Centrally located merely a 6-minute stroll from Madeira Story Center Interactive History Museum, the family-friendly Santa Maria Hostel Funchal features an aqua park and a golf course for guests' leisure. Offering baggage storage, the 2-star historical hostel boasts a quiet location 2 km from Sao Joao do Pico Fortress.

The boutique property is within a 1-km distance of such educational sites as Colegio dos Jesuitas do Funchal and not far from Funchal Cable Car. Pico do Arieiro is also situated nearly a 10-minute ride away. Guests can visit historical sights, including Sao Lourenco Palace, located within a 1-km distance of the traditional hostel.

Each room at the Funchal property features reading lights, while some units feature a shared bathroom with a tub, as well as lockers. Apart from entertainment options like a TV set, guests may also make use of a writing table and armchairs.

A buffet breakfast is served daily. You can enjoy evenings in the lounge bar. Taberna Ruel grill bar is a mere 50 metres away. The hostel features a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave oven, a refrigerator, and kitchenware. Coffee/tea making machines can be found in the shared kitchen. Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International airport is 20 km from Santa Maria Hostel, and Rua Bela S Tiago S1A bus stop is a mere 250 metres away. The Funchal property comprises a communal room with free Wi-Fi and a television. Guests can experience snorkelling, diving, and canoeing.