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
Garden
2 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
The Residence at Vila Porto Mare offers a peaceful waterside retreat with garden strolls and four on-site restaurants. Enjoy drinks at two poolside bars, play on the outdoor tennis court, rent bikes to explore, and stay connected with free WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$437
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

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 travellers looking to shop may want to visit Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and La Vie Shopping Center. Travelling 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 - 0.6 km
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • CR7 Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Town Square - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Paella Restaurante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Il Basilico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Vaca Negra - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tapassol Restaurante - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taxiko - ‬3 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, children's 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 such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and 2 indoor pools
  • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 99 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Residence at Vila Porto Mare?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Residence at Vila Porto Mare on 21 Oct 2025 start from NZ$429.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Residence at Vila Porto Mare Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liam Paul

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

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

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

james

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

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

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

Fatir

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

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.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with great amenities, very good location, with access to central Funchal on your doorstep. Could not recommend enough. Thank you

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

David Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great and can’t fault the staff, polite friendly and helpful. I did loose a day though because of a late easyJet flight also booked through Expedia. Alas it’s easier to talk to a brick wall than Expedia about this, not even sure they are real people might as well be BOTs, so next time will book direct with hotel and airlines.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our 7night stay at The Residence (30/8/25-5/9/25) and would definitely recommend. The apartment was modern, clean, very roomy, bedroom, 2 bathrooms, lounge area, dining area, a very well equipped kitchen and balcony. Staff were welcoming and friendly. The gardens and pool area were absolutely beautiful and well maintained. The hotel complex is huge and has everything you could possibly want or need but it is very easy to get disorientated and lost! Madeira is a beautiful island we would definitely like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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

Robert

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

Presque parfait !

Tout était parfait sauf les viennoiseries de la veille au petit déjeuner, vraiment dommage !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steinar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Juliet

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stine

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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