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Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Funchal Farmers Market

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Suite, Sea View | View from room
Junior Suite | View from room
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In Old Town Funchal, Hotel Porto Santa Maria offers a tranquil retreat with a free breakfast buffet, a serene garden, and an on-site restaurant serving breakfast to dinner. Unwind by the indoor or outdoor pool or indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments like massages and manicures/pedicures.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £279
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite, Sea View | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Studio, Partial Sea View | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Studio, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal, 9060-190

What's nearby

  • Funchal Farmers Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Town Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Funchal Marina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • CR7 Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Venda Velha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Number 2 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lá ao Fundo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mozart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Banana's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Funchal Farmers Market. You can indulge in massages, facials or manicures and pedicures, and Arsenal serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Portuguese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 146 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Half Board rate plans do not include drinks.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 16
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (EUR 10 per day)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (840 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2000
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Bike parking
  • Spa services
  • Sauna
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 44-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Arsenal – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 31.50 per vehicle (one-way)

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs EUR 10 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Drinks are not included in rate plans that include meals.
Property Registration Number 6705

Also known as

Hotel Porto Santa Maria
Hotel Porto Santa Maria Funchal
Hotel Santa Maria Porto
Porto Maria
Porto Santa
Porto Santa Maria
Porto Santa Maria Funchal
Porto Santa Maria Hotel
Santa Maria Porto
Santa Porto
Porto Santa Maria Hotel (Porto Bay) Madeira/Funchal
Hotel Porto Santa Maria
Portobay Santa Maria Funchal
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria Hotel
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria Funchal
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria Hotel Funchal

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 10 per day.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 31.50 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Madeira Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools after a day out and about. Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria also has 2 bars and a sauna, as well as a fitness centre and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Arsenal.

What's the area around Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria like?

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria is located near Sao Tiago Beach in Old Town Funchal, a short 4-minute walk from Funchal Farmers Market and 3 minutes' walk from Funchal-Monte Teleferico. The local area is popular for its beaches and our guests say that it is very walkable.

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Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Location
Service staff
Old town
Room
Breakfast
Bar
Restaurant
Food
Ocean view
Cable car

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a vast selection and great service. (14 reviews)
  • The property features a lovely pool area with plenty of sun beds and great views. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Lovely hotel, wonderful staff, delicious breakfast
6-night trip

10/10

I loved the location, close to the Botanical Garden cable car and numerous restaurants, the pool area is lovely too
4-night trip

10/10

Loved the location,
7-night trip

10/10

Great location with view of cruise ship harbour, friendly and very helpful staff. Best of Funchal within walking distance. kitchenette facilities in studio room. Loved everything about it.
7-night trip

10/10

Fantastic hotel with friendly staff, spotlessly clean and right on the sea front
6-night trip

10/10

Great hotel. Stayed many times. Staff friendly & good service. Food excellent
7-night trip

10/10

All aspects of this hotel were fantastic from the friendly and accommodating staff in the restaurant, bar area , front desk and spa services. The hotel rooftop was excellent and enjoyed the special event of bubbles and sushi. The location was very convenient for walking to many attractions. Nice to have on site parking and the breakfast buffet that was exceptional. We enjoyed staying here and would highly recommend to others.
8-night trip

10/10

A great hotel on the sea. Courteous hotel staff and services. good breakfast It is highly recommended
5-night trip

10/10

Excellent location close to a wide variety of local restaurants and facilities. Excellent helpful and friendly staff. Great facilities within the hotel.
7-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay close to the old town restaurants
8-night trip

10/10

I went in July 2024 and stayed in an ocean front suite. We loved our room, the hotel is beautiful and the staff were very friendly! The location is perfect for walking around, close to many shops and restaurants. The breakfast buffet was delicious and the pool area is clean and relaxing.
5-night trip

10/10

Great hotel, clean, luxurious, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast exceeded expectations
1-night trip

8/10

GREAT location in Funchal, Madeira, within walking distance of Cable Car.
2-night trip

8/10

Very mature clientele in this adult only property. Beautiful ocean front view from our room. Responsive front desk. Rooms were carpeted in main area. Breakfast buffet good selection with slight changes in offerings daily. Steps from the old town - more touristy area so depends what you like.
7-night trip

8/10

A great location. Spacious rooms. Disappointed that our seaview room had a wall instead of an iron balcony so could only see the sea if standing up. Should be sold as a partial seaview room and not charged at the full seaview rate. Lovely clean property.
7-night trip

10/10

All excellent
2-night trip

10/10

It was a beautiful well maintained establishment… friendly staff and right in the middle of everything… would stay there again in a second!
13-night trip

10/10

This was our ninth visit to Hotel Porto Santa Maria and as usual it did not disappoint. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. As usual, nothing's ever to much for them and it's refreshing to see the same faces all around the hotel. We find it a peaceful haven. The cleanliness is excellent. We usually only have breakfast which is substantial and varied. Happy hour is a bonus and we enjoy working our way through the fab cocktail menu. Situated, towards the end of the promenade and in the old town, it's surrounded by many good restaurants, for those who don't want to take advantage of the dinner package provided by the hotel. It's also very convenient for the cable car, fruit and flower market and the cathedral. The pool area leads directly onto the prom and there is a raised area, for a leisurely lunch whilst watching the cruise ships berthing. The Porto Santa Maria also has an indoor pool, spa, where you can have a beauty treatment and a gym. WE cant wait to return, at the end of November, for the Christmas lights turn on!
7-night trip

10/10

plus the evening entertainment was of a high quality.
7-night trip

10/10

A beautiful property in walking distance to everything in Old Funchal. Our beautiful room was on the ground floor and overlooked the pool and out to the ocean. The staff was helpful and polite. We will be back!
4-night trip

10/10

Outstanding hotel and location. Great pool area and outdoor seating. Breakfast was good with a decent variety of food options.
4-night trip

10/10

Great location and and in spite of being centrally located, very quiet and nice.
7-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel in the best position for the old town of Funchal and taking the cable car to the botanical gardens. Good breakfast & great views if you have booked a sea front room. Nice pool area with plenty of sun beds. We had hired a car so their secure parking for just €10/day was useful. Would stay here again.
Balcony view
7-night trip

10/10

Amazing stay in a great room. We were in room 22 on the ground floor with sea view and instant access to the loungers and ground floor jacuzzi. The staff were very helpful and attentive. Will definitely stay here again.
13-night trip

8/10

Room was beautiful with a sea view balcony as well and very comfortable. Rich varied breakfast, nice staff.
3-night trip