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Hotel with green garden, pool, and view of the blue sea under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with two beds, desk, chair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel interior with tables, chairs, and abundant green plants in daylight.
Curved path leads through manicured garden with palm trees and sea view.
View of hotel terrace with loungers, parasol, and sea in the background
Pier with lounge chairs and person at the end over calm, vast water under a cloudy sky.
Hotel with garden, palm trees, and sea view under blue sky.
Person relaxing on lounge chair with sea view and flowers in foreground.
Pathway through manicured garden with tropical trees leading to sea view.
Large hotel building on a cliff overlooking the blue sea under a clear sky.
Night coastal view with illuminated city, sea, and moon in the sky.
Hotel pool and lounge chairs at night by the sea with blue-lit water and dark sky.
Covered terrace with set tables overlooking garden and sea in sunny weather.
Indoor pool with large windows offering a city view in a hotel.
Large ancient urn in modern, minimalist hotel lobby with glossy glass walls.
Round pool at night with bright lights and sea view
Open hotel terrace with wicker chairs and view of garden and sea
Person relaxing in round pool on wooden deck with ocean view and rocks in background.
A table with drink and food beside a pool in a hotel with seating.
Outdoor restaurant with set tables surrounded by lush greenery and trees at dusk.
Modern hotel lounge area with armchairs, sofas, and decorative shelving.
Elegant dining area with round tables, chairs, and plants in front of a large window overlooking greenery.
Bright dining area with round tables, wicker chairs, and decorative vases on the wall.
Man mixing drinks behind a lit hotel bar with four green bar stools.
Modern hotel dining area with comfortable chairs and decorative plants on tables.
Modern hotel lounge area with large windows and sea view.
Spacious hotel lounge area with panoramic windows and sea view.
Gym with modern equipment and large windows letting in daylight.
Two massage tables covered with white sheets on a wooden terrace overlooking the sea.
Cozy relaxation room with cushioned loungers and warm lighting for hotel comfort.
Modern sauna with green lighting, tiled benches, and mosaic walls, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Indoor hotel wellness area with rectangular jacuzzi and decorative mosaic wall panels.
Elegant hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and terrace view
Spacious hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large glass window overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, chairs, and sea view.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, balcony overlooking the sea, and cozy seating area.
Modern hotel lounge with sofa, armchairs, and sea view through large windows.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

The Cliff Bay *****
Tour operator category

FNC067
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The hotel The Cliff Bay is situated on a rocky outcrop, offering a stunning view over the Atlantic Ocean. The centre of Funchal is approx. 2 km away. The airport is approx. 17 km away.
Pier with lounge chairs and person at the end over calm, vast water under a cloudy sky.
Hotel with garden, palm trees, and sea view under blue sky.
Person relaxing on lounge chair with sea view and flowers in foreground.
Pathway through manicured garden with tropical trees leading to sea view.
Large hotel building on a cliff overlooking the blue sea under a clear sky.
Night coastal view with illuminated city, sea, and moon in the sky.
Hotel pool and lounge chairs at night by the sea with blue-lit water and dark sky.

Facilities

Covered terrace with set tables overlooking garden and sea in sunny weather.
Indoor pool with large windows offering a city view in a hotel.
Large ancient urn in modern, minimalist hotel lobby with glossy glass walls.
Round pool at night with bright lights and sea view
Open hotel terrace with wicker chairs and view of garden and sea
Person relaxing in round pool on wooden deck with ocean view and rocks in background.
A table with drink and food beside a pool in a hotel with seating.
Outdoor restaurant with set tables surrounded by lush greenery and trees at dusk.
Modern hotel lounge area with armchairs, sofas, and decorative shelving.
Elegant dining area with round tables, chairs, and plants in front of a large window overlooking greenery.
Bright dining area with round tables, wicker chairs, and decorative vases on the wall.
Man mixing drinks behind a lit hotel bar with four green bar stools.
Modern hotel dining area with comfortable chairs and decorative plants on tables.
Modern hotel lounge area with large windows and sea view.
Modern hotel interior with tables, chairs, and abundant green plants in daylight.
Spacious hotel lounge area with panoramic windows and sea view.
The 5-star complex of the PortoBay hotel chain is built on rising terraces, offering a fantastic view of the sea and the island's capital, Funchal. This elegant and luxurious hotel features 202 rooms, a lobby with a 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 bath 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 a 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 a view of Funchal Bay on floors 1-5 (VDB).
Also bookable as a Double Room Funchal Bay View Type O (VBO) with limited inventory and at a special price.

Elegant hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and terrace view

Double Room Side Sea View

The comfortable double rooms with side 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 side sea view (DMS). Only in summer also bookable as Double Room Side Sea View for single use (DES).

Spacious hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large glass window overlooking the sea.

Double Room 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 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 inventory at a special price (DMO).

Double Room Sea View Upper Floors

The comfortable Double Room 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, and a balcony with a sea view. Exclusive access to breakfast at the à 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 two beds, desk, chairs, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with two beds, desk, chair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, balcony overlooking the sea, and cozy seating area.

Double Room Funchal Sea View Upper Floors

With the same facilities as the Double Room Sea View Upper Floors, these rooms offer, in addition to the sea view, a unique view of the bay of Funchal, where the city lights twinkle in the evening. (F2F)
(Additionally bookable under FNCA52 as Double Room Superior (DSU/DSE/DRU/KDS)).

Junior Suite Sea View

The comfortable junior suites are approx. 40 m² in size, located on floors 3-6, 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 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 at the à la carte restaurant IL Galo d'Oro included (J2M).

Modern hotel lounge with sofa, armchairs, and sea view through large windows.

Family Room (FNCA52)

The comfortable family rooms are approx. 42 m² in size and offer, with otherwise similar facilities 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. served as a menu.
With half board, dinner is also included 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, lunch is additionally included as a 3-course choice menu from 12:00-5:00 p.m. in the "Blue Lagoon" restaurant.

A set table with a plate of food, wine glasses, and a small plant in the restaurant.

Sports included

Gym with modern equipment and large windows letting in daylight.
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, 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 a relaxation zone. Massages and beauty treatments for a fee.
Two massage tables covered with white sheets on a wooden terrace overlooking the sea.
Cozy relaxation room with cushioned loungers and warm lighting for hotel comfort.
Modern sauna with green lighting, tiled benches, and mosaic walls, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Indoor hotel wellness area with rectangular jacuzzi and decorative mosaic wall panels.

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.

Hotel features

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

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance to help you make informed 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 encompass 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 holds 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 the same agency number.
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Various excursion/hiking packages are available as optional extras in the reservation system:
Hiking Combo 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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Disabled-accessible rooms possible on request.
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No pets allowed!
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Please note: a tourist tax of 2 EUR per person/night is charged on Madeira (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
Phone: +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 2026 twice. On 3.5. and 17.5.2026 up close from one of the stands at the harbor of Funchal and book a grandstand ticket (limited availability) for only 47 € p.p. in addition to your chosen room with the IT code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
From 2027, there are 2 dates for the colorful parade: you can experience the event up close on 5.2. and 6.2.2027.
Book your desired room and enter the IT 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 turn left after that. You will already see the hotel sign.

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 02:19