Hotel Porto Mare - PortoBay

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Hotel Porto Mare - PortoBay

• 1,067 reviews: 8.9/10
• Arrival from 14:00
• Central location: 2.0 km (1.3 miles) to centre

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The case for this property

This is a four-star hotel that opens at 14:00 and checks out by 12:00. You begin with a buffet breakfast, and free WiFi covers every floor. The rate starts at €378 a night. You choose between a room with a sea view and a junior suite.

Inside, you find a desk, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a telephone, an iPod dock, and a minibar. The private bathroom includes a bathrobe, slippers, a hairdryer, and free toiletries. Outside, the building offers a terrace, a garden, and balconies. Air conditioning runs through the rooms.

On site, you access the spa and wellness centre, and the property operates four restaurants alongside a snack bar and a bar. Public parking sits nearby and costs €15 per day, but requires advance reservation. Extra charges apply for several activities, including bicycle rental, mini golf, and themed dinner nights.

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Where it is, and what is near

The property stands on Rua Simplicio Passos de Gouveia, 21, in the Sao Martinho district, 9004-565 Funchal, Portugal. Measured in a straight line, it sits 2.0 km (1.3 miles) from the centre. That gap works out to about 30 minutes on foot. You do not need a transfer to reach the main streets, but you cover that distance twice each day.

The route is direct and avoids heavier traffic. You save time on transit because you walk back whenever you choose. The distance keeps the block quieter while keeping the central district within a manageable stride.

The rooms, and what they cost

For two adults on 10 to 12 October 2026, 2 room types were on offer. Availability changes night by night, so check your own dates. Flexible options exist here: 8 of the 8 rates allowed free cancellation, though terms may vary by date. You can include breakfast with your rate; the available options were “Very good breakfast included”, “Breakfast & dinner included” and “Breakfast, lunch & dinner included”.

What people who stayed say

With 150 reviews under consideration, common feedback emerges; the table highlights these frequent mentions. The breakfast, location, pools and staff earn high marks, whereas the dining attract varied responses.

Arriving, leaving and the rules

Standard times are from 14:00 for arrival and until 12:00 for leaving. At check-in: “Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in”

House rules to keep in mind: “Please note that all half Board and full board rates include dinner buffet and that drinks are not included. Please note that for reservations under the condition ‘Pay at the property - no prepayment needed ’, the total amount of the reservation must be paid at the check-in. Please note that the credit card used to make the payment of the reservation must be from one of the guests staying in the room.

If this is not the case, please contact the hotel prior to the check-in date. Please note that all guests, adults and children, staying at the property must show a valid identity card or passport with photo, or equivalent document (e.g. birth certificate). Minors not accompanied by their parents must have a declaration or authorisation to stay, issued by the holder of rights of custody.

Half board rates on 24 December and 31 December include a special dinner. Extra guests will be charged separately.”

What the score is worth

The guest score sits at 8.9 out of 10, drawn from 1,067 reviews. That volume gives you a reliable picture rather than a fleeting impression. The location score runs higher at 9.3 out of 10, matching the quiet position you get when you walk away from the centre.

Nearby competitors show clear trade-offs. Florasol Residence Hotel - Dorisol hotels holds 7.9 out of 10 from 1,191 reviews and starts from €153, sitting 90 metres away. Meliá Madeira Mare matches your exact score of 8.9 out of 10, but pulls ahead with 1,960 reviews and begins from €366, placing 100 metres from this door.

Muthu Raga Madeira Hotel drops to 7.4 out of 10 from 1,639 reviews at €166, located 120 metres away. Pestana Vila Lido Madeira Ocean Hotel leads with 9.1 out of 10 from 1,386 reviews, but demands €493 and sits 220 metres further out. You pay a premium over the lowest-rated neighbours, but you also get a larger sample size than the top-rated option, suggesting consistent quality rather than a lucky streak.

Choosing the right season

Summer brings the highest daytime highs, peaking at 26.8 °C in August and 26.6 °C in September. Nighttime lows climb to 19.7 °C to 20.7 °C during those months, so you rarely need heavy layers. Winter drops the highs to 19.9 °C in February and 20.0 °C in January, with overnight lows dipping to 13.9 °C and 14.3 °C.

Rainfall climbs to 72.4 mm in February and 67.1 mm in January, and sunshine shrinks to roughly 160.9 hours across those weeks. You pack light in July and August, and you bring a jacket for January and February. The property runs year-round, but you will notice longer daylight windows from May through October, which makes the evening walks back to your room feel easier.

What to look at elsewhere

If you prefer a lower rate, Florasol Residence Hotel and Muthu Raga Madeira Hotel sit within 120 metres at €153 and €166 a night. If you want a higher guest score, Pestana Vila Lido Madeira Ocean Hotel lists 9.1 out of 10 from 1,386 reviews at €493. This property does not include those activity extras in the base rate.

You pay separately for bicycle rental, happy hour, themed dinner nights, tennis equipment, entertainment staff, mini golf, squash, table tennis, and kids' meals. If you do not want to arrange those paid additions yourself, you should look at alternative properties that bundle them into the nightly cost.

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