The Residence Porto Mare - Portobay - Funchal (Madeira)

4-star Funchal resort with 5 swimming pools, 4 restaurants, and award-winning botanical gardens

Pools & Gardens

The Residence Porto Mare sits within a resort complex that offers 5 swimming pools, including a lagoon-style outdoor pool and a heated indoor pool. The botanical gardens cover multiple levels with over 500 identified plant species and have earned a Travelife Gold Certification. Guests can also find a dedicated orchid garden and an aviary with budgies within the grounds.

Dining

On-site dining includes 4 restaurants, among them Restaurant Alfama serving traditional Portuguese cuisine and the Atlantida buffet restaurant with themed evenings. The hotel also features a two Michelin-starred dining experience at Il Gallo d'Oro, a standout within the Portobay complex. Room service is available for guests who prefer to eat in their apartments.

Rooms & Apartments

The accommodation at the Residence Porto Mare ranges from studios to one-bedroom apartments, each with a kitchenette, private balcony, and en suite bathroom stocked with bathrobes and free amenities. Some apartments have two bathrooms and direct access to a private garden area with sea views. All units come with a separate living and dining area, and daily housekeeping is provided.

Wellness & Activities

The spa at Porto Mare offers a range of personalized treatments including massages, and guests have access to a hammam, sauna, and hot tub. On-site recreational facilities include a tennis court, mini-golf course, table tennis, and billiards. A fitness center with cardio and resistance machines is also available for guest use.

Family Features

The hotel provides a kids' pool, an indoor and outdoor children's play area, and a hobby room with activities during peak seasons. Family-friendly room configurations are available, including apartments with two separate bedrooms. A supermarket is located next door, and the hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle service upon request.

• Location: 300 ft from Atlantic Ocean, 2 miles from Funchal city center
• Rooms: Studios and apartments with kitchenettes and private balconies
• Dining: 4 restaurants including Michelin-starred Il Gallo d'Oro
• Wellness: Spa with hammam, sauna, massage, and hot tub
• Recreation: 5 pools, tennis court, mini-golf, table tennis, billiards
• Gardens: Award-winning botanical gardens with over 500 species
• Family: Kids' pool, indoor/outdoor play areas, hobby room

License number: 6706