• Entire apartment
  • 484 ft² size
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom

Just a 9-minute walk from Formosa Beach and one mile from Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach, Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea features accommodations in Funchal, with pool with a view and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to tennis at the tennis court, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and an elevator for guests. Offering a balcony and sea views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Funchal, like fishing, hiking, and walking tours. Guests at Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea can enjoy diving and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Marina do Funchal is 2.7 miles from the accommodation, while Girao Cape is 6.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, 16 miles from Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Funchal, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Funchal
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vasil
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Nice apartment with amazing view of the balcony, private parking, very welcoming host.
  • Gediminas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Nice place, host and location!!! All essential things in the kitchen, good shower. Access to the pool, bus stop and supermarket very close to the place. And the best thing - personal sunset view from the balcony!
  • Elena
    Germany Germany
    A very nice apartment, clean and very well located if you want to explore the island and also stay close to the city. Literary the best sunset view on the island, we loved spending time on the balcony drinking wine and eating delicious Madeira...

Area info

Amenities of Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Miscellaneous
  • Raised toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 1:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 59147/AL

FAQs about Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea is 2.4 miles from the center of Funchal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Water park
    • Beachfront
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Movie nights
    • Aerobics
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming pool
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
    • Live music/Performance

  • Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 800 feet from Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Shearwaters - Sounds of the sea may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.