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Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with free breakfast and bars

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Beach nearby
Lobby
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 1,398
SAR 1,472 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suite, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Studio, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Studio, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 16 min drive

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

Upscale eco-certified hotel near CR7 Museum
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a facial. The on-site restaurant, Arsenal, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a billiards/pool table
  • An elevator, 1 meeting room, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 146 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • 44-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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.

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arsenal

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 840 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2000
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 44-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 31.50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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
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

We should mention

Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 31.50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria located?

Located in Old Town Funchal, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sao Tiago Beach and CR7 Museum. Fort of Sao Tiago and Funchal-Monte Teleferico are just steps away.

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Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 454 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 454 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 454 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 454 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 454 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect location and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff and clean
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

fern

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant overall experience 👍🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Taiichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, great location no one can beat…next to the park, so close to the Market, restaurants, the ropeway to the Monte and right in the center.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, wonderful staff, delicious breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erzsebet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful, friendly personeel. Perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved the location, close to the Botanical Garden cable car and numerous restaurants, the pool area is lovely too
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location,
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dulcie Vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel with friendly staff, spotlessly clean and right on the sea front
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wouldn't hesitate to come back to the hotel, it is super-clean and tidy and the staff are all so polite and helpful, it's a wonderful place to stay! The location is excellent, 2 mins walk from the cable car, right next to the old town and lots of restaurants. Also only 20 mins or so from the airport, it's perfect! So why only 4 stars rather than 5? It's the poor quality of the evening meals which were not up to expectation for the high prices being charged. It felt like the hotel is up to date on everything else (and again I will say that everything else was stunning!), but the evening meals are like going back to the 1970's. For example, the Italian-themed dinner cost €34 per head (before drinks). We expected a high quality meal, but the only manned food station was a guy who roughly warmed the pasta for you for just 20-30 seconds before dumping it on your plate. Everything else was buffet style and this made it such a disappointment. It could have been presented so much better. The pasta sauces were in hot trays to spoon out yourself and the quality of these was not great, quite bland. The BBQ night was €38 per head. Again, high expectations (given the price!) were let down with just 1 chef cooking on 1 solitary BBQ, no nice presentation at all when you consider the price at just under €40 per head. So the evening food is, in our opinion, very expensive vs local restaurants and not as good quality either. Fix that and you have a totally perfect hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Stayed many times. Staff friendly & good service. Food excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to the old town restaurants
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to a wide variety of local restaurants and facilities. Excellent helpful and friendly staff. Great facilities within the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful well maintained establishment… friendly staff and right in the middle of everything… would stay there again in a second!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean, luxurious, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast exceeded expectations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT location in Funchal, Madeira, within walking distance of Cable Car.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Knut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and and in spite of being centrally located, very quiet and nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
plus the evening entertainment was of a high quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was beautiful with a sea view balcony as well and very comfortable. Rich varied breakfast, nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Cozy hotel that is unpretentious but classy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best position for Funchal old town.

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
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024