This hotel is well located, with links to the public transport just 200 m from the hotel. From this bus stop, a regular shuttle bus operates from Monday to Friday. Surrounding the hotel is the lively tourist area of Funchal and a saltwater swimming pool and shopping centre are in its immediate vicinity. The immediate vicinity offers a vast array of shopping facilities as well as numerous restaurants, various bars, pubs, cafes and many other entertainment facilities. A nightclub is also situated just 1 km away. The nearest bus stop lies around 200 m away. From here guests are able to catch the shuttle bus every day of the week which runs between the hotel and the city centre which lies around 3 km away. The airport is around 21 km.
This comfortably furnished hotel was opened in 2003 and the 198 rooms are located over 5 floors. Guests are welcomed into the lobby area with 24-hour reception service, currency exchange desk and lift. Facilities on offer include 4 bars, lounge areas and 4 restaurants. All the restaurants are air-conditioned and 3 offer an a la carte menu. Guests have access to all the facilities in the Vila Porto Mare resort. Furthermore, there are 4 conference rooms, an Internet terminal, laundry and medical services as well as a kids club, a play area, a car park and a garage. The hotel also owns its own charming garden, where guests are invited to while away the hours.
General Information:Within the main tourist area of Funchal, right by the sea, the Hotel Porto Mare expresses the combination of a wide range of products and services, introducing an innovative concept in the holiday making to Madeira: a full resort.Location:Right by the sea, next to the Promenade of Lido. 150m from Lido public pools and sea acess In the main tourist areaArea:Funchal is the capital of the Madeira Islands of Portugal. Funchal is also the largest city on the islands. It was founded by Joo Gonalves Zarco in 1421 and was elevated to city status by King Manuel I in 1508.Today Funchal is a modern city, located in a unique area the natural geological features form an "amphitheatre" surrounding the city, which begins at the harbour and rises almost 1200 metres high on gentle slopes. This provides a natural shelter and was what attracted the first settlers.Recreation:Integrated in the holiday Vila Porto Mare resort, together with The Residence Porto Mare and Suite Hotel Eden Mar, hotel Porto Mare´s guests will enjoy full use of all facilities within the complex.Hotel Porto Mare offers the guests the ultimate experience in leisure with the Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts service guarantee.Rooms:The decoration reflects the ethnic approach of the resort complex. All 198 rooms and suites are fully equipped with 2 double size beds (1,2x2m) fully equipped bathroom, bathtub with shower and make-up mirror, sitting area with armchairs and table, balcony, safe and cable TV.