Forum Gardens Apartment

Where every stay feels like home!

Address

31 Rua Vale da Ajuda
Bloco 3.3
9000-116 Funchal

Entrance to Forum Gardens Apartment

Check-in

Please ensure you have provided the arrival time. If applicable, let me know the flight number as well, just in case there are any delays.
I won't be able to meet you, but Fatima will be at the apartment to check you in. She will usually be in touch via WhatsApp closer to the date. Please check that your phone number is correct on Airbnb or provide an alternative number.

Whenever possible, we facilitate an early check-in or late check-out.
The cleaning is usually scheduled between 11:00 and 16:00.

Getting There

1 - Taxi

There is a taxi rank outside the airport exit. It's an approximately 20-minute drive
Alternatively, you can use the Bolt or Uber.

If you prefer to reserve the transfer, just do a Google search for “Madeira airport transfers” and contact one of the companies.

2 - AeroBus

https://siga.madeira.gov.pt/aerobus

A much more affordable option is to take the Aerobus. Exit at stop 19, which is a 3 minute walk from the apartment.

3 - Car Rental

Most rental car companies will give you the option to pick up the car at the airport. After picking up the car, you can head straight to the car park entrance. If you are driving, please let us know so that we can be ready to open the parking gate when you arrive.

Below are some well-established car rental companies

https://7mrentacar.com

https://autocanhasrentacar.com

https://amsterdamrentacarmadeira.com


Directions

Navigate to: 32.637184,-16.943738

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Map of the area around the apartment
Garage entrance at Forum Gardens Apartment

Additional Info

Air Conditioning

You are welcome to use the air conditioning, but please keep the doors and windows closed to ensure it works efficiently.
Before leaving the apartment, kindly switch off the air conditioning to help conserve energy and protect the environment.

Water

It is generally safe to drink tap water in Madeira. The water supply is subject to quality controls and meets European Union standards.
However, some people may prefer the taste of bottled water due to differences in mineral content or the presence of chlorine, which is used in water treatment.

Reviews

We added this note in September 2026 after many years of welcoming guests and receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback.

We're incredibly grateful for the amazing reviews we've received over the years. Occasionally, however, the written review describes a fantastic stay while the overall score doesn't quite reflect it. We've realised that the way Airbnb and Booking.com interpret their rating scales isn't always obvious, so we wanted to explain.

On Airbnb, 5 stars generally means you had a great stay — not that everything had to be absolutely perfect. Similarly, on Booking.com, 10 is the top score for a great stay. A 4-star Airbnb rating or an 8 or 9 on Booking.com may naturally feel like a very good score, but on these platforms it pulls a property's overall rating down.

It's also worth knowing that the overall rating is separate from the individual categories and is the score that matters most to our listing. We've occasionally received top marks in every category but a lower overall score, which unfortunately still brings our overall rating down.

Reviews genuinely mean a lot to us. Our cleaning team regularly checks them too, and positive feedback is a great recognition of their hard work.

If something isn't quite right, please message us during your stay so we have the opportunity to fix it while you're here.

And if you genuinely had a great time, please don't be afraid to give us the top score! ❤️