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The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Clifftop elegance with ocean serenity

Perched on a cliff, this stylish property offers serene ocean views and lush gardens, creating a tranquil escape overlooking Funchal Harbour. Delight in the Avista restaurant's exquisite cuisine, unwind at the luxurious spa, and enjoy direct ocean access from the pool.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is 11.875.855 ₫
12.472.972 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

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View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a large mirror, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view.

Junior Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Bay View (Funchal Bay)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Double or Twin Room, Bay View (Funchal Bay)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Bay View (Funchal Bay)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a view of the sea.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of buildings and trees.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Sea View

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, coffee table, and armchair. A large window offers a view of a city and hills.

Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Twin Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room Single Use, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Double Room Single Use, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Funchal, The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay is on the waterfront. Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia and Lido Bathing Complex are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Centro Comercial Forum Madeira and Plaza Madeira. Travelling with kids? Consider CR7 Museum, or check out an event or a game at Estádio do Marítimo. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Funchal travel guide
Map
Estrada Monumental 147, Funchal, 9004-532

What's nearby

  • A modern building with a palm tree, red pillars, and outdoor seating.
    Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
    3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Lido Bathing Complex
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Madeira Casino
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Funchal Marina
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • CR7 Museum
    4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rose Garden
    2 min walk
  • Galaxia Sky Bar
    12 min walk
  • Pub Number Two
    9 min walk
  • Lido Beach Club
    10 min walk
  • Taj Mahal
    10 min walk

About this property

The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel by the ocean
  • You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body wrap at Spa at The Cliff Bay, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and a Michelin star rated meal. In addition to a playground and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
    • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and self-parking (surcharge)
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a billiards/pool table
    • Smoke-free property, a gift shop and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 202 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and bidets
    • 43-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 used
  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay?

As of 26 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay on 31 Aug 2026 start from 11.875.855 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay?

Self-parking is available for EUR 15 per day. Extended parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

What time is check-in at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay?

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

What time is check-out at The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 33.50 per room applies.

Where is The Cliff Bay, by PortoBay located?

This family-friendly Funchal hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Centro Cultural da Quinta Magnólia and Lido Bathing Complex. CR7 Museum and Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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