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 486 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Fantastic location. Delicious food, and good-sized portions. Thoughtful and attentive staff.
United KingdomAmazing location, amazing food, Amazing , friendly staff, Spacious lovely room
United Kingdomwhat a view from Funchal Bay, the quality of the food and friendlyness of cleaning staff
BelgiumPerfect location, very good food and staff is amazing
PortugalWe liked everything about this hotel. The setting is splendid with great views. The gardens are colourful and well kept. The room was spacious, extremely comfortable and very well serviced. The staff were very engaging and genuinely caring. The pool area was spotless and the salt water pool excellent for a swim. The breakfast buffet in the Rose Garden was exceptional especially the fresh fruit (including local varieties) and the freshly made omelettes as well as the warm pastel de nata. The changing evening buffet in the Rose Garden was also good with high quality produce well cooked. The starters and patisserie were particularly classy. Finally in the prevailing climate of worries about the pandemic, standards of hygiene were extremely high.
United KingdomWe traveled in early March for our honeymoon and had a fantastic two night stay. We booked a superior room with sea view but got upgraded to a superior room with Bay view, which had a gorgeous balcony from where you could see Funchal, the ocean and the sunrise (if you’re an early riser). The bed was very comfortable. The staff is great. We enjoyed eating breakfast at Gallo d’oro, especially the service and nice views (food was also good but not as memorable as the pleasant surroundings). It was amazing to sit by the pool over the cliffs with a view over the ocean and Funchal while lying in our sun-beds. The location and the views is quite something special. We were happy with the quality of the restaurants in the nearby area.
United KingdomSuperb breakfast; hotel facilities especially the sea access, swimming pools and spa. Service and the Staff is really 5* and go the extra mile.
PortugalHotel was amazing. Had a balcony view of the ocean and the room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was included, which I recommend because it's a great breakfast full of options. The hotel had a spa session, which I recommend you book as soon as you arrive. The only downside to our experience is there was very limited spa sessions to choose from, so we had to alter our itenary on things we were doing to fit with the spa schedule. Massage was delightful, and the steam room/ sauna area was amazing. Clean and really great - Loved the Tropical/Ice Shower option in between the steam room and sauna!
United StatesExcellent hotel. Staff are superb. Heated pool that is half inside half outside great. Also the Avista restaurant is fabulous.
United KingdomThe friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Wonderful position, although steep hill back up to property. However courtesy bus provided which is helpful.
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The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
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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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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.
Guests love...
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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
Good coffee!
Free private parking available at the hotel
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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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Market Mercado dos Lavradores1.6 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
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
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
Wellness facilities
- Swimming pool
- 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
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Hammam
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Safety features
- First aid kit available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Mobile app for room service
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
Cleanliness & disinfecting
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Portuguese
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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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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 currently 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 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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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
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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The Cliff Bay - PortoBay has 2 restaurants:
- Il Gallo D'oro
- The Rose Garden
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Guests staying at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Cliff Bay - PortoBay by:
- Taxi 35min
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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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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay include:
- Twin
- Suite
- Family
