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Located on the Funchal seafront, this hotel offers panoramic views over the Atlantic. It provides rooms with kitchenettes and balconies, 2 pools and a spa center with spa bath and sauna. The spacious rooms at Hotel Porto Santa Maria are fitted with flat-screen TVs with cable channels. They all include private furnished balconies, a kitchenette and marble bathrooms with bathtubs. The Arsenal Restaurant serves à la carte and buffet meals, and there is a bar featuring live evening entertainment. The generous daily breakfast can be enjoyed on the garden terrace. Porto Santa Maria hotel is located next to the gondola elevator for Monte. It is a 7-minute walk from central Funchal, where guests can find many cafes and shops. The staff can help plan excursions to World Heritage Laurisilva forests. Hotel Porto Santa Maria is 30 minutes’ drive from Madeira Airport. An airport transfer is available upon request and at an extra cost. Free on-site parking is available at the hotel.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the best-rated area in Funchal, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Room Type
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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Key (FEE)

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    United States United States
    There were plenty of options for breakfast. The location is flat, right next to the gondola. The amenities were top notch. Staff went above and beyond.
  • David
    United States United States
    Breakfast was outstanding and well organized. Location near the old town, busses, cable cars and a huge choice of quality restaurants.
  • Mimi
    United States United States
    We loved the way we had ability to choose where to sit for breakfast. The entertainment in the bar was great in the evenings. The location can't be beat. We loved being able to see cats from our terrace, although a grounds keeper had a hawk, and...
  • Carlos
    United States United States
    As at all the PortoBay hotels I have stayed in on both sides of the Atlantic, the amenities were first-rate. The bed was great and the sheets of great quality. The room was spacious and had a nice balcony overlooking a park. It´s also an added...
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff. Ideal location to walk into Funchal but very quiet once in the hotel.
  • Joachim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the suite room with direct ocean view! Staff was very friendly, pool facilities really good and also tasty food! Hotel is adults only which is also a big plus
  • Jamie
    France France
    Hotel Porto Santa Maria is a very well-thought-out and comfortable adult only hotel. The location is perfect in Funchal - at the beach, next to the Monte Funicular, adjacent to the old town, near many restaurants, within walking distance to the...
  • Raquel
    Israel Israel
    Great hotel,well located . Staff very friendly and helpful
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful location, great facilities, friendly staff.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent, friendly helpful staff - very professional. Excellent location for Old Town. Musical entertainment in the bar each evening we were there.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Arsenal
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of PortoBay Santa Maria - Adults Only
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 10 per day.

  • Parking garage

Services

  • Shuttle service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – indoorFree!

    Pool 2 – outdoorFree!

      Spa

      • Beach umbrellas
      • Beach chairs/Loungers
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
        Additional charge
      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Sauna
        Additional charge

      Languages Spoken

      • English
      • Portuguese

      House rules
      PortoBay Santa Maria - Adults Only takes special requests – add in the next step!

      Check-in
      From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
      Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
      Check-out
      From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
      Children & Beds

      Child policies

      Children not allowed.

      Crib and extra bed policies

      Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

      Age restriction
      The minimum age for check-in is 18
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.
      Groups
      When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
      Accepted payment methods
      American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash

      The fine print
      Must-know information for guests at this property

      Please note that the hotel, only accepts reservations for guests over 16 years old.

      Please note that for reservations under the condition "Pay at the property - no prepayment needed ", the total amount of the reservation must be paid at the check-in.

      Please note that the credit card used to make the payment of the reservation must be from one of the guests staying in the room. If this is not the case, please contact the hotel prior to the check-in date.

      Please note that half board rates includes set menu (3 course) dinner and drinks are not included.

      Half board rates on 24 December and 31 December include a special dinner. Extra guests will be charged separately.

      Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

      When booking half board, note that drinks are not included.

      In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

      Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

      License number: 6705/RNET

      FAQs about PortoBay Santa Maria - Adults Only