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Hotel with terrace, pool, and greenery overlooking the blue sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Brightly lit restaurant area with wooden tables, chairs, and many green plants.
A winding garden path leads to a terrace with sea view and palm trees under a clear sky.
Terrace with sun loungers and umbrella overlooking the sea and blooming plants.
Person stands at the end of a pier with lounge chairs, looking out over the sea at sunset.
Path with palm trees and plants leads to a hotel overlooking the sea under a blue sky.
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Paved path leads through tropical garden with sea view in the background.
Hotel on a cliff overlooking the blue sea and clear sky
Night coastal view with illuminated city under bright moonlight and calm sea
Evening view of a lit pool and beach with many lounge chairs by the sea.
Terrace with set tables overlooking garden and sea, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
Large indoor pool with panoramic windows overlooking a cityscape.
Large antique vase in hotel hallway with mirrored wall and soft lighting
Illuminated pool at night with palm trees and sea in the background.
Hotel terrace with wicker chairs and tables overlooking garden and sea under clear sky.
Woman relaxes in hot tub overlooking sea and rocks, wooden deck with sun umbrellas.
Relaxing pool area with table, drink, and snacks in a bright, airy space.
Restaurant terrace with set tables and view through green plants
Cozy lounge area with armchairs, sofas, and decorative cushions in front of an open shelf.
Cozy restaurant area with table and chairs by a large window with plants
Cozy dining area with round tables, wicker chairs, and blue decorations on the wall.
Bar with four green stools and bartender behind the illuminated counter
Elegant restaurant with modern seating and green plants as room dividers.
Bright hotel lounge area with comfortable chairs and large windows overlooking the sea.
Modern living room with large panoramic windows overlooking the sea
Bright hotel room with king-size bed, sofa, chairs, and view of green plants.
Spacious hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, chair, and sea view through large windows.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with seating area and view of a terrace and water
Elegant set table with salad, bread roll, cutlery, and glass at an outdoor view restaurant.
Bright gym with treadmills, weights, and large windows overlooking the outside.
Two massage tables on a terrace overlooking the sea and mountains at sunset.
Relaxation room with loungers and green plants in warmly lit ambiance
Woman relaxing in modern spa room with green LED lighting and mosaic walls.
Person relaxing in a heated hot tub with decorative wall tiles.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

The Cliff Bay *****

FNC067
Wellness
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Pool
Family
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Location

The Cliff Bay hotel is situated on a rocky outcrop offering a great view of the Atlantic Ocean. The center of Funchal is approx. 2 km away. The airport is approx. 17 km away.
Person stands at the end of a pier with lounge chairs, looking out over the sea at sunset.
Path with palm trees and plants leads to a hotel overlooking the sea under a blue sky.
Person relaxing on lounge chair overlooking sea and balcony on vacation.
Paved path leads through tropical garden with sea view in the background.
Hotel on a cliff overlooking the blue sea and clear sky
Night coastal view with illuminated city under bright moonlight and calm sea
Evening view of a lit pool and beach with many lounge chairs by the sea.

Facilities

Terrace with set tables overlooking garden and sea, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
Large indoor pool with panoramic windows overlooking a cityscape.
Large antique vase in hotel hallway with mirrored wall and soft lighting
Illuminated pool at night with palm trees and sea in the background.
Hotel terrace with wicker chairs and tables overlooking garden and sea under clear sky.
Woman relaxes in hot tub overlooking sea and rocks, wooden deck with sun umbrellas.
Relaxing pool area with table, drink, and snacks in a bright, airy space.
Restaurant terrace with set tables and view through green plants
Cozy lounge area with armchairs, sofas, and decorative cushions in front of an open shelf.
Cozy restaurant area with table and chairs by a large window with plants
Cozy dining area with round tables, wicker chairs, and blue decorations on the wall.
Bar with four green stools and bartender behind the illuminated counter
Elegant restaurant with modern seating and green plants as room dividers.
Bright hotel lounge area with comfortable chairs and large windows overlooking the sea.
Brightly lit restaurant area with wooden tables, chairs, and many green plants.
Modern living room with large panoramic windows overlooking the sea
The 5-star resort of the PortoBay hotel chain is built in terraces rising up from the coast, offering a fantastic view of the sea and the island capital Funchal. The elegant and luxurious hotel has 202 rooms, a reception hall with reception, 3 A-la-carte restaurants, two bars, hairdresser, and a kiosk. The beautiful garden area features several sun terraces. The freshwater pool is connected to an indoor pool. At sea level, there is a seawater swimming pool with a children's pool (freshwater) and direct access to the sea. Sun loungers, cushions, parasols, and bath towels are included by 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 a bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, coffee/tea making facilities, telephone, Smart TV, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (for a fee), safe (incl.), air conditioning, and a balcony. Also bookable as a double room for single use (DE only bookable in summer). For an additional charge, also bookable with Funchal bay view on floors 1-5 (VDB).
Also bookable as a double room Funchal bay view type O (VBO) with a limited contingent and at a special price.

Bright hotel room with king-size bed, sofa, chairs, and view of green plants.

Double room with 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 a 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 a double room with partial sea view for single use (DES).

Spacious hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Double room with sea view

The comfortable double rooms with sea view are approx. 36 m² in size, located on floors 1-4, and feature a 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 sea view (DM). Only in summer also bookable as a double room with sea view for single use (DEM).
Additionally bookable as a double room with sea view type O with a limited contingent at a special price (DMO).

Double room with sea view Upper Floors

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

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, chair, and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with sea view.

Double room Funchal sea view Upper Floors

With the same amenities as the double rooms with sea view Upper Floors, these rooms offer, in addition to the sea view, a unique view of Funchal Bay, 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 floors 3-6, 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 daily with water and soft drinks 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 A la Carte restaurant IL Galo d'Oro included (J2M).

Modern hotel room with seating area and view of a terrace and water

Family room (FNCA52)

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

Board

B&B/HB/FB

Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM with set menu.
For half board, dinner is also available from 7 PM to 10 PM as a 3-course set menu.
Breakfast and dinner are served in the "Rose Garden" restaurant.
For full board, lunch is also available as a 3-course set menu from 12 PM to 5 PM at the "Blue Lagoon" restaurant.

Elegant set table with salad, bread roll, cutlery, and glass at an outdoor view restaurant.

Sports Included

Fitness room.

Sports for a Fee

Table tennis, tennis court, diving center at the hotel (third-party 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, babysitting (on request and for a fee).

Wellness

Two massage tables on a terrace overlooking the sea and mountains at sunset.
Relaxation room with loungers and green plants in warmly lit ambiance
Woman relaxing in modern spa room with green LED lighting and mosaic walls.
Person relaxing in a heated hot tub with decorative wall tiles.
Spa area with whirlpool, steam bath, and sauna (free of charge), as well as a chromotherapy shower and relaxation area. Massages and beauty treatments available for a fee.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi throughout the hotel (included).
Parking (free of charge, 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.

Hotel features

  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Internet
  • Children's pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Diving
  • Tennis
  • Family-friendly
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Sustainability

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

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Bookings of more than 6 rooms are considered group bookings and are only possible upon request. Different availability and prices apply. This also applies to bookings made with identical dates under different booking numbers but attributable to the same 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 out of currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
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Hiking Week (for those who want to hike a bit more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999
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Rooms accessible for disabled guests available upon request.
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No pets allowed!
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Please note: a tourist tax of €2 per person/night is levied in Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made directly at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Hotel contact:
The Cliff Bay
Estrada Monumental, 147
9004-532 Funchal
Madeira
Portugal
Phone: +351 291 707 700
Email: cliffbay@portobay.pt
In the catalog "Canary Islands · Madeira" Winter 2024/25 on page 214.

Seasonal Note

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the following dress code applies: "Black Tie".
****************************************Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the zest for life.
Experience this floral event up close on May 3, 2026, from one of the grandstands at Funchal harbor and book a grandstand ticket for only €47 per person along with your chosen room using the EDV code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Experience the grand parade up close on February 14, 2026.
Book your desired room and enter the EDV code FNC520 to add grandstand tickets, which can be booked separately.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - start approx. 8 PM
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Additionally bookable under FNCA52

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