The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
Estrada Monumental, 147, Sao Martinho, 9004-532 Funchal, Portugal – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 1069 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Relaxed ambience, Good food (breakfast and dinner) room, sea view, overall comfort and staff friendliness and welcome

- City view
- Garden
- Pool 1 - indoor
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
Situated atop a natural peninsula, The Cliff Bay provides panoramic Atlantic Ocean views and private sea access. There are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a 2-Michelin star restaurant and free Wi-Fi. All guest rooms have twin queen-size beds, an en suite marble bathroom and an LCD cable TV with DVD/CD player. In addition, all rooms feature a veranda with table and chairs, giving views of the hotel's gardens or the Bay of Funchal. Cliff Bay features 3 restaurants, including the 2-Michelin star Il Gallo d'Oro, which serves aromatic Mediterranean and Iberian cuisine. Guests can also relax in any of the on-site cafés and bars. Cliff Bay features top-of-the-range spa and wellness facilities. There is direct, private access to the sea as well as tennis courts, a games room and a library. The hotel is located within a 5-minute drive from the Funchal centre, just 20 minutes’ drive from Madeira Airport. An airport shuttle is available upon request.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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- 3 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Bar
- Superb breakfast
Availability
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See what guests loved the most:
- Denis
Ireland
“Relaxed ambience, Good food (breakfast and dinner) room, sea view, overall comfort and staff friendliness and welcome” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Peaceful, relaxing, plenty of sun beds. Excellent staff” - Siobhan
Jersey
“We loved the hotel and found the staff extremely helpful,friendly and professional-especially on reception,in the Il Gallo d’Oro restaurant at breakfast and our waiter in the Avista restaurant at dinner. Very high quality of food and drinks.The...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- The Rose Garden
- CuisineInternational
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
- Il Gallo D'oro
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
- The Blue Lagoon
- Open forLunch
Facilities of The Cliff Bay - PortoBayGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- 3 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Bar
- Superb breakfast
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live music/performance
- Tennis equipmentAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- Table tennisAdditional charge
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Tennis courtAdditional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Car hire
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Kids' pool
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Hammam
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- German
- English
- French
- Portuguese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
The Cliff Bay - PortoBay accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the credit card used to make the payment of the reservation must be from one of the guests staying in the room. If this is not the case, please contact the hotel prior to the check-in date.
Please note that all guests, adults and children, staying at the property must show a valid identity card or passport with photo, or equivalent document (e.g. birth certificate). Minors not accompanied by their parents must have a declaration or authorization to stay, issued by the holder of rights of custody.
Please note that half board rates includes set menu (3 course) dinner and drinks are not included.
Half Board and Full Board rates include a special dinner on 24 December and 31 December.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
When booking half board, please note that drinks are not included.
Please inform The Cliff Bay - PortoBay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
License number: 6699/RNET
FAQs about The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
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Yes, The Cliff Bay - PortoBay is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay include:
- Twin
- Suite
- Family
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay on this page.
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The nearest beach is just 850 yards from The Cliff Bay - PortoBay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The Cliff Bay - PortoBay has 3 restaurants:
- The Blue Lagoon
- The Rose Garden
- Il Gallo D'oro
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The Cliff Bay - PortoBay is 1.3 miles from the centre of Funchal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Cliff Bay - PortoBay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Table tennis
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Swimming Pool
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/performance
- Tennis equipment
- Beauty Services
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Hair cut
- Hair colouring
- Hair styling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Fitness
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The prices at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.