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The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

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3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Garden
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $457
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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Estrada Monumental 147, Funchal, 9004-532
  • Place, Lido Bathing Complex
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Funchal Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, CR7 Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room, Bay View (Funchal Bay)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room Single Use, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

5-star Funchal hotel walkable to Lido Bathing Complex
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay offers 202 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
In addition to a full-service spa, The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay features an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 646 square feet (60 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay is a smoke-free property.

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.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle up to 3 km
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Il Gallo d'Oro
  • The Blue Lagoon
  • The Rose Garden

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Half Board rate plans do not include drinks.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 80.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 33.50 per room (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 80.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

Property is 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

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 833 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 942 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjif

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and views were amazing, very relaxing place and very clean and cozy. We had a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, great service and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ARPAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service, nice room, breakfast, perfect position
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really exceptional hotel in an excellent but quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pashalis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Excellent location, excellent breakfast, excellent amenities, everything excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was marvellous in every way and we will certainly be returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic resort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jaz

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Balvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Very friendly staff. Food was good at all restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property & amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie

Beautiful, access to the ocean, great location, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cliff Bay - Top of the Line

Cliff Bay is an excellent hotel. The rooms, service, happy hour, breakfast, pool, spa… all great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained, good location with amazing views and great service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - such friendly staff and beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nma Asso

We had a room
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely stay at this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel at top end of Madeira. Spotlessly clean, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time and were very impressed by the hotel, the staff and eating options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here. The property is beautiful, in a perfect location and the staff was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022