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This 4-star Funchal hotel is located just 328 feet from the Atlantic Ocean. It offers 5 swimming pools, 4 restaurants and modern accommodations with kitchenettes and balconies. The bright apartments and studios at The Residence Porto Mare each have a microwave, fridge and tea/coffee maker. Each private 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 center is just 1.6 mi from The Residence Porto Mare. Guests can reach Madeira Airport with a 15-minute drive and an airport shuttle is available upon request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Funchal, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

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 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin 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
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.9
High score for Funchal

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Margaret
    the United States the United States
    Wonderful: beds were huge, pool was lovely, location was very walkable (with of course some hills in Madeira). Staff were helpful, polite, diligent, professional. Breakfast was delicious and huge, coffee was great, They thought of everything.
  • Ton
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    No waiting times for the breakfast, seating was inside and outside. There was a good variety of food at the buffet. The evening buffet was also OK, but we liked the restaurants outside better. You will need to make a reservation for those. Despite...
  • Lisa
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The apartment in the Residence was so beautiful. The staff were very friendly
  • Glenn
    the United States the United States
    Location, beautiful grounds, helpful staff, well-appointed rooms.
  • Yarvashi
    Jersey Jersey
    Lots to do on site for kids. We had a 1 bedroom garden suite which was quite sizeable. Friendly staff
  • Brad
    the United States the United States
    We enjoyed NYE on property...............great amenities and location. Free shuttle to stadium for the fireworks show.
  • Christina
    the United States the United States
    The hotel/resort was lovely and was very well maintained. The grounds were spectacular. The property is a little 'dated' but not enough that it affected our stay. Check-in went smoothly. I did request a room that was facing the ocean and not...
  • Vasile
    Poland Poland
    Big space to relax on the day that you just don't feel like doing anything. Pools, jacuzzi, and other amenities. Place has everything, we had a huge apartment that met all our expectations from a facilities pov.
  • Douha
    Canada Canada
    The grounds and exterior are beautiful. The gardens and pools are perfectly maintained. The complex is close to many great restaurants outside the hotel within a few minutes. It was also easy to take the bus or taxi to the old town. You can even...
  • Monkey
    the United Arab Emirates the United Arab Emirates
    What is there not to like! Excellent location, very spacious family room. Free parking provided. Swimming pool and facilities are fantastic. Breakfast - huge variety. Super friendly and helpful staff. I’ll be staying here again on my next visit to...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 17,706 reviews from 14 properties
14 managed properties

Property info

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

Area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 4 restaurants
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Parking
Private parking is available 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!

      Spa

      • Kids' pool
      • Turkish/Steam Bath
        Additional charge
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
        Additional charge
      • Spa
        Additional charge
      • Sauna
        Additional charge

      Food & Drink

      • Bar
      • Room service

      Activities

      • Mini golf
        Additional charge
      • Ping-pong
        Additional charge
      • Pool table
        Additional charge
      • Tennis court
        Additional charge

      Transportation

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

      Front Desk Services

      • Baggage storage
      • 24-hour front desk

      Cleaning Services

      • Laundry
        Additional charge

      Miscellaneous

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

      Safety & security

      • Safe

      Languages Spoken

      • English
      • Portuguese

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

      Check-in
      From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
      Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
      You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
      Check-out
      From 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Cancellation/ prepayment
      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
      Children & Beds

      Child policies

      Children of all ages are welcome.

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

      Crib and extra bed policies

      0 - 2 years
      Extra bed upon request
      € 30 per child, per night
      Crib 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 cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

      The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

      All cribs 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 fees may apply.
      Accepted payment methods
      American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.

      The fine print
      Must-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 authorization 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

      Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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

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

        • 3 guests
        • 5 guests

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

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

        • Spa
        • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
        • Sauna
        • Massage
        • Turkish/Steam Bath
        • Pool table
        • Ping-pong
        • Tennis court
        • Mini golf
        • Bicycle rental
        • Swimming pool
      • 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
      • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay (subject to availability) that have:

        • 1 bedroom
        • 2 bedrooms

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

      • The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay has 4 restaurants:

        • Il basilico
        • Horta
        • Alfama
        • Atlantida
      • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay on this page.

      • The nearest beach is 350 feet from The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

      • Check-in at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • The prices at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • 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.