Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

SBH Sé Boutique Hotel ****

FNC166
WLAN
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Location

The SBH Sé Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of the historic center of Funchal, the capital of Madeira, just a few meters from the Cathedral of Funchal, built in 1485 by D. Manuel I.
View of a planted rooftop terrace with seating and views of the sea and historic buildings.
Hotel entrance with blue facade, plants, and welcoming red carpet.
Hotel rooftop terrace with seating area and illuminated tower at sunset

Facilities

Rooftop garden with colorful buildings, statues, and church tower under clear blue sky.
Bright dining room with green walls, blue chairs, and artwork on the walls.
Modern indoor pool in stylish room with furniture and chandelier.
Elegant indoor pool with chandelier, golden bar throne, and cozy seating areas.
Elegant hotel lobby with comfortable seating, rugs, and stylish lighting.
Bright hotel lobby with reception, illuminated shelves, and stylish furnishings.
Hotel entrance with blue facade, plants, and welcoming red carpet.
Elegant hotel boutique with wooden table and stylish clothing selection.
A set table with glasses, plates, and a wooden board with food in a restaurant.
Coffee cup, pastry, and menu on a round wicker table at an outdoor café
The 4-star boutique hotel has a total of 54 rooms. Facilities include a reception area with a 24-hour reception, 'O Calhar' Lobby Café/Tapas Bar/Restaurant, a rooftop terrace with the 'Esplanade' rooftop bar offering a magnificent 360° view over the city of Funchal.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms are approx. 13 m² and have a bath/WC with hairdryer, bathrobe and toiletries, air conditioning, telephone, Smart TV, premium TV channels, Wi-Fi (included) and a view of the inner courtyard (D).
Also bookable as a double room for single use (DE).
(Also bookable under FNCA76.)

A simple hotel room with a double bed, wall-mounted TV, and window with curtains.
Modern double room with two beds, gray bedding, and indirect ceiling lighting.
Modern hotel room with large bed, white pillows, and adjacent bathroom with shower.
Modern room with double bed, large sink, and light wooden floors.
Modern hotel room with double bed and glass bathroom in the background.

Double Room Plus

The Double Rooms Plus are approx. 16 m² and have the same amenities as the Double Rooms, but with a minibar. For stays of 4 nights or more, a bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit basket or chocolate are included in the room upon arrival (exception: stay 28.12.-4.1.) (2PL).
Also bookable as a double room for single use (1PL).

Double Room Deluxe

The Double Rooms Deluxe are approx. 18 m² and have the same amenities as the Double Rooms Plus, but with a safe, daily housekeeping, wake-up calls, slippers, coffee machine, tea/coffee maker and a view of Funchal (DD2).
Also bookable as a double room deluxe for single use (DD1).
(Also bookable under FNCA76.)

Bright, modern hotel room with bed, sofa, table, chairs, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern hotel room with bed, desk, TV, and open wardrobe.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, grey walls, and clear glass shower enclosures.
Modern hotel room area with bathroom on left and seating area on right, wooden floor, and large windows.
Bright, modern bathroom with large mirror, sink, and window overlooking outside.
Bright hotel room with double bed, small table and chairs, large windows, and wardrobe.
Small table with two chairs in a bright, modern hotel room next to a window.

Junior Suite

The suites are approx. 20 m² and have the same amenities as the Double Rooms Deluxe, but with an ironing board/iron (on request), 24-hour room service (for a fee) and handmade amenities from the Portuguese brand "CastelBel". Some rooms have a view of the traditional roofs of Funchal or a view of the Atlantic Ocean (JS2).
(Also bookable under FNCA76.)

Double Room Superior Type I

The Double Rooms Superior Type I (DSI) have the same amenities as the Double Room (D), but are slightly larger. (FNCA76)

Board

BB/HB/HB+

Buffet breakfast, for half board also a buffet dinner. For HB+, 2 soft drinks or 2 glasses of beer or 1/2 bottle of wine, as well as water and coffee are included with dinner.
(HB+ only bookable in summer)
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When booking HB or HB+, dinner can optionally be taken as a menu in the following restaurants (drinks are not included, not even with HB+): Dinner O Calhau, Dinner Cafe Funchal or Dinner Grand Cafe (subject to change). Reservations must be made at reception in good time.

Waiter serving plates with salad and tomato on a green table in a restaurant

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi (included).

Hotel features

  • Shopping facilities
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Central location
  • Air conditioning
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Traveling with a future provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the booking system:
Hiking Combination Madeira (choose 2 out of currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking Week (for those who want to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Please note: A tourist tax of EUR 2 per person/night is charged on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Check-in: from 2 p.m.
Check-out: until 12 p.m.

Seasonal Note

On Christmas Eve, the dress code is "casual".
On New Year's Eve, the dress code is "festive evening wear" (suit/evening gown).
****************************************Every year the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joy of life.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the stands at the port of Funchal and book a tribune seat for only €47 per person in addition to your chosen room with the EDV code FNC500.
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Tribune tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade up close on February 14, 2026.
Book your desired room and enter the EDV code FNC520 for the bookable tribune tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - start approx. 8 p.m.
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Also bookable under FNCA76

Country category

4 Sterne