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 9.4 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 9.3!

  • 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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Availability

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2 twin beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Marian
Finland Finland
Amenities and staff are amazing, lots of activities for kids, several pools (indoor and outdoor), decent gym.
Rhonda
United States United States
We loved the buffet breakfast, the pool area, the dinner buffet and the comfortable large bed. We also loved having the separated bathroom areas.
A
Netherlands Netherlands
Breakfast was nice, location a bit crowded. Room was very nice (we also got upgraded for free). Also, the restaurants for dinner were varied, but generally pretty good. The resort was very enjoyable too.
Susan
United States United States
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Residence at Porto Bay. The room was as expected, we enjoyed having a living area separate from the bedroom (sliding door), the property's facilities (restaurants, bars, spa, pools) were superb, and...
Nancy
United States United States
Location near the ocean Very good restaurants Entertainmen
Margaret
United States 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
Netherlands 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
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The apartment in the Residence was so beautiful. The staff were very friendly
Glenn
United States 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

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 13,102 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 and wellness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 4 restaurants
  • Terrace
  • Bar

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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about $115. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
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.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 6706

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