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Hotel pool with lounge chairs beside buildings under clear blue sky
Balcony table with breakfast, view of palm trees and cruise ship at sea.
Hotel complex with pool, palm trees, and green plants under a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and sea view through large windows.
View of a tropical hotel pool with sun loungers and cruise ships in the harbor under clear sky.
Coastline with sandy beach, rocks, and houses on a hillside under clear blue sky
Green garden with palm trees and sea view on a sunny day.
Person relaxing in an outdoor hot tub with a view of the sea and blue sky.
Hotel with round swimming pool, sun loungers, and palm trees on a sunny day.
Man sits on a terrace with wicker furniture overlooking the sea on a sunny day.
Hotel pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and sea view under clear sky.
Open restaurant terrace with plants and pool view at sunset.
Large indoor pool with lighting and window front in modern hotel
Modern café with leather chairs and illuminated artwork on the wall.
Hot tub in hotel garden area with green plants in the foreground.
Modern hotel room with two large beds, soft lighting, and balcony view of green trees.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the city.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony with outdoor view.
Man exercises on a machine in a bright gym room.
Person relaxing in round whirlpool with steps and blue tiles.
Sauna interior with wooden benches and a wooden bucket with a ladle.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

PortoBay Santa Maria ****

FNC181
Wellness
WLAN
Air conditioning
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Location

The Adults Only Hotel PortoBay Santa Maria is located in the heart of Funchal's historic city center, near "Rua de Santa Maria" and the impressive "Forte Sao Tiago" fortress. Funchal Airport is approximately 15 km away.
View of a tropical hotel pool with sun loungers and cruise ships in the harbor under clear sky.
Coastline with sandy beach, rocks, and houses on a hillside under clear blue sky
Balcony table with breakfast, view of palm trees and cruise ship at sea.

Facilities

Green garden with palm trees and sea view on a sunny day.
Person relaxing in an outdoor hot tub with a view of the sea and blue sky.
Hotel with round swimming pool, sun loungers, and palm trees on a sunny day.
Man sits on a terrace with wicker furniture overlooking the sea on a sunny day.
Hotel pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and sea view under clear sky.
Open restaurant terrace with plants and pool view at sunset.
Large indoor pool with lighting and window front in modern hotel
Modern café with leather chairs and illuminated artwork on the wall.
Hot tub in hotel garden area with green plants in the foreground.
The 4-star hotel features 146 rooms, a reception, library, reading room, and a terrace with fantastic views of Funchal harbor. It also offers a buffet/à la carte restaurant "Arsenal," two bars, and direct access to the promenade. The rooftop terrace with a jacuzzi is an ideal place to relax. The outdoor area boasts a freshwater pool (sunbeds, mattresses, and umbrellas are included by the pool).

Accommodation

Studio

The studios (approx. 24 sqm) consist of a combined living/sleeping area, bath/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobe, safe (incl.), Smart TV, telephone, kitchenette, air conditioning, and a balcony (S12). Available for single occupancy at an additional charge (S11).
Starting summer 2025, also available as Studio Type O with a limited availability at a special price (STO).
(Additionally bookable under FNCA53 with D/DE/DR, with side sea view (DMS/DES/DRS) or sea view (DM/DEM/DRM).)

Modern hotel room with two large beds, soft lighting, and balcony view of green trees.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and sea view through large windows.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the city.

Studio with side sea view

Equipped like the studios, additionally with side sea view (M2S/M1S - for single occupancy).
Also available as Studio with side sea view Type O with limited availability and at a special price (MSO) or as Studio with direct sea view (SM2).
Starting summer 2025, also available as Studio with sea view Type O with limited availability and at a special price (SOM).

Junior Suite

Equipped like the studios, the Junior Suites are significantly larger at 40 sqm and feature a separate bedroom separated by a sliding door (JS2).

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony with outdoor view.

Superior Double Room with Sea View (FNCA53)

The Superior Rooms (approx. 24 sqm) with a balcony or terrace have a double bed or two single beds and are equipped with Wi-Fi, safe (incl.), Smart TV, telephone, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobe and slippers, bath/shower, WC with Rituals amenities (DMU).
Also bookable for 3 adults (MSA) or for single occupancy (EMU).

Meals

B&B/Half Board

Breakfast and dinner are served buffet-style.
On some evenings, guests are offered a 3-course menu for dinner.
From January 2026, dinner will be served as a menu.

Modern café with leather chairs and illuminated artwork on the wall.

Half Board+ (bookable in winter only)

When booking Half Board+, 1 glass of house wine (0.3l), 1 glass of beer, or 1 soft drink is included with dinner.

Sports included

Gym.

Sports for a fee

Green fee discounts at the island's 2 golf courses (Palheiro Golf and Santo da Serra Golf Club).

Wellness

Person relaxing in round whirlpool with steps and blue tiles.
Large indoor pool with lighting and window front in modern hotel
Sauna interior with wooden benches and a wooden bucket with a ladle.
Spa area with jacuzzi, sauna, and indoor pool.
Massages and beauty treatments available for a fee.

Entertainment

Live music daily.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi throughout the hotel (incl.).
Garage (subject to availability, for a fee).
Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Diners Club.

Hotel features

  • Shopping
  • Wi-Fi
  • central location
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Enhanced hygiene concept
  • Adults Only

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

More information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Please note: Madeira charges a tourist tax of €2 per person/night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Bookings of more than 6 rooms are considered group bookings and are only available upon request. Different availability and prices apply. This also applies to bookings made with identical dates under different booking numbers but attributable to the same agency number.
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The hotel is only bookable for guests aged 16 and over!
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Hiking Combo Madeira (choose 2 out of currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking Week (from winter 23/24, 5 hikes in one week). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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2 rooms accessible for disabled guests (Studio/S12/S11/STO) can be booked upon request.
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Please note: From October 1, 2024, the municipality of Funchal will charge a tourist tax of €2 per person (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel.
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Check-in from 2 PM
Check-out by 12 PM
Hotel contact
PortoBay Santo Maria
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses 50
9060-190 Funchal
Madeira
Tel: 00651291206700
Mail: portosantamaria@portobay.pt
In the "Canary Islands · Madeira" catalog, Winter 2025/26 on page 225.
In the "Canary Islands · Madeira" catalog, Summer 2026 on page 225.

Seasonal information

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the dress code is "smart casual."
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Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor." Admire the elaborately decorated floats and be swept away by the zest for life.
Experience this floral event in 2026 twice. On May 3rd and May 17th, 2026, experience it up close from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket for only €47 p.p. along with your chosen room, using the EDV code FNC500 (limited availability).
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade up close on February 6, 2027.
Book your preferred room and enter the EDV code FNC520 for bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM

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Last updated: 13.03.2026 13:16