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The Residence at Vila Porto Mare

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 4 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 indoor pools, 2 outdoor pools
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars
Garden
Lobby
Located near the water's edge, The Residence at Vila Porto Mare offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind with a drink at one of two poolside bars, relax in the garden or take advantage of an outdoor tennis court and 4 on-site restaurants. With dry cleaning/laundry services and free WiFi available to all guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Smart TV, DVD player

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Funchal, The Residence at Vila Porto Mare is near the beach. CR7 Museum and Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and La Vie Shopping Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Lido Bathing Complex, or check out an event or a game at Estádio do Marítimo.
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Rua de Leichlingen 7, Funchal, 9004-566

What's nearby

  • Lido Bathing Complex - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • CR7 Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Town Square - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monumental Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Paella Restaurante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fortimdolido - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Vaca Negra - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tapassol Restaurante - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Residence at Vila Porto Mare

Upscale eco-certified hotel near CR7 Museum
Take advantage of 2 poolside bars, a garden, and a playground at The Residence at Vila Porto Mare. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, or hydrotherapy. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools and 2 indoor pools
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 99 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, LED light bulbs, and kitchenettes

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 4 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Alfama
  • Atlantida
  • Il Basilico
  • Med

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 4,090 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden

Spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Half board and full board meals do not include drinks.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 31.5 per room (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 6706

Property is also known as

Residence Funchal
Residence Hotel Funchal
The At Vila Porto Mare Funchal
The Residence at Vila Porto Mare Hotel
The Residence at Vila Porto Mare Funchal
The Residence at Vila Porto Mare Hotel Funchal

Frequently asked questions

Does The Residence at Vila Porto Mare have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool.

Is The Residence at Vila Porto Mare pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Residence at Vila Porto Mare?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

What time is check-in at The Residence at Vila Porto Mare?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Residence at Vila Porto Mare?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Residence at Vila Porto Mare provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 31.5 per room applies.

Where is The Residence at Vila Porto Mare located?

This family-friendly Funchal hotel is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Lido Bathing Complex, Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex, and Centro Comercial Forum Madeira. Formosa Beach and Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Residence at Vila Porto Mare Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel in a beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and very helpful and friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was simply beautiful and convenient to most restaurants and shops
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Perfekt stay - very friendly staff and very clean and functional apartment. We are definitely coming back next time we visit Funchal.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travelled with toddler and the property is vast and has lots of things to do to keep them entertained. Good for families and close to the seafront.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 star service

A 4 star superior hotel that offers 5 star service in all departments.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

genalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, especially with the room upgrade. The view from the hotel was breathtaking. The hotel is central to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fatir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greay stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc-Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay here. Food was good and fresh and cooking personell very friendly. The rooms were also nice and clean. The service at the restaurant and reception could be improved however.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, quiet, and clean with excellent staff. However, a bit remote from the centre of town, particularly now that they have ceased their in-house shuttle service.

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really nice view from our room of the beach below. The room was spacious and very clean. For me the bed was not very comfortable as I am a side sleeper and the mattress was fairly hard. It wasn’t really close to old town, so we had to get transportation back and forth.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately kept residence in a very good area with excellent transport links into Funchal centre. Very friendly and helpful staff and the rooms are very comfortable, spacious and have great views. The buffet breakfast was plentiful and delicious and the waiting staff were helpful and pleasant and the main pool and pool areas were spacious with plenty of sun beds available. Very enjoyable stay and we would love to return one day in the near future.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

R A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our return to Madeira was well worth the wait.

It was excellent. The location, staff friendliness and efficiency was of the higher order. The buffet breakfast and dinner was fantastic the like of which we have not seen before.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

The hotel and pool areas were exceptional. The breakfast offered a wide choice and the seating areas were delightful. The staff were We were upgraded to an apartment for our stay and although the accommodation was spacious and comfortable, the room was dark and the balcony was opposite a road which could be noisy at times. Having said that, I would still recommend this hotel as a great place to stay but in our experience the accommodation upgrade was at the expense of the location of the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great, but beware of ants

Great place. Two problems with our room: 1. It was at the farthest possible point from elevators/reception so didn’t enjoy entering and exiting with young children and luggage. 2. Ants! There are a LOT of them in the room. Don’t leave any food unopened anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent and relaxing.

With the "bang for the bucks" place to stay at, we can only recommend you to stay at the Residence. Accommodations, pool area as well as the restaurants are excellent. Family with kids will have a nice week by the poolside, but dont expect kids playground/activities. Evening entertainment feelt old and dated for us (mid 40s of age), possibly aimed for the +65. We surely will be back at this premises again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, beautiful hotel, lovely gardens and facilities. Room was well equipped with everything we could need including spare towels for pool/spa. Staff very friendly and helpful. We had a room facing the road which was noisy but it was changed with no fuss to quiet inward facing. Fantastic choice and quality of breakfast. Half hour walk into Funchal which we preferred to irregular bus service. Large supermarket close by if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a great stay at The Residence. The breakfast buffet was vast and delicious. The property is beautiful to walk around. Although you cannot access the ocean from the property, the views are amazing and you can easily access the water nearby. Lots of beautiful walking areas nearby as well as restaurants. The hotel pools were lovely as were the restaurants and free entertainment. The staff was helpful and the facility was immaculate. Our room had a beautiful room, was clean and comfortable amd had amazing water pressure. We would definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Gala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but in our room was very loud at night. We prefer to go to sleep not late to wake up before sunrise. It was impossible to sleep before midnight. I believe there should be a choice of rooms in terms of noise level preferably at arrival. Otherwise it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan Juhl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Femte gang på Porto Mare. Residence er rigtigt flot og har meget høje standarder. Meget hjælpsomt personale. Vi måtte rejse hjem før tid, vi fik fuld refund fra hotellet. Meget imødekommende og professionelt. Kan varmt anbefale stedet. Vi kommer tilbage.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gepflegte Anlage, sehr freundliches Personal, sehr nett zu Kindern, im März waren aber überwiegend Senioren Gäste im Hotel. Können das Hotel aber uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort. Studio apartment spacious and comfortable. Very good staff.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent resort!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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