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The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

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Overlooking the ocean, The Cliff Bay is a luxurious retreat that harmonizes natural beauty with modern comforts. Unwind at the poolside bar, indulge in a Michelin-starred meal at one of three restaurants or treat yourself to rejuvenating spa treatments. Guests praise the helpful staff and enjoy activities like tennis and bike rentals.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
The current price is £323
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Tackle business tasks in the hotel's meeting rooms and business centre, then melt away stress with spa treatments. A waterfront location adds scenic charm.
Waterfront spa sanctuary
The full-service spa offers daily treatments in scenic outdoor areas and couples rooms. A sauna, hot tub, and peaceful garden complete this waterfront haven.

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double or Twin Room, Bay View (Funchal Bay)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Bay View (Funchal Bay)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room Single Use, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Estrada Monumental 147, Funchal, 9004-532

What's nearby

  • Lido Bathing Complex - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Madeira Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Funchal Marina - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Avenida do Mar - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • CR7 Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 23 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Monumental Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Borracheiros - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Villa Cipriani - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Mia by Giovanni - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stella D‘Oro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay puts you a short five-minute drive from Funchal Marina. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, aromatherapy or Ayurvedic treatments, and Il Gallo d'Oro, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a poolside bar. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 202 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Half Board rate plans do not include drinks.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (EUR 15 per day)
    • Uncovered on-site extended parking (EUR 10 per day)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (646 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

Spa at The Cliff Bay has 8 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Il Gallo d'Oro – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. 2-star Michelin rating.
The Rose Garden – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
The Blue Lagoon – This beach restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves lunch. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 33.50 per room (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 80.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs EUR 15 per day
  • Uncovered extended parking costs EUR 10 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Drinks are not included in rate plans that include meals.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Bay Cliff

Cliff Bay

Cliff Bay Funchal

Cliff Bay Hotel

Cliff Bay Hotel Funchal

The Cliff Bay - Porto Bay Hotel Funchal

Cliff Bay Hotel Madeira

Cliff Bay Porto Funchal

The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay) Madeira/Funchal

The Cliff Bay Hotel

The Cliff Bay Funchal

The Cliff Bay Hotel Funchal

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay?

Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 15 per day. Extended parking costs EUR 10 per day.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 33.50 per room one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Madeira Casino (16-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay also has an outdoor pool, a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, international cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay like?

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay is located on the waterfront, a short 9-minute walk from Lido Bathing Complex and 16 minutes' walk from Madeira Casino.

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Reviews

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, plentiful, and with a wide spread of choices. (14 reviews)
  • The spa was very relaxing and offered lovely treatments. (5 reviews)
  • The pool area was stunning, with beautiful seating options, attentive staff, and always available chairs. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room, great service and very clean.
Tobias, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

My stay was very relaxing and peaceful. Everyone is different, but I would have preferred a buffet in the evening instead of a restricted section from a menu list. Overall, it wasn’t bad at all
OHIOS, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff. Excellent location, excellent breakfast, excellent amenities, everything excellent.
Pashalis, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect the staff answered questions gave you great information and room was clean can’t wait to come back with kids and their kids
nancy, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was great. Very friendly staff. Food was good at all restaurants
Balvinder, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, access to the ocean, great location, great staff
Makenzie, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Well maintained, good location with amazing views and great service
Raad, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

For a long time I wanted to stay and did read many reviews the hotel is all people rave about and more ! Amazing balcony views and i did enjoy the view of the Port of Funchal it really has the best location in Funchal . The rooms are spacious with a very private balcony (6th floor) extremely comfortable beds. The service was excellent from everyone we met .
Roberto, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with lots of touches that elevated it- the flower displays are stunning, the staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. Breakfast was fabulous. We will be back !
Simon, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel at top end of Madeira. Spotlessly clean, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Ron, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, great location and water view Great dinning option
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The location and views were amazing. Staff were helpful attentive throughout our whole stay. Would definitely go back.
Emma, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for a vacation. Large rooms, great loungers by the pool, and water access.
Vanessa, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Phenomenal hotel & staff. It’s close in proximity to so many activities or you can choose to stay and relax while having the best views!
Carolyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, fantastic service. Highly recommended.
Carlos, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff helpful, restaurant excellent and facilities very goid
Janet, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was possibly our best hotel experience ever. It was my husband's 50th birthday and management helped to make it truly special.The hotel room and facilities were stunning. The Cliff Bay is very well located, on a beautiful bay a few minutes walk away from the port area (I would recommend this distance away from the cruise ships). We enjoyed a couple of meals from room service (best burger ever...and we've tried many). On the opposite side of the scale, the Il Gallo D'Oro Michelin experience was extraordinary...food art and superb service. The hotel is in perfect condition and manages to be elegant and contemporary and yet have charm and feel warm. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others and consider returning. An unforgettable stay.
Catherine, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Beautiful view and fantastic amenities
Riccardo, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Great location. Kudos to Marla at the front desk. So kind and helpful.
Derek, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved the Avista restaurant. Good and sea view were great.
janice, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent view and pretty garden. Food was wonderful.
Soonkie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We love the property, views, location, amenities, and most importantly, the staff for their professionalism, respectable, thoughtfulness, and kindness.
Opal G D, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I like the view of the resort. I enjoy the peacefulness of the surrounding. I would highly recommend this hotel for everyone.
Sandy, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a good hotel with the best view. We love here.
Jialin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

From the moment we arrived the service was 5 stars!! Very attentive to our needs and extremely helpful. Our room was beautiful and the food at the hotel is wonderful. Highly recommend staying and dining here.
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