Pestana Bahia Praia, Nature & Beach Resort

I booked a four-night stay about a month before my trip. However, due to the exceptional circumstances in the region and the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, many international flights were cancelled, making it impossible for us to travel. I contacted the hotel several times more than two weeks before the check-in date to request a refund, but unfortunately the request was refused without consideration of these force majeure circumstances. It is worth noting that many hotels in Portugal and Spain showed flexibility and understanding under these exceptional circumstances, while unfortunately I did not experience the same level of cooperation here.

Absolutely wonderful location. Perfect service, very friendly staff all the time. Solid rooms. Maybe not very modern, but comfortable and practical, and with some of them: Stunning views. We stayed for nine days and were upgraded after tree. The upgrade made our stay. If I was to criticize something, it would be the half board thing. The food is not 5 stars. Average and bland, sometimes with very fresh and good fish, but not always. But I would not cut a star because of that. Like the Pestana hotels we have stayed at in Funchal, this hotel is a winner. The best we stayed at during our five week stay in this fantastic island!