Centro de Ciência Viva
Centro de Ciência Viva, Rua das Alfarrobeiras, 9270-156 Porto Moniz, Portugal- Tourist Site
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Luxurious Amenities and Services
Indulge in onsite massages and enjoy breathtaking views from our rooftop terrace. Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi and attentive concierge services throughout your stay.
Convenient Offerings
Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast, take advantage of free self-parking, and explore nearby attractions while we take care of dry cleaning, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk.
Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in our well-equipped apartments featuring kitchenettes, complimentary Wi-Fi, and modern conveniences like a safe and a microwave. Your ideal Porto Moniz getaway awaits!
Book now for a truly unforgettable experience at our Porto Moniz aparthotel, steps away from natural pools and stunning landscapes.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
1 King Bed
Features a private balcony
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with microwave, cookware/dishware, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
4 Queen Beds
Features a private balcony/patio
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with microwave, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle
Bathroom - Private bathroom, slippers, and children's slippers
Practical - Yard, safe, and phone; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
5 adults · 2 children
Beds
4 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Pets not allowed
No pets
No smoking
Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Children welcome
Professional property host/manager
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Aqua Natura Suites is a true gem! The free underground parking is so convenient. The stuff is incredibly friendly and helpful! The room was spotless - exceptional cleanness everywhere. Enjoying breakfast with an outstanding ocean view that feels like a dream. Highly recommended for a perfect stay!
Fantastic accommodation in the heart of Porto Moniz. Really clean and comfortable with great service and access to the facilities in other hotels in the group as well as tickets for the pools. Lovely sea view and roof top jacuzzi are an added bonus. The breakfast, at the hotel is fresh, varied and plentiful with seating directly above the sea pools with captivating ocean views. We have really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend.
Sehr freundlicher und herzlicher Empfang, tolle Lage und sauberes Zimmer, herzlichen Dank!
Très bon accueil, personnel à l’écoute Des petites attentions chaque jour Une bouteille de pétillant le lendemain Très jolie chambre avec terrasse Décorée avec goût Parking en sous sol
The reception was extremely professional and made us feel at home right away during check in. Lots of little attentions that go a long way in my opinion. Would definitely go back, for longer next time! Also breakfast buffet was excellent.
Very comfortable room and close to lava pools! Very helpful staff.
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Absolutely wonderful stay! The staff was incredibly nice and welcoming from the moment we arrived. We especially enjoyed the swimming pools and the rooftop jacuzzi — such a relaxing experience with beautiful views. Breakfast was delicious and offered a wide variety of choices every morning. The entire atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Everything was great — we’d definitely love to come back again!
Amazing hotel. Great location and wonderful staff! Very helpful staff. Room was clean and comfortable
Excellent studio apartment - very clean and comfortable. Well equipped kitchenette. Luxurious bathroom. Compact but everything we needed for a short stay. You can see the sea from the rooftop (jacuzzi and relaxing area). Delicious plentiful breakfast. The volcanic pools are less than 5 min walk and hotel gave us free passes and provided towels. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Lots of places to eat locally and you can use the facilities at the local spa hotel for free if you stay in the apartments. Would happily return and have already recommended to a friend.
This hotel outdone our expectations! The whole resort is wonderful with the natural swimming pools. The bed was the comfiest bed ever, I don’t remember the last time I slept so well. The staff were incredibly friendly and professional at all times. Nothing was an issue and they even made a special effort on our arrival as it was our honeymoon. Breakfast was great. Studio room super spacious and comfortable, exceptionally clean and reset every day. Would definitely recommend!!!
Well equipped room even with cooking utensils, great location just next to natural pool, supermarket close by, breakfast at cafe with seaview, dinner at rooftop with sunset seaview. Most of all, they even prepared for us a bottle of complimentary sparkling wine and a birthday cake for my wife. Big surprise! Highly recommend
De accomodatie voldeed aan alle wensen; vriendelijk personeel, een heel nette kamer, goede locatie, heerlijk ontbijt,… Faciliteiten wat minder, maar de hikes errond zorgen ervoor dat dit minder belangrijk is. Het is een aanrader om daar te verblijven.
We had a perfect stay, the hotel is lovely and provides many extras we didn't even know about. The breakfast was very good, and the rooms are really nice!
Very welcoming arrival, very helpful staff. Super clean. Perfect location, good brackfast with beautiful views. They have also jacuzzi in the rooftop. Super comfortable room with all you need. Free access to natural pool. Very beautiful.
Nice Studios in quiet place at night. Could be busy during day. Spa is in one of the other two hotel, so little walk is required. Breakfast and Dinner in the restraunt at sea side.
I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but I felt it was important to share our experience at Studios by Aqua Natura Hotels. We stayed at the property in April 2025 and encountered a serious ant infestation in our room on the morning of check-out. The ants had not only appeared in the room but also managed to get into our luggage and clothes, which we only discovered fully once home. It was an unpleasant and unhygienic situation that required extensive cleaning and caused significant inconvenience. We reported the issue at reception before departing and followed up several times by email, providing photos and detailed information. While there was initial acknowledgment from management, the communication and resolution process has been slow and lacking in accountability, with the last response received over three weeks ago. Since then, we’ve had no further updates despite multiple follow-ups. This experience, both during the stay and in the aftermath, fell well below expectations — especially from a hotel that positions itself at a certain standard. While the location itself is beautiful, the handling of this incident has left us extremely disappointed. Unfortunately, based on our experience, I would hesitate to return or recommend this property to others unless there are improvements in how guest concerns are addressed.
Fantastische lokatie, prachtige kamer met alle comofort. Eigen keukentje en voorzieningen van hotel.
Adoramos nossa estadia ! A localização é fantástica. Fomos muito bem recebidos, o quarto era ótimo, tamanho bom, cama confortável e lençóis de boa qualidade assim como as toalhas de banho. O banheiro era grande, moderno e o chuveiro excelente. O ponto alto sem duvida foi o maravilhoso café da manhã servido em frente as piscinas naturais com muita variedade e uma atenção dos funcionários maravilhosa. Apesar do valor ser um pouco mais alto vale muito a pena. Com certeza indico e se um dia voltar me hospedarei novamente aí. Muito obrigada
We had an amazing stay. The rooms were beautiful and the staff was very friendly and helpful at all times. Thank you so much!
Fabulous rooms with a small kitchenette with 2 hobs and a microwave. We didn't get a room with a sea view but as the sea was only 2 mins away on foot, we didn't mind. The breakfast was amazing,with lots to choose from and the staff were warm and friendly too.
La chambre est très bien et le personnel de l'hotel aimable. Le jacuzzi sur le toit est top par contre le SPA de l'hôtel principale est un peu vieillot avec des mauvaises odeurs d'humidité. La ville de Porto Moniz n'est pas incroyable, il n'y a pas grand chose à faire le soir et les restaurants sont pour la plupart mauvais.
Friendly staff, great location, fantastic amenities, and superb view! Very scenic and relaxing. The staff are very accommodating and provide great recommendations. The natural pools near the accommodation are worth checking out, too!
The staff was so nice, such a clean and cosy room and the breakfast was even more great. Thankyou. We'll recommend you to our friends and family. Thank you to give us this great Madeira experience. We also loved the natural pools sooooo much!!
We loved it here!
Wir waren für 10 Tage mit unserem 2 Jahre alten Sohn in Studios by Aqua Natura Hotels und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Zimmer war geräumig und die kleine Küchenzeile gut ausgestattet. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und es gab eine große Auswahl. Das Personal war überaus freundlich, auf unserem Sohn sind die Mitarbeitenden immer eingegangen. Eine absolute Empfehlung.
I won't argue with anyone who's given this place great reviews in the sense that yes, the staff are very great, and yes the area is great for rest, but this is very misleading hotel. On booking.com and on the hotel's website there isn't a single mention of how you'll have to go to the other hotels of the group to get the full breadth of the services offered. It would be fine if there was forewarning, but there isn't and then you arrive and every other thing requires you to go to different hotel. It's disappointing.
Nice apartament, great and helpfull service at the reception, very good breakfest with wonderfull view to the ocean, fine location with private parking, access to natural pool. The only thing out of hotel’s control is weather ;) Full recommendation.
Every part of the process was simple and easy, fantastic location, yummy breakfast with great views and helpful and friendly staff, a small ish hotel with plenty of room and opportunity to use all the amenities, will definitely stay again when we are next in Madeira.
Perfect!! Super friendly and smiling staff. Clean and nice. Delicious and varied breakfasts with a beautiful view of the ocean. A well-equipped kitchenette. Nice welcome. Parking for Car. Comfortable beds. Very professional staff who really tried to make your stay great.
Great Rooftop Bar for Dinner, Snacks,… And it‘s absolutely great to enjoy your Breakfast with the amazing view over the ocean. The Lady who took care of us during breakfast was extremely friendly and over the top! Our room with the outstanding comfortable bed and pillows, the big bathroom and the nice tiny kitchen aid was amazing too!!! A small balcony for the Night Cup… And at the Rooftop of our house we could chill and enjoy the 38 degrees warm Jacuzzi…. With the view over Porto Moniz and the Atlantic Ocean. We never met someone of the stuff, who hasn’t been absolutely friendly and helpful with a nice sense for humor. We can recommend the whole package: Porto Moniz and the Studios of the Aqua Natura Hotels! 🔆
Hotelli on erittäin siisti, rauhallinen ja sijaitsi keskeisellä paikalla. Hotellista ei ollut suoraa näköyhteyttä merelle, mutta se ei haitannut. Aamupala oli monipuolinen ja maukas. Henkilökunta oli ystävällinen ja avulias. Pysäköinti oli helppoa. Erityiskiitos erinomaisesta sängystä.
Hôtel très propre et familial. Le seul hic est que les commodités ne sont pas dans l'hôtel directement.. puis, les massotherapeuthes sont terribles.
Belle chambre moderne avec balcon. Cuisinette très fonctionnelle. Super accueil. Super petit déjeuner.
Studio är helt ny byggt, inredning var superfräsch. Allt var perfekt förberett med stora sköna sängar så att alla 5 fick bra med plats. Vi blev förvånade över att fanns två stora terrasser som var jätteskönt att sola på. Man fick morgonrockar och bra många handdukar osv. Det är en kedja på 3 hotellet, man kan använda facilitet på alla 3 hotell, inomhus bad på Bay hotell gjorde min dotter jätteglad. När vi hade badat i natural pool kunde vi även springa direkt in i Bay hotellet duscha varmt och basta, vilket var fantastiskt praktiskt. Personalen var supertrevliga, vi fick låna bad handdukar fastän vi hade redan checkat ut, hade vi problem så försökte dem sitt bästa för att lösa det. De hade presenter för oss under julafton. Frukost var också den bäst på ön med färskpressad kiwi och god omelett! Allt var bara suveränt bra! Rek starkt!
Clean, comfortable, and with great location (assuming you’ve made your way out to Porto Moniz). Has spa and sauna facilities available (fine but not amazing) and the staff are very nice. Breakfast is good and you get a little something cooked for you every day
The gentleman who checked us in was very attentive and provided excellent service!
Wir waren insgesamt 10 Tage in dem Hotel und es hat uns super gefallen. Insbesonders praktisch war, dass wir jederzeit umsonst Wasser auffüllen konnten. Auch Parkplätze sind in dem Gesamtpreis inkludiert. Außerdem war es möglich die Pools/Räumlichkeiten der anderen beiden Schwesterhotels mit zu nutzen. Dass man zum Frühstück rüber zum Schwesterhotel musste hat uns Nichte gestört, dafür genießt man einen guten Ausblick.
tauben im frühstücksraum, kärgliches frühstückbuffet wenn man nicht un 0800 da war, zu viel spam (ich brauche nicht nach jedem zimmerservice 2 neue visitenkarten des hotels), vieles künstlich aber nicht wirklich das, was es sein sollte
Wir waren für vier Nächte dort und es war wundervoll. Ein sehr schöner Empfang, wir fühlten uns direkt willkommen. Im Hotel gibt es Snacks und Getränke. Die Zimmer sind sehr schön gestaltet und auf dem aktuellen Stand. Alles ist einwandfrei sauber und gepflegt. Das Personal ist durchweg zuvorkommend und sehr freundlich. Die Lage in Porto Moniz ist sehr gut und das Gebäude auch äußerlich sehr ansprechend. Es gibt viele kleine Extras, die für einen besonders angenehmen Urlaub sorgen. Wir danken sehr und empfehlen als Paar das Hotel uneingeschränkt.
Super friendly and helpful staff. A one block walk to the pools, dining etc made it very convenient. The included breakfast at the rooftop restaurant nearby was exactly the way to start your day!
Parfait du début à la fin. Le personnel est extrêmement sympathique. Ils offrent des attentions à leurs clients. La chambre était extrêmement propre et équipée. Le SEUL petit point est l'odeur qui vient du drain de la douche mais on a fait quelques hôtels sur l'île et ils avaient le même problème.
Amazing staff and amazing location. No complains here.
The area between the property and the ocean is undergoing construction. It was a bit noisy from 9 am to 5 pm with constructuon
Very welcoming
The room was very nice and clean and the kitchenette was a great feature. Beautiful location with everything in walking distance. The included breakfast was really good and fresh. The rooftop was quiet and a nice spot to relax.
Clean place, run by nice people, but overall more like 3,5 than 4 stars. The jacuzzi on the roof is lovely, but the pool facilities in the other hotel that guests have access are small and not very clean. The cooking facilities were very helpful, especially as restaurants in Porto Moniz are of poor quality, but beware of ants in the apartment - all food needs to be locked away carefully. The breakfast in the hotel next door is good and pretty varied (including custom cooked pancakes or omelettes), overlooking the ocean - my favourite part of the stay. This is not the hotel's fault, but a note to future visitors: do not come to Porto Moniz without a car, as public transport is non-existent and there are limited things to do from here (you also can't get Bolt, just regular, more expensive taxis). As the weather wasn't good enough for swimming and it turned out most of the local hiking paths were closed due to a recent wild fire, we decided to cut short our trip and return to Funchal half way through. The regular person at reception was great, but when we were leaving someone else was covering & must not have processed our check out properly, as three days later I was being called up by the hotel, asking me where I was and demanding payment for mini bar items, which we had settled when we left...
Excellent hotel. Clean and amazing service.
Very nice stay in Porto Moniz! The studios were clean and confortable. The staff was really nice and very helpful. We used the pool and the restaurant from the other two aqua natura properties which were conveniently within walking distance.
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What guests love
Cleanliness
9.28/10Room was spotless - exceptional cleanness everywhere, exceptionally clean and reset every day.
Service
9.99/10Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, very professional, and made guests feel at home.
Location
9.69/10Great location just next to natural pool, lovely sea view, and well-positioned in the heart of Porto Moniz.
Room Quality
9.44/10Very comfortable room, spacious studio room, well-equipped kitchenette, and luxurious bathroom.
Amenities
9.77/10Fantastic accommodation with great facilities, including access to pools and rooftop jacuzzi.
Value for Money
9.23/10Well-equipped kitchenette and additional perks such as free passes for local attractions.
Food and Beverage
9.58/10Breakfast was delicious, varied, and plentiful, with options enjoyed every morning.
Overall Experience
9.85/10An absolutely wonderful stay, exceeding expectations with an inviting atmosphere.