The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel - Funchal (Madeira)

$$$$||View on mapFunchal (Madeira), PortugalEstrada Monumental, 147, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9004-532|
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The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel - Funchal (Madeira)
Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9004-532·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.6
Location9.6
Facilities9.5
Staff9.5
Who stays here
Couples68%
Families23%
Groups5%
Solo3%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Cleanliness9.7
Comfort9.6
Location9.6
Facilities9.5
Staff9.5
Who stays here
Couples68%
Families23%
Groups5%
Solo3%

5-star cliffside hotel with direct Atlantic Ocean access and a two-Michelin star restaurant

Dining

The Cliff Bay offers 3 restaurants, including the 2-Michelin star Il Gallo d'Oro serving Mediterranean and Iberian cuisine. The Rose Garden restaurant provides a large buffet breakfast with local specialties and an evening à la carte menu. Avista restaurant, perched on a cliff edge, serves Mediterranean cuisine with views over Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean.

Pools & Sea Access

Cliff Bay has 3 swimming pools: an indoor pool (heated to 29°C), an outdoor seawater pool, and another saltwater pool below the cliff. Direct private access to the Atlantic Ocean lets guests swim and snorkel from a jetty with lifeguard supervision. The indoor pool connects via a channel to the outdoor pool, allowing continuous swimming.

Spa & Wellness

The Cliff Bay Hotel features a top-of-the-range spa with a hammam, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and fitness centre. The spa offers body scrubs, body wraps, massages, facial treatments, manicure, and pedicure services. An indoor pool in the spa area and a spa lounge provide additional space for relaxation.

Rooms & Accommodations

All guest rooms at Hotel The Cliff Bay have twin queen-size beds, an en-suite marble bathroom, and an LCD cable TV. Each room includes a veranda with table and chairs overlooking the hotel's gardens or the Bay of Funchal. Upper floor suites receive fresh flowers, fruit, and wine on arrival, plus complimentary water and juice from the mini bar.

Location & Gardens

The Cliff Bay is situated atop a natural peninsula, 5 minutes' drive from Funchal centre and 20 minutes from Madeira Airport. The hotel's extensive gardens feature beautifully landscaped areas with seating and plant labels. Nearby attractions include Funchal's Museum of Natural History, Jardim Municipal, and Madeira Botanical Garden.

  • Dining: 3 restaurants including 2-Michelin star Il Gallo d'Oro
  • Pools: 3 swimming pools (indoor, seawater, saltwater) with direct ocean access
  • Wellness: Full-service spa with hammam, sauna, steam room, fitness centre
  • Rooms: All rooms with twin queen-size beds, marble bathroom, veranda, sea/garden views
  • Location: 5 min from Funchal centre, 20 min from Madeira Airport

Licence number: 6699/RNET

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 04:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Portuguese
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:9
Number of rooms:204
Former name
The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay)
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Rooms and availability

Superior Upper Floors Bay View
  • Room size:

    30 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds / 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Junior Suite
  • Room size:

    40 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Standard Room
  • Room size:

    30 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds / 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis court
  • Billiard tables
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage

Room view

  • Sea view
  • City view
  • Bay view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 273 £
📏 Distance to centre 2.2 km
✈️ Distance to airport 23.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, FNC

Location

Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9004-532
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Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9004-532
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Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9004-532
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mall
Monumental Experience
130 m
Restaurant
Il Gallo D'Oro
10 m
Restaurant
Casa Madeirense Restaurante
120 m
Restaurant
Chalet Vicente
180 m
Restaurant
Restaurante Tokos
140 m
Restaurant
Lareira Portuguesa
170 m
Restaurant
Casa das Espetadas
210 m
Restaurant
Frango da Guiia
180 m
Restaurant
Lareira Portuguesa Marisqueira
170 m
Restaurant
Avista Restaurante
240 m
Restaurant
Koi Sushi
270 m

Reviews of The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel

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FAQ about The Cliff Bay - Portobay

How far is The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel from the city centre?
The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel is located in the Sao Martinho district.
Which airport is the closest to The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel hotel?
The closest airport to The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel hotel is Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International airport (25 km) and it is reachable with a 24-minute drive.
Is there a parking at this premium hotel?
Yes, this premium hotel features public parking on site.
What are our dining options during the stay at The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel?
Guests of The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Solar da Ajuda offering international cuisine.
Can I have breakfast at The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel?
Guests of The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 04:00.
How much does it cost to stay at the hotel?
The price for a room in the hotel starts at $257.
What payment methods are available in The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel?
At The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel, you can pay using Visa, American Express, and Mastercard.
What room types are available at The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel hotel?
Twin Room, Standard Room, and Junior Suite are among the room types available at The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel?
Every suite at The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and en suite bathrooms along with hair dryers and a shower cap.
What spa facilities does the hotel offer?
Pampering amenities in the hotel include a Turkish steam room, a treatment room, and a steam room.
Is there a swimming pool in The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel?
Yes, The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
Which children services are provided at the hotel?
For guests staying at the hotel with their children, babysitting will be extremely useful.
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