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Hotel 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 776 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Views Restaurant views were unbeatable Half board was really worth having. Breakfast superb
Jayne
United Kingdom
United KingdomLiked the location. Close to town centre and many good restaurants. Clean. Very friendly, helpful staff.
Smitha
United Kingdom
United KingdomThe location was perfect and the property was first class - all the various options to eat and relax were second to none
Sarah
United Kingdom
United KingdomHelpful staff, great facilities, unexpected benefits (such as shower/changing provision after check out for late flight, COVID testing etc.), great breakfast! Location perfect for a multitude of excellent restaurants within close walking distance and access to Funchal.
Alistair
United Kingdom
United KingdomWe couldn’t get in to one of the restaurants as you had to book months in advance It was clean and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly The food and restaurants were amazing - breakfast was really good too We had a lovely room with huge balcony overlooking the sea and super views
Amanda
United Kingdom
United KingdomAmazing hotel. Really beautiful settings and staff were all fantastic.
Lewis
United Kingdom
United Kingdomlocation, lovely views, nice room, very good breakfast, swimming in the sea, nice experience.
Brian
United Kingdom
United KingdomRoom was clean with a nice ocean view. Breakfast was excellent. No real beach but a lift take you to the sea where you have a direct access to the ocean. The staff was fully focussed on all our requests. The must is the fact they have the Gallo d’Oro a 2 stars Michelin restaurant in the hotel, were we had a 4 hours delicious dinner. I felt on holiday during the few days I spent in this hotel
Stephan
Switzerland
SwitzerlandGreat hotel, beautiful views, excellent, friendly, polite and attentive staff. We couldn’t recommend this hotel highly enough and will definitely be back.
Caroline
United Kingdom
United KingdomEverything, food was excellent, service was excellent. We had a WONDERFUL holiday and will be booking the Cliff Bay again the near future.
Guy
Vietnam
Vietnam
The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
9.3
Superb
776 reviews
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Jayne
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Smitha
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Sarah
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Alistair
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Lewis
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Stephan
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Caroline
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Guy
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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.
This is our guests' favourite part of Funchal, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
3 swimming pools
Free WiFi
Free parking
Spa and wellness centre
Airport shuttle
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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See what guests loved the most:
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Jayne
United Kingdom“Views Restaurant views were unbeatable Half board was really worth having. Breakfast superb ”
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Smitha
United Kingdom
“Liked the location. Close to town centre and many good restaurants. Clean. Very friendly, helpful staff. ”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“The location was perfect and the property was first class - all the various options to eat and relax were second to none ”
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Amanda
United Kingdom
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Lewis
United Kingdom
“Amazing hotel. Really beautiful settings and staff were all fantastic.”
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Brian
United Kingdom
“location, lovely views, nice room, very good breakfast, swimming in the sea, nice experience.”
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Stephan
Switzerland“Room was clean with a nice ocean view. Breakfast was excellent. No real beach but a lift take you to the sea where you have a direct access to the ocean. The staff was fully focussed on all our requests. The must is the fact they have the Gallo d’Oro a 2 stars Michelin restaurant in the hotel, were we had a 4 hours delicious dinner. I felt on holiday during the few days I spent in this hotel”
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Caroline
United Kingdom
“Great hotel, beautiful views, excellent, friendly, polite and attentive staff. We couldn’t recommend this hotel highly enough and will definitely be back. ”
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Guy
Vietnam“Everything, food was excellent, service was excellent. We had a WONDERFUL holiday and will be booking the Cliff Bay again the near future.”
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4 reasons to choose The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
What's nearby
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Madeira Casino0.7 miles
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Marina do Funchal1 miles
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Forum Madeira Shopping Centre1 miles
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Funchal's Museum of Natural History1.1 miles
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Quinta das Cruzes Museum1.1 miles
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Mar Avenue1.1 miles
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Frederico de Freitas Museum1.1 miles
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Sacred Art Museum1.2 miles
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Cathedral of Funchal1.3 miles
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Gomes' Pools1.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
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Restaurant Il Basilico0.3 miles
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Restaurant Avista0.3 miles
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Restaurant Alfama0.3 miles
Top attractions
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Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint1.6 miles
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Sao Tiago Fort1.7 miles
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Madeira Botanical Garden2.3 miles
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Monte Palace Tropical Garden2.8 miles
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Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro3.5 miles
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Palheiro Gardens3.8 miles
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Girao Cape4.7 miles
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Reis Magos Beach5.9 miles
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Santana's traditional houses11.9 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
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Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach850 yards
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Formosa Beach1.2 miles
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Almirante Reis Beach1.4 miles
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Vigário Beach3 miles
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Cristo Rei Beach4.2 miles
Closest airports
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Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport9.6 miles
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Porto Santo Airport45 miles
How to get to The Cliff Bay - PortoBay from Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport
Taxi
Free parking is available.
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3 restaurants on site
The Rose Garden
Cuisine: International
Il Gallo D'oro
Cuisine: International
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
The Blue Lagoon
Open for: Lunch
Facilities of The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
Outdoors
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Activities
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
Entertainment and family services
Cleaning services
Business facilities
General
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 - indoor
Free!
Pool 2 - outdoor
Free!
Pool 3 - outdoor (kids)
Free!
Wellness
Languages spoken
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Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable programme, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Travel Sustainable measures
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
Waste
- Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
- The property makes efforts to reduce their food wastage
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Single-use plastic miniature shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles not used
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic cups not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
Water
- Water-efficient toilets
- Water-efficient showers
- Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
Energy and greenhouse gases
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- All windows are double-glazed
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
Destination and community
- Tours and activities organised by local guides and businesses offered
- Provides guests with information regarding local ecosystems, heritage and culture, as well as visitor etiquette
Nature
- Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed/interacted with while captive on the property or harvested, consumed, or sold.
- Green spaces such as gardens/rooftop gardens on the property
- Most food provided is organic
- Bicycle rental
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.
Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.
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
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Cot upon request
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Extra bed upon request
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€ 40 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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€ 40 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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€ 80 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
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.
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 for reservations under the condition "Pay at the property - no prepayment needed ", the total amount of the reservation must be paid at the check-in.
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 authorisation to stay, issued by the holder of rights of custody.
Please note that half board rates includes dinner buffet and drinks are not included.
Half Board and Full Board rates include a special dinner on 24 December and 31 December.
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 authorisation to stay, issued by the holder of rights of custody.
Please note that half board rates includes dinner buffet 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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The nearest beach is just 850 yards from The Cliff Bay - PortoBay.
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Guests staying at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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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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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private parking
- Parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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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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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Cliff Bay - PortoBay by:
- Taxi 35min
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The Cliff Bay - PortoBay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Table tennis
- Library
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Body scrub
- Live music/performance
- Hair cut
- Beauty Services
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Tennis equipment
- Manicure
- Facial treatments
- Spa facilities
- Hair styling
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Waxing services
- Body wrap
- Hair colouring
- Spa/wellness packages
- Pedicure
- Steam room
- Body treatments
- Fitness
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Room options at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay include:
- Twin
- Suite
- Family
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The Cliff Bay - PortoBay is 1.3 miles from the centre of Funchal.
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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:
- Il Gallo D'oro
- The Blue Lagoon
- The Rose Garden
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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.
