5 Star Hotels in Santa Maria Maior

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5 Star Hotels in Santa Maria Maior

1. Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux
Funchal
$407
$427 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Casa Velha do Palheiro, Relais & Chateaux

2. Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

Barcelo Funchal Oldtown
Funchal
$295
$312 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Barcelo Funchal Oldtown

3. Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel

Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel
Funchal
$212
$228 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel

4. Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Funchal
$458
$480 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature

5. Melia Madeira Mare

Melia Madeira Mare
Funchal
$207
$220 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Melia Madeira Mare

6. The Editory Ocean Way Funchal

The Editory Ocean Way Funchal
Funchal
$180
$192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
The Editory Ocean Way Funchal

7. Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Santa Cruz
$354
$373 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

8. The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay
Funchal
$535
$561 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

9. Quinta Jardins do Lago

Quinta Jardins do Lago
Sao Pedro
$389
$409 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Quinta Jardins do Lago

10. Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Funchal
$875
$914 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira

11. Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa

Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa
Sao Pedro
$329
$347 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Quintinha São João & Spa

12. Quinta Da Casa Branca

Quinta Da Casa Branca
Funchal
$482
$506 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Quinta Da Casa Branca

13. Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel

Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel
Funchal
$187
$199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel

14. Enotel Lido – All Inclusive

Enotel Lido – All Inclusive
Funchal
$324
$341 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Enotel Lido – All Inclusive

15. Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature

Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature
Funchal
$443
$465 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature

16. Quinta da Bela Vista - Madeira

Quinta da Bela Vista - Madeira
Funchal
$317
$334 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Quinta da Bela Vista - Madeira

17. Quinta Funchal Gardens – Adults Only

Quinta Funchal Gardens – Adults Only
Sao Pedro
$219
$232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Quinta Funchal Gardens – Adults Only

18. Hyatt Ziva Madeira

Hyatt Ziva Madeira
Machico
$229
$242 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hyatt Ziva Madeira

19. BIO Hotel - Hotel Quinta da Serra

BIO Hotel - Hotel Quinta da Serra
Camara de Lobos
$196
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
BIO Hotel - Hotel Quinta da Serra

20. Pestana Vila Lido Madeira Ocean Hotel

Pestana Vila Lido Madeira Ocean Hotel
Funchal
$303
$320 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Pestana Vila Lido Madeira Ocean Hotel
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Top landmarks in Santa Maria Maior

An outdoor market with various stalls selling fruits, vegetables, and other produce.
Photo by Stephen Nunney

Funchal Farmers Market

8.6/10 (1,393 reviews)
If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to Funchal Farmers Market in Old Town Funchal and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Avenida do Mar, Plaza Madeira, and Arcadas Sao Francisco Shopping Center.
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A botanical garden with colorful flower beds, a palm tree, and a cityscape in the background.

Madeira Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (1,625 reviews)
Ready for an education in local botany? Madeira Botanical Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Santa Maria Maior. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Pregetter's Orchid Garden, just a short walk away.
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A large fish exhibit in a museum.

Museum of Natural History

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
The center of Santa Maria Maior is home to cultural attractions like Museum of Natural History, so you might want to stop by during your stay. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Santa Maria Maior has to offer, head to Madeira Botanical Garden, Madeira Stadium, and Funchal Cable Car - Monte Station.
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Madeira Stadium

8.2/10 (163 reviews)
You can catch an event at Madeira Stadium, located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Santa Maria Maior. If you think Madeira Stadium is cool, you also might like Estádio do Marítimo, located nearby.
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Funchal-Monte Teleferico

9.0/10 (369 reviews)
Old Town Funchal is home to Funchal-Monte Teleferico, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Maria Maior. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
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Fort of Sao Tiago

Old Town Funchal is home to Fort of Sao Tiago, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Maria Maior.
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Vila Guida Garden Viewpoint

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Vila Guida Garden Viewpoint— just one of the landmarks located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Santa Maria Maior.
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Complexo Balnear Barreirinha

6.0/10 (1 review)
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Complexo Balnear Barreirinha is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Santa Maria Maior. Catch the sunset by the shore at Sao Tiago Beach, just a short walk away.
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