The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel - Funchal (Madeira)

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The Cliff Bay - Portobay Hotel - Funchal (Madeira)
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Overview

5-star cliffside hotel with two Michelin-starred dining and private Atlantic Ocean access

Dining

The Cliff Bay houses the two Michelin star Il Gallo d'Oro restaurant, which serves Mediterranean and Iberian cuisine. Guests also have access to three on-site restaurants including the Rose Garden and Avista, each offering different culinary experiences. The hotel grows its own vegetables used in the kitchen, and the breakfast buffet includes local specialties prepared fresh.

Wellness & Pools

Cliff Bay Madeira provides a spa with a hammam, sauna, steam room, and hot tub, plus an indoor swimming pool kept at 29°C. Guests can use three outdoor saltwater and freshwater pools, including an infinity pool and a seawater pool at sea level. The spa offers tailored treatments such as massages, facials, manicures, and body wraps in a dedicated relaxation area.

Recreation & Activities

The Cliff Bay Hotel offers direct private access to the Atlantic Ocean for swimming and snorkeling, with a lifeguard on duty and fish feeding from the hand. Guests can play tennis on the hotel's court, use the games room for billiards and table tennis, or borrow bicycles to explore the coast. Diving excursions, live music performances, and a library are also available on-site.

Rooms & Suites

All guest rooms at The Cliff Bay have a veranda with table and chairs overlooking the gardens or the Bay of Funchal, plus an en suite marble bathroom with separate shower and tub. Each room includes twin queen-size beds, an LCD cable TV, and premium Rituals toiletries, with upper-floor suites receiving breakfast at Il Gallo d'Oro and complimentary soft drinks. The hotel offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for convenience.

Location & Grounds

The hotel sits on a natural peninsula with panoramic Atlantic Ocean views, a 5-minute drive from Funchal center and 20 minutes from Madeira Airport. The property includes extensive landscaped gardens with seating areas and a direct coastal walk to Camara de Lobos. Nearby attractions include the Madeira Botanical Garden, Funchal's Museum of Natural History, and the Monte Palace Tropical Gardens reachable by cable car.

  • Dining: Two Michelin-starred Il Gallo d'Oro restaurant plus three other restaurants
  • Wellness: Spa with hammam, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and indoor 29°C pool
  • Recreation: Private Atlantic Ocean access, tennis court, diving, live music
  • Rooms: All rooms with veranda, marble bathroom, and bay or garden views
  • Location: Cliffside peninsula, 5 minutes from Funchal, free private parking

License number: 6699/RNET

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 04:00-12:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
At the hotel The Cliff Bay - Portobay guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
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 Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
Superior Upper Floors Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Sea view
  • Non-smoking
  • Balcony
Family Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds2 Queen Size Beds1 Double bed
  • Bay view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis court
  • Pool tables
  • Table tennis

Services

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

Dining

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

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • 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 center
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Massage

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden 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 172 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.4 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 14.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International, FNC

Location

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Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9004-532
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Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, 9004-532
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FAQ about The Cliff Bay - Portobay

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at The Cliff Bay - Portobay hotel?
You can visit Marina do Funchal, placed about 25 minutes' walk from The Cliff Bay - Portobay hotel or CR7 Museum, which is 0.9 miles away.
What is the closest airport to The Cliff Bay - Portobay?
Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International airport lies within 16 miles of The Cliff Bay - Portobay and is reachable with a 24-minute drive.
Can we park our car at the Funchal hotel?
Yes, guests of the Funchal hotel can take advantage of public parking on site.
Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?
Restaurants near the hotel include Solar da Ajuda (700 feet away) offering moderately placed prices as well as Restaurante Ca Te Espero (5 minutes' walk from the property) with moderately placed prices.
Can I eat breakfast at the premium 5-star The Cliff Bay - Portobay?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the premium 5-star The Cliff Bay - Portobay.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the The Cliff Bay - Portobay hotel?
Guests of the The Cliff Bay - Portobay hotel can check in from 2 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 4 AM.
What are the booking prices at the premium 5-star The Cliff Bay - Portobay?
The prices at the premium 5-star The Cliff Bay - Portobay start from €257.
What payment methods are accepted in the Funchal hotel?
At the Funchal hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the premium 5-star The Cliff Bay - Portobay?
Most rooms of the premium 5-star The Cliff Bay - Portobay include a balcony and a sitting area as well as free wireless internet and cable channels.
Does the premium 5-star The Cliff Bay - Portobay feature any spa facilities?
Guests of the premium 5-star The Cliff Bay - Portobay can relax with a facial massage and massage treatments or beauty therapy, body wraps, and a body scrub offered at a wellness center and a spa lounge.
Is swimming pool available at the Funchal hotel?
Yes, the Funchal hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
Which children services are offered at the premium 5-star The Cliff Bay - Portobay?
For guests staying at the premium 5-star The Cliff Bay - Portobay with their children, babysitting will be very useful.
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