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About this property

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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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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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gabriela
    Romania Romania
    Very good location, rooms nice and clean and the staff helpful. The General Manager, a delightful person!! We had a very pleasant stay at the Portobay Santa Maria Hotel. Strongly recommended ❤️
  • 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...
  • Elsa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed 1 week and enjoyed every minute - members of staff, the location, facilities, food, and entertainment. To me falling asleep with the ocean sounds topped the entire stay.
  • Molnár
    Hungary Hungary
    Very nice and friendly staff. Wonderful and clean hotel, delicious food.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Arsenal
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

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
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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