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PortoBay Serra Golf

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Lobby
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Garden
Superior Double Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Sítio dos Casais Próximos, Santo da Serra, Santa Cruz, 9100-255
  • Quinta Da Junta
    4 min walk
  • Santo da Serra Market
    8 min walk
  • Santo da Serra Golf Club
    14 min walk
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    12 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Single Use)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room (Single Use)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At PortoBay Serra Golf, you'll be 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Santo da Serra Golf Club and 8 km (5 mi) from Palmeiras Beach. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Avo Micas, is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Santa Cruz hotel include Funchal Ecological Park and Ribeiro Frio Natural Park.

What's nearby

  • Santo da Serra Market - 8 min walk
  • Santo da Serra Golf Club - 14 min walk
  • Palmeiras Beach - 14 min drive
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 22 min drive
  • Monte Palace Gardens - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snack-Bar Âncora - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lily's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪José Dias - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar e Restaurante Portela Á Vista - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante A Nossa Aldeia - ‬8 min walk

About this property

PortoBay Serra Golf

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
PortoBay Serra Golf offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified PortoBay Serra Golf. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
PortoBay Serra Golf offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a bath, dressing gowns, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Avo Micas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Half Board rate plans do not include drinks.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 23.50 per room (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 6703

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Porto Bay Serra Golf Hotel Machico
Porto Bay Serra Golf Machico
Porto Bay Serra Golf Hotel Santa Cruz
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PortoBay Serra Golf Hotel Santa Cruz
PortoBay Serra Golf Hotel
PortoBay Serra Golf Santa Cruz
Porto Bay Serra Golf
PortoBay Serra Golf Hotel
PortoBay Serra Golf Santa Cruz
PortoBay Serra Golf Hotel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at PortoBay Serra Golf?

PortoBay Serra Golf offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at PortoBay Serra Golf?

As of 17 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PortoBay Serra Golf on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$171.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at PortoBay Serra Golf?

Yep, PortoBay Serra Golf has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to PortoBay Serra Golf?

The closest beach to PortoBay Serra Golf is Palmeiras Beach (4.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at PortoBay Serra Golf?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does PortoBay Serra Golf have a pool?

PortoBay Serra Golf has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is PortoBay Serra Golf family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that PortoBay Serra Golf is a hit with families.

Does PortoBay Serra Golf serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is served at PortoBay Serra Golf.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at PortoBay Serra Golf?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at PortoBay Serra Golf?

Yep, you can grab a meal at PortoBay Serra Golf's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at PortoBay Serra Golf?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at PortoBay Serra Golf?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at PortoBay Serra Golf?

There is a golf course next to PortoBay Serra Golf.

PortoBay Serra Golf Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Property is 15 min drive to Funchal and centrally located of renting a car on Madeira. Beware parking is limited on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and Comfortable rest after a hard journey
Arrived at midnight after a long journey to a helpful smiling face. Most comfortable beds. Lovely and peaceful and quiet. Allowed an extended room check out. Good exercise/swimming pool . Lovely gardens Top marks in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Lovely small hotel very friendly and the food was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
The staff at the hotel was absolutely amazing, so friendly and helpful, especially Marília.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellent apart from the ants
Room 301 in the main house is a lovely room with Juliet balcony and separate large outdoor terrace. The room is spacious with two armchairs and very comfortable bed. This would have been a top-notch five-star rating had it not been for the invasion of a few thousand ants. It took me and the horrified housekeeping staff an hour to clean them from a bag and the chair it was on. The dismissive response from the front desk was "oh yes, they come in when it rains."
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Mrs T Joao

Ok Hotel but needed improvement to be a 4star hote
I spent two days in the hotel. Considerations: 1.Sauna not working and No instruction on how make it work,só instructions could improve. 2. massage need to be booked 24h in advance, which is fine but sometimes you just need in the next few hours which would be nice 3. Smell of the aromatic essences could be more neutral - the smell was bothering so much that made me wake up several times on the first night until I get used to it. Honestly, it shouldn’t be needed those kind of aromas 4. Noise, the guest on the next room was sick and sneezing the whole second night, the room should have acoustics treatment 5. They do not provide conditioner, I would expect that from a 4 star hotel - so bring your own 6. Breakfast. Could be much better, specially the juices, they could be fresh and not box. Coffee is very week, so on the second night I decided to order something else instead of having their filtered coffee. 6. Croissant and pain au chocolate should be fresh, Food options could be more authentic and explore the Portuguese coiousine it is fine to have French or English breakfast if they are well made, the pastel de nata was delicious. I would recommend they order authentic things from a padaria (cassetinho for instance)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing hotel, excellent restaurant
A friendly hotel in the hills of Madeira, a 15 minute drive from the airport. Quiet, relaxing, good breakfast, the restaurant serves excellent (simple) dinners, the old block is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, good.
Lovely hotel, nice room. Good breakfast. No air conditioning in the room so would have been good to have had a fan.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room the Ballesteros. Great location.
Cosy hotel, amazing room, friendly staff very homely.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely peaceful unique hotel.
Lovely hotel. Quite expected Miss Marple to appear round the corner, has that vintage charm yet with great modern facilities. Loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz, Warsaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Quiet . Perfect for rest!!
Hotel is verry nice. Great place to forget about every day life. Beautiful area. Quiet. Amazing people work in. I had a morning flight and breakfast was ready especially for us!! Btw. It was amazing breakfast. The only one think i didnt like was paid afternoon tea which should be free but this is just a tip to management.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury and character combined!
My wife and I needed last minute accommodation following a flight cancellation. We booked a night here and were treated so kindly from the moment I called to confirm our room type to checkout. We both wished we had spent more time in this beautiful room during our honeymoon and will look to stay here upon our return to Madeira.

10/10 Excellent

B & M, Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, small hotel with intimate atmosphere
Delightful! Would recommend to anyone wanting a charming and quiet hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good centre for discovering Madeira but the location of the hotel seems to result in it being under cloud a lot. If you go up to the mountains or down to the beach you find sun. For 5 of our 7 days the hotel was in cloud. This may be unusual but check it out further. Staff we're friendly and helpful when asked advice. Not much forthcoming of their on volition though.

10/10 Excellent

Rica, Luzern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel
It was a good decision chooosing to stay out of the City of Funchal and stay at this charming hotel with tranquil atmosphere that i feel well rested during my 4 night stay. The Staff were very friendly especially at the Restaurant, clean and spacious room, comfy bed, and it's also a big plus with Restaurant: serving good and traditional food. The breakfast buffet offers good choices of fresh fruits, fresh bread sortiments, home-made jam and their tasty omelet is never to miss. Some points for improvements would be with the safe, which is an old school system, we were told to pay extra 1.50€ per day and get the key at the reception, secondly: the wifi is slow, another thing: some of the pillow were very hard and heavy and were not comfortable at all.

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Carnoustie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
peaceful retreat
Quiet restful stay in bijou hotel excellent staff but need a car to explore the area nice pool

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely cozy hotel up the mountains
Stayed at the Porto Bay Serra Hotel for 4 nights. Great location, high up in the mountains, very quiet and peaceful, 10 minutes away from the airport right next to a beautiful golf course. The hotel is very small and cozy exactly what I was looking for. The rooms are dated but ok. Great value for your money (I paid $ 60/night) breakfast was included and was very nice too. Staff was very friendly but limited. It is for sure a great hotel for golfers or if you like to be outside the city (12 km away from Funchal) The hotel does NOT have any AC. There is nobody to help you with your lugguage.

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Intimate, relaxing property
The hotel itself is in excellent condition with modern facilities. Even the basic room is very comfortable & comes with a small personal garden patio space. Beds are super comfy with sturdy pillows. Good breakfast spread & staff always on hand. Very quiet location- perfect if you are looking for some rest & relaxation or if you plan to golf at the spectacular course down the road. The village centre is a 5 minute walk away - there is not much to see & do there but the restaurant there does a good bbq (espetada). The start of the Portela to Ribeiro Frio levada walk is 4 kms away - easy, flat walk but also incredibly boring if going solo. Beware that taxis are very expensive so if you do not have a car arrange a private transfer in advance. If taking the bus to Funchal, arrive at least 20 mins in advance at the bus stop as it can leave earlier than scheduled time.

8/10 Good

William, Blairgowrie, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace and Quiet in the Autumn.
The hotel is a delight and of course part of the Porto Bay portfolio. It is as one would expect for a hotel of this standard and I have no complaints at all. The village of Santa Serra is small and is about a ten minute walk from the hotel. There are a couple of simple restaurants in the village. There is a also a large street market on Sunday. I did not have a car, however the use of buses are enjoyable, cheap, and efficient.