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Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

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

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$490
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Explore the area

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Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal, 9060-190
  • Place, Funchal Farmers Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, CR7 Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Partial Sea View

Studio, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Sea View | View from room

Studio, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Sea View

Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

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Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria puts you in the heart of Funchal, within steps of Sao Tiago Beach and Fort of Sao Tiago. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Arsenal, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna as well as access to bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning a free buffet breakfast is served. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 4-property class Old Town Funchal hotel, you'll find CR7 Museum.

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Banana's Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Estrela do Mar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Number 2 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Xarambinha - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Venda Velha - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria

Adults-only hotel with free breakfast and bars/lounges
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 840 square feet (78 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Funchal hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 146 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 840 sq ft of conference space
  • 78 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2000
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria offers 146 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. 44-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Funchal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard and cash.

Property Registration Number 6705

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$481.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Yep, Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria has a covered self car park for EUR 10 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Yep, Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria is a short 2-minute walk from Sao Tiago Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials.

Does Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria have a pool?

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria features an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a sauna.

Is Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria family-friendly?

No, Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria is an adults-only property.

Does Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria?

No, only service animals are allowed.