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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 168 Reviews
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Chichester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2012 NEW

The standard of accommodation at 'The Residence' is if a very high standard. This along with the facilities, swimming pools (four in all), the gym, tennis court, petanque that are shared with the associated hotels make this a very good destination. Couple this to the choice of restuarants and food quality this then becomes an excellent destination and worth returning... More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2012 NEW

The Residence is the apartment part of the Porto Mare. The units are large and well equipped with a high standard of furnishings. Bathrobes, pool towels plus little extras make the difference. Loads of activities, great position overlooking the ocean, great restaurants on site and within easy walking distance. The complex gives you access to 2 outdoor pools, 2 indoor... More

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Nottingham
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2012 NEW

We have just returned from another enjoyable stay at the Residence in the Porto Bay Group. The two weeks stay was as enjoyable as before, albeit that the main pool was out of action for three days because of maintenance; a fact of which we were unaware. However, the weather was great, the accommodation was as restful and peaceful as... More

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East Kilbride, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012

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.

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antoniopais, General Manager at The Residence, responded to this review
May 30, 2012

Dear guest, First of all Thank you so much for your loyalty to the Residence and Vila Porto Mare resort.. Secondly also Thank you for the review and thoughts shared on tripadvisor with so many other holiday makers and glad you had another positive stay. Really hope to welcome you in a near future, Warm regards, Muito obrigado . ..... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012
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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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antoniopais, General Manager at The Residence, responded to this review
May 30, 2012

Dear guest, Good to know that you have a positive feeling about the standards of The Residence. We do our best to keep and when possible improve the level of services so the result can be your full satisfaction. Also thank you so much for sharing your holiday experience with so many other holiday makers. See you soon… Warm regards,... More

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

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

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antoniopais, General Manager at The Residence, responded to this review
May 30, 2012

Dear guest, Just a short note for “another wonderful” review about the residence. Really happy to know that you have enjoyed the wine & dine at Med Restaurant. See you in a near future, See you soon… Warm regards, Muito obrigado . .. ANTONIO PAIS More

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

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
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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

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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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