Hotel Porto Santo Maria, hotel for golf holidays in Madeira, Portugal

HOTEL PORTO SANTO MARIA
FUNCHAL


Porto Santo Maria lies at the water's edge in the very heart of Funchal's old centre.

Its close relationship to the sea, the outstanding and exclusive views over the harbour where the cruise ships dock, its picturesque surroundings and the unique flavours of its cuisine result in genuine urban tranquility.
 
A congenial hotel offering 146 rooms, restaurant, bars with terrace, direct access to the promenade, outdoor pool, indoor pool, SPA, gym, parking... all in the heart of the city.
 
LOCATION
 
Porto Santo Maria is located on the sea next to the sea-front promenade in the middle of the old centre of Funchal in the renowned “Old Town”; it faces the harbour used by cruise ships and pleasure boats. Close by are the cable car which links Funchal with Monte, Forte de São Tiago (a fortress built at the beginning of the XVIIth century) and the famous Mercado dos Lavradores (market).

FACILITIES
Heated indoor pool (175 m2): outdoor pool (138 m2): outdoor children's pool (22 m2):  direct access to the sea-front promenade:  Jacuzzi : gym:  sauna:  massage room  :billiard room:  lounge:  meeting room:  reading room : covered parking:  restaurant:  two bars

SERVICES
Live music everyday:  weekly rotation of daily themed buffets:  free Internet access terminal at reception:  Wi-Fi access in the lobby:  beach towels:  massage services*:  Golf green fee*:  rent-a-car*  tours*
*subject to a charge

ROOMS:
No veranda can escape the salty sea-breeze which is all pervasive here.

Porto Santa Maria's proximity to the harbour makes for a front row view of the spectacle provided by the coming and going of cruise ships and leisure boats. At dawn many verandas light up as guests peak out ... a unique phenomenon.

JUNIOR SUITE In the Junior Suite your relaxation is sacrosanct: large double beds and a magnificent veranda for inhaling the fresh morning breeze or watching the sunset. Area: 40m2  bedroom with en suite bathroom  kitchenette  living room (some may not have a dividing door)  veranda overlooking the Atlantic

SEA VIEW STUDIO
Overlooking the sea, this room provides an especially warm welcome for your stay with us.  Area: 24m2  bedroom with en suite bathroom  kitchenette  veranda overlooking the Atlantic

GARDEN VIEW STUDIO
Wake up to a beautiful garden right outside your window. How often have you dreamed of this? In this room dreams are reserved for your sleeping hours. In the morning inhale the fragrance of the greenery and fill your lungs with freshness. Area: 24m2  bedroom with en suite bathroom  kitchenette  veranda overlooking the hotel gardens

GASTRONOMY

At Porto Santa Maria every detail is invested with good taste. Dining is no exception – see for yourself at Arsenal where it will be our pleasure to serve you meals to make your stay even more unforgettable. Offering a buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch and dinner, every meal is a feast. Quench your thirst at the pool-side bar with your favourite drink or, if you prefer a more vintage atmosphere, head for the Captain's Bar

SWIM
With the ocean just two steps away, the scent of the sea breeze mingles with the fresh water of the outdoor pool. How about some invigorating strokes with a view of the cruise ships? An unbeatable setting...
 
Porto Santa Maria's indoor pool complements the outdoor one. The perfect solution for chillier days...
 
Outdoor Pool: Opening times: 08.00 to 20.00
Average temperature: 24ºC
Indoor Pool
Opening times: 08.00 to 20.00
Average temperature: 28ºC

GOLF PÄCKAGE WITH PALHEIRO GOLF CLUB

For further information regarding our golf package please contact us, but we offer an unlimited and a limited golf package between November 2008 and 31 October 2009 for golf at Palheiro Golf Club: 

The 18-hole par 72 course was designed by Cabell Robinson and opened in 1993 and is a stunning 18 hole challenge with breathtaking views, fast undulating greens, well placed bunkers and tight fairways that reward accurate play.  Palheiro Golf winds around the Palheiro Estate which is famous for its pine forests, centennial trees, flowering shrubs and lush vegetation.