Aqua Natura Bay

📍 Close to Porto Moniz resort centre and natural pools
🏊‍♂️ Rooftop and outdoor saltwater pools with Atlantic views
🌊 All rooms available with sweeping ocean views
🛏️ Sea View and upgraded room types for more space and comfort
🥾 Superb base for levada walks and active, outdoorsy holidays
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: Bed and Breakfast, Half Board
Child age: up to 11 years
Rooms: 45 | Floors: 5 | Lifts: 2
Certified Sustainable Hotel

Porto Moniz is a tiny Atlantic-front town dramatically sandwiched between Madeira’s trademark green mountains and black volcanic rock. Aqua Natura Bay occupies a panoramic clifftop position, giving you uninterrupted ocean vistas on one side and terraced, forested slopes on the other.

You’re a short stroll from the relaxed resort centre with a handful of cafés, restaurants and viewpoints, and just 600m from the famous Porto Moniz natural swimming pools – lava-rock basins filled with crystal-clear sea water. Further inland, the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest and classic levada paths fan out in all directions, making this one of Madeira’s best bases for hiking and scenic drives.

• 200m to Porto Moniz resort centre
• 600m to the Porto Moniz natural swimming pools
• Easy access to Laurissilva Forest and levada walking routes
• Approx. transfer time from Funchal Airport (FNC): 1 hour 15 minutes

Porto Moniz, Madeira, Portugal

Start the day in style at Lapa Bay, the hotel’s à la carte restaurant with floor-to-ceiling ocean views and a focus on international dishes with a Madeiran twist. Breakfast is the main event here, with hot and cold options, fresh fruit and pastries, plus a kids’ menu and highchairs for families.

Later on, the lounge bar is the natural gathering spot for a glass of vinho verde, a Poncha cocktail or a local beer as the sun sinks into the Atlantic. Expect a relaxed, intimate vibe rather than big-resort entertainment.

A smart-casual dress code may apply in the evening and opening hours can change seasonally. Reservations or supplements may apply depending on whether you’re staying on Bed and Breakfast or Half Board – check the latest details on arrival.

Aqua Natura Bay makes the most of its cliffside position with a choice of pools and lounging spaces.

Outdoors, a saltwater pool hugs the seafront, edged by a sun terrace with loungers, Balinese beds and parasols – perfect for basking in the Atlantic breeze. There’s also a rooftop-style area for even bigger views and those all-important horizon shots. Inside, you’ll find a heated saltwater pool ideal for cooler days or a relaxing end to an active afternoon. Pool towels are provided free of charge.

There’s no conventional sandy beach in Porto Moniz – this is wild, volcanic coastline – but the hotel is within easy reach of the town’s famous natural lava pools, where rock basins have been shaped into safe, scenic sea-swimming spots.

The compact spa and wellness area punches well above its weight for a hotel of this size. You’ll find:

• Spa with sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and whirlpool
• A menu of massage and beauty treatments (local charge; reservations recommended)
• Gym with cardio machines, free weights and fixed resistance equipment (approx. 08:00–20:00)

Elsewhere around the property you can expect a 24-hour style reception presence, concierge-style assistance for organising levada walks and excursions, luggage storage and the option to hire or charge mobility scooters (extra cost).

Twin Room with Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
Light, modern rooms that open out onto a balcony framing the Atlantic. Facilities typically include flat-screen TV, free Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, balcony, fridge, coffee-making facilities, USB charging port and a bathroom with bath or shower. Daily cleaning, linen and towel changes are included, plus evening turndown service for a boutique-hotel feel.

Double Room with Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
Similar in style and layout to the Twin Room, with a double bed instead of twins. You’ll have a sea-view balcony, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, fridge, coffee-making facilities and minibar (local charge), USB charging and a bathroom with bath or shower. Daily housekeeping, linen and towel change, plus turndown service.

Deluxe Room with Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
Upgrade for more space and an enhanced outdoor area. These sea-view rooms add sunloungers on the balcony and extra in-room touches such as kettle and ironing board. Facilities include flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, USB ports, minibar (chargeable) and a bathroom with bath or shower, with daily cleaning and turndown.

Superior Room with Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 3, maximum 3
A great choice if you’d like extra room to spread out or are travelling as a small group. Expect a similar feature set to Deluxe – balcony with ocean view, kettle, coffee-making facilities, fridge, minibar (charge), USB charging, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe and robes – but with sleeping arrangements for up to three guests.

Family Room
Sleeps: minimum 4, maximum 4
Tailor-made for families and longer stays, these rooms offer a balcony plus a handy kitchenette area. Standard amenities sit alongside a fridge, kettle, coffee-making facilities, microwave, single cooking rings and toaster, so you can prep simple meals and snacks. Bathrooms include bath or shower, and you’ll also have Wi‑Fi, TV, safe, bathrobes, slippers and USB charging. Daily cleaning, linen and towel changes keep everything fresh.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary. Facilities and configurations can differ slightly between individual rooms.

🥾 Gateway to levada and mountain hiking routes
🚴 Scenic cycling and e‑biking routes nearby (local providers)
🌊 Natural lava pools and ocean swimming close by
💪 On-site gym for workouts between excursions
🧘 Quiet spaces for stretching and post-hike unwinding

🛎️ Reception and concierge-style assistance
🧳 Luggage storage
♿ Mobility scooter hire and charging (extra charge)
🧴 Spa treatments and wellness facilities (local charge)
👨‍👩‍👧 Highchairs and kids’ menu in the restaurant
🌍 Certified Sustainable Hotel practices
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the property

Porto Moniz is all about big views and big nature – think Atlantic rollers hitting black lava rocks, terraced hillsides and cinematic sunsets. It’s a small, peaceful town, so nightlife is low-key and centred on local restaurants and bars.

Language: Portuguese (English widely spoken in hotels and tourist areas).
Currency: Euro (€).
Time difference from UK: usually the same as UK time (UTC+0), no time difference for most of the year.
Average flight time from UK to Madeira (FNC): around 4 hours.

Local costs (approximate and subject to change):
• Local beer: ~£2.50
• Three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant: ~£42.00

Hotel facilities, opening times and services may vary by season and occupancy and can change without notice. Some services and activities incur an extra charge, payable locally. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Aqua Natura Bay close to the centre of Porto Moniz?
Yes. Aqua Natura Bay is approximately 200m from the small resort centre of Porto Moniz, so you can walk to local cafés, restaurants, viewpoints and the seafront in just a few minutes.

2. How far is Aqua Natura Bay from the natural swimming pools?
The famous Porto Moniz natural lava pools are around 600m from Aqua Natura Bay. It’s an easy walk, and you can swim in the sea-filled basins while enjoying views of the cliffs and Atlantic.

3. What board options can I book at Aqua Natura Bay?
Aqua Natura Bay typically offers Bed and Breakfast and Half Board. Bed and Breakfast includes your morning meal, while Half Board usually covers breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant, with drinks payable separately. Exact inclusions can change by season, so check your booking for details.

4. Is Aqua Natura Bay suitable for families?
Yes. While the vibe is relaxed and grown-up, there are family rooms that sleep up to four and include a small kitchenette with microwave, toaster and cooking rings, plus a kids’ menu and highchairs in the restaurant. The natural pools and nearby walking trails also make great family adventures for older children.

5. What spa and wellness facilities are available?
The hotel’s spa area includes a sauna, steam room, Turkish bath, whirlpool and an indoor heated saltwater pool. A range of massage and beauty treatments is available for an extra charge. There is also a well-equipped gym open roughly from 08:00 to 20:00.

6. Does Aqua Natura Bay have sea-view rooms?
Yes. Aqua Natura Bay is designed to showcase the Atlantic, and many rooms – including Twin, Double, Deluxe, Superior and Family options – come with a balcony and sea view. You can select your preferred room type and view when booking, subject to availability.

7. Is Wi‑Fi free at Aqua Natura Bay?
Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel, including guest rooms and public areas, so you can stay connected or share your Porto Moniz sunset photos with ease.

8. Is the hotel a good base for hiking and levada walks?
Absolutely. Aqua Natura Bay sits on Madeira’s north-west coast, close to the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest and a network of levada and mountain trails. It’s a great base for walkers, trail runners and anyone keen to explore Madeira’s wilder side.

9. Are airport transfers included when booking Aqua Natura Bay with Travelisto?
Many Travelisto packages can include private or shared transfers from Funchal Airport to Aqua Natura Bay. When you search your dates and flights, you’ll see whether transfers are included or offered as an optional extra before you book.