Madeira, PortugalCamara de Lobos
Pestana Fisherman Village
Restored maritime townhouse
Camara de Lobos Madeira, Portugal
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
PestanaRestored maritime townhouse
The restored townhouse gathers quiet lounges around an open cloister, topped by a pool looking out across the harbor.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored municipal townhouses retain original stonework around an open-air cloister.
Listed
Handwritten Hemingway letters hang above beds beside a central patio with reflecting water.
Listed
Set beside Câmara de Lobos harbor, referencing the village's deep-sea fishing traditions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The setting is a picturesque one, a pair of heritage buildings (and a contemporary addition) in the charming seaside town center.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The fishing harbor and seaside promenade sit steps away, beneath steep hillsides terraced with banana plantations.
The rooms
Rooms keep to a clean, modern layout, with enlarged reproductions of Hemingway's 1947 letter mounted above the beds.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
White parasols line the rooftop pool deck, looking out over village rooftops toward the open Atlantic.
At the table
The ground-floor dining room serves a buffet breakfast, opening through sliding glass doors onto an outdoor terrace.
How it began
The project restored the historic Torre Bela building while converting an adjacent municipal property into the local fishing museum.
Madeira
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.