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The Cliff Bay

5.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with spa, near Funchal Farmers Market

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Aerial view
Beach nearby
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
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Spa
  • Gym

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 center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar

For families (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
The current price is $323
includes taxes & fees
$306 per night
Apr 20 - Apr 21

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Bay View (Funchal Bay)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Bay view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • Sea view
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Bay view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • Sea view
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Double Room Single Use, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Partial sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | View from room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Partial sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Estrada Monumental 147, Funchal, 9004-532

What's nearby

  • Lido Bathing Complex - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • CR7 Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Funchal Marina - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Garden Pavilion - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hole in One - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Petit Fours - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rose Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tea Terrace at Reid's Palace - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Cliff Bay

When you stay at The Cliff Bay, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Funchal Farmers Market and Madeira Botanical Garden. 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 202 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

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
    • Half Board rate plans do not include drinks.

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling 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 center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (646 square feet)

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game 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% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
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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 specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. 2-star Michelin rating.
The Rose Garden - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
The Blue Lagoon - This beach restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch only. 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.
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 80.0 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Cliff Bay 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Cliff Bay?

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

Are pets allowed at The Cliff Bay?

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

Is parking offered on site at The Cliff Bay?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Cliff Bay?

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?

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

Is there an onsite casino at The Cliff Bay?

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 and nearby?

Practice 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 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?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, international cuisine, and ocean views.

What's the area around The Cliff Bay like?

The Cliff Bay 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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The Cliff Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Superb hotel!
Danelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay!
David, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful time and were very impressed by the hotel, the staff and eating options.
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, friendly staff, great breakfast!
Frances Elizabeth, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, made us feel so welcome. Beautiful Hotel.
MARY, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional hotel and service. Everything was top notch
Sinthia, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely stay at this hotel
Beverly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cliff Bay is a fantastic hotel, with the most amazing views. Staff were excellent, from the moment we walked in to the moment we left they couldn’t do enough for you. Spotlessly clean hotel with great facilities. Really lovely 4 night stay .Only slight downside is that the air conditioning could be a bit colder .
Mrs Marie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, great location and water view Great dinning option

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was lovely and gallo d’oro was an experience not to be missed.
sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I had an amazing time at Cliff Bay. They treated us very well on our honeymoon and would recommend to anyone!
Jean, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property!
Philip, 3-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Stephen, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views, great staff and service. We loved our stay!
John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay here. The property is beautiful, in a perfect location and the staff was outstanding.
Shawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cliff bay madeira
Hotel was exceptional in all departments thoroughly enjoyed our stay
g, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cliff bay is a lovely hotel . Staff are very good , and if you have a request they try to sort it for you
Susan, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely gorgeous views friendly staff. Comfortable rooms Beautiful island
angela, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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