Overview

Porto Mare Hotel is set in lush tropical gardens near the sea in the main tourist area of Funchal. Guests have access to all the facilities in the Vila Porto Mare resort.

Location

The Porto Mare Hotel occupies the centre of the Vila Porto Mare resort, sharing the complex with sister hotels The Residence and Suite Hotel Eden Mar. It is approx 100 metres from the sea. Funchal Marina and the city shopping centre and historic quarter are approx 2.5km away. The hotel runs a shuttle to Funchal city centre several times a day. The hotel is approx 24km from Madeira Airport.

Facilities

The Villa Porto Mare Resort forms part of the Porto Mare complex with a total of 5 pools and direct access to the Lido Promenade.

Leisure facilities and activities at the complex include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and 2 heated indoor pools, sun terraces and gardens, tennis, mini golf, table tennis, snooker, petanque and a Spa. The spa has 6 treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam bath, a hydro massage bath, a vichy shower, a fitness gym and a relaxation room. Treatments available include facials, massages, wraps and beauty treatments.

The complex provides daytime activities for adults such as water aerobics, pilates and yoga; a kids club for children aged 4-12 with Wii, mini golf, board games etc and; regular theme nights and live music in the evenings. In addition there are excursions to book such as country walks and trips to Funchal and local attractions.

Social and dining venues throughout the complex include 4 restaurants and 3 bars. Restaurants include Il Basilico for Italian A la Carte lunch and dinner service by the Lido Promenade; Alfama for buffet breakfast and Portuguese cuisine, Atlantida restaurant for international buffets at breakfast and dinner overlooking the pool and the new Horta Restaurant is a new a la carte healthy food concept serving lunch and dinner from Wednesday until Sunday. The bars include Oceano bar where you can enjoy live music, the Bar Veranda and the Portofino Bar.

Amenities and services available to guests include 24 hour reception, free WiFi in indoor public areas, an internet terminal, car parking spaces, elevator and a courtesy shuttle into Funchal. There is also 24 hour room service, a doctor on call, laundry service, babysitting and car rental (all with local charges).

Rooms

This 5 storey hotel comprises of 198 guest rooms and suites. All rooms have an en-suite marble bathroom and a balcony or terrace furnished with a table and chairs. The suites have the added benefit of a separate lounge-diner and a kitchenette equipped with a fridge and 2 ring hob.

All room types feature twin beds, an LCD TV, internet access (local charge), DVD player and iPod dock, a safe (local charge), a hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a mini bar, heating and air conditioning.