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PortoBay Serra Golf

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Free buffet breakfast
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby
Lobby
Front of property – evening/night
PortoBay Serra Golf combines relaxation with recreation in a tranquil setting. Guests appreciate the attentive staff while enjoying Avo Micas' breakfast and dinner. After golf, rejuvenate in the sauna, swim in the indoor pool, or borrow bikes to explore the area.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room (Single Use)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Santa Cruz, PortoBay Serra Golf is next to a golf course. Madeira Botanical Garden is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Palmeiras Beach and Funchal Ecological Park. Santo da Serra Golf Club and Faial Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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Sítio dos Casais Próximos, Santo da Serra, Santa Cruz, 9100-255

What's nearby

  • Santo da Serra Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palmeiras Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Madeira Botanical Garden - 21 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Monte Palace Gardens - 22 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 22 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Snack Bar A Chupa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪O Forno - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lily's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar e Restaurante Portela Á Vista - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moinho Velho - ‬9 min drive

About this property

PortoBay Serra Golf

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Santo da Serra Golf Club
Located close to Palmeiras Beach, PortoBay Serra Golf provides a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site restaurant, Avo Micas, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser, laundry services and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at PortoBay Serra Golf offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with baths and bidets
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles and heating

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.

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

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 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 at the property
Half Board rate plans do not include drinks.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Drinks are not included in rate plans that include meals.
Property Registration Number 6703

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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
Porto Bay Serra Golf Hotel
Porto Bay Serra Golf Santa Cruz
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

Does PortoBay Serra Golf have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PortoBay Serra Golf on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$217.98, 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 PortoBay Serra Golf pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at PortoBay Serra Golf?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at PortoBay Serra Golf?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at PortoBay Serra Golf?

Checkout is at noon.

Does PortoBay Serra Golf provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 23.50 per room applies.

Where is PortoBay Serra Golf located?

Situated in Santa Cruz, this golf hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Santo da Serra Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Palmeiras Beach and Funchal Ecological Park. Faial Beach and Ribeiro Frio Natural Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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