Hotel Porto Mare (PortoBay)

Hotel Porto Mare (PortoBay) is a four-star resort-style hotel at Rua Simplício dos Passos Gouveia 21, in the Lido and São Martinho hotel zone of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The property is built around extensive tropical gardens on the slope above the Atlantic, and it is one of the larger family-oriented hotels in the western part of the city. The old town and the Mercado dos Lavradores lie to the east and are normally reached by taxi or local bus, while the Lido seafront and the coastal promenade are the nearest walking destinations. The hotel's character is that of a holiday resort: spread-out grounds, outdoor leisure facilities and a range of dining and drinking venues on site. Listed amenities include five swimming pools, a spa, four restaurants, six bars, sports fields, children's corners and an ice-cream store, which together make the grounds a destination in their own right for families who prefer to stay put. Room types are twin rooms, superior doubles and junior suites, and many look onto the gardens or the ocean. The multiple restaurants cover buffet and à la carte meals, so half-board and varied dinners are practical without leaving the property. The spa and pools give adults a quieter option, while the children's corners and sports areas keep younger guests occupied. The service style is that of a large PortoBay resort, with organised facilities and a wide choice rather than the boutique intimacy of the group's smaller hotels. The price range is upper mid-range, and the high rating suggests consistent satisfaction among guests. Visitors using the hotel as a base can book excursions to the levada walks, the cable car to Monte and the island's north coast through reception or local operators. The airport is around 20 to 25 minutes away by road, depending on traffic, and the hotel zone has supermarkets and cafes within a short distance.