We stayed at the (Vila) Porto Mare Residences. Studio flats. They are large, well appointed. They whole complex is clean. Several restaurants (ALL serving lovely food) and bars. Staff are friendly and helpful. Gardens and pool area very pleasant. Complex includes Eden Mar hotel too. Courtesy bus into Funchal Centro. But taxis are not expensive. Local buses might be fun... More

No complaints at all, friendly service, breakfast buffet was of a good quality. Hotel's location is quiet and convenient, 20 minutes walk into town or plenty of buses including hotel courtesy bus. I didn't eat dinner in the hotel but walked thru the buffet a few times, there was a good selection and well presented. My room and bed were... More

I'd love to say it was awful so that we'd have it all to ourselves, but my conscience won't let me. This was our second stay (over the holidays)-- a total of five weeks altogether, and our favorite of the various similar hotels we have stayed at on the island. The staff is outstanding, truly making this a home-away-from- home.... More

Another wonderful Christmas / New Year at the Porto Mare Hotel. Thank you to all the dedicated staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Again the Christmas decorations were superb. The gardens of the Vila Porto Mare are a delight both for the serious gardener and the amateur. In fact better than another garden in Madeira for which we... More

Third time we have stayed at this complex - really worthwhile - accomodation and restaurants especially Le med were great. We were celebrating a birthday/anniversary and the mgmt looked after us very well. More

My wife and i 35-50 have just returned from holiday after staying at the porto mare hotel in funchal. We didn't do much research before picking this hotel but were pleasantly surprised when the coach pulled up. The reception worked really well, quick and efficient and within minutes we were on our way to a room on the fourth floor... More

I think everything has already been said about the Porto Mare. This is an excellent hotel - we've been before and we will be going back there. The rooms are good, the gardens are delightful, food is good, staff lovely - what more can you say! We enjoyed the varied entertainment in the evenings. In the Oceana Bar I made... More

Love this hotel fantastic rooms very spacious. Good breakfasts worth having. Pool area is fab and very clean with attendants. Enjoyed it so much bought a time share in the residence and have been back 3 times since love it! More

If you are jumping through the many positive Tripadvisor reviews for Porto Mare Hotel it is nearly impossible to express own impressions and experiences and saying something new about the Resort and its facilities – so let me reduce my review to some lines only. My wife and me spent vacation in the Porto Mare Hotel in spring 2010 and... More