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A paved path leads through a well-kept garden with palm trees and a view of the sea.
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Hotel pool area at night overlooking calm sea with many sun loungers.
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Modern indoor pool with large glass windows offering city views during daylight.
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Modern hotel outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and sea view under a clear sky.
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Large hotel lounge area with panoramic window overlooking the sea.
Modern gym with various workout machines and large windows letting in natural light.
Two massage beds on a terrace overlooking the sea and mountains in the background.
A calm spa room with loungers, soft pillows, and tropical plants under warm lighting.
Sauna room with green lighting and two benches, one person relaxing.
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Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

The Cliff Bay *****
Tour operator category

FNC067
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Highlights

  • 5-star hotel located directly on a cliff with sea access.
  • Central location approx. 2 km from the city center of Funchal.
  • Wellness area with whirlpool, sauna, steam bath, and chromotherapy included.
  • Freshwater outdoor pool directly connected to an indoor pool.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel.

Location

The Cliff Bay Hotel is situated on a rocky promontory, offering a fantastic view over the Atlantic Ocean. The center of Funchal is approximately 2 km away. The airport is about 17 km away.
Wooden pier with lounge chairs and person gazing at calm sea at sunset.
Hotel terrace with palm trees and view of the blue sea under a blue sky.
A person relaxes on a lounge chair overlooking the sea, surrounded by flowers and plants.
Winding path through manicured garden with trees and ocean view.
Large hotel building on rocky cliff overlooking blue sea under clear sky.
Illuminated coastal town at night with full moon over calm sea.
Hotel pool area at night overlooking calm sea with many sun loungers.

Facilities

Modern restaurant overlooking tropical garden and sea, bright wooden ceiling and glass walls.
Modern indoor pool with large glass windows offering city views during daylight.
Modern hotel hallway featuring large amphoras and mirrored walls in muted tones.
Illuminated pool at dusk with palm trees and sea view in hotel setting.
Modern hotel outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and sea view under a clear sky.
Person relaxing in hot tub on deck with ocean view and umbrellas.
Wooden table with drink and food beside an indoor pool with cushioned chairs and large windows.
View through plants to a terrace with set tables and waiters at a hotel.
Modernly furnished hotel lounge area with armchairs, sofas, and shelves in the background.
Elegant hotel dining area with round table and nature view through window.
Cozy dining area with table, chairs, and decorative vases in a bright room.
A hotel bar with four green bar stools and a bartender preparing a cocktail.
Modern hotel dining area with benches, chairs, and green plants.
Bright hotel lounge with panoramic view, modern lighting, and comfortable seating.
Bright hotel dining area with wooden tables, chairs, and abundant large green plants.
Large hotel lounge area with panoramic window overlooking the sea.
The 5-star complex of the PortoBay hotel chain is built in a terraced style, offering a fantastic view of the sea and the island's capital, Funchal. This elegant and luxurious hotel features 202 rooms, a lobby with reception, 3 à la carte restaurants, two bars, a hairdresser, and a kiosk. In the beautiful garden area, there are several sun terraces. The freshwater pool is connected to an indoor pool. At sea level, there is a saltwater swimming pool with a children's pool (freshwater) and direct access to the sea. Sun loungers, cushions, parasols, and pool towels are included at the pool.

Accommodation

Double room

The comfortable double rooms are approx. 36 m² in size, located between the 4th and 7th floors with a view of the gardens at the hotel entrance, and feature bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, coffee/tea making facilities, telephone, Smart TV, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (for a fee), safe (included), air conditioning, and a balcony. Also bookable as a double room for single use (DE only bookable in summer). For an extra charge, also bookable with Funchal Bay view on floors 1-5 (VDB).
Also bookable as Double Room Funchal Bay View Type O (VBO) with limited contingent and at a special price.

Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, and balcony overlooking garden.

Double room partial sea view

The comfortable double rooms with partial sea view are approx. 36 m² in size, located between the 1st and 4th floors of the hotel with a view to the south or southwest, and feature bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, coffee/tea making facilities, telephone, Smart TV, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (for a fee), safe, air conditioning, balcony, and a partial sea view (DMS). Only in summer also bookable as double room with partial sea view for single use (DES).

Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and sea view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Double room sea view

The comfortable double rooms with sea view are approx. 36 m² in size, located on the 1st-4th floors, and feature bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, coffee/tea making facilities, telephone, Smart TV, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (for a fee), safe, air conditioning, balcony, and sea view (DM). Only in summer also bookable as double room sea view for single use (DEM).
Additionally bookable as Double Room Sea View Type O with limited contingent at a special price (DMO).

Double room sea view Upper Floors

The comfortable double rooms with sea view on the upper floors are approx. 36 m² in size, located on the 6th-9th floors, and feature bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, coffee/tea making facilities, telephone, Smart TV, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (refilled with water and soft drinks once daily included), safe, air conditioning, balcony with sea view. Exclusive access to breakfast in the à la carte restaurant IL Galo d'Oro included (MUF).
(additionally bookable under FNCA52 as Superior Sea View (DMU/DME/DMR/KMY).

Spacious hotel room with double beds, desk, chairs, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, armchairs, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with king bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Double room Funchal sea view Upper Floors

With the same amenities as the double rooms with sea view on the upper floors, these rooms additionally offer a unique view of the Bay of Funchal, where the city lights sparkle in the evening. (F2F)
(additionally bookable under FNCA52 as Superior Double Room (DSU/DSE/DRU/KDS).

Junior suite sea view

The comfortable junior suites are approx. 40 m² in size, located on the 3rd-6th floors, and feature 2 queen-size beds, a separate living area, bath/shower, separate WC, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, pillow menu, coffee/tea making facilities, telephone, Smart TV, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (refilled with water and soft drinks once daily included), safe, air conditioning, balcony, and a view over Funchal as well as the harbor and the sea. 1 bottle of wine upon arrival and exclusive access to breakfast in the à la carte restaurant IL Galo d'Oro included (J2M).

Modern hotel room with sea view and balcony, furnished in neutral, calming tones.

Family room (FNCA52)

The comfortable family rooms are approx. 42 m² in size and offer, with otherwise similar amenities to the double rooms, two king-size beds (DF2/DF4/DF3/KD1/KD2). For an extra charge, also bookable with bay view (2FA, 4FA, 3FA, KFA, 2KA).

Meals

BB/HB/FB

Breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. in menu form.
With half-board, additionally dinner from 7:00-10:00 p.m. as a 3-course choice menu.
Breakfast and dinner are served in the "Rose Garden" restaurant.
With full-board, additionally lunch as a 3-course choice menu from 12:00-5:00 p.m. in the "Blue Lagoon" restaurant.

Elegant set table with salad, water, wine, and plants on a terrace.

Sports included

Modern gym with various workout machines and large windows letting in natural light.
Fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Table tennis, tennis court, diving center at the hotel (external provider). Green fee discounts at the 18-hole Palheiro golf course 6 km away and at the 27-hole Santo da Serra golf course approx. 30 km away.

Children's program

Children's playroom, babysitter (on request and for a fee).

Wellness

Spa area with whirlpool, steam bath, and sauna (free of charge), as well as a shower with chromotherapy and relaxation area. Massages and beauty treatments for a fee.
Two massage beds on a terrace overlooking the sea and mountains in the background.
A calm spa room with loungers, soft pillows, and tropical plants under warm lighting.
Sauna room with green lighting and two benches, one person relaxing.
A relaxing hot tub in a brightly lit room with mosaic tiles on the walls.

Entertainment

Daily live music.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi throughout the hotel (included).
Garage (for a fee, subject to availability).
Public parking (for a fee, subject to availability).
Laundry service (for a fee).
24-hour room service (on request, for a fee).

Credit card

Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Diners Club.

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Bookings of more than 6 rooms are considered group bookings and are only possible on request. Different availabilities and prices apply. This also applies to bookings made with identical dates under different booking numbers but assignable to one agency number.
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as optional additional services in the reservation system:
Hiking combination Madeira (choose 2 from currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking week (for those who want to hike a little more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Accessible rooms possible on request.
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No pets allowed!
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Please note: on Madeira, a tourist tax of 2 EUR per person/night is charged (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years are free). Payment is made locally at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Hotel contact:
The Cliff Bay
Estrada Monumental, 147
9004-532 Funchal
Madeira
Portugal
Telephone: +351 291 707 700
E-Mail: cliffbay@portobay.pt

Zusatzhinweis

In the "High Class" 2026 catalog on page 112.

Seasonal information

At Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "Black Tie".
****************************************Every year, the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Marvel at the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the zest for life.
Experience this floral event in 2026 twice. On May 3rd and May 17th, 2026, up close from one of the stands at the Funchal harbor, and book a grandstand ticket (limited availability) for only 47 € p.p. in addition to your room of choice with the EDP code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
From 2027, there will be 2 dates for the colorful parade: on February 5th and February 6th, 2027, you can experience the event up close.
Book your desired room and enter the EDP code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: 35 € per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event starts approx. 8:00 p.m.
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additionally bookable under FNCA52

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Arrival by car

Directions from Funchal airport:
From the airport, take the expressway to Funchal. Take the exit "Funchal/Hospital". Turn left here. Drive past the hospital, downhill to the next traffic light, turn right over the bridge, and immediately after, turn left. You will already see the hotel sign here.

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 17.07.2026 16:08