Santana Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Santana

Santana
Visitors to Santana rave about its fantastic nightlife, breathtaking beach views and beautiful gardens. You might also want to make some time to see Madeira Theme Park or Santana Traditional Houses while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Pestana Quinta do Arco Nature & Rose Garden Hotel
The front desk was welcoming upon our arrival, suggesting tours, activities and Madeira wine tasting. The lodge is below a tall mountain ridge and receives sun in late day. The breakfast is a 100m walk from our room. House keeping left the sliding glass door to our room open and some ants joined ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

The Editory Ocean Way Funchal
Highly recommend this hotel. A little bit further out from the port and centre but still walkable and easy to get transport. Pretty much next to a shopping centre. Easy to access. Excellent facilities including in room. Staff were welcoming, polite and accommodating. Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature
Great resort
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Dom Pedro Garajau
The kitchen appliances did not work and there was no air conditioning in the room. The staff were friendly and the room service left the space very neat and tidy.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Village Cabo Girao
This is a beautiful location with stunning views. Just be aware that it the shuttle bus from the resort doesn't always go into town everyday. The village is far from Funchal and the public transportation is not always reliable or ontime. I booked this place in December 2025 for the gym, the view, ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Dorisol Mimosa Studio Hotel
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit

Pico Ruivo
Explore the great outdoors at Pico Ruivo, a lovely green space in Faial. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ribeiro Frio Natural Park
Ribeiro Frio Natural Park is just one of the places to see in Santana, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Parque Florestal das Queimadas
Parque Florestal das Queimadas is just one of the places to see in Santana, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
PR11 Vereda dos Balcões
You can take time to visit PR11 Vereda dos Balcões during your travels to Ribeiro Frio. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Pico Das Pedras
You can take time to visit Pico Das Pedras during your travels to Santana. Wander through the seaside and picturesque gardens in this relaxing area.
Madeira Theme Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Madeira Theme Park during your visit to Santana. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do

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

Santana: Magical East Coast Full-Day Tour

Madeira: Westside Achadas Cruz, Moniz, Seixal and Fanal

Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer Hike




