Santa Maria Hostel
Rua de Santa Maria nº145, Santa Maria, 9060-200 Funchal, Portugal – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 938 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The location is excellent. It is a charming older building so you can expect some creaky floors. The staff are top notch and are very helpful and welcoming.
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Located within a traditional and historical building in Funchal old town, Santa Maria Hostel is a boutique hostel featuring a vintage-style décor. The hostel offers a restaurant with an excellent variety of both international and local cuisine. Ranging from dorms to private accommodation, each unit at the Santa Maria is decorated with attention to detail in a very colorful way. Dorm rooms have lockers, individual reading lights and access to shared bathroom facilities. Extra bed is necessary to request to the Hostel. Guests can use a fully equipped kitchen to prepare their meals. The restaurant on the ground floor serves a variety of meals based on fish, from sushi to the freshly caught fish. A mezzanine floor encloses the lounge area, with a reading nook, a flat-screen TV and sofas. There is also an outdoor seating area, where guests are welcome to relax. The central location of Santa Maria means guests are a few steps from the lively bar street, and a cable car can also be found within walking distance. Santa Maria Hostel is 17 km from Madeira International Airport, and a chargeable airport shuttle is available. The Funchal Sé Cathedral is within 10 minutes’ walking.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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- NNatalie
Canada“The location is excellent. It is a charming older building so you can expect some creaky floors. The staff are top notch and are very helpful and welcoming.” 
Tis
Germany“Very nice and central area, big, beautiful and spacious house, very nice and helpful staff. Enough bathrooms, well equipped kitchen (including a cooling water purifier), spacious common room, nice chill attic.”
Hermione
United Kingdom“Amazing old building in the centre of old town. Great value for money. I had read reviews about the noise - I had a room facing onto the street and there was a little noise but really not very much.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Santa Mariaa
- CuisinePortuguese • Sushi • Local • International
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
Facilities of Santa Maria HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- AerobicsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Beach
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Games room
- FishingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
- Dining area
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Lockers
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Strollers
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Santa Maria Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please be advised that room cleaning must be requested at reception. For room cleaning all objects and belongings must be put away and beds unencumbered so we can change the bedding.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Please inform Santa Maria Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property is located in a busy area and guests may experience noise.
License number: 45713/AL
FAQs about Santa Maria Hostel
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The prices at Santa Maria Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Santa Maria Hostel is 750 yards from the centre of Funchal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Santa Maria Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- Santa Mariaa
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Santa Maria Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Evening entertainment
- Water park
- Horse riding
- Walking tours
- Aerobics
- Temporary art galleries
- Beach
- Bike tours
- Tour or class about local culture
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The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Santa Maria Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Santa Maria Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
