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 597 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The location was so close to city center, and also on the sea cliff, which gave amazing view
GermanyClassy & modern 5-star hotel on a cliff, a stunning location. The facilities, restaurants, services and prices were absolutely outstanding. Great escape
SwitzerlandWonderful. I only leave feedback when something is exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. This is obviously the second case. We came for one night but decided to extend our stay for several days
PortugalVery friendly and helpful staff. Nothing was too much trouble
United KingdomThe views from room were stunning. Also standard of food from the breakfast to dinner were superb. Staff definitely go that extra mile and are genuinely nice people.
United KingdomLovely view over the ocean and the pools are great - with 2 options so people can spread out. Room's clean and comfortable (beds / pillows very good) even if the furniture could be modernised. Wide breakfast buffet offering.
United KingdomEasy access to Funchal centre for bars and restaurants with taxis cheap Pool and sea bathing well provided. Staff all very helpful Will come again
United KingdomJust one star difference, but huge difference... it was pleasant stay. Air conditioning was working well. All amenities were there. One drawback is il gallo d’oro was closed
South KoreaWe were welcomed with a Prosecco (or passionfruit juice) on arrival while they took our bags to our rooms. They had upgraded us from standard rooms to junior suites! Our rooms were spotlessly clean, quiet and comfortable. The beds were amazing - I never sleep well on the first night in a strange place but I did here. Staff were friendly and very professional.
United KingdomThe hotels safety measures were very thorough. Te choice of restaurants was great - worth staying in the hotel for
United Kingdom
The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
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Sucheta
Germany
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Tatiana
Switzerland
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Stanislav
Portugal
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Alan
United Kingdom
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Shane
United Kingdom
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Tamsin
United Kingdom
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Alan
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Gayeon
South Korea
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Natalia
United Kingdom
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Stuart
United Kingdom
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
One of our top picks in Funchal. Situated atop a natural peninsula, The provides panoramic Atlantic and . There are indoor and outdoor , a 2-Michelin 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 of the hotel's gardens or the Bay of Funchal.
Cliff Bay features 3 , including the 2-Michelin star , 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 . 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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RetryMost popular facilities
Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Situated in the best rated area in Funchal, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Buffet
Free private parking available at the hotel
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- Guests enjoyed the view
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- Guests spoke highly of the view
See what guests loved the most:
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Sucheta
Germany“The location was so close to city center, and also on the sea cliff, which gave amazing view ”
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Tatiana
Switzerland“Classy & modern 5-star hotel on a cliff, a stunning location. The facilities, restaurants, services and prices were absolutely outstanding. Great escape ”
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Stanislav
Portugal“Wonderful. I only leave feedback when something is exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. This is obviously the second case. We came for one night but decided to extend our stay for several days ”
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Alan
United Kingdom“Very friendly and helpful staff. Nothing was too much trouble”
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Shane
United Kingdom
“The views from room were stunning. Also standard of food from the breakfast to dinner were superb. Staff definitely go that extra mile and are genuinely nice people. ”
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Tamsin
United Kingdom
“Lovely view over the ocean and the pools are great - with 2 options so people can spread out. Room's clean and comfortable (beds / pillows very good) even if the furniture could be modernised. Wide breakfast buffet offering.”
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Alan
United Kingdom
“Easy access to Funchal centre for bars and restaurants with taxis cheap Pool and sea bathing well provided. Staff all very helpful Will come again”
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Gayeon
South Korea“Just one star difference, but huge difference... it was pleasant stay. Air conditioning was working well. All amenities were there. One drawback is il gallo d’oro was closed ”
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Natalia
United Kingdom
“We were welcomed with a Prosecco (or passionfruit juice) on arrival while they took our bags to our rooms. They had upgraded us from standard rooms to junior suites! Our rooms were spotlessly clean, quiet and comfortable. The beds were amazing - I never sleep well on the first night in a strange place but I did here. Staff were friendly and very professional.” Read more
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Stuart
United Kingdom
“The hotels safety measures were very thorough. Te choice of restaurants was great - worth staying in the hotel for”
5 reasons to choose The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
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One of our top picks in Funchal
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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
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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
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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
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Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport9.6 miles
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Porto Santo Airport45 miles
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Cuisine: International
Il Gallo D'oro
Cuisine: International
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
Facilities of The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/performance
- Tennis equipment Additional charge
- Snorkelling Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge
- Library
- Table tennis Additional charge
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Tennis court Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate or cookies Additional charge
- Fruits Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Car hire
- Gift shop
- Lift
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 - indoor Free!
- Open all year
Pool 2 - outdoor Free!
Pool 3 - outdoor (kids) Free!
- Suitable for kids
Wellness
- 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
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Portuguese
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RetrySustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- 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-efficient toilets
- Water-efficient showers
- Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- All windows are double-glazed
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
- 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
- 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.
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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Free |
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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 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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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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.
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The Cliff Bay - PortoBay is 1.3 miles from the centre of Funchal.
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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 Cliff Bay - PortoBay has 2 restaurants:
- Il Gallo D'oro
- The Rose Garden
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The Cliff Bay - PortoBay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Table tennis
- Diving
- Library
- Tennis court
- Indoor pool (all year)
- 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
- Live music/performance
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Cliff Bay - PortoBay by:
- Taxi 35min
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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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Room options at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay include:
- Twin
- Suite
- Family
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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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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The nearest beach is just 850 yards from The Cliff Bay - PortoBay.
