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PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $409
$389 nightly
$409 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades, Madeirenses 50, Funchal, 9060-190
  • Place, Funchal Farmers Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal-Monte Teleferico
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Studio, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the ocean.

Studio, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Funchal

A stay at PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only places you in the heart of Funchal, within a 15-minute walk of Funchal Marina and Sao Tiago Beach. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Funchal-Monte Teleferico and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fort of Sao Tiago.

What's nearby

  • Funchal Farmers Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Funchal-Monte Teleferico - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Se Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Praca do Municipio - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Funchal Marina - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Comtradições - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Madeira Story Center - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Number 2 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Banana's Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Raiz quadrada - ‬4 min walk

About this property

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only offers 146 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. 44-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Funchal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 146 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and bike parking.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Arsenal, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Funchal? This hotel has 840 square feet (78 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Arsenal - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 15 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% organic food
  • Built in 2000
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15 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

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 498 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, beautiful hotel areas both inside and outside. Location is supreme.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria is a gem. Location is perfect, right in a center of Old town, close to cable to the Monte Palace and Mercado. We had an ocean view, which was a nice upgrade. Breakfast has everything you can imagine with a very attentive staff and beautiful atmosphere. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Live music in the evening in a bar area. I would greatly recommend this hotel to the future visitors f Funchal.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good hotel with an excellent breakfast and great amenities. The room we stayed in—located on the floor 0 felt a bit dated; upon entering, there was a noticeable stale odor. In the evenings, there is wonderful live music in the bar and a very pleasant atmosphere. It is an adults-only hotel, though I would say its 55+. I recommend it for a peaceful, relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful experience with a sea view room. The staff were more than accommodating and the breakfast was amazing. We felt so pampered and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast menu. Same as with usual visits but with the addition of omlette station and improved toasters as well as make your own coffee machines. Our room had a view, both of the pool abd sae, including harbour. Nice new sun loungers and parasols. Plenty of choice i=on cocktail menu. Cocktails really well made. Lovely gourmet dinner menus
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was a great start to the day,a great variety of fruits & cooked food for everyone.The location was perfect,very close to shops transport & restaurants.I would recommend it, a great place to stay at.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had a great stay. Perfect location to everything in Funchal.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magdy

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent so many options to choose from. We ate in the restaurant a few nights for dinner once again amazing choice and quality of food served. All of the staff were attentive and very pleasant. Would most definitely recommend this as a destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay at the Porto Bay twice a year and the breakfasts have never let the hotel down. Plenty of hot and cold choices including pastries and various fresh fruits. The stafff are wonderful. They're so attentive a you can linger as long as you want, over ample cups of coffee
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly welcome and was also upgraded to a superior sea view room, which was clean and well-equipped, with a kitchen. Location was perfect at the quiet end of the front and close to the cable car station to Monte. Car parking in the basement was very handy and leaving it there after checkout was no problem. Breakfast was very pleasant and we also had a drink in the Captain’s bar outside later, again excellent service and a nice ambience. Would definitely book here again if we were staying over in Funchal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel and location. Great pool area and outdoor seating. Breakfast was good with a decent variety of food options.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fern

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is right on the water. Its beautiful and clean. The pool and lounge area is clean and set up very well. Breakfast was wonderful. Everyone on staff was helpful and friendly. Excellent hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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