The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay
$277
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay
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$277
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay average $230 in January, the cheapest month, and $461 in June, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | $230 |
| February | $353 |
| March | $264 |
| April | $432 |
| May | $375 |
| June | $461 |
| July | $367 |
| August | $272 |
| September | $277 |
| October | $270 |
| November | $257 |
| December | $251 |
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Most expensive: June (~$461)
Cheapest: January (~$230)
About this property
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. Water lovers can head down to the private beach, or take a dip in one of the 2 indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. Water lovers can head down to the private beach, or take a dip in one of the 2 indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and bike parking.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Funchal? This hotel has facilities measuring 4090 square feet (380 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy international cuisine at Atlantida, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wind down with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at The Residence Porto Mare, by PortoBay in Funchal, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Funchal Marina and Lido Bathing Complex. This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda.
What's nearby
Lido Bathing Complex(0.3 miles)
Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex(0.6 miles)
Centro Comercial Forum Madeira(0.6 miles)
Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda(0.7 miles)
Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia(0.8 miles)
Estádio do Marítimo(0.9 miles)
Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools(1.1 miles)
Formosa Beach(1.2 miles)
Santa Catarina Park(1.3 miles)
Madeira Casino(1.4 miles)
CR7 Museum(1.4 miles)
Avenida do Mar(1.6 miles)
Plaza Madeira(1.6 miles)
Funchal Municipal Garden(1.6 miles)
Funchal Marina(1.7 miles)
The preferred airport for The Residence Porto Mare, by PortoBay is Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC)(12.8 miles)
Location
Rua De Leichlingen, 7, Funchal, Portugal
Lido Bathing Complex (0.3 miles)
Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex (0.6 miles)
Centro Comercial Forum Madeira (0.6 miles)
Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda (0.7 miles)
Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia (0.8 miles)
Estádio do Marítimo (0.9 miles)
Room options
8
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Room details
4× Twin Beds
Sleeps 5
1076 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
7
Studio
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 3
323 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
7
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 3
753 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
Guest reviews of The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay
9.2
Superb
Based on 223 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
62%
Family
28%
Group
6%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Guests describe The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay as a spacious, well-kept resort with beautiful gardens and multiple pools, generous breakfasts, and a coastal setting a walk or short ride from central Funchal.
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What guests think
Guests describe The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay as a spacious, well-kept resort with beautiful gardens and multiple pools, generous breakfasts, and a coastal setting a walk or short ride from central Funchal.
The complex is large with plentiful loungers and family-friendly amenities, though some found the entertainment dated or the layout easy to get lost in. Apartments and rooms are generally spacious and well equipped, with some offering sea views, but a few guests noted road-facing rooms could be dark or noisy and some mattresses felt firm. Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and professional, and housekeeping keeps areas very clean, with isolated criticisms about limited service in parts of the resort and a single report of ants. Overall, expect a comfortable resort stay with extensive amenities and a relaxed coastal location rather than a city-centre base.
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Facilities
Extensive resort with multiple pools, well-kept gardens, plentiful loungers and family-friendly amenities; activities available even on rainy days. Some guests found the entertainment dated and the large layout confusing.
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Julie
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
10
Juliette
Jun 29, 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
This is our third stay at Porto Mare, and its just as good as we remember. Spacious and clean rooms, lovely breakfast buffet, great facilities for adults and kids. Our two year old especially loves the pools and playground.
This is our third stay at Porto Mare, and its just as good as we remember. Spacious and clean rooms, lovely breakfast buffet, great facilities for adults and kids. Our two year old especially loves the pools and playground.
10
Gergely
Jan 11, 2026
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Stayed 14 nights
The hotel overall is a good hotel to stay for your Madeira visit. Staff is doing a great job , and the hotel offers also activities for rainy days.
The hotel overall is a good hotel to stay for your Madeira visit. Staff is doing a great job , and the hotel offers also activities for rainy days.
10
Eileen
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
All staff very pleasant. Beautiful surroundings. No shortage of loungers.
All staff very pleasant. Beautiful surroundings. No shortage of loungers.
10
Iain
Mar 8, 2022
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Stayed 6 nights
Stunning interior with magnificent gardens and pool area. Staff all very professional and friendly. Great choice for breakfast and change of theme if you want to eat in the evening. Happy hour a bonus and entertainment in the bar was really good. Great location - a gentle walk (no hills) into town in about 30/40 minutes plus bus stop located just outside the main entrance with regular service.
Stunning interior with magnificent gardens and pool area. Staff all very professional and friendly. Great choice for breakfast and change of theme if you want to eat in the evening. Happy hour a bonus and entertainment in the bar was really good. Great location - a gentle walk (no hills) into town in about 30/40 minutes plus bus stop located just outside the main entrance with regular service.
8
Irena
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Service very limited in this part of resort which is made of 3 hotels. Very clean, great breakfast with plenty of choice. Beautiful resort all in all, good facilities, older. but very well looked after.
Service very limited in this part of resort which is made of 3 hotels. Very clean, great breakfast with plenty of choice. Beautiful resort all in all, good facilities, older. but very well looked after.
10
OLIVIER
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Tout était parfait : chambre grâce au surclassement offert, hôtel avec ses belles piscines, petit déjeuner, localisation
Tout était parfait : chambre grâce au surclassement offert, hôtel avec ses belles piscines, petit déjeuner, localisation
10
Claire Louise
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
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.
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.
10
Stefan
Dec 5, 2022
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Stayed 7 nights
With the "bang for the bucks" place to stay at, we can only recommend you to stay at the Residence. Accommodations, pool area as well as the restaurants are excellent. Family with kids will have a nice week by the poolside, but dont expect kids playground/activities. Evening entertainment feelt old and dated for us (mid 40s of age), possibly aimed for the +65. We surely will be back at this premises again soon.
With the "bang for the bucks" place to stay at, we can only recommend you to stay at the Residence. Accommodations, pool area as well as the restaurants are excellent. Family with kids will have a nice week by the poolside, but dont expect kids playground/activities. Evening entertainment feelt old and dated for us (mid 40s of age), possibly aimed for the +65. We surely will be back at this premises again soon.
10
Steven
Oct 4, 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently commend very clean rooms and well-maintained grounds. One review reported ants in a room.
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Brian
Dec 29, 2022
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Stayed 19,354 nights
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.
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
Juliette
Jun 29, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
This is our third stay at Porto Mare, and its just as good as we remember. Spacious and clean rooms, lovely breakfast buffet, great facilities for adults and kids. Our two year old especially loves the pools and playground.
This is our third stay at Porto Mare, and its just as good as we remember. Spacious and clean rooms, lovely breakfast buffet, great facilities for adults and kids. Our two year old especially loves the pools and playground.
8
Michael Franz
Mar 30, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Ameisen im Zimmer. 7 Tage lang trotz Sprayen mit Gift.
Ameisen im Zimmer. 7 Tage lang trotz Sprayen mit Gift.
10
Stine
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Perfekt stay - very friendly staff and very clean and functional apartment. We are definitely coming back next time we visit Funchal.
Perfekt stay - very friendly staff and very clean and functional apartment. We are definitely coming back next time we visit Funchal.
8
Irena
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Service very limited in this part of resort which is made of 3 hotels. Very clean, great breakfast with plenty of choice. Beautiful resort all in all, good facilities, older. but very well looked after.
Service very limited in this part of resort which is made of 3 hotels. Very clean, great breakfast with plenty of choice. Beautiful resort all in all, good facilities, older. but very well looked after.
8
Ronald
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Sarah
Mar 15, 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
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
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
10
Claire Louise
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
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.
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.
10
Marc-Kevin
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We had a nice stay here. Food was good and fresh and cooking personell very friendly. The rooms were also nice and clean. The service at the restaurant and reception could be improved however.
We had a nice stay here. Food was good and fresh and cooking personell very friendly. The rooms were also nice and clean. The service at the restaurant and reception could be improved however.
10
Steven
Oct 4, 2023
·
Stayed 8 nights
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.
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.
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Rooms
Rooms and apartments are generally spacious and well equipped, with some offering sea views and balconies. Some road-facing rooms were reported as dark or noisy and a few guests found mattresses firm.
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Vagn
Jan 11, 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
Hotellet er meget smagfuldt indrettet og ligger i en yderst velholdt park med fri udsigt til havet. der er tale om førsteklssses lejligheder med alt hvad man kan ønske. Et minus var dog at buffetrestauranten åbenbart ikke var så populær mere, måske fordi personalet ikke længere var så serviceminded som tidligere. Det var også svært at lave mad i lejligheden uden at aktivere røgalarmerne.
Hotellet er meget smagfuldt indrettet og ligger i en yderst velholdt park med fri udsigt til havet. der er tale om førsteklssses lejligheder med alt hvad man kan ønske. Et minus var dog at buffetrestauranten åbenbart ikke var så populær mere, måske fordi personalet ikke længere var så serviceminded som tidligere. Det var også svært at lave mad i lejligheden uden at aktivere røgalarmerne.
10
Julie
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
10
Juliette
Jun 29, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
This is our third stay at Porto Mare, and its just as good as we remember. Spacious and clean rooms, lovely breakfast buffet, great facilities for adults and kids. Our two year old especially loves the pools and playground.
This is our third stay at Porto Mare, and its just as good as we remember. Spacious and clean rooms, lovely breakfast buffet, great facilities for adults and kids. Our two year old especially loves the pools and playground.
10
james
Jan 3, 2023
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Stayed 19,359 nights
Excellent accommodation and very helpful and friendly staff
Excellent accommodation and very helpful and friendly staff
10
OLIVIER
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Tout était parfait : chambre grâce au surclassement offert, hôtel avec ses belles piscines, petit déjeuner, localisation
Tout était parfait : chambre grâce au surclassement offert, hôtel avec ses belles piscines, petit déjeuner, localisation
8
Ronald
Mar 8, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Janet
Apr 27, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
Claire Louise
Sep 9, 2025
·
Stayed 7 nights
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.
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.
10
Susan
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
Lovely resort. Studio apartment spacious and comfortable. Very good staff.
Lovely resort. Studio apartment spacious and comfortable. Very good staff.
10
Steven
Oct 4, 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
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.
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.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful and professional, with examples of flexible support like refunds and room changes. A few guests noted limited service in some areas and occasional shortcomings at the restaurant and reception.
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Gergely
Jan 11, 2026
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Stayed 14 nights
The hotel overall is a good hotel to stay for your Madeira visit. Staff is doing a great job , and the hotel offers also activities for rainy days.
The hotel overall is a good hotel to stay for your Madeira visit. Staff is doing a great job , and the hotel offers also activities for rainy days.
10
Eileen
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
All staff very pleasant. Beautiful surroundings. No shortage of loungers.
All staff very pleasant. Beautiful surroundings. No shortage of loungers.
8
Irena
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Service very limited in this part of resort which is made of 3 hotels. Very clean, great breakfast with plenty of choice. Beautiful resort all in all, good facilities, older. but very well looked after.
Service very limited in this part of resort which is made of 3 hotels. Very clean, great breakfast with plenty of choice. Beautiful resort all in all, good facilities, older. but very well looked after.
10
D
Jan 13, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
A 4 star superior hotel that offers 5 star service in all departments.
A 4 star superior hotel that offers 5 star service in all departments.
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Sarah
Mar 15, 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
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
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
10
Janet
Apr 27, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
Claire Louise
Sep 9, 2025
·
Stayed 7 nights
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.
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.
10
Allan Juhl
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
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.
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.
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Marc-Kevin
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We had a nice stay here. Food was good and fresh and cooking personell very friendly. The rooms were also nice and clean. The service at the restaurant and reception could be improved however.
We had a nice stay here. Food was good and fresh and cooking personell very friendly. The rooms were also nice and clean. The service at the restaurant and reception could be improved however.
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Susan
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 14 nights
Lovely resort. Studio apartment spacious and comfortable. Very good staff.
Lovely resort. Studio apartment spacious and comfortable. Very good staff.
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Location
Coastal setting near the seafront with transport links; walking to Funchal centre takes roughly 30–40 minutes. Several guests felt it is not close to the old town/centre and noted the hotel shuttle no longer operates.
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Julie
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
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Brian
Dec 29, 2022
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Stayed 19,354 nights
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.
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
Iain
Mar 8, 2022
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Stayed 6 nights
Stunning interior with magnificent gardens and pool area. Staff all very professional and friendly. Great choice for breakfast and change of theme if you want to eat in the evening. Happy hour a bonus and entertainment in the bar was really good. Great location - a gentle walk (no hills) into town in about 30/40 minutes plus bus stop located just outside the main entrance with regular service.
Stunning interior with magnificent gardens and pool area. Staff all very professional and friendly. Great choice for breakfast and change of theme if you want to eat in the evening. Happy hour a bonus and entertainment in the bar was really good. Great location - a gentle walk (no hills) into town in about 30/40 minutes plus bus stop located just outside the main entrance with regular service.
10
Stuart
Jul 1, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
This is a wonderful hotel in a beautiful location.
This is a wonderful hotel in a beautiful location.
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OLIVIER
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Tout était parfait : chambre grâce au surclassement offert, hôtel avec ses belles piscines, petit déjeuner, localisation
Tout était parfait : chambre grâce au surclassement offert, hôtel avec ses belles piscines, petit déjeuner, localisation
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Ronald
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Janet
Apr 27, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Jasmin
Jan 3, 2023
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Stayed 19,359 nights
Amazing property with great amenities, very good location, with access to central Funchal on your doorstep. Could not recommend enough. Thank you
Amazing property with great amenities, very good location, with access to central Funchal on your doorstep. Could not recommend enough. Thank you
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Daniel
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
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.
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.
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Steven
Oct 4, 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
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.
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.
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised for variety and quality, and on-site restaurants are generally well regarded. Some criticisms include day-old pastries and less attentive buffet service at times.
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Vagn
Jan 11, 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
Hotellet er meget smagfuldt indrettet og ligger i en yderst velholdt park med fri udsigt til havet. der er tale om førsteklssses lejligheder med alt hvad man kan ønske. Et minus var dog at buffetrestauranten åbenbart ikke var så populær mere, måske fordi personalet ikke længere var så serviceminded som tidligere. Det var også svært at lave mad i lejligheden uden at aktivere røgalarmerne.
Hotellet er meget smagfuldt indrettet og ligger i en yderst velholdt park med fri udsigt til havet. der er tale om førsteklssses lejligheder med alt hvad man kan ønske. Et minus var dog at buffetrestauranten åbenbart ikke var så populær mere, måske fordi personalet ikke længere var så serviceminded som tidligere. Det var også svært at lave mad i lejligheden uden at aktivere røgalarmerne.
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Julie
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
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.
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.
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R A
Jul 19, 2022
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Stayed 7 nights
It was excellent. The location, staff friendliness and efficiency was of the higher order. The buffet breakfast and dinner was fantastic the like of which we have not seen before.
It was excellent. The location, staff friendliness and efficiency was of the higher order. The buffet breakfast and dinner was fantastic the like of which we have not seen before.
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Iain
Mar 8, 2022
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Stayed 6 nights
Stunning interior with magnificent gardens and pool area. Staff all very professional and friendly. Great choice for breakfast and change of theme if you want to eat in the evening. Happy hour a bonus and entertainment in the bar was really good. Great location - a gentle walk (no hills) into town in about 30/40 minutes plus bus stop located just outside the main entrance with regular service.
Stunning interior with magnificent gardens and pool area. Staff all very professional and friendly. Great choice for breakfast and change of theme if you want to eat in the evening. Happy hour a bonus and entertainment in the bar was really good. Great location - a gentle walk (no hills) into town in about 30/40 minutes plus bus stop located just outside the main entrance with regular service.
10
Robert
Jul 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Tout était parfait sauf les viennoiseries de la veille au petit déjeuner, vraiment dommage !
Tout était parfait sauf les viennoiseries de la veille au petit déjeuner, vraiment dommage !
10
Christin
Jun 3, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Ein wunderschönes Hotel, mit sehr gutem Frühstück und tollen Pools. Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt und kommen gerne wieder.
Ein wunderschönes Hotel, mit sehr gutem Frühstück und tollen Pools. Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt und kommen gerne wieder.
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Irena
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Service very limited in this part of resort which is made of 3 hotels. Very clean, great breakfast with plenty of choice. Beautiful resort all in all, good facilities, older. but very well looked after.
Service very limited in this part of resort which is made of 3 hotels. Very clean, great breakfast with plenty of choice. Beautiful resort all in all, good facilities, older. but very well looked after.
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OLIVIER
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Tout était parfait : chambre grâce au surclassement offert, hôtel avec ses belles piscines, petit déjeuner, localisation
Tout était parfait : chambre grâce au surclassement offert, hôtel avec ses belles piscines, petit déjeuner, localisation
10
Marc-Kevin
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We had a nice stay here. Food was good and fresh and cooking personell very friendly. The rooms were also nice and clean. The service at the restaurant and reception could be improved however.
We had a nice stay here. Food was good and fresh and cooking personell very friendly. The rooms were also nice and clean. The service at the restaurant and reception could be improved however.
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Steven
Oct 4, 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
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.
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.
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Lorina-Jane
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 9 nights
Overall - lovely place and would definitely return! Clean, spacious room, fantastic daily cleaning/service from team!! Balcony and view was lovely! Although a long walk from main reception - it was worth it for the peace and quiet! Great access across all hotel facilities. The only honest downsides were: The outdoor pool bar is unnecessarily expensive - especially for kids meals. Plus a small sprite is €5 for example! The self laundry is also quite pricey. And we found getting taxis via Uber was very challenging, and using metered yellow taxi’s off the rank is not wise - they will try and trick you to pay more by taking you a longer route to your destination!
Overall - lovely place and would definitely return! Clean, spacious room, fantastic daily cleaning/service from team!! Balcony and view was lovely! Although a long walk from main reception - it was worth it for the peace and quiet! Great access across all hotel facilities. The only honest downsides were: The outdoor pool bar is unnecessarily expensive - especially for kids meals. Plus a small sprite is €5 for example! The self laundry is also quite pricey. And we found getting taxis via Uber was very challenging, and using metered yellow taxi’s off the rank is not wise - they will try and trick you to pay more by taking you a longer route to your destination!
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Daniel
Jul 25, 2026
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Stayed 14 nights
We had an amazing time. All Perfect!
We had an amazing time. All Perfect!
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Marjorie
Jun 14, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Our second time staying here, love the space which you get with an apartment with excellent bathroom facilities. The pool area is great with plenty of plants and grass to break up the sun beds. The restaurant is also lovely. The gym is a good size too, it would however benefit from some more equipment.
Our second time staying here, love the space which you get with an apartment with excellent bathroom facilities. The pool area is great with plenty of plants and grass to break up the sun beds. The restaurant is also lovely. The gym is a good size too, it would however benefit from some more equipment.
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Katherine
Mar 5, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Beautiful grounds and apartment with everything we needed for our baby, including comfy cot and baby bath. We loved the gardens, views, spa pool and the delicious range of choice for breakfast. We will be back!
Beautiful grounds and apartment with everything we needed for our baby, including comfy cot and baby bath. We loved the gardens, views, spa pool and the delicious range of choice for breakfast. We will be back!
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Eva-Maria
Feb 2, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Clean facilities, beautiful outdoor spaces/garden, friendly staff and great breakfast buffet
Clean facilities, beautiful outdoor spaces/garden, friendly staff and great breakfast buffet
FAQs about The Residence Porto Mare - PortoBay
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 15 per day. Reservations are not required.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:30, and check-out is at 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Are airport shuttle services available?
A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge of EUR 31.5 per room (one-way) and can be arranged 24 hours a day.
What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Funchal Marina and Lido Bathing Complex. It is approximately 0.5 km from Lido Bathing Complex and 0.7 km from Centro Comercial Forum Madeira.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
The property features 2 indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Specific operational hours and seasonal availability are not provided.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 60 per night. Advance request for rollaway beds is required.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-20: 317.5318537036743USD
- 2026-09-21: 356.4164057253112USD
- 2026-09-22: 317.85944704266353USD
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- 2026-09-24: 436.6711014689025USD
- 2026-09-25: 317.8451612279663USD
- 2026-09-26: 388.26162255487054USD
- 2026-09-27: 388.26162255487054USD
- 2026-09-28: 308.57177671984863USD
- 2026-09-29: 308.9556379613342USD
- 2026-09-30: 395.9587354795532USD
- 2026-10-01: 392.41007608309934USD
- 2026-10-02: 418.0501022390442USD
- 2026-10-03: 392.41007608309934USD
- 2026-10-04: 394.06015770913694USD
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- 2026-10-07: 2766.253617USD
- 2026-10-08: 2823.620967USD
- 2026-10-09: 335.7098876351623USD
- 2026-10-10: 311.1400370684509USD
- 2026-10-11: 335.7098876351623USD
- 2026-10-12: 326.0278167810974USD
- 2026-10-13: 335.38145395413204USD
- 2026-10-14: 326.32270680899046USD
- 2026-10-15: 335.7098876351623USD
- 2026-10-16: 326.32270680899046USD
- 2026-10-17: 323.95714396353145USD
- 2026-10-18: 326.82036436853025USD
- 2026-10-19: 314.63922132723997USD
- 2026-10-20: 317.92369819454956USD
- 2026-10-21: 311.92204536611933USD
- 2026-10-22: 305.0285445324096USD
- 2026-10-23: 314.24650148007197USD
- 2026-10-24: 322.23962488870234USD
- 2026-10-25: 305.085652776947USD
- 2026-10-26: 298.24624896212765USD
- 2026-10-27: 309.03417492791743USD
- 2026-10-28: 298.24624896212765USD
- 2026-10-29: 295.6606215446777USD
- 2026-10-30: 298.24624896212765USD
- 2026-10-31: 282.3584622206726USD
- 2026-11-01: 229.007019299057USD
- 2026-11-02: 238.1052275058746USD
- 2026-11-03: 238.1052275058746USD
- 2026-11-04: 237.89654256568906USD
- 2026-11-05: 238.1052275058746USD
- 2026-11-06: 246.78606583232116USD
- 2026-11-07: 238.1052275058746USD
- 2026-11-08: 237.7054172727356USD
- 2026-11-09: 237.89654256568906USD
- 2026-11-10: 237.89533457400512USD
- 2026-11-11: 237.89654256568906USD
- 2026-11-12: 237.89654256568906USD
- 2026-11-13: 238.1052275058746USD
- 2026-11-14: 238.1052275058746USD
- 2026-11-15: 229.2095242238159USD
- 2026-11-16: 237.89654256568906USD
- 2026-11-17: 229.2095242238159USD
- 2026-11-18: 229.007019299057USD
- 2026-11-19: 238.1052275058746USD
- 2026-11-20: 229.2095242238159USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Half board and full board meals do not include drinks.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 31.5 per room (one-way)
- Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 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.
Popular amenities
Activities
Swimming pool
Tennis Courts
Garden
Billiards
Golf (miniature)
Child Pool
Pool Indoor
Pool Outdoor
Table Tennis
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Airport shuttle
Parking Onsite
General
Room Service
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Sauna
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Massage
Spa & Wellness Centre
Services
Bicycle Rental
Luggage Storage
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Internet
Free Wi-Fi