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This 4-star Funchal hotel is situated just 100 metres from the Atlantic Ocean. It offers 5 swimming pools, 4 restaurants and modern accommodation with kitchenettes and balconies. The bright apartments and studios at The Residence Porto Mare each have a microwave, fridge and tea/coffee maker. Each en suite bathroom is stocked with a bathrobe, hairdryer and free bathroom amenities. Guests can choose between 4 restaurants, including Restaurant Alfama which serves traditional Portuguese cuisine. Guests can relax in a sun lounger by Residence Porto Mare’s large, lagoon-style swimming pool. The Spa at Porto Mare offers a variety of treatments including massages. A tennis court, hot tub and mini-golf course are also on site. Funchal city centre is just 2.5 km from The Residence Porto Mare. Guests can reach Madeira Airport with a 15-minute drive and an airport shuttle is available upon request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Funchal, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful hotel , great views, perfect location,Staff excellent very accommodating , will be back
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is very good , the hotel and grounds superb and the staff very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed room 3260 in The Residence very much , and the swimming pools were good. I would like to especially thank Licia Ferrara for an extremely...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central to all Funchal has to offer. Fantastic breakfast and the apartment room was perfect. Staff especially the breakfast and cleaning staff were always friendly despite being very busy.
  • T
    Tatiana
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Excellent facilities, perfectly located, very friendly staff.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous rooms - great restaurants especially Horta and Il Basilico
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, the location, service, attention to detail, food, gardens.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great complex - well tended and looked after - great happy hour which was clearly very popular - the entire complex was spotless and is obviously well maintained - excellent breakfast with attentive friendly staff - didn't eat dinner so can't comment
  • Moira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are so kind especially Pedro and the residence, staff . A special mention for the luggage trolly gentlemen because they are the kindest lve met and housekeeping went the extra mile. My last week l spent elsewhere and on getting my cases...
  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Many pools and facilities for kids, large one bed room apartment with views of sunset. Lovely breakfast area in restaurant overlooking gardens and pool. Right by the water if you want to jump in off the rocks into the deep blue Madeira water.
  • Catharine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel for relaxation. Breakfast and dinner in the buffet restaurant Atlantida was very good, as was lunch at the pool bar. Accommodation was very good, lovely big comfy beds, showers excellent. Didn’t need the kitchenette in the end as half...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 17,715 reviews from 14 properties
14 managed properties

Property information

PortoBay Hotels & Resorts is responsible for the management of 15 hotels in the 4 and 5 star segments. We are the Portuguese hotel group that has received the most awards internationally.

Languages spoken

English,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
4 restaurants on site

  • Il basilico
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free
  • Atlantida
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Alfama
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Horta
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 4 restaurants
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 10 per day.

  • Parking garage

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Telephone

Room Amenities

  • Carpeted

Outdoors

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - indoorFree!

    Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

      Wellness

      • Kids' pool
      • Hammam
        Additional charge
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
        Additional charge
      • Spa and wellness centre
        Additional charge
      • Sauna
        Additional charge

      Food & Drink

      • Bar
      • Room service

      Activities

      • Mini golf
        Additional charge
      • Table tennis
        Additional charge
      • Billiards
        Additional charge
      • Tennis court
        Additional charge

      Transport

      • Bicycle rental
        Additional charge
      • Shuttle service
      • Airport shuttle
        Additional charge

      Reception services

      • Luggage storage
      • 24-hour front desk

      Cleaning services

      • Laundry
        Additional charge

      Miscellaneous

      • Air conditioning
      • Heating
      • Lift
      • Non-smoking rooms

      Safety & security

      • Safety deposit box

      Languages spoken

      • English
      • Portuguese

      House rules
      The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in
      From 14:00 to 23:30
      Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
      You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
      Check-out
      From 06:30 to 12:00
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children of any age are welcome.

      To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

      Cot and extra bed policies

      0 - 2 years
      Extra bed upon request
      € 30 per child, per night
      Cot upon request
      Free
      3 - 11 years
      Extra bed upon request
      € 30 per child, per night
      12+ years
      Extra bed upon request
      € 60 per person, per night

      Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

      The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

      All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

      Age restriction
      The minimum age for check-in is 18
      Groups
      When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
      Accepted payment methods
      American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.

      The fine print
      Need-to-know information for guests at this property

      Please note that for reservations under the condition "Pay at the property - no prepayment needed ", the total amount of the reservation must be paid at the check-in.

      Please note that the credit card used to make the payment of the reservation must be from one of the guests staying in the room. If this is not the case, please contact the hotel prior to the check-in date.

      Please note that guests and children must show valid identification at check-in. Minors not accompanied by their parents must have a declaration or authorisation to stay, issued by the holder of rights of custody.

      Half-board and full board rates include buffet dinner and drinks are not included.

      Half-board rates on 24 December and 31 December include a special dinner. Extra guests will be charged separately.

      Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

      In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

      Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

      License number: 6706

      FAQs about The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay

      • The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay has 4 restaurants:

        • Horta
        • Il basilico
        • Alfama
        • Atlantida
      • The prices at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay is 1.7 miles from the centre of Funchal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay (subject to availability). These have:

        • 1 bedroom
        • 2 bedrooms

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay on this page.

      • The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Spa and wellness centre
        • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
        • Sauna
        • Massage
        • Hammam
        • Billiards
        • Table tennis
        • Tennis court
        • Mini golf
        • Bicycle rental
        • Swimming Pool
      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay on this page.

      • Guests staying at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Buffet
      • Check-in at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

      • Yes, The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

        • 3 guests
        • 5 guests

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.