The Residence at Vila Porto Mare

Lovely hotel with great facilities, including a really well equipped gym and a good choice of pools. The buffet breakfasts had a wide selection of hot food, as well as continental food, including cheese, meats and salads. We were upgraded on arrival to a very spacious and well equipped 2 bed apartment which had comfortable beds. The happy hour at one of the hotel bars is excellent value. Well worth the stay and would happily return.

My Husband and I stayed at The Residence in February 2019. The apartment was spacious and immaculately clean. The bed was very comfortable and we loved sitting out on the balcony during the evenings. The hotel grounds are beautiful. It is lovely being in Funchal but not staying right in the centre. The walk into central Funchal is easy and takes around 30 minutes. The surrounding area in Porto Mare is beautiful - there is a lovely walk along the coast and there are plenty of good restaurants and bars nearby. You are spoilt for choice. There is also a supermarket very close by the aparthotel so that was very convenient for having self-catering facilities. Breakfast was very good - lots of choice. We would definitely stay at The Residence again when returning to Madeira in the future.

Brilliant break away. Lovely place with great facilities

Lovely hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Despite being fully booked the hotel was quiet, the pool area uncrowded with plenty of different places to sit and relax.

Good clean hotel with good selection of amenities