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.
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
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 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 puts you just a 5-minute drive from CR7 Museum. You can indulge in massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and Arsenal serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Portuguese
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
146 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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.
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (EUR 10 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
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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
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2000
Garden
Terrace
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Bicycle parking
Spa services
Sauna
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local culture & ecosystem education
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
ROOM
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 drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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
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Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
HELP_OUTLINE
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 to 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 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 check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite 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 like cycling and hiking, and practice 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 center and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?
Yes, there's an onsite 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 18-minute walk from CR7 Museum and 3 minutes' walk from Funchal-Monte Teleferico. The local area is popular for its beaches and our guests say it is very walkable.
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Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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
Restaurant
Bar
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)
Super helpful, friendly personeel. Perfect location.
Erzsebet
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
Marina
4-night trip
10/10
Loved the location,
Johanna
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.
Dulcie Vivien
7-night trip
10/10
Fantastic hotel with friendly staff, spotlessly clean and right on the sea front
Graham
6-night trip
10/10
Great hotel. Stayed many times. Staff friendly & good service. Food excellent
Judith
7-night trip
10/10
Great place to stay close to the old town restaurants
Adrian
8-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.
Kenneth
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.
Thomas Arthur
8-night trip
10/10
Great hotel, clean, luxurious, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast exceeded expectations
Diana
1-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!
Carl
13-night trip
8/10
GREAT location in Funchal, Madeira, within walking distance of Cable Car.
Ted
2-night trip
10/10
All excellent
Rob
2-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.
Carol
7-night trip
10/10
plus the evening entertainment was of a high quality.
Peter
7-night trip
10/10
Great location and and in spite of being centrally located, very quiet and nice.
Knut
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!
Lindsay
4-night trip
8/10
Room was beautiful with a sea view balcony as well and very comfortable. Rich varied breakfast, nice staff.
Elisa
3-night trip
10/10
Great location. Cozy hotel that is unpretentious but classy.
Elizabeth
4-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.
David
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.
Paul
13-night trip
10/10
Staff were so wonderfully helpful.
Stephanie Leanne
6-night trip
10/10
Fantastic location. Beautiful hotel with wonderful amenities and great sea views. Enjoyed both indoor and outdoor pools. Great service and lovely restaurant as well.
Harry
10-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!