We stayed at the Porto Mare Residence for a week, we are already talking about going back for two.The hotel is massive like a ship grounded on the mountain. The corridors reminded me of ant holes, they seemed to stretch forever and it took us a few days to find our way around! We were told that our room was... more

We are not 'holiday complex' people at all and booked a week at the Eden Mar in some ambivalence, knowing we like Madeira , wanted to self cater and wanted to swim in February so needed an indoor pool. On arrival at the Eden Mar we were changed to the Residence which definitly suited us better - particularly as we... more

We stayed at Porto Mare hotel side 3 years ago, and came back to the Residence with our family of 2 small children. Our experience was like our previous one some years back -- first class. 1) Service. Just perfect. For example, we requested a baby cot for our little one upon our arrival to the room, and it was... more

The Residence is part of a superb resort complex based around The Residence (which is basically timeshare apartments) and the the Porto Mare and Eden Mare Hotels. This gives it a very large site set in beautiful gardens and with 3 outdoor swimming pools, complimented by 2 indoor pools. The site is set just back from the sea front but... more

Porto Mare – The Residence Couple in early 30's – November 2008 (2 week stay). LOVELY LOVELY place! Madeira is VERY pretty and The Residence is fantastic – highly recommend it. Very attractive,clean place. Mainly made up of retired people. Facts you need to know:- You don't need to take towels. You are given bath towels,flannels and pool/beach towels. Don't... more

Arrived at the residence at about 1pm our room was ready even though check-in time was 4pm. We have a 1 bed apt which was fantastic lovely and clean with great views from the balcony to the sea. The resort is a great place to unwind plenty of sunbeds and a great large pool outside with two further heated pools... more

We booked a studio room with a side sea view in the Eden Mar,another of the three hotels on the Porto Mare complex. On arrival at 2am in the morning were told we were in the wrong hotel and our room was in the Residence. We never discovered why and didn't like to ask in case they changed their minds... more

We have a holiday ownership (timeshare) apartment at the residence and this is our second year at the resort. We love our apartment. It has a sea view and faces the new melia madeira hotel and spac clinic that is nearing completion. The balcony has new wicker chairs that are much more comfortable. Had no great problems getting a sun... more

Stayed at porto mare in a two bedroom apartment in the last week of june.The apartment had everything you could wish for,both bedrooms ensuite,tvs in all rooms,dvd player,fully equiped kitchen with clean utensils.The complex is very clean with plent of sun beds and umbrellas [cost 1 euro per day].The walk into town takes approx 25 mins,taxi costs about 4.50euros. Overall... more