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The Residence

4.5 of 5
Rua Leichlingen 7, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532, Portugal (Formerly Porto Mare Residence)
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The Residence
Ranked #16 of 93 hotels in Funchal
5.0 of 5 stars 165 Reviews
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East Kilbride, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Year number 5 and it's still to disappoint. Apartment looks on to private garden and then onto the sea. Facilities and staff are par execellence. Roll on year number 6. More

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midlands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

This year I had changed my requirements as had lost my wife so a studio was adequate. I need not of worried as it was beautifully equipped and plenty big enough.The view from the balcony is like a botanic garden although adjacent to the supermarket car park little noise and no disturbance was encounted. The complex is shared with the... More

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Kendal, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Staff and guest helpful and friendly superb wine and dine in the Med one night. More

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Ipplepen, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

We have enjoyed yet another superb holiday in our home from home, apartment 3112 at The Residence. In 2003 we bought a week for 30 years and in 2004 traded that for two weeks for ten years. Adjacent weeks became available as owners traded up from our studio to a one-bed so we now own four successive weeks in the... More

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antoniopais, General Manager at The Residence, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear Guest, It is good to know that you had another positive long! stay at The Residence and thank you for sharing such a positive opinion with your thhougts about the hotel facilities and services Really hope to meet you again in April 2013, if not before! With warm regards, Muito Obrigado, Antonio Pais . .. More

Ramsbottom, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

My husband and I have just returned from another wonderful week at The Residence, Porto Mare, Hotel. We didn't plan on buying a timeshare four years ago and there was certainly no pressure, however within a few minutes we were hooked and still remain so. The staff are so helpful. The large appartment is superb. Fully equipped with everything one... More

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antoniopais, General Manager at The Residence, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for the “beautiful” review shared with so many other visitors of Madeira. I am really happy to learn that you had another positive stay and really hope to be able to maintain the standards so you can keep visiting us and enjoy it. With warm regards, Muito Obrigado, Antonio Pais . .. More

Reading, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The appartments are comfortable, spacious, well equiped and extremely well maintained.The location is superb, only about 100 yards from the sea with a pleasant public park between the front of the gardens and the sea. Wonderful, large gardens with a tremendous range of endemic and other plants. The orchid garden is particularly good. Staff are friendly and very helpful. The... More

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antoniopais, General Manager at The Residence, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear Guest, Just a short note to THANK you for 5 stays at the Residence and also for sharing your holiday experience with so many other potential visitors of Madeira. Sincerely hotel to meet you on the 6th stay at The residence or any other hotel of Vila Porto Mare complex. With warm regards, Muito Obrigado, Antonio Pais . .. More

UK
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Just returned from another fantastic week at the Residence, in a 2 Bed apartment. We took friends this time, their first visit. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and can't wait to return. We always have the best nights sleep in the Residence, lovely comfy beds and no external noise, woken up by the sun rising. Added bonus it was flower festival... More

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antoniopais, General Manager at The Residence, responded to this review
May 3, 2012

Dear Guest, Just a short message to thank yopu for the"wonderfull" review shared with so many other holiday makers. Really happy to know tha you have enjoyed the time you spent with us and profited from our different gastronomic options. See you soon, With warm regards, Muito obrigado, AP ... More

somerset
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

I have just had the good fortune in enjoying a week at this lovely place. The staff were unfailingly kind and helpful,daily evening entertainment varied and most enjoyable. Worth going on one of the site tours they hold, I chose the Garden one and learned a lot plus got free fruit! Also a kitchen one and winetasting. The walks on... More

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antoniopais, General Manager at The Residence, responded to this review
April 20, 2012

Dear Sir, Just to thank you for your opinion posted on tripadvisor. Happy to know that overall you had a positive stay. Regarding the solar panels we are already working on it not for the outdoor pool but to the two main indoor heated pools. Please do not hesitate to contact us in case we can be any help for... More

Doncaster
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Maybe I'm biased, being an owner, but this is unashamed luxury. Wonderful apartments, lavishly equipped, many poolside and garden sunbathing areas, five eateries with different ranges of cuisine, from buffet style to silver service. The staff are very friendly and cannot seem to do enough for the holidaymaker. Daily maid service, lots of clean towels, bedding changes, even pots washed... More

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antoniopais, General Manager at The Residence, responded to this review
April 20, 2012

Dear Guest, Many, many thanks for the “Verdant luxury” review shared with so many holiday makers. Really happy to know that you had another good stay and hope to welcome you soon. With best regards, Muito Obrigado. Antonio Pais . .. More

Lymington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Having originally stayed at the Eden Mar, we were shown round the Residence complex and happily bought an initial one week. 2011 was our first year and we found the time went so quickly that on our stay this year we have bought into a second week which gives us the time to really relax. The whole complex is beautifully... More

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antoniopais, General Manager at The Residence, responded to this review
April 13, 2012

It is rewarding to know that you are still happy with your decision of becoming a member of The Residence. As you stated and as a Residence guest your are entitled to the use of all facilities and services of Vila Porto Mare and I am glad you profited from it. Hope to meet you next year. With Warm regards,... More

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  • Porto Mare Residence Funchal
  • Porto Mare Residence Hotel Funchal
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Address: Rua Leichlingen 7, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532, Portugal (Formerly Porto Mare Residence)
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