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Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in November 2022.

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  • 1 Hotel Orca Praia Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Hotel Orca Praia

    *** Hotel. Situated on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and a sandy beach, this hotel is 6 km from the centre of Funchal. It features an outdoor pool with panoramic views and spacious guestrooms with private balconies. Rooms at the Hotel Orca Praia have stylish furnishings and a seating area with satellite TV. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 161 EUR.

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  • 2 Pestana Royal All Inclusive Ocean & Spa Resort Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Pestana Royal All Inclusive Ocean & Spa Resort

    ***** Hotel. Pestana Royal is an All-Inclusive hotel located in Funchal, with panoramic views of Cabo Girão's slope and at a 2-minute walk from Formosa Beach. The property is a 10-minute drive from the Funchal city centre. Featuring a private bathroom, each of the 324 rooms comes with a view, flat-screen TV and free WiFi access. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 160 EUR.

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  • 3 Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature

    ***** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Funchal. Set within tropical gardens on the Bay of Funchal, the luxurious Royal Savoy - Ocean Resort - Savoy Signature features 2 heated lagoon-style pools and private Atlantic Ocean access. The 5-star hotel combines exotically decorated interiors and contemporary architecture. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 208 EUR.

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  • 4 Quinta Da Penha De Franca Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Quinta Da Penha De Franca

    **** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Funchal. Set within tropical gardens on Madeira Island, this charming guesthouse features far-reaching sea views and 2 outdoor seawater pools, one of which is heated in winter period. The rooms’ balconies offer views of the scenic gardens or the Atlantic Ocean. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 84 EUR.

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  • 5 Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Stay in the heart of Funchal. Offering 4 restaurants, 2 bars and Atlantic Ocean views, the 5-star Pestana Carlton Madeira Ocean Resort Hotel is situated on a cliff top on Madeira Island. Funchal’s centre is 10 minutes' walk away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 111 EUR.

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  • 6 Pestana Madeira Beach Club Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Pestana Madeira Beach Club

    ***** Aparthotel. Stay in the heart of Funchal. With sea views, Pestana Madeira Beach Club is situated in Funchal and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Complimentary WiFi is featured. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 199 EUR.

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  • 7 Apartments Madeira Old Town Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Apartments Madeira Old Town

    Aparthotel. Located in Funchal, Apartments Madeira Old Town are a 5-minute walk to the beach and to the Funchal old town. Featuring free WiFi the apartments are 1.4 km from Funchal Marina and 1. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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  • 8 Vitorina Corte Guesthouse Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Vitorina Corte Guesthouse

    Bed and Breakfast. This Madeira guest house is just a 2-minute walk from a beach area. The Vitorina Corte Guesthouse is a 5-minute drive from the Funchal Marina, which features several seafront restaurants and bars. The spacious rooms include free WiFi, linen and most rooms offer sea views. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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  • 9 Pestana Palms Ocean Aparthotel Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Pestana Palms Ocean Aparthotel

    **** Aparthotel. Set within a leafy garden, this apart-hotel boasts an outdoor pool overlooking Funchal coastal cliffs. Pestana Palms Ocean Aparthotel‘s studios are spacious and decorated with soft beige colours. Each one has low-back armchairs in the lounge area and TV with multilingual cable channels. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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  • 10 Pestana Ocean Bay Resort Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Pestana Ocean Bay Resort

    **** Aparthotel. This all-inclusive aparthotel features an outdoor pool with full views of the Atlantic Ocean and direct access to Praia Formosa. Its free shuttle bus offers connections to Funchal, 5 km away. The air-conditioned rooms at Pestana Bay Ocean include furnished balconies with ocean views and well-equipped kitchenettes. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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  • 11 Infinity pool & Amazing Sunset Ocean View Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Infinity pool & Amazing Sunset Ocean View

    Apartment. In the Sao Martinho district of Funchal, close to Formosa Beach, Infinity pool & Amazing Sunset Ocean View has an outdoor swimming pool and a washing machine. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. This apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 12 Luxury elegance and sea view - Madeira Palace I Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Luxury elegance and sea view - Madeira Palace I

    Apartment. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a terrace, Luxury elegance and sea view - Madeira Palace I features accommodation in Funchal with free WiFi and pool views. This apartment offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The apartment features 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around 844 EUR.

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  • 13 Lovely apartment with pool and sea view Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Lovely apartment with pool and sea view

    Apartment. Featuring a patio with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace, Lovely apartment with pool and sea view can be found in Funchal, close to Formosa Beach and 2.2 km from Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach. This apartment features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 9.9, rooms from around 100 EUR.

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  • 14 Atlantic Ocean View Apartment Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Atlantic Ocean View Apartment

    Apartment. Located in Funchal, Atlantic Ocean View Apartment offers a balcony with mountain and pool views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre and hot tub. Featuring free private parking, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking, fishing and cycling. Providing a terrace and sea views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception. The apartment offers a hammam. A garden and a children's playground are featured at Atlantic Ocean View Apartment. Formosa Beach is 500 metres from the accommodation, while Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, 24 km from Atlantic Ocean View Apartment, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 9.4

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  • 15 Ocean View and Garden in Exclusive Area Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Ocean View and Garden in Exclusive Area

    Apartment. Located in Funchal, 1.4 km from Formosa Beach, Ocean View and Garden in Exclusive Area provides accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared lounge, and a 24-hour front desk. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 16 Funchal Sea View I by An Island Apart Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Funchal Sea View I by An Island Apart

    Apartment. In the Sao Martinho district of Funchal, close to Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach, Funchal Sea View I by An Island Apart features a bar and a washing machine. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment with a terrace and sea views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 177 EUR.

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  • 17 The Sunrise of your Dreams with Total Ocean View Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: The Sunrise of your Dreams with Total Ocean View

    Apartment. The Sunrise of your Dreams with Total Ocean View is located in Funchal and features scenic views over the Atlantic Ocean, both from the balcony and from its bright open living room. The Funchal centre is within 5 km of the apartment. This 1-bedroom unit comes with a flat-screen TV in the living area, as well as a dining table sofa and an armchair. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 120 EUR.

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  • 18 Green Park Ajuda Apartment Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Green Park Ajuda Apartment

    Apartment. Set in Funchal, 1.2 km from Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach, Green Park Ajuda Apartment offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an ATM. This apartment features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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  • 19 Madeira Precious Penthouse Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Madeira Precious Penthouse

    Apartment. Stay in the heart of Funchal. Boasting a hot tub and sea view, Madeira Precious Penthouse is situated right in the centre of Funchal. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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  • 20 Vista Formosa Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Vista Formosa

    Apartment. Set in Funchal, just less than 1 km from Formosa Beach, Vista Formosa offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. This apartment is 11 km from Girao Cape and 45 km from Santana's traditional houses. Offering a balcony and sea views, the apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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  • 21 Vista Formosa Funchal Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Vista Formosa Funchal

    Apartment. Situated in São Martinho, this spacious apartment features a terrace and a garden with a sun terrace. Vista Formosa Funchal boasts views of the sea and is 4 km from Funchal. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. The kitchen has an oven, a microwave and a toaster and there is a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in this apartment. Free private parking is also available at this apartment. Vista Formosa Funchal is a 5-minute walk from the Formosa Beach and a 15-minute walk from the Forum Madeira Shopping Centre. The property is just a few metres from the bus stop and the nearest airport is Madeira Airport, 20 km from Vista Formosa Funchal. Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 80 EUR.

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  • 22 Barreirinha Funcho House Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Barreirinha Funcho House

    Apartment. Featuring sea views, Barreirinha Funcho House offers accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 500 metres from Almirante Reis Beach. This apartment provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The apartment is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with city views. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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  • 23 Casa Zona Velha - Caetano Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Casa Zona Velha - Caetano

    Apartment. Located in Funchal, Casa Zona Velha - Caetano is an apartment with views over the Atlantic Ocean, located a 1-minute walk from the beach. The unit is 1.5 km from the Funchal Marina and 5 km from the centre. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 52 EUR.

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  • 24 Apartamento do Mar e Lua Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Apartamento do Mar e Lua

    Apartment. Located in Funchal, Apartamento do Mar e Lua features sweeping views over Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean, from its balcony. It is a 5-minute drive from Formosa beach and 6 km from the city centre. The accommodation comes with a TV and sofas in the living area, along with a dining table. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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  • 25 Fort Traditional Guest House Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Fort Traditional Guest House

    Holiday home. Offering free WiFi and sea views, Fort Traditional Guest House is an accommodation set in Funchal, just 200 metres from Almirante Reis Beach and 1.4 km from Marina do Funchal. The holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as diving and fishing. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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  • 26 Navio Azul Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Navio Azul

    Apartment. Featuring garden views, Navio Azul features accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 600 metres from Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach. This apartment provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The apartment with a terrace and city views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 27 Rodamar II by An Island Apart Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Rodamar II by An Island Apart

    Apartment. Rodamar II by An Island Apart is a beachfront property located in Funchal, less than 1 km from Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach and 1.7 km from Formosa Beach. This apartment provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 413 EUR.

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  • 28 Apartments Madeira Santa Maria Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Apartments Madeira Santa Maria

    Apartment. In the Santa Maria district of Funchal, close to Almirante Reis Beach, Apartments Madeira Santa Maria features a terrace and a washing machine. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free WiFi. The apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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  • 29 Baía I by An Island Apart Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Baía I by An Island Apart

    Apartment. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Baía I by An Island Apart features accommodation in Funchal with free WiFi and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hot tub. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 785 EUR.

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  • 30 Old City Apartment Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Old City Apartment

    Apartment. Situated in Funchal, 200 metres from Almirante Reis Beach and 1.1 km from Marina do Funchal, Old City Apartment features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a casino. Housed in a building dating from 2005, this apartment is 14 km from Girao Cape and 38 km from Santana's traditional houses. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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  • 31 Un Balcon Sur La Mer Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Un Balcon Sur La Mer

    Apartment. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a tennis court, Un Balcon Sur La Mer features accommodation in Funchal with free WiFi and pool views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony. The apartment features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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  • 32 A Cornes Of The Atlantic Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: A Cornes Of The Atlantic

    Apartment. Set in Funchal, within 600 metres of Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach and 2.2 km of Formosa Beach, A Cornes Of The Atlantic offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 64 EUR.

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  • 33 Apartamentos do mar Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Apartamentos do mar

    Apartment. Situated in Funchal, Apartamentos do mar offers accommodation with a balcony or a patio, free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a terrace. The units provide views of the city and come with a seating area, a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings and the apartment can arrange a bicycle rental service. Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach is 600 metres from Apartamentos do mar, while Formosa Beach is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, 25 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.3

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  • 34 Old Town's Pearl II - One bed Apartment Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Old Town's Pearl II - One bed Apartment

    Apartment. Set in Funchal, near Almirante Reis Beach, Marina do Funchal and Sao Tiago Fort, Amazing Old Town - Apartments by SBH features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. Some units also have a kitchen equipped with a fridge, a microwave, and a stovetop. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Cathedral of Funchal, Mar Avenue and Madeira Casino. Show full description Guest review score 7.7

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  • 35 Apartamentos do Mar Funchal Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Apartamentos do Mar Funchal

    Apartment. Located in Funchal, Madeira Island, Apartamentos do Mar Funchal offers a private heated outdoor pool. This self-catering accommodation features free WiFi and is a few minutes’ walk from Lido’s Promenade. This apartment will provide guests with a double bedroom and a living room equipped with a double sofa bed, a TV, a balcony and a seating area. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with towels. You can enjoy a sea view from the apartment. Guests can prepare their own meals using the fully equipped kitchenette. In addition guests can visit the great variety of restaurants within 500 metres. At night guests can relax in one of the pubs and bars in the vicinity. Apartamentos do Mar Funchal offer services that include airport shuttle and car hire. The centre of Funchal is 4 km away where guests will find a variety of museums and the marina. Madeira International Airport is 23 km away and Machico is 26 km away. São Vicente and its volcanic caves are 30 km away. Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around 58 EUR.

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  • 36 Apartment - The Historical Center of Funchal in Alojamento Local Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Apartment - The Historical Center of Funchal in Alojamento Local

    Apartment. Apartment in the historical center of Funchal is 2.5 km from the casino and from the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum. The Modern Art Museum is just 600 metres away while the marina is 3 km away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 108 EUR.

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  • 37 Holiday Home Funchal Center Funchal, Portugal

    Beach: Holiday Home Funchal Center

    Apartment. Stay in the heart of Funchal. Set in Funchal, Holiday Home Funchal Center offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi and cable TV. The unit is 500 metres from Marina do Funchal and a 2-minute walk from La Vie Shopping Centre. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 47 EUR.

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  • 38 Atlantic view apartment at Formosa beach Funchal, Portugal

    Atlantic view apartment at Formosa beach

    Apartment. Featuring a patio with pool views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Atlantic view apartment at Formosa beach can be found in Funchal, close to Formosa Beach and 2.1 km from Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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  • 39 Cosy apartment with sea view Funchal, Portugal

    Cosy apartment with sea view

    Apartment. Located in Funchal, just a few steps from Formosa Beach, Cosy apartment with sea view provides beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. This apartment is 10 km from Girao Cape and 44 km from Santana's traditional houses. The apartment with a balcony and sea views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 207 EUR.

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  • 40 Tranquil Beachside Stay - Atlantic Gardens Beach Funchal, Portugal

    Tranquil Beachside Stay - Atlantic Gardens Beach

    Apartment. Featuring a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and views of the pool, Tranquil Beachside Stay - Atlantic Gardens Beach is located in Funchal and provides accommodation with free WiFi. The apartment provides guests with a patio, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and a private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries. A stovetop and toaster are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Show full description Guest review score 8.1

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  • 41 STUDIO'S HOUSE Funchal, Portugal

    STUDIO'S HOUSE

    Apartment. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk, STUDIO'S HOUSE is conveniently located in Funchal, 1.4 km from Calheta Beach and 24 km from Girao Cape. This apartment features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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  • 42 Listen the sound of the Sea - The Sunset of your Dreams Funchal, Portugal

    Listen the sound of the Sea - The Sunset of your Dreams

    Apartment. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a restaurant, Listen the sound of the Sea - The Sunset of your Dreams provides accommodation in Funchal with free WiFi and sea views. This apartment features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. A private beach area can be found at the apartment, along with a barbecue. Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach is 400 metres from Listen the sound of the Sea - The Sunset of your Dreams, while Formosa Beach is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 25 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 168 EUR.

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  • 43 Madeira Sun Funchal, Portugal

    Madeira Sun

    Apartment. Located in Funchal and only 600 metres from Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach, Madeira Sun provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment is 12 km from Girao Cape and 41 km from Santana's traditional houses. Providing a terrace with city views, this apartment also provides guests with a cable TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 158 EUR.

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