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    Hotel Porto Santa Maria

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    InFunchal, Portugal

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    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.

    While you're away, you can speak to us anytime - we're available 24/7 via the TUI App, phone, SMS and email. The easy-to-use TUI App is also packed with info and tips. It sends you important updates, like your airport transfer times, too.

    • 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

    • Adult focussed
    • Great pool scene
    • Honeymoons
    • A La Carte until May 2021
    • Platinum from May 2021

    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
    • View Location
    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 Inland 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.

    Holiday
    24 Sep , 2020 lesleyr536, 1831237
    Our first visit to Madeira and this hotel and I can say we were not disappointed. The hotel was very clean, staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was superb, cooked beautifully and very tasty. Everything was waiter service they were very efficient and enough time was given between courses to relax and enjoy the view. There was plenty of places to visit around the hotel also lots of places to eat and drink. Will be going back.
    Fabulous location
    23 Sep , 2020 Sheena Y
    Just returned from 7 days at this fantastic hotel. The location is superb, on the front near the old town and one minute from shops and restaurants with a two minute stroll to the cable car. The hotel is kept spotlessly clean and all staff and guests wear face masks. Guests do not have to wear face masks in the restaurant, around the pool or the pool bar. We had a sea view room which had a small kitchen area (as do all the rooms) with a hob, fridge and all necessary cooking utensils (we did not use the cooking utensils!). The room was spotless on arrival and was kept that way for the whole of our stay. The bed was comfortable and has USB charging point at the bedside tables. The shower is over the bath which can be a little difficult if you are on the small side or elderly The outdoor pool is not large, but it was fine as the hotel was not full, plenty of sun beds and umbrellas. There is an indoor pool but we did not use that on this visit. There is a large roof terrace with lovely views over to the harbour. We booked B and B so did not use the restaurant for evening meals. Breakfast was served on the terrace and was a bit limited (I suspect due to Covid -19) but more than adequate although the fruit juice did seem to be watered down which is why I am not giving a five star rating. All the staff were friendly and very efficient. All in all a fabulous hotel which I would definitely recommend and we are already planning a return visit next year for our 40th wedding anniversary.
    Old Town New Destination
    14 Apr , 2020 Road545427, 1076986
    My wife and I have visited Funchal several times and so for a change we decided to stay I the Old Town Porto Santa Maria is ideal for that. Right on the front just by the cable car, we had a view of the comings and goings in the port The hotel is a very good standard, staff friendly and a lovely location A very pleasant holiday and we look forward to returning once the situation improves
    Great Location
    15 Mar , 2020 CheeseEatersUK, 499515
    This hotel is located in the heart of the old town which was the reason why we first stayed here. We have returned since and cannot fault it. The rooms are so comfortable and well furnished and the staff so friendly. The rooms have a small kitchenette which is great if you just want a sandwich on the balcony and there are 2 USB charging ports at the side of each bed which means not having to take adaptors. The roof terrace offers great views of the port and the fort and there is a great choice at breakfast. It offers everything one could want and he hope to return this year coronavirus restrictions permitting. We wish all the staff good health in the meantime.
    Superb
    13 Mar , 2020 rona177, 190819
    Just returned from 7 day stay at Porto Hotel Funchal. Hotel is ideally situated close to the Old Town and cable car station. The area has many good restaurants and bars, and a good variety of interesting shops. The Hotel is adult only with a clientele of mainly elderly Brits. We stayed B&B and used the Hotel restaurant once for dinner, buffet style with plenty of choice, good value and excellent quality. Poolside bar provides excellent lunchtime snacks and drinks, plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas. Only criticism is the room does not provide a walk in shower, you have to climb into the bath, not easy for some elderly people. We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful, overall a very good experience, we are booked to return for the New Year God willing.
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    Special Assistance

    We're looking into whether this property is generally suitable for those with reduced mobility. In the meantime, feel free to contact our Customer Welfare team or visit our accessible holidays page if you have any questions.


    Our Customer Welfare number is 0203 451 2585. Lines are open Monday to Friday 09.00-19.00. 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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