"The views are beautiful and the opportunity to swim in the ocean was wonderful."
Kimberly from United States
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"View from the room was mind blowing."
Mz from United Kingdom
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"We loved the views in particular from our room on the top floor and waking up to the sunrise over the sea."
grahamr360 from United Kingdom
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"You are looked after with so much care and warmth."
AvrilFD from United Kingdom
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"The food in the Rose Garden restaurant is superb, service throughout the hotel is faultless."
Martin L from United Kingdom
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5-star cliffside hotel with private sea access in Funchal, Madeira
Dining & Bars
The Cliff Bay houses Il Gallo d'Oro, a two-Michelin-star restaurant serving aromatic Mediterranean and Iberian cuisine. Three on-site restaurants also include the Avista Asia and the Rose Garden, each offering distinct menus and views. Guests can unwind at the Cliff Bar, which hosts live music most evenings.
Rooms & Accommodations
Each guest room has twin queen-size beds, an en suite marble bathroom, and an LCD cable TV. All rooms include a veranda with table and chairs, offering views over the hotel's gardens or the Bay of Funchal. Superior upper-floor suites come with added amenities such as fresh flowers, fruit, wine, and complimentary soft drinks from the minibar.
Pools & Sea Access
The hotel offers three swimming pools: an indoor pool, an outdoor infinity pool, and a seawater pool set at sea level. Direct private access to the Atlantic Ocean allows guests to swim and snorkel from the hotel's own cliffside entrance. Separate children's pool and a heated indoor pool with a channel to the outdoors are also available.
Spa & Wellness
The Cliff Bay's ESPA spa provides body treatments, massages, facials, and a full range of beauty services including manicures and pedicures. Facilities include a hammam, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and a spa lounge relaxation area. The fitness centre is equipped with modern machines, and guests can also book spa packages or personal training sessions.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
Guests can play tennis on the hotel's tennis courts, enjoy billiards or table tennis, or borrow bicycles for rides along the coast. The hotel is a five-minute drive from Funchal city centre and a 20-minute drive from Madeira Airport, with a shuttle service available on request. Nearby attractions include Madeira Botanical Garden, Jardim Municipal, and Funchal's Museum of Natural History.
Highlights
Location: Cliffside setting with private Atlantic Ocean access
Dining: Two-Michelin-star Il Gallo d'Oro restaurant
Wellness: ESPA spa with hammam, sauna, and steam room
Pools: 3 pools including indoor, infinity, and seawater
Rooms: Marble bathrooms and balconies with garden or sea views
Awards: Travelers' Choice Best of the Best and Best of Award of Excellence
Must-do experiences
Stroll through the Mercado dos Lavradores for local produce and fish.
Savor a Poncha at a local bar, a traditional Madeira drink.
Explore the stunning Monte Palace Gardens for panoramic views.
Visit the Madeira Story Centre to learn about the island's history.
Enjoy a levada walk on the Levada do Caldeirão Verde for nature.
Select your room type
The Cliff Bay - Portobay offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Upper Floors Bay View
2 persons
30 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Balcony
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Junior Suite
2 persons
40 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Balcony
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Standard Room
2 persons
30 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Balcony
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