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Hotel Porto Santa Maria

Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, 50
Rated 8.9 in 738 reviews

Hotel Porto Santa Maria is a charming retreat situated in the heart of Funchal, Portugal. Nestled along the picturesque coastline, this hotel offers seamless access to the natural beauty and vibrant culture of Madeira. Guests are welcomed into a warm, sophisticated atmosphere that reflects the island's unique character, making it a perfect choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure.

The hotel features a design that harmonizes modern comforts with traditional elements, providing a cozy yet elegant environment. Rooms are well-appointed, offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean or the enchanting cityscape. Each accommodation is designed to ensure a restful stay, with amenities that cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Hotel Porto Santa Maria boasts a variety of dining options, where guests can savor local delicacies and international cuisine, all prepared with fresh ingredients. The hotel’s beautiful outdoor spaces include a pool area with sun loungers, allowing guests to unwind while taking in the breathtaking surroundings. For those more active, a well-equipped fitness center and nearby access to hiking trails offer opportunities for exploration.

The attentive staff provides personalized service, ensuring that each guest’s stay is memorable. With its prime location, comfortable accommodations, and dedicated services, Hotel Porto Santa Maria is an exceptional choice for anyone looking to experience the enchanting allure of Madeira.

 Adults only hotel
 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 19°
 14°
 18°
 5
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
February
 19°
 14°
 17°
 6
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
March
 20°
 15°
 17°
 6
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 20°
 15°
 18°
 7
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
May
 22°
 17°
 19°
 8
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
June
 24°
 19°
 20°
 9
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
July
 26°
 21°
 23°
 10
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
August
 27°
 22°
 24°
 10
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
September
 26°
 22°
 24°
 8
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
October
 24°
 20°
 23°
 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
November
 22°
 17°
 21°
 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
December
 20°
 15°
 19°
 5
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Funchal and near Hotel Porto Santa Maria

Il Gallo d'Oro in Funchal
Il Gallo d'Oro
2 Stars - Excellent cooking2 Stars - Excellent cookingGreen Star - Sustainable gastronomy
2.7km / 1.7mi
Desarma in Funchal
Desarma
1 Star - High quality cooking
1.8km / 1.1mi
William in Funchal
William
1 Star - High quality cooking
2.3km / 1.5mi
Casal da Penha in Funchal
Casal da Penha
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
1.9km / 1.2mi
Avista in Funchal
Avista
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
2.5km / 1.6mi
Vila do Peixe in Câmara de Lobos
Vila do Peixe
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
7km / 4.4mi
Armazém do Sal in Funchal
Armazém do Sal
0.6km / 0.37mi
Ákua in Funchal
Ákua
0.9km / 0.54mi
Audax in Funchal
Audax
1.9km / 1.2mi
Gazebo in Funchal
Gazebo
2.1km / 1.3mi
Cathedral of Funchal
Cathedral of Funchal
Cathedral in Funchal, Madeira Island
0.7km / 0.46mi
Fortaleza de São Tiago
Fortaleza de São Tiago
Fortress in Funchal, Madeira
160m / 180yd
Forte dos Louros
Forte dos Louros
Fort in São Gonçalo, Funchal, Madeira
1km / 0.64mi
Madeira Botanical Garden Engineer Rui Vieira
Madeira Botanical Garden Engineer Rui Vieira
Botanical garden
1.5km / 0.94mi
Casino da Madeira
Casino da Madeira
Casino at Funchal, Madeira
1.5km / 0.96mi
Sacred Art Museum of Funchal
Sacred Art Museum of Funchal
Art museum in Funchal, Madeira
0.8km / 0.5mi
CR7 Museum
CR7 Museum
Museum of Cristiano Ronaldo
1.3km / 0.83mi
Capela do Corpo Santo
Capela do Corpo Santo
15th c. chapel in Funchal, Portugal
30m / 40yd
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Theater in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1km / 0.64mi
Madeira Story Centre
Madeira Story Centre
Museum in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
230m / 250yd
Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Funchal
0.6km / 0.36mi
Vicentes Photography Museum
Vicentes Photography Museum
Former photographic studio and museum in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1km / 0.6mi
Municipal Garden of Funchal
Municipal Garden of Funchal
1km / 0.63mi
Casa-Museu Frederico de Freitas
Casa-Museu Frederico de Freitas
Mansion and museum in Funchal, Madeira
1.2km / 0.73mi
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Museum in São Pedro, Funchal, Madeira
1.3km / 0.82mi
Santa Catarina Park
Santa Catarina Park
Park in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1.2km / 0.75mi
Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
Fortress in Funchal, Madeira Portugal
1.5km / 0.95mi
Forte de São José
Forte de São José
Fort in Funchal, Madeira
1.8km / 1.1mi
Zona Velha do Funchal
Zona Velha do Funchal
Old town in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
0m / 0yd
Quinta da Boa Vista
Historical estate, orchid garden and park in Funchal (Madeira)
0.7km / 0.43mi
Pillory of Funchal
Pillory of Funchal
Pillory in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
490m / 0.3mi
Campo Almirante Reis
Campo Almirante Reis
Former open space, garden and football ground in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
60m / 70yd
Madeira Optics Museum
1.1km / 0.68mi
Igreja de São Gonçalo
Igreja de São Gonçalo
1.7km / 1mi
Quinta do Alto
Quinta do Alto
Quinta in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1.2km / 0.73mi
Botanical Garden Cable car
Botanical Garden Cable car
1.8km / 1.1mi
Capela de São Filipe
Capela de São Filipe
Chapel in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
330m / 360yd
Igreja do Socorro
Igreja do Socorro
Church in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
220m / 240yd
Botanical Garden Cable car
Botanical Garden Cable car
1.9km / 1.2mi
Quinta Iris
Villa in Funchal, Madeira
410m / 450yd
Funchal Cable Car
Funchal Cable Car
Gondola lift in Funchal, Portugal
190m / 210yd
Funchal Cable Car
Funchal Cable Car
Gondola lift in Funchal, Portugal
180m / 200yd
Mosteiro Novo
Mosteiro Novo
Cultural heritage monument in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
0.5km / 0.33mi
Quinta da Paz
Villa in Funchal, Madeira
1.6km / 0.99mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte do Carmo
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte do Carmo
Church in Funchal, Madeira
0.6km / 0.4mi
Edifício do Cabido da Sé do Funchal
Edifício do Cabido da Sé do Funchal
Building in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
0.7km / 0.45mi
Igreja de Santa Luzia
Igreja de Santa Luzia
Church in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1.1km / 0.69mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Consolação
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Consolação
Chapel in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1.8km / 1.1mi
Quinta da Torrinha
Villa in Funchal, Madeira
1.4km / 0.88mi
Quinta das Camélias
Villa in Funchal, Madeira
1.4km / 0.88mi
Quinta Cova
Historical villa in Funchal, Madeira
1.4km / 0.84mi
Parish Church of Saint Peter
Parish Church of Saint Peter
Church in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1.1km / 0.7mi
Francisco Sá Carneiro
Francisco Sá Carneiro
Bust portrait by Ricardo Velosa
1.2km / 0.74mi
Capela das Almas (Funchal)
Capela das Almas (Funchal)
Chapel in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1.3km / 0.81mi
Capela de Santa Catarina
Capela de Santa Catarina
Chapel in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1.2km / 0.77mi

What to do in Funchal and near Hotel Porto Santa Maria

Cathedral of Funchal
Cathedral of Funchal
Cathedral in Funchal, Madeira Island
0.7km / 0.46mi
Fortaleza de São Tiago
Fortaleza de São Tiago
Fortress in Funchal, Madeira
160m / 180yd
Forte dos Louros
Forte dos Louros
Fort in São Gonçalo, Funchal, Madeira
1km / 0.64mi
Madeira Botanical Garden Engineer Rui Vieira
Madeira Botanical Garden Engineer Rui Vieira
Botanical garden
1.5km / 0.94mi
Casino da Madeira
Casino da Madeira
Casino at Funchal, Madeira
1.5km / 0.96mi
Sacred Art Museum of Funchal
Sacred Art Museum of Funchal
Art museum in Funchal, Madeira
0.8km / 0.5mi
CR7 Museum
CR7 Museum
Museum of Cristiano Ronaldo
1.3km / 0.83mi
Capela do Corpo Santo
Capela do Corpo Santo
15th c. chapel in Funchal, Portugal
30m / 40yd
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias
Theater in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1km / 0.64mi
Madeira Story Centre
Madeira Story Centre
Museum in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
230m / 250yd
Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Funchal
0.6km / 0.36mi
Vicentes Photography Museum
Vicentes Photography Museum
Former photographic studio and museum in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1km / 0.6mi
Municipal Garden of Funchal
Municipal Garden of Funchal
1km / 0.63mi
Casa-Museu Frederico de Freitas
Casa-Museu Frederico de Freitas
Mansion and museum in Funchal, Madeira
1.2km / 0.73mi
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Museum in São Pedro, Funchal, Madeira
1.3km / 0.82mi
Santa Catarina Park
Santa Catarina Park
Park in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1.2km / 0.75mi
Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Pico
Fortress in Funchal, Madeira Portugal
1.5km / 0.95mi
Forte de São José
Forte de São José
Fort in Funchal, Madeira
1.8km / 1.1mi
Zona Velha do Funchal
Zona Velha do Funchal
Old town in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
0m / 0yd
Quinta da Boa Vista
Historical estate, orchid garden and park in Funchal (Madeira)
0.7km / 0.43mi
Pillory of Funchal
Pillory of Funchal
Pillory in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
490m / 0.3mi
Campo Almirante Reis
Campo Almirante Reis
Former open space, garden and football ground in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
60m / 70yd
Madeira Optics Museum
1.1km / 0.68mi
Igreja de São Gonçalo
Igreja de São Gonçalo
1.7km / 1mi
Quinta do Alto
Quinta do Alto
Quinta in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
1.2km / 0.73mi
Botanical Garden Cable car
Botanical Garden Cable car
1.8km / 1.1mi
Capela de São Filipe
Capela de São Filipe
Chapel in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
330m / 360yd
Igreja do Socorro
Igreja do Socorro
Church in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
220m / 240yd
Botanical Garden Cable car
Botanical Garden Cable car
1.9km / 1.2mi
Quinta Iris
Villa in Funchal, Madeira
410m / 450yd

About Funchal

Funchal, the capital of Madeira, offers a range of experiences that reflect its rich culture and natural beauty. One of the highlights is the Madeira Botanical Garden, where visitors can explore a diverse array of plants native to the island and beyond, providing a peaceful escape with stunning views over the city.

Another significant attraction is the Mercado dos Lavradores, a traditional market that showcases local produce, fish, and crafts. It is an excellent place to experience the local culture and sample regional delicacies, such as the famous Madeira wine.

For those interested in history, the Museu CR7 is dedicated to the life and career of Cristiano Ronaldo, who hails from Funchal. This museum offers insights into his achievements and contributions to football, making it a point of interest for fans and visitors alike.

The Monte Palace Tropical Garden is another beautiful spot, featuring lush gardens, a museum, and a stunning view of the surrounding area. Visitors can reach it by taking the Monte Cable Car, which provides a scenic journey up the hillside.

Exploring the Old Town (Zona Velha) is also worthwhile. This area is characterized by its narrow streets, historical buildings, and vibrant street art. It is a great place to wander, dine, and enjoy the local atmosphere.

For those seeking outdoor activities, hiking the Levada walks offers a unique way to experience Madeira's natural landscapes. These irrigation channels create trails that lead through lush forests and along stunning cliffs, providing opportunities for both novice and experienced hikers.

Lastly, enjoying the coastal views from Ponta de São Lourenço is an excellent way to appreciate the island's rugged beauty. This nature reserve features dramatic cliffs and unique flora, making it a popular spot for walking and photography.

These activities provide a well-rounded experience of Funchal's culture, nature, and history, appealing to a variety of interests.




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