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 967 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Fantastic hotel. Beautiful grounds, Super bedroom. Clean. Friendly staff who couldn't do enough to make your stay perfect.
United KingdomAll round a very comfortable hotel with excellent facilities in a great location. I would choose a bay view room next time but our superior sea view room on the 7th floor had a wonderful view of the ocean. The service was excellent in all areas of the hotel and staff were very friendly and welcoming. .We didn't hire a car and enjoyed exploring Funchal extensively on foot.
United KingdomExcellent choice with no complaints. Staff were so very helpful - excellent all round.
DenmarkThe whole stay in the hotel was an exceptional experience.The expectations from the photos and reviews were high, but the reality even exceeded it. The staff was always kind, smiling, explained everything perfectly and was always helpful. My greatest admiration goes to the staff at the Rose Garden Restaurant, who even when they are busy around other guests, make your visit a unique moment. The half board accommodation was absolutely worth it. The breakfasts are rich in fresh food and the selection varied even slightly. Dinners consist of a three course menu and there is a choice in each course. However, the dining experience is beyond description, what a perfect interplay of flavours the local chefs are able to create. The cherry on top of our stay was the perfect area with nooks and crannies where one could sit and relax in peace. Madeira is a beautiful island, I would not have enjoyed my holiday so much without the quality and peaceful facilities. I will be happy to return.
Czech Republicbeautiful hotel in a lovely position by the sea, staff very friendly, really good quality breakfast with plenty of choices and good service you wouldn’t use this hotel if you were expecting entertainment in the evening other than light music during cocktail hour or a violin etc, no dancing.
United KingdomLovely hotel, good location, overall very good food, great rooms and very friendly / helpful staff
United KingdomThe location, comfort and cleanliness of the hotel, the beauty of the garden, the service and hospitality of the staffs, the magnificent view from the rooms and restaurants, live music performances in the restaurant and bar
TurkeyA large lovely room with a view over the bay towards Funchal. Plenty of storage in the room with an excellent bathroom.
United KingdomThe beautiful gardens surrounding the hotel. The commitment to providing excellent service. The food and views from the balcony.
United KingdomWe loved the location and the facilities. All the staff were amazing. Our personal highlight was the ‘Unwind Together’ session we booked at the spa - just fantastic and amazing value for money. We have already booked our next stay.
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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.
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.
Gorgulho - Gavinas Beach
7.6 Good beach850 yards from propertyFormosa Beach
7.5 Good beach1.2 miles from propertyAlmirante Reis Beach
7.3 Good beach1.4 miles from property
See what guests loved the most:
David
United Kingdom“Fantastic hotel. Beautiful grounds, Super bedroom. Clean. Friendly staff who couldn't do enough to make your stay perfect.”
SarahUnited Kingdom“All round a very comfortable hotel with excellent facilities in a great location. I would choose a bay view room next time but our superior sea view room on the 7th floor had a wonderful view of the ocean. The service was excellent in all areas...”
Victoria
Denmark“Excellent choice with no complaints. Staff were so very helpful - excellent all round.”
Jakubjir
Czech Republic“The whole stay in the hotel was an exceptional experience.The expectations from the photos and reviews were high, but the reality even exceeded it. The staff was always kind, smiling, explained everything perfectly and was always helpful. My...”
GinoUnited Kingdom“beautiful hotel in a lovely position by the sea, staff very friendly, really good quality breakfast with plenty of choices and good service you wouldn’t use this hotel if you were expecting entertainment in the evening other than light music...”- ClaireUnited Kingdom“Lovely hotel, good location, overall very good food, great rooms and very friendly / helpful staff”
nature-lover
Turkey“The location, comfort and cleanliness of the hotel, the beauty of the garden, the service and hospitality of the staffs, the magnificent view from the rooms and restaurants, live music performances in the restaurant and bar”- RRobertUnited Kingdom“A large lovely room with a view over the bay towards Funchal. Plenty of storage in the room with an excellent bathroom.”
KayUnited Kingdom“The beautiful gardens surrounding the hotel. The commitment to providing excellent service. The food and views from the balcony.”- DanielaUnited Kingdom“We loved the location and the facilities. All the staff were amazing. Our personal highlight was the ‘Unwind Together’ session we booked at the spa - just fantastic and amazing value for money. We have already booked our next stay.”
The Rose Garden
Cuisine: International
Il Gallo D'oro
Cuisine: International
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
The Blue Lagoon
Open for: Lunch
- 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
- 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.
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
