If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Funchal Farmers Market in Old Town Funchal and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Avenida do Mar, La Vie Shopping Center, and Arcadas Sao Francisco Shopping Center.
Ready for an education in local botany? Madeira Botanical Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Santa Maria Maior. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Pregetter's Orchid Garden, just a short walk away.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Town Square— just one of the monuments in central Sé. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Imagine strolling along Funchal Marina for some great waterfront pics when in the heart of Sé.
It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you carry on walking you'll get to Sao Tiago Beach and Complexo Balnear Barreirinha for some more water views.
The center of Sé is home to cultural attractions like CR7 Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Sé has to offer, head to Madeira Casino, Funchal Marina, and Funchal Municipal Garden.
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Sé Boutique Hotel
8/10 Good
"They advertise a heated indoor pool, which was one of the reasons we chose this hotel. unfortunately the water was cold & so was the area where the pool was located.
The staff at the hotel were not really interested especially the female receptionist, not Priscilla.
Our room 203 was lovely apart from there was very little natural light so you always had to have the light on , even during the day.
Breakfast was great, lots of choice, however the room was small & everyone had to sit very close to each other.
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"We couldn’t fault this hotel. Good location. Room was spacious, cleaned daily. Lovely rooftop with great views over Funchal which includes a spacious pool area /bar / restaurant. Staff very friendly and helpful. We stayed on half board, great choice at buffet breakfast. Dinner was a lovely three course, which we enjoyed every night during our five night stay. Would highly recommend."
"The breakfast buffet was exceptional. Dinner was okay. The front desk was very nice specially Diogo. However the facility is a bit dated. Overall a nice stay and conveniently close to the cruise port. "
"Fantastic breakfast buffet, glorious views from the Junior Suite. Ventilation in the room was poor though - the Aircon was a little underpowered. The beds were huge, but provide little back support. Wonderful location, perfect for both relaxing holidays and hiking holidays. I will return one day."
"The room and hotel was spotless, room cleaned every day...Pool was excellent..food on offer at the pool was excellent....The staff were top class ...couldn't do enough for you...very courteous and pleasant. We were very pleased with the hotel "
"Staff, especially at the bar, was very nice. The room was very spacious and clean. The pool and rooftop were an excellent amenity and the location was central to everything by the water and beautiful gardens. The breakfast was delicious and varied, very fresh with fresh baked bread and pastels de nata."
"Hotel exceeded our expectations for a family holiday. The Views is so well set up for kids, our sons loved the playroom, outside playground and the variety of activities put on for kids every day. The family suite was clean and modern and had everything we needed (even hair straighteners!). Staff were all friendly and helpful, and could assist in multiple languages."