- City view
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
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. 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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 3 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Bar
Availability
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2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 large double beds | ||
2 large double beds | ||
2 double beds |
Sustainability
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marion
United Kingdom“Large comfortable room with the beautiful view over the Bay of Funchal and the ocean. Room had two huge beds, bath, shower, mini bar and safe. Breakfast had everything that you could possibly want. At dinner food quality was very good but...” - Svetlana
Spain“The Cliff Bay - PortoBay Madeira This is a place where you truly feel at home, but with endless ocean views 🌊. Our family stay was wonderfully peaceful and beautiful — everything was just perfect!” - Tadeusz
Poland“Beautiful views, great plants in and out, live music in the evenings, good location to see the island and many restaurants outside and inside the hotel.” - Anne United Kingdom“Stunning views of sea and sky and city, gorgeous plants and flowers throughout the grounds, a wonderful variety of pools and spa facilities. The room was bright and airy and modern and clean with fabulously comfortable beds (family room). The...”
Bogdan
Serbia“Hotel is a large complex in a central location with private parking and well trained staff. We had an amazing view from our room. Sea water is clean and always staffed with a lifeguard. Breakfast was superb. Rooms are very spacious and clean and...”- Joe
Ireland“Calm, comfortable, stylish. Great location. Perfect for a sea side location with direct access to the sea. €7-8 taxi to old Funchal. Short stroll to several great restaurants. Facilities are excellent.” 
Silvia
South Africa“We had an incredible time. Everything about this Hotel was fantastic. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was really amazing. Facilities were great.”- John Ireland“Breakfast was very good - staff & service excellent”
- Rod United Kingdom“Classy, spacious, clean and the staff were all exceptional.”
- Marc
Luxembourg“the location, the calm, the friendliness of the staff.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Rose Garden
- CuisineInternational
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
- Il Gallo D'oro
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
- The Blue Lagoon
- Open forLunch
House rules
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.
The fine print
Please note that for reservations under the condition "Pay at the property - no prepayment needed ", the total amount of the reservation must be paid at the check-in.
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.
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.
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.
When booking half board, please note that drinks are not included.
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.
License number: 6699/RNET
