- Madeira Holidays
- Funchal
- The Residence Porto Mare

Located in Funchal, the resort boasts a quiet seafront location, offering a world of comfort and privacy in a truly exclusive atmosphere. This oasis of subtropical gardens blooms with more than 500 unique botanical species, and shares facilities with three hotels: Suite Hotel Eden Mar, Hotel Porto Mare and The Residence. Occupying the center of the Vila Porto Mare resort, the Residence is integrated within the larger resort and offers its guests access to all the surrounding facilities, including 4 restaurants, 6 bars, 5 pools, a spa, and sports and children's facilities
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Been coming since 2005 as a “shared ownership member” so we’re very familiar with the high standard of accommodation, food, pools and gardens. It’s the reason we bought anll those years ago. Always look forward to returning to our weeks in July.
Most of our tours had gotten cancelled unexpectedly, but the hotel was at our rescue for our honeymoon. The service, food, and atmosphere were exceptional. The spa and romantic dinner are musts, both were such a great experience, i would happily do them again. Pro tip: order the pair mousseline, you won't regret it.
A very relaxing holiday in an equally fantastic complex. The meals at the Alfarma were delicious and sitting in the garden added an extra dimension. Breakfast and the buffet evening meal at Atlantida was equally good and a welcome every morning from the Chef was lovely. How they produce the quantity of excellent food each day is amazing and all the staff who contribute to that should be congratulated. Happy hour with Virgilio Rodriques and his staff hard working staff, especially when it was moved to Bar Varanda with the musical acts, need a huge thank you as they worked really hard. My holiday would not be the same without the wonderful Luis Soares and my yearly 'hug' fix. He is a delight, extremely hard working, respected by all and not bad looking! A sad holiday in some respects as it was the last year of my 20 year Time Share but hopefully not my last holiday with these wonderful people. Travelling on my own after the lost of my husband 10 years ago could have been very lonely but I was welcomed every year with hugs, kindness and love. Many thanks especially to Virgilio Rodrigues, Silvia Figueira, Filipe Medeiros, Samira Shrestha, Lyudmyla Moroz, Paulo, Louis S and little Louis. Take care & thank you.
The Residence has been our favourite for many years. Its a 1 bedroom apartment which offers me and my wife enough space to live in peace and harmony for all our vacations. Two washbasins give both of us a chance to do our morning preparations smoothly. Jumbosized bed is more than enough and available kitchenette wares satisfy our vacation-time needs.
The well-maintained garden of the hotel complex is always a source of joy, as are the services provided by Porto Mare Hotel, cleanliness of the rooms and all near-by attractions.
Perfect location for a short break as much as a longer one! Facilities were amazing especially for mum who currently has mobility issues. The Residence kindly lent her a walker for the week which made a massive difference for her being able to get around.
