhat dangerous

pool area is really bad, they need a new pool, gym and sauna at least

pretty nice gym, well equipped

nice gym and pool. good location. good personel

super professional staff clean and tidy room was amazing breakfast good if a little crowded gym was good and pools

thethe gym cardio equipment could do for an upgrade, but besides that the gym was great!

the staff was very helpful in taking care of our luggage and giving us access to the gym facility to

night swimming is not allowed, pool, spa and gym opens late and closes early.

main gym was closed and we were not informed before hand

gym was old and incomplete, and the spa had some broken/unavailable facilities

facilities were great including pool, spa & gym

gym equipment whist functional needs updating

gym was a bit small and breakfast could have had more vegetarian options

great gym and swimming pools

access to gym, pool and the spa

the sauna, steam room & gym were great too, just a shame we weren t clearly informed we had to book for them, however

t not too loud) - the gym is very small, having some basic dumbbells would be

is definitely not cheap, considering that they have a spa and a gym included it’s a good value and kids can stay for free

the hotel gym could be upgraded a bit. besides that everything was great.

the gym was nice, the pools were large and, most importantly - clean and well maintained which cannot

didn’t like the gym

facilities great and the pool area amazing like paradise and the view breathtaking

reasonable sized gym

the facilities were amazing and the gym was very well-equipped

it didn t seem that any of the gym equipment worked

ee), accessible parking

i thought the gym was a little small but not everyone goes on a vacation to workout.

gym and indoor pool/steam room were very dated and not really fit for purpose.

the terrace and external pool were also amazing and the hotel also features a spa, inside pool, gym as well as other facilities

is very small, and always english breakfast is very poor, i realize that in this context of a gym it is difficult, but it could be a little

the gym was poorly equipped

the pools were small and gym equipment basic and tired. however there was a great steam room

the gym is antiquated

we liked everything although the gym was pretty warm. it didn’t stop us using it however!

at dinner you basically forced to pay €4 for a tiny bottle off water which was a let down,the gym has very few old equipment not good enough for a 5 star hotel, would off appreciate cotton buds

bit outdated, beds - super uncomfortable, the gym almost non existant, pools not heated, but seems clean

gym was a bit disappointing – i missed a cross-trainer, which would be a great addition to the

a block has gym, b block has indoor pool facilities and spa, c block has breakfast buffet and access to outdoor

the gym could be slightly more modern with a sound system that you can connect your phone too, however

the heated indoor pool and the gym are a bonus

if you want to keep fit, they have a gym, two pools and a great walk into the down town centre

great gym, never seen a hotel gym with >100 kg in plates. amazing view from praia formosa cliff

with her and both evening gentleman lovely and friendly bruna n other girls doing yoga n aqua gym classes such fun n experienced and happy

long way from the centre, promote no putting towels on sun beds but then doesnt enforce it, gym tiny, not even a gym a bike, running machine and eliptical pushed into the same room as the

was supposed to be gym facilities

gym is not great (only a few cardio machines and on the first floor landing (so no separate room)

there were long queues for the bar in the evening