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 576 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Breakfast selection was good, pool facilities and views are fantastic.
IrelandBeautiful hotel with a great view of the sea and Funchal. The grounds are beautiful and very well kept. The salt water pool is actually too hot! (if that's possible..) When we were there the hotel was not full at all (due to the pandemic), which worked out well for us. The staff in the pool/sea access area were very nice, always ready to grab chairs for us or setup the umbrellas. Overall the staff were very nice and accommodating. The hotel is very careful with cleaning/sanitizing due to the pandemic and we felt very safe. We had a lovely time.
United States of AmericaGreat location and great views to the sea. The staff was incredible. Always finding ways to help and with very friendly conversations.
Excellent breakfast included, new large suites, great infinity pool. Friendly staff. Good location with lots of restaurants walking distance
United States of AmericaIt really is an incredible experience. From the welcoming staff to amazing food. The facilities are amazing and it is 5 star in all ways
United KingdomVery courteous staff, in a consistent way. Clear focus on customer.
PortugalAmazing views from the hotel, hotel’s ground are gorgeous and well maintained, the attention to details in all the areas, the extremely friendly staff.
CanadaThis is by far my favorite hotel in Madeira. I'm originally Madeira try to come back every couple of years and stay at different hotels. But I always like to end at the Cliff Bay. From the time you enter the hotel you get first class treatment. Everyone is so friendly.The rooms are spotless the flower decoration throughout the hotel is spectacular. The view from our room with a balcony on the 6th floor is spectacular. The entertainment is also great throughout the day and evening. But my favorite part of my stay is the. BREAKFAST! Amazing!!
United States of AmericaThe hotel and views are gorgeous! The staff was very professional and the service was impeccable. It was reasonably priced for a top notch hotel, as compared to other hotels in continental Europe.
United States of AmericaVery comfortable room with excellent view of the sea and Funchal harbour.
United Kingdom
The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
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John
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Cristina
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Daniel
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Tjerk
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Jade
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Mariana
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Dinara
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Joe
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Donna
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Philip
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
One of our top picks in Funchal. Located 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 center, just 20 minutes’ drive from Madeira Airport. An airport shuttle is available upon request.
This is our guests' favorite part of Funchal, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Located 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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See what guests loved the most:
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John
Ireland“Breakfast selection was good, pool facilities and views are fantastic.”
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Cristina
United States of America“Beautiful hotel with a great view of the sea and Funchal. The grounds are beautiful and very well kept. The salt water pool is actually too hot! (if that's possible..) When we were there the hotel was not full at all (due to the pandemic), which worked out well for us. The staff in the pool/sea access area were very nice, always ready to grab chairs for us or setup the umbrellas. Overall the staff were very nice and accommodating. The hotel is very careful with cleaning/sanitizing due to the pandemic and we felt very safe. We had a lovely time.” Read more
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Daniel
“Great location and great views to the sea. The staff was incredible. Always finding ways to help and with very friendly conversations. ”
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Tjerk
United States of America
“Excellent breakfast included, new large suites, great infinity pool. Friendly staff. Good location with lots of restaurants walking distance”
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Jade
United Kingdom“It really is an incredible experience. From the welcoming staff to amazing food. The facilities are amazing and it is 5 star in all ways”
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Mariana
Portugal“Very courteous staff, in a consistent way. Clear focus on customer. ”
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Dinara
Canada“Amazing views from the hotel, hotel’s ground are gorgeous and well maintained, the attention to details in all the areas, the extremely friendly staff.”
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Joe
United States of America
“This is by far my favorite hotel in Madeira. I'm originally Madeira try to come back every couple of years and stay at different hotels. But I always like to end at the Cliff Bay. From the time you enter the hotel you get first class treatment. Everyone is so friendly.The rooms are spotless the flower decoration throughout the hotel is spectacular. The view from our room with a balcony on the 6th floor is spectacular. The entertainment is also great throughout the day and evening. But my favorite part of my stay is the. BREAKFAST! Amazing!! ” Read more
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Donna
United States of America
“The hotel and views are gorgeous! The staff was very professional and the service was impeccable. It was reasonably priced for a top notch hotel, as compared to other hotels in continental Europe.”
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Philip
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room with excellent view of the sea and Funchal harbour.”
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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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Food: International
Il Gallo D'oro
Food: International
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
Amenities of The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Tennis equipment Additional charge
- Snorkeling Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge
- Library
- Ping-pong Additional charge
- Pool table
- Playground
- Game room
- Tennis court Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (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).
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Car rental
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoor
- Open all year
Pool 2 – outdoor
Pool 3 – outdoor (kids)
- Suitable for kids
Spa
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Portuguese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 40 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 40 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 80 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs 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 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 ID 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, note that drinks are not included.
Please inform The Cliff Bay - PortoBay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
License number: 6699/RNET
FAQs about The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
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The prices at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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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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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:
- The Rose Garden
- Il Gallo D'oro
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Room options at The Cliff Bay - PortoBay include:
- Twin
- Suite
- Family
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The nearest beach is 2,600 feet from The Cliff Bay - PortoBay.
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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 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The Cliff Bay - PortoBay is 1.3 miles from the center of Funchal.
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Yes, there's 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 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Playground
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Ping-pong
- Diving
- Library
- Tennis court
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Tennis equipment
- Beauty services
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Fitness
- Live music/Performance
