Pestana Hotel Group is a hotel chain headquartered in Funchal, founded in 1972.[1] It is owned by Dionísio Pestana. Wikidata ties 7 hotels to it, in 3 countries.
Overview
Pestana Hotel Group is a multinational group of Portuguese origin in the tourism sector. It operates mainly in the hotel industry, and is also present in industry and services. In 2025 it managed 111 hotel properties in 17 countries, across three continents, with a total of around 12,000 rooms.
From “Pestana Hotel Group” on English Wikipedia, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.[2]
Company
Pestana Hotel Group was founded in 1972 by Manuel Pestana. Its headquarters are in Funchal. Wikidata states that it operates in Portugal. Its subsidiaries include Pestana CR7 Lifestyle Hotels, Pousadas de Portugal, Casino da Madeira and Pestana Hotels and Resorts. Its brands include Pestana CR7 Lifestyle Hotels, Pestana Hotels and Resorts and Pousadas de Portugal. [1]
Hotels
Wikidata names Pestana Hotel Group as the operator, brand, owner or group of 7 hotels, most of them in Portugal (5), Spain (1) and the United States (1). The earliest recorded opening is Pousada de São Vicente, in 1961.[1]
See also
- List of hotel chains
- Pousadas de Portugal — also headquartered in Lisbon
- Vila Galé Hotéis — also headquartered in Lisbon
- Solverde — also headquartered in Espinho
- Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection — also headquartered in Lisbon
- Pestana Hotels and Resorts — also headquartered in Funchal
- Sana Hotels — also headquartered in Lisbon
References
- ^ Pestana Hotel Group (Q7171485). Wikidata. CC0.
- ^ Pestana Hotel Group. Wikipedia. Text excerpted under CC BY-SA 4.0; revision of 2026-08-29.
Facts as stated in Wikidata, read in October 2026.