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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 centre 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 lift 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated 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
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Funchal

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location - right in the old town but still felt quiet and peaceful. Our room looked right onto the ocean - fabulous!
  • Maureen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed at the hotel at the same time back in November 2023. The hotel lived up to our high expectations from that previous visit. The breakfast was superb. The location could hardly be better, close to the old town, buses the cable car and...
  • ג
    ג'וי
    Israel Israel
    Great breakfast, good location. Room was clean and good.
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room 27 on the Ground Floor was superb, we had Room 23 last year and both were great with access to the garden and pool from the balcony gate. Walking with a stick made life for me much easier. Breakfast and dinner both excellent and the staff...
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is excellent situated very close to the Fort in the Old Town of Funchal. Good sea views, very close to local bars and restaurants.The hotel facilities are very good; the indoor pool is very large, and being adults was quiet.plenty of...
  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent hotel to stay at,Very friendly staff and beautiful food,I would recommend the hotel to anyone wis visiting Madiera
  • Markus
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We enjoyed our stay very much. Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast.
  • Carla
    Portugal Portugal
    The staff and the proximity to the old town and ocean
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely facilities with indoor and outdoor pools, a relaxing spa and beautiful gardens including a stunning roof terrace that we didn't find until our last night. Some good quality live music in the bars in the evenings was a bonus for a late...
  • Aileen
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful location right beside the sea and the old town. Breakfast was lovely with a wide choice and good coffee. Pool area was well maintained and there was never a problem getting sun loungers. Bedroom was so comfortable and spacious. Bathroom...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Hotel Porto Santa Maria - PortoBay - Adults Only
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Private parking is possible 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

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

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

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - indoorFree!

    Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

      Wellness

      • Sun umbrellas
      • Sun loungers or beach chairs
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
        Additional charge
      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Fitness centre
      • Sauna
        Additional charge

      Languages spoken

      • English
      • Portuguese

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

      Check-in
      From 14:00 to 00:00
      Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
      Check-out
      From 07:00 to 12:00
      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 option.
      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children are not allowed.

      Cot and extra bed policies

      Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

      Age restriction
      The minimum age for check-in is 18
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.
      Groups
      When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
      Accepted payment methods
      American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash

      The fine print
      Need-to-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 identification 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, please note that drinks are not included.

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

      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.

      License number: 6705/RNET

      FAQs about Hotel Porto Santa Maria - PortoBay - Adults Only

      • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Hotel Porto Santa Maria - PortoBay - Adults Only. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at Hotel Porto Santa Maria - PortoBay - Adults Only may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Room options at Hotel Porto Santa Maria - PortoBay - Adults Only include:

        • Studio
        • Suite
      • Check-in at Hotel Porto Santa Maria - PortoBay - Adults Only is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

      • Hotel Porto Santa Maria - PortoBay - Adults Only is 850 yards from the centre of Funchal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Hotel Porto Santa Maria - PortoBay - Adults Only has 1 restaurant:

        • Arsenal
      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • Hotel Porto Santa Maria - PortoBay - Adults Only offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Spa and wellness centre
        • Fitness centre
        • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
        • Sauna
        • Massage
        • Billiards
        • Bicycle rental
        • Swimming Pool
      • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Porto Santa Maria - PortoBay - Adults Only on this page.

      • Guests staying at Hotel Porto Santa Maria - PortoBay - Adults Only can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Buffet