The Residence at Vila Porto Mare

Have stayed here many times before and cannot fault the service and amenities.

Everything was well maintained, managed and very clean, the management have trained the staff very well. Staff were friendly and efficient, we really enjiyed our stay.

It is a very good hotel. It is actually a resort. Huge premises. Old fashioned in the way that they do not save on space - huge meeting rooms, huge reception, etc. But it also means that corridors are endless and the way to your room can be tiring. The access to the ocean water is not for elderly people though a small beach is very close. Pools are good. The ocean view is practically closed by the park between the hotel and the ocean. Take into consideration that the ocean is to the south, so if you ask for the ocean view the sun comes to your balcony rather early. I thought it was anyway better than the street view though the street is very quite. Buffet breakfast is very good. Only once we went to the buffet dinner but that we did not particularly enjoy. A supermarket in the south-east corner is very good. Hourly shuttle service to downtown is very convenient. On the whole we had great time.

This hotel/resort was gorgeous! The facilities were always pristine and the amenities were plentiful. The staff were all very kind and helpful!

4 days to get to know the island - always nice to teturn to hotel in evening and relax. The room was very comfortable and the happy hours were super. Great drinks.

Stunning gardens and pool areas. Studio was well equipped and spacious enough for two people.

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.

We have stayed at The Residence on a previous visit to Madeira. This time it was in one of the Pool view rooms rather than a garden apartment. The ambience is just as good as it ever was but this time the tranquillity was disturbed by noisy neighbours and doors slamming.

Brilliant break away. Lovely place with great facilities