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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 has 146 rooms, a reception, library, reading room, a terrace with a fantastic view over Funchal harbor, a buffet/à la carte restaurant "Arsenal", two bars, and direct access to the promenade. The rooftop terrace with a whirlpool is an inviting place to relax. The outdoor area features a freshwater pool (sun loungers, cushions, and umbrellas by the pool are included).

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 balcony (S12). Available for single use at an extra charge (S11).
Starting from Summer 2025, also available as Studio Type O with a limited quota at a special price (STO).
(Also 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, with an additional side sea view (M2S/M1S for single use).
Also available as Studio with side sea view Type O with a limited quota and at a special price (MSO) or as Studio with direct sea view (SM2). Starting from Summer 2025, also available as Studio with sea view Type O with a limited quota and at a special price (SOM).

Junior Suite

Equipped like the studios, the Junior Suites at 40 sqm are significantly larger and have 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 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 available for 3 adults (MSA) or for single occupancy (EMU).

Meals

B&B/Half Board

Breakfast and dinner 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+ (only bookable in winter)

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

Fitness studio.

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 services

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

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Diners Club.

Hotel features

  • Shopping facilities
  • 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 are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards cover 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 at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Please note: Madeira charges a tourist tax of €2 per person per night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Bookings of more than 6 rooms are considered group bookings and are only possible 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 combination 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) available upon request.
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Please note: from 01.10.24, 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 on-site at the hotel.
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Check-in from 2 PM
Check-out at 12 PM
Hotel Contact
PortoBay Santo Maria
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses 50
9060-190 Funchal
Madeira
Tel: 00651291206700
Email: 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 up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket for only €47 p.p. with your chosen room, using EDV code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade up close on February 14, 2026.
Book your desired room and enter EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM
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Also bookable under FNCA53

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