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PortoBay Santa Maria - Adults Only

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.9
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

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 center 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 elevator 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. The hotel offers parking for an additional charge of €10 per day.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar
Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts
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Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Funchal, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • 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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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Lauralee
United States United States
“We had a great check-in experience with this hotel, and they had upgraded our room for us. We were only staying one night, but had a great room with a beautiful balcony. They had even left a little treat for our anniversary. The front desk was...”
Rimvydas
Lithuania Lithuania
“Perfect location. Thank you for the wonderfull staying.”
Lawrence
Canada Canada
“Hotel is right on the waterfront and public promenade. Located adjacent to Old Town Funchal with delicious restaurants and unique shops. Fabulous people and felt safe walking in the city. The hotel is very high quality with amazing staff,...”
James
United States United States
“See my answers in the previous pist for this property”
James
United States United States
“Very nice and location excellent. Rooms were nice, housekeeping exceptional”
Gabriela
Romania Romania
“Very good location, rooms nice and clean and the staff helpful. The General Manager, a delightful person!! We had a very pleasant stay at the Portobay Santa Maria Hotel. Strongly recommended ❤️”
Amanda
United States United States
“There were plenty of options for breakfast. The location is flat, right next to the gondola. The amenities were top notch. Staff went above and beyond.”
David
United States United States
“Breakfast was outstanding and well organized. Location near the old town, busses, cable cars and a huge choice of quality restaurants.”
Mimi
United States United States
“We loved the way we had ability to choose where to sit for breakfast. The entertainment in the bar was great in the evenings. The location can't be beat. We loved being able to see cats from our terrace, although a grounds keeper had a hawk, and...”
Carlos
United States United States
“As at all the PortoBay hotels I have stayed in on both sides of the Atlantic, the amenities were first-rate. The bed was great and the sheets of great quality. The room was spacious and had a nice balcony overlooking a park. It´s also an added...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Arsenal
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of PortoBay Santa Maria - Adults Only

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar

House rules

PortoBay Santa Maria - Adults Only takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-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 ID 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, note that drinks are not included.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 6705/RNET

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