Santa Maria Maior Travel Guide

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A botanical garden with colorful flower beds, a palm tree, and a cityscape in the background.
A landscaped garden with geometric flower beds, a coastal town in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A landscaped garden with a geometric flower bed design, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A coastal view with a building and purple flowers in the foreground.
A person arranging flowers in a room with a television displaying the word "Tim."
Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal

4 out of 5
Rua Conde Carvalhal, 53 Funchal
The price is NZ$349 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$349
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (318 reviews)
"No complaints at all about this hotel. It was definitely worth paying the extra to stay in the old building and have access to the terrace. Breakfasts were lovely."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Arts In Hotel Conde Carvalhal
PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only

4 out of 5
Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Funchal
The price is NZ$607 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$607
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (490 reviews)
"Great rooms and service. Guests skew quite old which was a bit comical as two younger travelers in our mid-20s surrounded by a sun toasted retirement community"

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

PortoBay Santa Maria, Adults Only
Mirasol Guesthouse

Mirasol Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Rua Bela De São Tiago 67 Funchal
Stay at this hotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and Town ...
8.2/10 Very good! (128 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and kind. The rooms were nice too. Tha breakfast was good. Thank u for a super visit"

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

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Three House Hotel

Three House Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot 2 Funchal Madeira
Stay at this aparthotel in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and Town Square are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"Tout était excellent !!!"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Three House Hotel
Sea and Sun 4 You - Choupana Studio

Sea and Sun 4 You - Choupana Studio

5 out of 5
R. do Clube da Choupana 30A Funchal Madeira
Stay at this luxury apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions Funchal Farmers Market and Town Square are located ...
Sea and Sun 4 You - Choupana Studio
Apartamentos Taberna

Apartamentos Taberna

3 out of 5
Rua de Santa Maria 123 Funchal Madeira
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Funchal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Funchal ...
8/10 Very good! (36 reviews)
"Very central"

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Apartamentos Taberna
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Santa Maria Maior attractions

A fruit market with various fruits like mangoes, bananas, and oranges displayed in baskets.
Photo by Sylwia Olejnik-Antkowiak
Open Photo by Sylwia Olejnik-Antkowiak

Funchal Farmers Market

8.6/10 (1,393 reviews)
During your trip to Santa Maria Maior, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Funchal Farmers Market. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

NZ$51
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Funchal Madeira Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Picture 3 for Activity Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal Jeep Tour

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

NZ$135
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

NZ$69
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Picture 2 for Activity Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer Hike

Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

NZ$71
per adult
Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer
Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains

Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains

NZ$95
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching

NZ$79
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Funchal: Ecological Catamaran Dolphin Whale Watching
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Cities near Santa Maria Maior

A densely packed urban area with a mix of colorful buildings, including a prominent white church with a bell tower.

Funchal