Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

The Residence Porto Mare ****
Tour operator category

FNC196
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Location

The Residence hotel is situated in the western part of the Vila Porto Mare resort, which consists of The Residence Porto Mare, Porto Mare, and Eden Mar hotels. The family-friendly The Residence Porto Mare is separated from the sea only by a promenade. Restaurants and cafes are located in the immediate vicinity and are within walking distance. The center of Funchal is approx. 2.5 km away.
Large hotel resort with pool, green areas, and parking lots in sunny weather.
View of a hotel garden with pool, palm trees, and sea in the background under clear sky.
Hotel pool with palm trees, lounge chairs, and sea view under a clear blue sky.
Green lawn with lounge chairs and gazebo by the sea under a clear blue sky.

Facilities

Modern hotel at dusk with illuminated pool and palm trees.
View of a hotel garden with pool, palm trees, and sea in the background under clear sky.
Hotel pool with palm trees, lounge chairs, and sea view under a clear blue sky.
A breakfast table set by a pool in a tropical hotel setting.
Patio table with chairs, drinks, and flowers overlooking the sea on a sunny day.
Lit pathway leads to a small hut surrounded by plants and trees at dusk.
Illuminated hotel restaurant with tables by the pool and palm trees at dusk.
Green lawn with lounge chairs and gazebo by the sea under a clear blue sky.
Modern hotel bar area with warm lighting and tropical plants.
A stylish hotel lounge area with comfortable armchairs and warm lighting.
Elegant hotel lounge area with modern furnishings and warm lighting scheme.
Set amidst 13,000 m² of gardens, The Residence Porto Mare captivates with a concept adapted to nature—the green of the trees, the colors of the flowers, and the fragrance of the herbs. The Residence features 99 apartments and studios, and 4 restaurants: Il Basilico (Italian, à la carte), Horta (Healthy Comfort food, à la carte), the buffet restaurant Atlântida (themed buffet), and Alfama (Mediterranean, à la carte). There are a total of 5 pools, including 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and two heated indoor pools. There are 3 bars: the pool bar Bar Varanda, Bar Portofino, and Bar Oceano. Furthermore, a spa area with a sauna, steam bath, and 2 whirlpools is available. Sun loungers, pool towels, and parasols are included in the pool area. Guests can use all the facilities of the Vila Porto Mare resort.

Accommodation

Studio

The studios (approx. 30-35m²) are equipped with 2 twin-size beds, a safe, air conditioning (warm/cold), a Smart TV, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony. The bathroom includes a hairdryer, bathrobes, and toiletries (S12). Also bookable as Studio Type O with limited availability and special pricing (STO).

Bright hotel room with two twin beds, desk, and balcony with a view.

Apartment

The apartments (approx. 70 m²) offer similar amenities to the studios, but they feature a separate bedroom with two queen-size beds, a living area with seating, and a kitchenette (A12).

Meals

BB/HB

Breakfast: Buffet at the Atlântida restaurant.
For guests who have booked half board (HB), dinner is also served in buffet form at the Atlântida restaurant.
Not included in the HB, guests can visit the following à la carte restaurants: "Alfama" (Mediterranean), "Il Basilico" (Italian), and the new "Horta" restaurant (healthy comfort food/Wednesday-Sunday).

A breakfast table set by a pool in a tropical hotel setting.

Sports included

Indoor pool, fitness studio.

Sports for a fee

Tennis, squash, table tennis, billiards.
Green fee discount at the Palheiro and Santo da Serra golf courses.

Children's program

Children's playground

Wellness

Modern massage room with two beds, soft lighting, and decorative wooden wall.
Modern indoor pool with glass roof and plants in a hotel.
Spa (free admission) with sauna, steam bath, and whirlpool.
Massages and beauty treatments (for a fee).

Entertainment

Live music, entertainment program for children, themed parties, guided garden tours

Hotel service

Babysitter (on request and for a fee).
Wi-Fi is free throughout the resort.
Parking spaces available for a fee, subject to availability.
Garage for a fee.
Laundry/room service (for a fee)

Credit card

Amex, Visa, and Mastercard.

Hotel contact

The Residence Porto Mare
Rua Leichlingen,7
9004-566 Funchal
Madeira/Portugal
theresidence@portobay.pt
+351 291 708 700

Sustainability

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

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Zusatzhinweis

Please note: A tourist tax is levied on Madeira in the amount of 2 EUR per person/night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years are free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Bookings of more than 6 rooms are considered group bookings and are only possible on request. Different availabilities and prices apply. This also applies to bookings made with the same date under different booking numbers but linked to the same agency number.
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as an optional extra service in the reservation system:
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Madeira Hiking Combo (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 little more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Please note: As of 1.10.24, the municipality of Funchal levies a tourist tax of 2 € per person (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years are free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel.
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Check-in from 2 PM
Check-out at 12 PM
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Excursion days will be announced to you on-site.
No minimum number of participants, guaranteed execution.
Subject to changes in the itinerary.
Days without excursions are at your own disposal. Entry fees not listed are not included.
All transfers to/from the hotel to the excursion region are included.

Seasonal information

The following dress code applies for Christmas and New Year's Eve: "smart casual".
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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 joy of life.
Experience this floral event twice in 2027. Up close on one of the stands at Funchal harbor on 2.5. and 16.5.2027, and book a grandstand ticket (limited availability) for only 47 € p.p. in addition to your room of choice using the computer code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the big parade on 6.2.2027 up close.
Book your desired room and enter the computer code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: 35 € per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event starts at approx. 8 PM
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Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 18.08.2026 12:27