Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

Meliá Madeira Mare Resort & Spa *****
Tour operator category

FNC107
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Highlights

  • 5-star hotel in Funchal located directly on the coast with panoramic Atlantic views.
  • Medical spa area covering 480 m² including indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna.
  • Rooms and suites featuring air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and some with kitchenettes.
  • Culinary variety offered by buffet restaurant Mare Nostrum and gourmet restaurant Il Massimo.
  • Fitness center with a total area of 72 m² for physical training.

Location

The modern Meliá Madeira Mare Resort & Spa hotel is located directly by the sea, approx. 50 m from the coast with panoramic views of the Atlantic. Situated directly on the picturesque promenade and the small "Gorgulho" beach section and Lido.
View of a hotel pool with the sea in the background and surrounding greenery on a sunny day.
Modern hotel complex with pool on the coast, surrounded by palm trees and blue sea.
Large hotel with white balconies, sun terrace, and a view of the blue sea.
Pool area with sun loungers, palm trees, and a blue sea view under clear skies.

Facilities

Modern hotel pool area with sun loungers and flowers in the foreground at sunset.
Modern hotel pool with palm trees and sea view at sunrise.
Clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees under a blue sky.
Pool area with sun loungers, palm trees, and decorative rock bed in a hotel garden.
Hotel pool with palm trees, comfortable lounge chairs, and clear blue water surface.
Clear pool area with palm trees and ocean view under a blue sky.
Modern hotel lounge area with wooden flooring, stylish armchairs, and warm lighting.
Modern hotel lobby with illuminated reception desk and sculptural decorations.
Hotel lounge with cozy sofas, coffee tables, and a warm, modern ambiance.
Modern hotel restaurant with large windows, elegantly set tables, and comfortable chairs.
Elegant restaurant with set tables, white and beige tablecloths, and decorative wall design.
Modern hotel bar with blue benches, smooth marble counter, and large windows overlooking outdoors.
Modern hotel lounge area with sofas, tables, and soft lighting.
Indoor hotel area with modern hot tubs and swimming pools, surrounded by warm lighting and decorative plants.
Modern indoor swimming pool with blue water and lounge chairs in a hotel.
The modern 5-star hotel has 10 floors and a total of 220 tastefully furnished rooms. Facilities include a reception area with front desk, conference rooms, elevator, internet lounge (included), and Wi-Fi (included). Furthermore, the "Mare Nostrum" restaurant offering hot and cold buffets as well as live cooking, the gourmet restaurant "Il Massimo," and two bars are available. In the beautiful outdoor area of the complex, there is a freshwater swimming pool (sun loungers and umbrellas are included here). In addition, the hotel features a spa area with a beauty salon (for a fee), a fitness center, indoor pool, and hot tub (free of charge).

Accommodation

Double room side sea view

The spacious double rooms with side sea view are approx. 35 m² and feature a bathroom/WC with hairdryer, bathrobe (on loan basis) and slippers, a double bed or two single beds (twin), individually adjustable air conditioning, LCD TV with cable connection and radio channel, TV, telephone, Wi-Fi (included), large safe (included), minibar (for a fee), tea and coffee making facilities, and a balcony (DMS). Also bookable as double room side sea view for single use (DES). Also bookable as double room side sea view Type O with limited availability and special price (SDO).

Comfortable hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking a garden.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, sofa, and TV, bright and cozy decor.
Hotel room with two double beds, desk, and balcony overlooking buildings.
Comfortable hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking a garden.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, sofa, and TV, bright and cozy decor.
Hotel room with two double beds, desk, and balcony overlooking buildings.

Double room Type I side sea view

The double rooms Type I side have the same facilities as the double rooms side sea view, but with limited availability and special price. Only bookable with half board (DIS). (Bookable in Summer 26 and 27)

Double room side sea view Type A (FNCA09)

With otherwise the same facilities as double rooms with side sea view (AMS).

Comfortable hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking a garden.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, sofa, and TV, bright and cozy decor.
Hotel room with two double beds, desk, and balcony overlooking buildings.
Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and view of terrace.

Double room sea view

The cozy double rooms sea view (approx. 44m²) are more spacious or larger than the double rooms side sea view, have a walk-in shower and bathtub, and feature sea view (DM). Also bookable as double room sea view for single use (DEM). Also bookable as double room sea view Type O at a special price and with limited availability (DMO).
Room size approx. 44m².

Double room Superior sea view

The cozy double rooms Superior sea view have the same facilities as the double rooms, but are more spacious or larger (approx. 54 m²), feature a walk-in shower and bathtub, sea view, and are located on the 4th-10th floors, with a terrace. (DME/DMU)

Bright hotel room with king-size bed, balcony, and sea view in daylight.
Modern hotel room with king-size bed and sea view through large windows and terrace.

Double room (FNCA09)

The generously proportioned double rooms (approx. 35sqm) are equipped with a double bed or two single beds (twin), bathroom/WC with hairdryer, bathrobe (on loan basis) and slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, LCD TV with cable connection and radio channel, TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, safe (rental), minibar (for a fee), tea and coffee making facilities, and a balcony (D, DTB).

Hotel bedroom with terrace and sea view at night.
Modern hotel room with large bed, nightstands, and access to balcony with view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, nightstands, and access to balcony with view.

Master suite sea view

The beautiful suites with sea view are approx. 62 m² and have the same facilities as the double rooms, but with a walk-in shower and bathtub, kitchenette (small refrigerator, 1 hot plate, microwave), and integrated living room with sofa bed. These suites are located on the 3rd-10th floors and some have an approx. 32 m² large terrace (MSM). Bookable in Summer 26.

Royal Suite sea view

The Royal Suite sea view (approx. 81 m²) has the same facilities as the suites sea view, but with a walk-in shower and bathtub, separate living room, balcony (approx. 18 m²), and fully equipped kitchenette (MP2).

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with seating area, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, nightstands, and access to balcony with view.
Modern hotel room with purple chairs, sofa, table, and warm lighting.

Meals

BB/HB

All meals in buffet form or table d'hote (subject to occupancy). With prior reservation, guests can eat in the à-la-carte restaurant once per week (minimum stay 7 nights, not valid for bookings of Type I rooms); further visits available with partial credit of the HB.

Modern hotel restaurant with buffet area and set tables in a bright, spacious room.

Sports included

Modern gym with exercise equipment and a view of a swimming pool.
Modern gym with equipment, free weights, and therapy balls in a hotel
Large fitness center (approx. 72 m²)

Sports for a fee

In the fitness area, there is a free weight area and indoor cycling.

Wellness

Indoor pool (approx. 97 m²) and hot tub can be used freely. Medical spa approx. 480 m² (entrance for a fee) with sauna, hydromassage, therapeutic and relaxing massages as well as beauty treatments for a fee. Children under 16 years are not allowed.
Modern wellness area with swimming pool, hot tub, and illuminated stone walls.
Modern hotel spa with illuminated indoor pool and plants on the sides.
Modern indoor swimming pool with blue water and lounge chairs in a hotel.
Modern hotel bathroom area with large bathtub platform and tropical wall mural.
A modern hotel room with two white sofa beds and a nature-themed wall.
A calm room with a large nature wall mural and a black mat with towels.
Modernly furnished hotel room with a stylish bed, shelving unit, and ambient lighting.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi (included).
Laundry service (on request, for a fee).
24h doctor on call (on request, for a fee).
Babysitting (on request, for a fee).
Parking spaces and garage spaces available (subject to availability).
24h room service (on request, for a fee).
Pool towels and bathrobes (free of charge).

Hotel contact

MELIÁ MADEIRA MARE HOTEL & SPA
LIDO-RUA LEICHLINGEN 2-4
9000-003 FUNCHAL (MADEIRA)
PORTUGAL
TELEPHONE: +351 291 724 140
TELEFAX: +351 291 773 617
E-MAIL: MELIA.MADEIRA@MELIAPORTUGAL.COM

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operational practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen under: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Hiking combo Madeira (choose 2 from currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking week (for everyone who would like to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Small dogs (up to 7 kg) are allowed in the hotel upon request under the following conditions:
The dog may only stay in the room and on the way between the room and the outdoor area of the hotel, and must be kept on a leash on this path. Furthermore, a deposit of 100 € must be paid at check-in for any damages potentially caused by the dog, which will be refunded at the end of the stay. The cost for the dog in the room is 25 € per night (payment locally at the hotel reception).
Incl. 1 PET-Kit containing the following:
- 2 foldable food bowls
- 1 bag with a blanket
- 1 small treat
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Please note: a tourist tax of 2 € per person/night is charged on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Zusatzhinweis

In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2025/26 on page 234.
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Summer 2026 on page 234.

Seasonal information

Additionally bookable under FNCA09
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At Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "festive evening attire" (suit with tie and evening gown).
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Every year, the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Marvel at the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the zest for life.
Experience this floral event twice in 2026. On 3.5. and on 17.5.2026 up close from one of the grandstands at the harbor of Funchal, and book a grandstand ticket (limited availability) for your room of choice for only 47 € p.p. with the computer code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
From 2027, there will be 2 dates for the colorful parade: you can experience the event up close on 5.2. and 6.2.2027.
Book your desired room and enter the computer code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: 35 € per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event starts approx. 8 PM

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Arrival by car

Directions from Funchal Airport (FNC):
Please take the expressway/highway towards Funchal. Follow the expressway/highway and please take the exit towards Funchal/Hospital/Porto. You will reach a roundabout; please take the exit there towards Hospital/Avenida do Mar. At the next traffic light, please turn right towards Càmara de Lobos/Lido. Please stay in the left lane (Estrada Monumental); as soon as you see the Hotel Monumental Lido, turn right. Continue to follow Praia do Gorgulho and you will reach the Melià Madeira Mare Resort & Spa Hotel.
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Please find our car rental terms and conditions on our homepage: www.mietwagenbedingungen. de

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 17.07.2026 16:19