Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Porto Mare ****

FNC071
Wellness
WLAN
Family
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Location

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

Facilities

Multiple swimming pools in a tropical hotel setting with palm trees and sea in the background.
Hotel terrace at night with illuminated pool and relaxed atmosphere.
Illuminated path leads to a cozy gazebo in a garden at dusk.
Illuminated hotel garden with pool and palm trees at dusk
Green garden with lounge chairs and sea view under clear blue sky
Sunrise over a pool with palm trees and clear blue water.
Terrace with tables and chairs beside a pool overlooking the sea and palm trees.
Luxurious hotel lobby with tall windows, marble floor, and elegant decoration.
Bright restaurant with wooden floor, decorated wooden tables, and large windows.
Two comfortable armchairs with a round table in front of a large window overlooking terrace and palm trees.
Cozy dining area with modern chairs, a large vase, and decorative elements.
Bright hotel room with cozy armchairs, sofas, and modern decorations.
Modernly furnished hotel lounge area with armchairs, tables, and subdued lighting.
Cozy dining area with modern chairs, a large vase, and decorative elements.
Cozy seating area with wooden furniture and plants in the background in a hotel setting.
Modern hotel dining area with wooden chairs, tables, and decorative ceiling under warm lighting
The Porto Mare hotel offers its guests the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. The hotel has 198 rooms, an elevator, a buffet restaurant and three à la carte restaurants, various bars, and four conference rooms. In the spacious garden, there are 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 holiday complex can be used.

Accommodation

Double room

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

Spacious hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking outside.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking garden.
Bright hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view in daylight.

Superior double room sea view

These rooms are renovated with the same amenities as the double rooms 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 occupancy at an additional charge (DME).
Also bookable as Superior double room sea view type O with limited availability and at a special price (UMO).
(Additionally bookable under FNCA54 Double Room Superior Sea View (DMU) and Double Room Superior Sea View Type A (MSA).)

Junior Suite partial sea view

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

A bright hotel room with two large beds, wooden flooring, and balcony access with sea view.
Spacious hotel room with seating area, wooden floor, and balcony with sea view.

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board

Buffet style. 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: "Alfama" (Mediterranean), "Il Basilico" (Italian), and the new "Horta" restaurant (healthy comfort food/Wednesday-Sunday).

Hotel buffet area with wooden furniture, various foods, and warm lighting.

HB+ (Bookable in Winter)

Includes 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 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 stands in a modern, illuminated hallway with wooden walls and floor.
Large indoor pool with waterfall and columns in stylish spa area.
Relaxation room with cozy loungers and decorative wooden sculptures on the walls.
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).

Entertainment

Live music several evenings a week.

Hotel service

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

Credit card

Amex, Visa, and Mastercard.

Hotel contact

Porto Mare Hotel
Rua Simplicio Passos Gouveia 21
9004-565 Funchal
Madeira/Portugal
E-Mail: portomare@portobay.pt
Phone: +351 291 703 700

Hotel features

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

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for 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 can be booked 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 per description (entrance fees not listed are not included).
Description below.
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Hiking combination Madeira (choose 2 out of 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 in Madeira – the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be swept away by the joy of life.
Experience this floral event up close on May 4, 2025, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket with the code FNC500 for just €41 per person with your chosen room.
Check-in from 2 PM
Check-out at 12 PM
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Rooms for disabled guests (Superior double room sea view, DMU) can be booked upon request.
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Please note: a tourist tax of €2 per person/night is levied in Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally 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 Madeira's most beautiful panoramas on this half-day tour. From Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint, you overlook Funchal Bay and 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 will have the opportunity to ride the traditional basket 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). Continue over Cabo Girão (Europe's highest sea cliff at 580m), then the route leads along the coast to Ribeira Brava. From Ponta de Sol, ascend to the Paul da Serra plateau (1400m). Finally, descend to Porto Moniz to the natural swimming pools. A 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), offering views of both the north and south coasts simultaneously. Afterwards, 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 midst of Madeira's Laurisilva forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue the drive to Santana, known for its thatched houses. A lunch break is taken here. Afterwards, proceed to Pico do Facho. Then return to Funchal.
Levada and Botanical Garden (Monday/Wednesday): The 4th and final excursion includes a 1.5-hour levada walk (easy difficulty) to the Botanical Garden, famous for its approximately 3,000 different plant species (entrance fee and guided tour included).
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Excursion days will be communicated to you on-site.
No minimum number of participants, guaranteed execution.
Changes to the itinerary are subject to change.
Days without excursions are at your own disposal. Entrance fees not listed are not included.
All transfers are included from/to the hotel to the excursion region.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2025/26 on page 224.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2026 on page 224.

Seasonal information

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the dress code is "smart casual".
****(***************************************Every year, the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place in Madeira – the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be swept away by the joy of life.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket with the EDV code FNC500 for just €47 per person with your chosen room.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade on February 14, 2026, up close.
Book your desired room and enter the EDV code FNC520 for the bookable 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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Last updated: 21.02.2026 08:32