Title: By the Beach & Pool Apartment - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=55236456&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # By the Beach & Pool Apartment ## Photo gallery for By the Beach & Pool Apartment ![Property grounds - By the Beach & Pool Apartment (Funchal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55240000/55236500/55236456/f3fb8a1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - By the Beach & Pool Apartment (Funchal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55240000/55236500/55236456/5e1d80b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services - By the Beach & Pool Apartment (Funchal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55240000/55236500/55236456/90a9a60a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - By the Beach & Pool Apartment (Funchal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55240000/55236500/55236456/aa8c9a8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - By the Beach & Pool Apartment (Funchal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55240000/55236500/55236456/988f4714.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Funchal, Atlantic Ocean Gardens offers a tranquil retreat with direct access to Formosa Beach and stunning ocean views. The apartment is self-catered with a spacious living area, modern kitchen appliances, free internet, cable TV and UK & Irish Channels by satellite. Enjoy evenings on the private terrace watching sunsets or take advantage of nearby restaurants like Barqueiro for fresh fish. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### By the Beach & Pool Apartment The apartment building is right on the beach (Formosa Beach), in a complex called Atlantic Ocean Gardens, is side by side with Pestana Bay, in west Funchal, with no noisy roadway between you and the spectacular views, with swimming pool, direct access to the beach and to the ocean promenade and reception. The apartment is self-catered. It is located on the 2º floor (2 lifts are available), it is a spacious apartment (134 m2) with stunning views of the pool and lovely gardens (Beautiful sunset). The apartment has been a privately owned, family holiday apartment for the last years, and is very well equipped. The kitchen has all the appliances you would find at home, although there are plenty of lovely cafes and restaurants close by, if cooking isn’t on your agenda! If you do opt for some home-cooking, we would recommend the beautiful fresh fish and vegetables for sale on the island. We love cooking when we stay down there. Evenings on the terrace are very relaxing, dining and watching the sun setting. The apartment was renovated in 2016 and simply decorated, but still has a lovely comfortable feel to it. It is our home from home! The apartment has: (\*) \- Free internet (wireless internet - 200 megas) \- Cable Tv with more than 140 channels \- UK & Irish Channels by satellite: BBC, UTV, Sky News and much more \- NetFlix \- Big Fridge \- Big Oven \- Stove hob with 4 hotplates - Modern \- Washing Machine and Dishwasher (\*) This is not common to find in other apartments The apartment is located in Praia Formosa which is in walking distance or very close to the main areas in Funchal. Near the complex, along the beach you will find several local restaurants and coffee shops with esplanada by the sea, within walking distance. On the upper road, accessible by stairs or by road, you will find as well as grocery store, pastries, supermarket, pharmacy, bank and car rental, at less than 10 minutes walking up to main road. This complex is situated at the last stop of the aerobus. The transfer time to the airport takes approximately 35 to 50 minutes, just € 5.00. To the center of Funchal there is a bus stop at the same level of the complex, number 43 (Praia Formosa / Romeiras). On the upper road accessible by stairs or by road you will find more bus stops (Bus Nº 1 and 2). Car hire is recommended in order to have more independence. Free Parking. Tourist tax - Payment on arrival by cash - The value of the tourist tax is 2 euros per night per guest up to a maximum of seven nights. Guest access Guests have access to the pool which is part of the complex. There is also direct access to the beach from the pool area and with direct access as well to the walking path that connects Lido village to Camara de Lobos. In March 2023, the new promenade was FINALLY completed, which is on the left side of the building complex, which allows access to the natural pools of Doca do Cavacas, all year round (Big NEWS). The tunnel was officially opened on 6 April 2023 and will be open all year round - 09am until 10pm The apartment is near Doca do Cavacas, lava pools and near the best restaurants used by local people, for example Barqueiro, Doca do Cavacas, By the Sea for fish and Espettus for meat and much more (Real Canoa, Bear Garden, Clássico etc). It is near as well of Shopping Center called Forum Madeira, all at a walking distance. On the right side of the complex, was also inaugurated on June 2, 2023, the new pedestrian path, which allows to walk along the beach to Câmara de Lobos, avoiding having to use the road. Going Around: Nearby you have some restaurants and coffee shops for your first meal (a local fish restaurant “By The Sea”, just leaving the parking area, at your right side). Two doors after the restaurant you have a “lounge bar” called “Maresia” for a drink (they are open in the afternoon and evening). After these restaurant and bar you will find some steps on your right. These stairs lead you to the street above, the main street called Estrada Monumental where you have everything: a bus stop (all the buses run on this road, namely the yellow ones that go to the city center); a grocery (that sells fruits, vegetables and basics like water, milk, etc.); a bakery & coffee shop; a pharmacy; a rent-a-car company and a bank (all just crossing the main road). If you keep walking along this main street to the right you will find the Forum Madeira” shopping center with a bigger supermarket (10 minutes walking). This is big building with a palm trees entrance on the left side of the avenue. The supermarket is called “Pingo Doce” and it is situated inside the shopping centre on the ground zero (it opens at 9h am and closes at 10h pm every day, including Sundays). I remember there is a taxi rank just in front of the shopping center in case you would like to use it to get back to your apartment (situated at Atlântic Gardens, by Formosa Beach). Than if you keep walking along this street you will reach Lido village and then Funchal city centre in the end. From your apartment complex pool door to the left side: From your balcony you will see the beach. From the swimming pool area you will find a door to access the beach. If you walk along the beach to the left side you will find a tunnel – close at 22pm (5/10 minutes walking). This tunnel will cross the rock and leads you to the natural swimming pools. Here you have a good restaurant for fish called “Doca do Cavacas” (they close on Mondays). From here you can climb the steps to reach the upper road where you will find more restaurants (a seafood restaurant called “Barqueiro” and a good Italian restaurant called “Papa Manuel”) and a bus stop to take the yellow bus number 2 to go to the city centre. Near both restaurants you have a small shopping and inside you will find a small supermarket called “Meu Super” and a bakery called Bruno\`s. If you keep walking along the walking path (no cars here) you can walk until “Ponta Gorda” and “Lido” (swimming pools complexes with entrances to the sea) with restaurants, bars along the way. In the middle of the way you will find a “tea house” on your left side. Immediately before the “tea house” there is a walking path to go up on the left side. If you go up you will reach other road with more restaurants. If you keep walking along this road to the right, you will see the “Forum Madeira” shopping center with a bigger supermarket (from the tea house to the shopping it takes around 5/10 minutes walking). The “Forum Madeira” shopping centre is big building with a palm trees entrance. The supermarket is called “Pingo Doce” and it is situated inside the shopping centre on the ground zero (it opens at 9am and closes at 11pm every day, including Sundays). I remember there is a taxi rank just in front of the shopping center in case you would like to use it to get back to your apartment (situated in Pestana Aparthotel complex, by Formosa Beach). Backing to your apartment complex: From your apartment complex pool door to the right side: From your balcony you can see a big cliff called Cabo Girão with 580m high. From the pool area, if we go to the right side, you can walk along the new promenade, where it\`s possible to reach 3 more black sandy beaches and have a great walk where you will find more restaurants and coffee shops always along the beach This walking path goes direction to the next fisherman's village Câmara de Lobos” (from the last white restaurant by the beach it will be 3 kms to reach the fisherman’s village – easy walk; flat). This walking it is better to do in the morning.... Enjoy :) Madeira was elected "World's Leading Island Destination" in 2015, 2016 and 2017 by the World Travel Awards. In 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017, won the "Europe’s Leading Island Destination"... The fastest way to travel to Europe from the US and Canada is by taking the plane directly to Ponta Delgada (Azores), only 5 hours away with SATA INTERNACIONAL Or direct flight from New York to Madeira Island, only 6 or 7 hours From Ponta Delgada you can go to Madeira or Portugal Mainland etc with SATA ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Netflix - Smart TV with cable channels - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Terrace - Walkway to water ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 24277/AL ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as By The Beach & Pool By the Beach & Pool Apartment Funchal By the Beach & Pool Apartment Apartment By the Beach & Pool Apartment Apartment Funchal ## About the area Located in Funchal, this apartment is in the mountains and on the beach. CR7 Museum and Universo de Memorias Joao Carlos Abreu are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex and Lido Bathing Complex. Funchal Municipal Garden and Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. [Visit our Funchal travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Funchal.dx1232) [View more Apartments in Funchal](https://www.expedia.ca/Funchal-Apartments.d1232-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.63888%2C-16.95011&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zH4NlBRcGqdoeML1yZaMav-WQMw=) Funchal, Madeira ### What's nearby - ![The Forum Shopping Mall in Funchal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1232/3b6202b2-ecc0-4a4c-a9ba-75edc127ce0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Centro Comercial Forum Madeira 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Formosa Beach 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Lido Bathing Complex 3 min drive \- 2.3 km ### Getting around - Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) 25 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 15 min walk - On Water Academy Praia Formosa 1 min walk - Beira Calhau 7 min walk - O Barqueiro 8 min walk - Charlottes Place 8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does By the Beach & Pool Apartment have a pool? ### Is By the Beach & Pool Apartment pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at By the Beach & Pool Apartment? ### What time is check-out at By the Beach & Pool Apartment? ### Where is By the Beach & Pool Apartment located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## By the Beach & Pool Apartment Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Oct 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Spacious apartment with uk tv and modern set with good WiFi so we could use a netstick if we had wanted to. Great location overlooking the clean pool and Formosa Beach close to beach bars. ##### Christopher Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil M. Apr 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Amazing property manager While the building is dated, it is clean and includes all the amenities we need. We were close to incredible restaurants. Migul, the property manager was simply amazing. He provided all kinds of suggestions for things to do, restaurants to try and arranged transportation. ##### Phil M. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Oliver L. Jun 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Schöner Aufenthalt auf Madeira, in Funchal, in großem Apartment Ein großes und sehr gut ausgestattetes Apartment mit Außenpool und direkt am Meer. Wer mehr Nightlife will, sollte näher an Funchal-Mitte buchen, wer hingegen etwas mehr Ruhe sucht, der wird sich hier sehr wohlfühlen. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter Miguel war top, wir haben viele und gute Hinweise und Tipps von ihm bekommen. Direkt am Apartmentkomplex hält der Aerobus, wer also ohne Fahrzeug kommt, kann nonstop vom Flughafen zum Apartment fahren. In der Nähe Strand, Bars, Restaurants, kleiner Supermarkt, alles fußläufig und gut zu erreichen. Etwas weiter gibt es auch eine große Shopping-Mall, ebenfalls gut zu Fuß erreichbar. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und können das Apartment empfehlen. ##### Oliver L. Stayed 9 nights in May 2022