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Porto Mare ****

FNC071
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Location

The hotel is located in the middle of the Funchal hotel district, separated from the sea only by the promenade. The Lido sea swimming pool is next to the hotel. Funchal city center is about 2.5 km away. Funchal Airport is about 19 km away.
Green garden with lounge chairs overlooking the ocean under a blue sky.
Lush garden with palm trees and a view of the blue sea under a clear sky.
View of a hotel pool and tropical garden with the sea in the background.

Facilities

Luxurious pool area with palm trees and sea view at a holiday resort.
Evening view of a hotel restaurant with seating next to a lit pool and palm trees
Lit pathway leading to a pavilion in a lush garden at dusk.
Evening hotel resort with illuminated palm trees, swimming pools, and seating areas in the garden.
Green lawn with wooden loungers, gazebo, and sea view under blue sky
Illuminated hotel with large pool and palm trees at night.
Terrace with tables and chairs beside a large pool overlooking the sea.
Large hotel lobby with tall windows, marble floor, and decorative plants.
Modern restaurant with wooden floor, set tables, and large windows for natural light.
Two chairs and a round table in front of large windows overlooking a terrace and palm trees.
Cozy restaurant area with curved bench seating, wooden chairs, and decorative lighting.
Modern hotel lounge area with comfortable armchairs and sofas in warm tones.
Elegant hotel lobby with comfortable armchairs, tables, and subtle lighting.
Cozy restaurant area with curved bench seating, wooden chairs, and decorative lighting.
Cozy seating area with upholstered furniture and wooden chairs around tables, surrounded by lush greenery.
Elegant hotel restaurant with wooden furniture and modern ceiling lighting.
The Porto Mare Hotel offers its guests the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. The hotel has 198 rooms, a lift, a buffet restaurant and three à la carte restaurants, various bars, and four conference rooms. The spacious garden features two freshwater swimming pools with a separate children's pool and a pool bar. Sun loungers, beach towels, and umbrellas are included by the pool. All facilities of the Suite Hotel Eden Mar and The Residence resort can be used.

Accommodation

Double Room

The rooms (approx. 30-35 sqm) are comfortably and modernly furnished, with bath/WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobe, safe (free of charge), Smart TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), coffee/tea making facilities, air conditioning, and balcony (D). Also available for single use (DE). With a sea view and for single use for an additional charge (DM/DEM).
Also available as a Double Room Type O (DO) and Double Room Sea View Type O (DMO) with limited availability and at a special price.

Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking the city.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, and view of a terrace with garden.
Bright hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Double Room Superior Sea View

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these rooms have been renovated and feature a minibar stocked with water and soft drinks (filled once upon arrival), a Nespresso machine, and a welcome gift (DMU).
Available for single use for an additional charge (DME).
Also available as a Double Room Superior Sea View Type O with limited availability and at a special price (UMO).
(Also bookable under FNCA54 Double Room Superior Sea View (DMU) and Double Room Superior Sea View Type A (MSA).)

Junior Suite Side Sea View

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these rooms are approximately 56 sqm and additionally feature a separate sleeping area (sliding door) and a kitchenette with a stove, a refilled minibar with water and soft drinks (filled once upon arrival), a Nespresso machine, a microwave, a welcome gift, and a side sea view (J2S).

Spacious hotel room with two beds, wooden floor, and balcony view.
Bright hotel room with sofa, armchairs, dining table, and balcony access overlooking greenery.

Board

Breakfast/Half Board

in buffet form. If guests wish to dine at one of the à la carte restaurants, they will receive a credit of €17 per person per dinner. Currently, 3 à la carte restaurants are open - the "Alfama" (Mediterranean) restaurant, the "Il Basilico" (Italian) restaurant, and the new "Horta" restaurant (healthy comfort food/Wednesday-Sunday)

Elegant buffet restaurant with rounded wooden furniture and a variety of dishes

HB+ (Available in Winter)

Included are 1/2 bottle of house wine or 1 mineral water or 1 beer or 1 soft drink per person with dinner.

Sports Included

Indoor pool, fitness studio, and aerobics room.

Sports for a Fee

Hard surface tennis court, squash court, table tennis, and mini golf.
Discounts on the island's 2 golf courses.

Children's Program

Babysitter (on request and for a fee),
Children's playground.

Wellness

Woman in bathrobe in modern illuminated hotel corridor with wooden panels
Calm spa room with massage tables, soft lighting, and decorative wooden wall.
Cozy spa area with loungers and decorative wooden elements on the wall.
Spa (free entry) with sauna, steam bath (both for a fee) and whirlpool, as well as two heated indoor pools.
Massages and beauty treatments (for a fee).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi throughout the hotel free of charge.
Laundry service for a fee.
Room service for a fee.
Free public parking is available subject to availability.
Garage for a fee.

Credit Card

Amex, Visa, and Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Children's playground
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Family Friendly
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Traveling with a future provides assistance in making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Bookings of more than 6 rooms are considered group bookings and are only possible upon request. Different availability and prices apply. This also applies to bookings made with identical dates under different booking numbers but attributable to the same agency number.
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Various excursion/hiking packages are available as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Star Tour with hotel code FNC444 (request H):
4 excursions including local, German-speaking tour guide, entrance fees as advertised (entrance fees not listed are not included).
Description below.
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Hiking Combo Madeira (choose 2 from currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking Week (for those who want to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Every year, the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event up close on May 4, 2025, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand seat with the code FNC500 for only €41 per person, in addition to your chosen room.
Check-in from 2 PM
Check-out at 12 PM
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Accessible rooms (Double Room Superior Sea View, DMU) can be booked upon request.
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Please note: Madeira charges a tourist tax of €2 per person/night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made on site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Star Tour Excursion Program (subject to change/daily arrival possible):
Eira do Serrado/Monte (Monday/Thursday): Discover the most beautiful panoramas of Madeira on this half-day tour. From the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, you overlook the bay of Funchal, and then continue to Eira do Serrado, from where you can look down into the crater of an extinct volcano. At the very bottom lies the village of Curral das Freiras (Nuns' Valley). Continue to Monte, where you will visit the church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. On the way back, you have the opportunity to ride the traditional wicker sleds. (Not included in the price)
Porto Moniz (Wednesday/Friday): Departure towards Câmara de Lobos (fishing village where the famous Espada - Black Scabbardfish - is caught). Then continue over Cabo Girão (Europe's highest sea cliff at 580m), and then the route leads along the coast to Ribeira Brava. From Ponta de Sol, the path leads upwards to the Pául da Serra plateau (1400m). Finally, descend to Porto Moniz to the natural swimming pools. The lunch break is taken here. The return journey is via the north coast, passing through Seixal to São Vicente. From there, ascend over the Encumeada pass (1007m), where you can see both the north and south coasts simultaneously. Then return to Funchal.
Santana (Tuesday/Saturday): Departure into the mountains via Poiso towards Pico do Arieiro (1810m). Then descend to Ribeiro Frio. Here you are in the middle of Madeira's laurel forest (Laurisilva), a UNESCO World Heritage site. The drive continues to Santana, known for its thatched houses. Lunch break is taken here. Afterwards, drive to Pico do Facho. Then return to Funchal.
Levada and Botanical Garden (Monday/Wednesday): The 4th and final excursion leads us to the Botanical Garden after an approx. 1.5-hour Levada walk (difficulty level: easy), famous for its approximately 3,000 different plant species (entrance fee and guided tour included).
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The excursion days will be announced on-site.
No minimum number of participants, guaranteed implementation.
Changes in the itinerary are subject to change.
Days without excursions are at your own disposal. Entrance fees not listed are not included.
All transfers to and from the excursion region are included.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2024/25 on page 212.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2025 on page 212.

Season Note

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the dress code is "smart casual".
****(***************************************Every year, the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand seat with the EDV code FNC500 for only €47 per person, in addition to your chosen room.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the big parade on February 14, 2026, up close.
Book your desired room and enter the EDV code FNC520 for the optional grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - starts approx. 8 PM
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Additionally bookable under FNCA54.

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