Porto Santo Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Porto Santo, Madeira Region

A trip to the historical sites in Porto Santo is probably on top of your sightseeing list. You can also enjoy all there is to see and do including the golf courses and churches.

Based on our travel expertise, Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa is a top 5-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers 4 restaurants and free WiFi.

In Porto Santo, you’ll find 102 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Porto Santo is notable for landmarks like House of Christopher Columbus. Natural beauty is on display at Quinta das Palmeiras, Pico Ana Ferreira and Porto Santo Beach. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Porto Santo Golfe and On Water Academy.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a building that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Porto Santo, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the usual amenities found in most hotels will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Porto Santo, you won’t find a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.