Fort Bay Suite Apartments
Apartment in Madeira District
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this apartment rental
Situated within 200 metres of Sao Roque Beach and 300 metres of Banda d'Alem Beach, Fort Bay Suite Apartments features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Machico.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Madeira District
Available Rooms
1 Sofa • 1 Double • 624 ft²
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1 Queen • 1 Sofa • 624 ft²
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1 Sofa • 1 Queen • 516 ft²
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2 Single • 1 Sofa • 516 ft²
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1 Sofa • 2 Single • 516 ft²
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Reviews
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10.0
Such a lovely place right in the old town and a five minute walk to the sandy beach. The beds are very comfy and the apartment is very clean. If we come back to Maderia, we will be back.
The owner is wonderful, friendly and replied to any queries we had very quickly.
8.0
Schön und modern eingerichtetes Apartment mit toller Lage. Es war sauber und die Bilder entsprechen der Wirklichkeit. Alles vorhanden was man braucht - von Küchenausstattung bis hin zu Duschgel und Conditioner. Harte Matratze was sich aber als super zum schlafen erwies. Bei Problemen war schnell jemand telefonisch zu erreichen. Direkt gegenüber vom Eingang liegt ein Cafe in dem wir mehrmals gefrühstückt und Abend gegessen haben. Der Stand ist in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Appartement. Ansonsten ist man mit dem Auto auch schnell in Funchal oder den umliegenden Städten / Dörfern.
Vorab... wir würden diese Unterkunft trotz der folgenden Punkte wieder buchen.
Lüftung im Bad unzureichend. Nachdem zwei Personen duschen waren bleibt die feuchte Luft auch wenn man den Lüfter weiter laufen lässt noch teils Stunden im Bad. Lüfter vermutlich zu schwach und die Luftbachströmung zu gering.
Fensterlüftung nur bedingt möglich da keine Fliegengitter vorm Fenster waren. Somit hatten wir fast jede Nacht Stechmücken im Zimmer.
Bauarbeiten im Gebäude und im Nachbargebäude. Ab 8 Uhr morgens war die Nachtruhe vorbei und der Lärm der Maschinen ging los. Außerdem konnte man den Sonnenschutz / Sichtschutz im Schlafzimmer nicht öffnen da man sonst quasi Augenkontakt mit den Bauarbeiten von nebenan hat (zwischen den Gebäuden liegt nur eine schmale Gasse). Den ersten morgen wussten wir das nicht und haben die Bauarbeiter in Unterwäsche gegrüßt.
Teils schwierige Parksituation. Wir sind an einem sonnigen Samstag um 12 Uhr ca angereist und wollten vor Check-In die Gegend noch erkunden. Alle, wirklich alle Parkplätze waren belegt... Zu der Zeit hatten wir leider noch keine Tipps zum Parken vom Host bekommen. Es dauerte über eine halbe Stunde einen Parkplatz zu bekommen. Außerdem sind in direkter Nähe zum Appartement alle Parkplätze kostenpflichtig (Montag bis Freitag 8-19 Uhr und Samstag 8-13 Uhr). Allerdings sind die Kosten recht günstig. An Wochentagen war es mit ein paar Minuten suchen möglich einen Parkplatz zu finden.
Ansonsten empfiehlt es sich die kostenlosen Parkplätze in der Nähe vom Kreisel bei der Tankstelle zu nutzen und den Rest zu Fuß zu gehen (ca 10 min).
8.0
Everything was as presented.
10.0
We had a great time at Fort Bay Apartments. The building has been renovated recently and everything is modern and perfectly clean. The location could not be more convenient: in the heart of Machico, one block from the sea, and a few minutes from the bus station. Our apartment on the top floor was well appointed and organized. In the lovely sunny bedroom there was a quirky corner balcony with a sea view beyond the fort. Machico is a charming town and an excellent base to explore the north coast of Madeira and Ponta de São Lourenço. And after a hike you can relax on the golden sand of Machico beach!
Perhaps some towel racks could be added in the bathroom. As it is, with just a couple of hooks, the towels can’t really dry.
10.0
Amazing location
Nothing
10.0
Everything was great, the location is perfect, a few steps from the beach, the apartment is new, has beautiful design, is specious and very clean.
We appreciated the welcome package and also the host was very nice and responsive.
Window nets at least on one window would be nice to be able to leave it open since there are mosquitos and small lizards around.
Also the washing machine from the common area were usually busy with sheets.
10.0
Absolutely everything! It was clean, central, communication was amazing, there is everything you need in the appartment. I highly recommend this place.
Everything is great!
10.0
Very modern and comfortable apartment! Spacious, all the amenities needed. Great location. Jacqueline very helpful and communicative.
10.0
Location, interior, necessary facilities
10.0
5 Stars! Lovely spacious apartment, very high standard - even nicer than the photos. Spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated with every convenience you could need. Machico was even nicer than we expected, very pretty. Lovely small town feel but with lots of facilities, restaurant options / shops etc on your doorstep, and the apartment is pretty much on the beach. (There’s a stony or sandy one to choose from). Host was very friendly and great communication. Highly recommend!
Tip: Parking is paid between 8am-7pm in the adjoining streets for a max of 3 hours during the day, (free overnight) but there is free parking a few streets away or large free car park beside the petrol station 8mins walk away.
Nothing!
9.0
The free parking statement is very misleading, since you have to use a public parking space 500 m away, or pay for parking on the street otherwise.
9.0
The apartment was amazing, everything was there we needed. The bed was very nice, the shower too including nice smelling shampoo/showergel and conditioner. The kitchen was nice and well-equipped, there was even some vinaigrette and olive oil, and some jam and tea etc. Our appartment was on the 2nd floor (I think all apartments are on the 1st or 2nd floor), but there was also a fast elevator.
The location was super central in Machico, and from all villages we saw on Madeira we liked Machico the best, so beautiful small center and very close to the beaches. Right in front of the front door is a very nice snackbar/backery (O Gala), we loved their cakes and lunch/diner. We ate 2 times very nice steak at Restaurante Mercado Velho at the corner.
For car or scooter rental we really can recommend 'Triple 777 Rent a Car' just around the corner. The owner Carlos is really nice and they have good services. Parking in Machico can be hard, but here you can park your rented car at their own car parking so no worries about that. And he brought us to the airport on the way back because we rented a car there, in his very nice mini van, so ask him about that if he doesn't tell himself. If you are going to Carlos, say hi from 'the rockstars from The Netherlands from The Dirty Denims' haha.
When booking I thought we had our own private small patio, but it's a shared one on the ground floor. I think we haven't see anyone sitting there, but it was too much of a hassle going to there with our breakfast. We loved eating our breakfast at the appartment's table though, with the windows wide open we had a nice view on the mountains.
There was a 'Pizza café' nearby but we didn't like that food, can't recommend.
9.0
We had a very good stay at the apartment in Machico, Madeira. The apartment was spacious and clean, perfect for two friends. The location was excellent, with easy access to bakeries, restaurants, small shops, and a free parking. Being just a 10-minute drive from the airport was a convenient bonus. Machico itself is a charming and clean village. Highly recommended!
10.0
The place is just amazing and the location to
9.0
Very central in the issue of Machico. Next to all restaurants and 100 m from the ocean.
Very clean
Bathroom smelled bad!
There was continuously water in the bathroom floor, looked like a leakage
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Madeira District?
The average price for a rental in Madeira District is £78 per night. This rental is £33 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Fort Bay Suite Apartments. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Fort Bay Suite Apartments pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Fort Bay Suite Apartments?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.
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