in Madeira, Portugal
Suite Hotel Eden Mar, PortoBay
Updated 1 July 2026
- Baby
- Toddler
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The Eden Mar is the quiet hero of Funchal family stays: an all-suite hotel where the kitchenette turns hotel life into apartment life, one street back from the Lido promenade, with the ocean pools, a supermarket and a pharmacy all within a five minute push of the pram. It is not glamorous. It is the hotel experienced Madeira families rebook year after year.
Our verdict
The practical parent's choice in Funchal. If a kitchenette, a separate bedroom and a walkable neighbourhood matter more to you than waterslides, book early and thank yourself later.
The rooms
Every unit is a suite with a kitchenette: fridge, hob, kettle and real crockery. For families that means baby bottles, picnic prep and pasta-on-demand without restaurant negotiations, plus a separate living area for early bedtimes.
At a glance
- Kitchenette
- In every suite
- Space
- Separate living area
- Ocean pools
- Lido complex 5 min walk
- Shops
- Supermarket 2 min away
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- All suites with kitchenette and living area
- Five minutes on foot from the Lido ocean pools
- Supermarket and pharmacy around the corner
- Shared gardens and pools with two sister hotels
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Homemade breakfast on the balcony
Fresh bread from the bakery downstairs, bananas from the market.
- 9:30
Walk to the Lido pools
Arrive at opening to claim loungers near the kids pool.
- 13:00
Suite lunch and nap
The kitchenette earns its keep: pasta, nap, zero restaurant stress.
- 16:00
Old town and cathedral streets
Painted doors of Rua de Santa Maria make a fun I-spy game for kids.
Family things to do nearby
Morning at the Lido ocean pools
The public Lido complex has a big saltwater pool and a proper kids pool, an institution for Funchal families.
Monte cable car and toboggan
Ride up over the rooftops, visit the tropical garden, then slide back down in a wicker basket steered by men in straw hats.
Mercado dos Lavradores fruit tasting
Funchal's market is a riot of colour, let the kids pick one strange fruit each to try back at the kitchenette.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
The kitchenette is the winning feature: bottles, purees and sterilising on your own schedule, plus quiet nights in a separate bedroom.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
Living-room floor space for play, the Lido kids pool nearby and level promenade walks: a toddler-logistics dream.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
A comfortable base for exploring Funchal's cable car, market and boat trips, with pizza nights in when everyone is tired.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Fine for a short city stay, but teens after pools and action will prefer VidaMar or a resort.
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Parents also ask
Can you really cook proper meals in the suites?
Simple ones, yes: two hobs, a fridge and basic equipment cover breakfasts, pasta and reheating. It is a kitchenette, not a full kitchen.
Does the hotel have its own pool?
Yes, outdoor and indoor pools shared with the adjacent PortoBay hotels, plus the big Lido ocean pools five minutes away.
Is breakfast included?
It is optional. Many families skip it, breakfast in the suite is part of the charm and the savings.
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