PortoBay Serra Golf

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Sitio dos Casais Proximos Santo da Serra, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9100-255 Portugal
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PortoBay Serra Golf is a small charming property surrounded by nature and by the traditions of Madeira, with decoration that is both elegant and comfortable and with the golf course nearby!! Enjoy a stay in the middle of the country, with luxurious greenery, and a welcoming atmosphere. The main house dates from 1920, was restored in 1999 and is classified as part of the regional heritage. The facade, with decorative elements from the Art Nouveaux period, the frieze in floral tiles, windows with white wooden slats, and its fish-scale roof are unique features . .. 22 rooms, living room with fireplace, traditional restaurant, heated covered pool, sauna, library, games room and gym ... in the heart of nature!!
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venezuelancouple wrote a review Feb 2021
239 contributions104 helpful votes
We went here for the first time in the end of November... But came here very late at night and couldn't enjoy as much as we wanted this hotel, so we decided to give another try. Is a really small but charming hotel in the middle of Santo da Serra far from the hustle of Funchal, really quiet and peacefull perfect for a getaway. I believe they don't have more than 20 rooms, in order to that even when is full booked you don't see a lot of people... The pool is indoor and is warmed enough yerterday was 28 degrees... The room is very comfy and big enough the bed really comfortable and big and the pillows are outstanding... About our dinner we didn't have much hungry so we decided to eat the covert and 2 soups, the covert was really nice the olives were a blast of flavor and our expectations became really high starting from there... But the soup really lacked of flavour not even the parmisan cheese worked that out. And it really looked promising, a lot of veggies, pesto and parmisan cheese, what could gone wrong, right? The staff is very attentive and polite. Excellent job there... the breakfast was good as always, a few choices of ham and cheeses a great selection of breads, pastries and fruits... Great to start your day off.. All in all, ready to comeback as soon as we can...
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Tom B wrote a review Mar 2020
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Very well run establishment, spotlessly clean and very friendly and helpfull staff, before and during arrival.Excellent facilities, gym, library, quiet lounge, pre dinner lounge. Car a must if you are to see around the island. Would return again.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from antoniopais, General Manager at PortoBay Serra Golf
Responded 19 Mar 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback on tripadvisor and we are happy to learn that overall you had a positive experience with us. It will be a pleasure to welcmoe you soon, Stay safe.. Warm regards Portobay Serra golf team
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lizgriffiths wrote a review Jan 2020
Cardiff, United Kingdom11 contributions2 helpful votes
Stayed here for 2 nights . Was impressed with the space and gentle atmosphere. The food was lovely and even though on half board we were able to select from about 90% of the menu. The indoor pool was great .
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Marilia R, Gestor de Front Office at PortoBay Serra Golf
Responded 22 Jan 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience here. We are sure this will help many other guests to choose this hotel for a future stay. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards Marilia Dias
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peterfletcher2013 wrote a review Jan 2020
Halifax, United Kingdom11 contributions1 helpful vote
We have had a great time in Madeira at the Porto Bay Serra Golf. This is a superb place to stay to enjoy the island at its best, meeting the local folk and being part of the community. If you enjoy golf and walking Santo de Serra is ideal place to head for, just a little cooler then the coast, but clear clean air. The hotel is inspirational in its design, almost colonial, painted a delightful duck egg blue, it has to be seen to appreciate to its beauty. From what we have been told, it was the original club house for the golf course only 15 minutes’ walk away. Golfers can house clubs and equipment in the stores at the hotel and book a free shuttle to the play the championship 27 hole course. The views are delightful looking out over the sea and mountains which surround the course, watch the occasional plane flying low to land at the airport. We enjoyed our stay in the small but exclusive hotel, 22 rooms with some rooms in the main house. The staff where so friendly and helpful which made us feel part of the family. We had half board and the choices were wonderful, three courses each day from an extensive menu, including the well-presented breakfast buffet. The rooms were well situated in the annex, bright and airy, each room nicely set out and the bathroom with some classy soaps and toiletries. Rooms were serviced each day by a lovely team happy to help. Great pool and gym facilities with towels provided, open each day from 8.00. You can drift into the well maintained gardens through the large patio doors from the pool area. Lots of secluded places to enjoy the sun and fresh air. There is an afternoon tea menu available to sit and relax. Our trip to the Serra Golf hotel ran over the New Year and ‘boy’ was this a great New Year’s Eve treat. The hotel put on a gala dinner with a menu to match any exclusive restaurant included in the half board package. To put the icing on the cake Marilia Dias, the manager arranged taxis to take guests to Funchal to watch the New Year firework display. The whole of the town was lit up with a 10 minute fabulous display, perfectly timed and spectacular setting with the cruise ships moored in the bay. We are a little bit worried about our review as this is a special find and don’t want to miss out in December for our next trip to this wonderful hotel. Once you have been to this hotel you will want to return, brilliant, thank you to all the staff.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Room Tip: The annex are great rooms
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Response from Marilia R, Gestor de Front Office at PortoBay Serra Golf
Responded 6 Jan 2020
Dear Guest, We were very grateful for your feedback and for choosing the PortoBay group. Your words confirm the dedication of the entire team and our desire to continue to satisfy our guests’ needs. We look forward to your next visit! Thank you Marilia Dias
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Neil M wrote a review Dec 2019
Saffron Walden, United Kingdom16 contributions10 helpful votes
My wife and I came here to celebrate a special birthday at the end of November and we were not disappointed. The hotel was easy to find, and only 15 minutes from the airport. On arrival the girl at the front desk was friendly and efficient and quickly gave us our room key, and confirmed our order for afternoon tea. Room 301 is in the old part of the house, and is a fantastic, large traditional room with a huge bed, nice seating, large bathroom and a big outside terrace. We had booked half board for convenience, and were not disappointed. The menu choice was excellent, with only a couple of dishes unavailable on half board, and the service first class. They even brought out a chocolate cake for my wife's birthday! Breakfasts were very good- a huge choice of fruits, cereals, bread, cooked food, meats and cheeses and cakes, served buffet style. We didn't even get to see the pool, gym or TV lounge due to our schedule but the formal lounge was comfortable and drinks very reasonably priced. Santa da Serra is a little remote, but with a hire car everything is within reach and there is some stunning scenery around the hotel and the area. One very small thing to be aware of- the kitchen is below the roof terrace, and the extractor fan chimney can be a little noisy- from 8am to 10am and 6pm to 9pm. Thank you for a memorable stay!
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Room Tip: Superior rooms in the old part of the hotel are spacious and well equipped.
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Response from Marilia R, Gestor de Front Office at PortoBay Serra Golf
Responded 2 Dec 2019
Good afternoon, We are very grateful for your comments. We were pleased to hear that we met your expectations and hope to see you again at one of our PortoBay group hotels. Best regards Marilia Dias
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James asked a question Oct 2020
London, United Kingdom35 contributions6 helpful votes
How far is the nearest bus stop to the hotel please and how often does it go and where to?
Answer from Rafflesia
Sep 2017 |
Hello Chris Y,sorry for this delay but only read this today. OK. let me help you. 1 - Yes, WiFi available in all rooms n it is good. 2 - There is a big sized TV in every room and yes you have a miríade of channels options including SKY channels. 3 - Yes, you can choose vegan foods in the hotel restaurant called " Avó Micas Restaurant" , the cuisine is very healthy. Also other options outside,as for instance, you can try 250 metres away (turning to the left side when you are walking out of the property main door) the restaurant of Hotel Enotel Golf Santo da Serra, wich serves all nights a buffet dinner and it always have several very decent vegan options! the price is 18€/person except beverages. Buffet includes entries, soups, main courses, salads and so on, great variety of desserts and great variety of cheeses. a bottle of water costs 3,50€, a coffee costs 1,50€.There is also another good restaurant, this one with better prices and very well served the dishes, and it is in Estalagem A Quinta and it is 1km away from Hotel Portobay (you go the same way you go to Hotel Enotel but the difference is that to Enotel you have to make a left turn on the first road and to A Quinta you continue straightforward and this Estalagem will be at your right hand side). Here you have a variety of foods in the list. Cuisine is also very good. Prices are lower and an advantage is that you share one plate with your half because each dish is very well served. 2 people can pay total of 15€. 4 - No, rooms have no sun loungers BUT you have these sun loungers inside the pool area and in the gardens! And both are very quiet and relaxing as there is no noise here...only birds and the sky above your head ;-) 5 - From the airport you will take around 15 minutes to reach Portobay Serra Golf and the cost I don't know because I had a car. But I'm sure not more than 15€-20€. 6 - Rooms are SUPER SUPER SUPER COMFY. Temperature is always great in the rooms and in the hotel areas. 7 - By car you take around 25 minutes by the express way to reach Funchal. The trio is very comfortable and the views are super awesome as you pass through several tunnels and you can enjoy the landscapes of the island, the ocean, the hills, the "holes" between the hills, landscapes are amazing everywhere in this island. If you like Nature, this Island will show you how Nature shaped this piece of land in the middle of Atlantic and how locals had to adapt their lives to this beautiful but winding Nature! 8 - Answered above on 3) but you also have other option in the village of Santo da Serra, inside the Market. There are options to eat. But I'm not sure if they will serve decent vegan meals... (you will be fan of the 2 options I gave you on 3) ) 9 - There are mosquitoes in the island but mostly in some areas you feel the. I have been in many parts of the island and only in the north like Santana, Boaventura, or even Curral das Freiras, I felt mosquitoes flying around but not all days of my stay! So it is quite difficult to answer you this...Anyway its better to bring mosquitoes repellent! I really hope that my answers can help you and hope you have a great time in Madeira Island! This Island will exceeds your expectations ;-) if you need further information about Madeira, feel free to ask me. I'll be more alert to respond you faster. BR Ana Pedro
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Cristina C asked a question Nov 2015
Coventry, United Kingdom13 contributions12 helpful votes
Hi, do you know how much it is to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel please? Thank you. Cristina
Answer from antoniopais
Nov 2015 |
about 10 minutes from the airport to Porto Bay Serra Golf.. Warm regards,
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PIRCHAB asked a question Dec 2014
PAYS LOIRE18 contributions7 helpful votes
Bonjour Avez vous des tarifs préférentiels pour jouer au golf ! (en tant que client de l'hotel ) ? merci urgent
Answer from antoniopais
Dec 2014 |
Merci de votre contact. Nous avons le plaisir de vous informer de nos prix spéciaux pour le golf: Dans Santo da Serra Golf le prix pour 18 trous est de 77 € déjà avec 30% de réduction, également au moment où il ya une promotion spéciale vous pouvez acheter quatre billets (308 €) et vous pouvez jouer sept jours. Pour Palheiro Golf le prix est de 77 € déjà avec 30% de réduction. cordialement
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peterfletcher2013 wrote a tip Jan 2020
Halifax, United Kingdom11 contributions1 helpful vote
"The annex are great rooms"
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Neil M wrote a tip Dec 2019
Saffron Walden, United Kingdom16 contributions10 helpful votes
"Superior rooms in the old part of the hotel are spacious and well equipped."
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Guido C wrote a tip May 2019
Ghent, Belgium35 contributions12 helpful votes
"room 301 in the old part"
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Richard W wrote a tip Feb 2019
Prestwick, United Kingdom81 contributions39 helpful votes
"upper floors lighter due to hedge shading lower floor, advantage in winter, possibly not as much in summer"
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stensf wrote a tip Oct 2018
Västervik23 contributions2 helpful votes
"Why not join the Porto Bay Prestige Club!"
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PRICE RANGE
€ 63 - € 87 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
estalagem serragolf madeira
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Estalagem Serragolf
LOCATION
PortugalMadeira IslandsMadeira
NUMBER OF ROOMS
21
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Frequently Asked Questions about PortoBay Serra Golf
Which popular attractions are close to PortoBay Serra Golf?
Nearby attractions include Quinta do Riacho (2.1 km), Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio (7.3 km), and Museu da Baleia da Madeira (7.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at PortoBay Serra Golf?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at PortoBay Serra Golf?
Top room amenities include a minibar, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at PortoBay Serra Golf?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at PortoBay Serra Golf?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to PortoBay Serra Golf?
Conveniently located restaurants include Adega Moniz, Restaurante Lily's, and Snack Bar A Pipa.
Are there opportunities to exercise at PortoBay Serra Golf?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does PortoBay Serra Golf have an airport shuttle?
Yes, PortoBay Serra Golf offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at PortoBay Serra Golf?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at PortoBay Serra Golf?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to PortoBay Serra Golf?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Colégio dos Jesuítas do Funchal (11.9 km), Santa Clara Convent (12.1 km), and Blandy's Wine Lodge (12.1 km).