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    Hotel Porto Santa Maria

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    InFunchal, Portugal

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    Based on 2310 reviews

    ABOUT THE HOTEL

    • Official Rating
    • Free Wi-Fi

    This chic, adults-only hotel enjoys one of Funchal’s most coveted locations, just footsteps from the old town waterfront.

    Hotel Porto Santa Maria is one of the few hotels right on the promenade of Funchal’s old town, so you’ve got lots of traditional restaurants on one side and Atlantic Ocean views on the other.

    The hotel’s a 10-minute walk to the centre of Funchal, plus you’ve got the cable car close by. A lake-like pool overlooks the ocean, and there are a couple of restaurants serving international and Madeiran dishes.

    • Rooms: 146
    • Lifts: 4
    • Building: 1
    • Floors: 4
    TRAVELIFE CERTIFIED

    This hotel meets global standards on how it's protecting the environment, looking after staff and supporting the local community.

    Things you'll love

    • Adults-only hotel
    • Ocean-view swimming pool
    • Set on a seafront promenade

    Location

    • Situated in Funchal old town with shops‚ bars and restaurants nearby
    • Next to pebbly Sao Tiago Beach
    • 100m to bus stop - services run throughout the island and cable car station for services to Monte
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    SPECIAL OFFER

    Honeymoon Offer

    Honeymooners and Gold/Silver Wedding Anniversaries will receive free room upgrade, subject to availability‚ sparkling wine and flowers on arrival.

    Golf Discounts

    Discounted green fees at Santo da Serra and Palheiro Golf.

    FOOD & DRINK

    Bed and Breakfast

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    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Evening Meal
    • Drinks
    • Snacks

    Buffet breakfast.  

    Half Board

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    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Evening Meal
    • Drinks
    • Snacks

    Half Board includes one buffet meal a week at the Porto Mare Resort.  

    Facilities

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    • Outdoor pool

      This lake-like heated pool is surrounded by gardens and a relaxing terrace. Plus, you've got sea views at the ready, too.

    • Arsenal international restaurant*

      The main restaurant offers buffet breakfast and a set menu for dinner. Reservations are recommended.

    • Captain's Bar*

      Live music is performed every night at the Captain's Bar which boasts panoramic views of the sea and harbour from the terrace.

    Rooms

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    • Junior Suite with Sea View and Balcony

      These light and airy junior suites have been classically styled. There's extra space outside as you'll have a balcony with a sea view. There's a kitchenette with a fridge and two electric rings - there's also a lounge area and the room is fully air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

    • Twin Room with Garden View and Balcony

      These classically styled twin rooms have a furnished balcony with a garden view. There's a kitchenette with a fridge and two electric rings and there's also a lounge area. Other items included are bathrobes, free Wi-Fi and satellite or cable TV. Just so you know - these rooms are available for over 16's.

    Excellent hotel in a central location
    07 Jun , 2019 David D, 1231832
    This Porto Bay hotel is located in the old town area of Funchal adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and a few minutes walk from the city centre area where all the festivals and activities take place. The restaurants of the old town are one minutes walk away and access to the Market and the elegant shopping area of Avenida Arriaga offer easy walking within 10 minutes. The hotel is very friendly and offers excellent facilities such as swimming pool, massage parlour, gym, the Captain's Bar with its low Happy Hour rates and good evening meals as an addition to the Hotel Restaurant. The hotel's location gives a quick walk access to all the local buses and the cable car up to the Botanical Garden and all the attractions up above Funchal at the Monte.
    Good hotel
    06 Jun , 2019 Elizabeth W
    Fantastic location. Great breakfast. Quite large room but at back of hotel with no view at all except of roofs. However, as we were out most of the day it didnt matter too much. Would definitely use again.
    Great location - shame about the druggies!
    10 Jun , 2019 soundofmusicfan, 147255
    This is a lovely hotel, and I think it has the best location in Funchal, as it's right in the old town among the bars and restaurants. However, the 'garden' view room was not a room overlooking a lush Madeira-style garden, but just overlooking the local park, where all of the homeless people and druggies hang out. This spoiled my overall experience of the hotel, which was otherwise lovely, apart from the revolting apple juice at breakfast!
    A week in Hotel Porto Santa Maria
    08 Jun , 2019 BandI12
    My husband and I have just spent a week in this hotel which is in a wonderful position in Funchal. We stayed in room 201 which had a side sea view instead of the front sea view which we had paid for. We did not complain as it was a lovely room and we were happy with it. This was a mistake as our balcony was at right angles to the one next to us which was occupied by heavy smokers. We could only use our balcony or open the door when they were out, which wasn't often. We would not say do not stay in this hotel. The staff are efficient and friendly and everywhere is scrupulously clean. We have stayed there many times and not had this problem. However, if you do not like cigarette smoke, beware of room 201 and make sure that you room is not effected by other peoples smoke before you settle in. On the other hand, if you are a smoker, room 201 is a lovely room!
    Overbooked!
    08 Jun , 2019 debdcs, 3575668
    We booked our break to this hotel back in October 2018 for my husbands surprise 40th birthday. 2 days before we were due to fly out we were contacted by booking.com to say that the hotel had overbooked and could not fulfil our booking. We had communication from the hotel just a few days before asking us if we wanted a transfer from the airport so I do not know when they realised they were over booked. Really poor and added stress to what was meant to be a surprise break away for a social birthday.
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    Special Assistance

    This property is generally unsuitable for those with reduced mobility. Having said that, we understand that everyone has different needs, so feel free to contact our Customer Welfare team if you have any questions.


    Our Customer Welfare number is 0203 451 2585. Lines are open Monday to Friday 09.00-19.00, Saturday 09.00-18.00, and Sunday 10.00-17.00. Calls from UK landlines cost the standard rate, but calls from mobiles may be higher, so please check with your network provider.

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