Pestana CR7 Funchal is a modern lifestyle hotel created by Portugal’s Pestana group in partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo, who was born and grew up in Funchal. It stands on the seafront close to the marina, in the very centre of the city, and its design nods to football and to Ronaldo’s career without turning into a theme park. The rooms are compact and contemporary, with a sporty, tech-friendly style. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a rooftop bar looking over the harbour, the CR7 Corner restaurant for meals and a fitness centre plus an outdoor workout area for anyone who wants to train like a professional. A big extra for fans is free admission to the CR7 Museum, which tells the story of the player’s career through trophies, shirts and memorabilia, just a short walk away. Breakfast is a buffet, and the location puts the cable car, the old town, the market, the cathedral and the seafront gardens all within an easy walk.
Location and getting around: the hotel is on the waterfront in central Funchal, near the marina and the CR7 Museum, with the Parque de Santa Catarina and the São Francisco garden a short walk away. You can walk to the old town and the Monte cable car station, the Mercado dos Lavradores, the cathedral, Blandy’s Wine Lodge and the start of the hop-on hop-off bus on Avenida do Mar. Taxis wait nearby, and many tour pickups include the city centre at no extra charge.
The rooms: modern and compact rather than spacious, with a clean, energetic design. Sea-facing rooms are the ones to book for views over the harbour and the cruise terminal, while rooms at the back are usually quieter.
Who it suits: football fans, of course, but also first-time visitors, young couples and friends who want a lively, central and well-priced base without needing a car. It is less suited to travellers looking for a calm resort atmosphere.
Good to know: parking is available for a fee, which is handy given how hard parking is in central Funchal. Check-in is from mid-afternoon. Members of the Pestana loyalty programme get extra perks on stays, restaurants and bars.
Why stay here
- ✓Free CR7 Museum admission
- ✓Outdoor swimming pool
- ✓Rooftop bar over the harbour
- ✓CR7 Corner restaurant
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Outdoor workout area
- ✓Buffet breakfast
- ✓Paid parking
Good questions
Do guests get free entry to the CR7 Museum?+
Yes, the hotel offers its guests free admission to the CR7 Museum nearby. It is a short walk from the hotel.
Does Pestana CR7 Funchal have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool, along with a rooftop bar with views over the harbour.
Is Pestana CR7 Funchal central?+
Very. It is on the seafront near the marina, within walking distance of the old town, the cable car, the market and the cathedral.
