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Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, armchair, and balcony with sea view
Modern hotel lounge area with plants, seating groups, and natural light.
Well-maintained garden with gravel path, palm trees, and sea view under clear sky.
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Path lined with tropical plants leads to hotel with sea view and palm trees under blue sky.
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A garden path leads through green plants with a view of the sea under a blue sky.
Hotel on a rocky cliff overlooking the blue sea under a clear sky
Night coastal scene with illuminated city and moon over calm sea
Illuminated hotel pool with lounge chairs by the sea at dusk.
Covered terrace with set tables overlooking garden and sea.
Indoor pool with large windows and lounge chairs in a modern hotel setting
Hotel corridor with large antique vases and a mirrored wall.
Illuminated pool at night overlooking the sea with a bright moon.
Covered terrace with wicker chairs and tables overlooking a garden and the sea.
Person relaxing in a hot tub on a wooden deck with sea view and umbrellas.
Cozy seating area with table and drink next to an indoor hotel pool.
Hotel restaurant with terrace, set tables, and waiters, surrounded by garden plants.
Cozy lounge area with armchairs, sofas, and decorative cushions in a modern design.
Cozy hotel dining area with set table and view of a garden
Elegant dining table with white tablecloths and wicker chairs, decorated with flowers and dishes.
Bartender mixes drinks behind a bar with four green bar stools.
Modern hotel dining area with tables, chairs, and plants used as partitions.
Modern hotel lobby area with large windows overlooking the sea.
Large hotel room with panoramic sea view and modern furnishings.
Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and terrace view.
Bright hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, chair, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with seating area, TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Elegant table setting with salad, bread, drinks, and a small plant in the restaurant.
Interior view of a bright gym with various workout equipment and large windows.
Two spa beds under a canopy overlooking the sea and mountains at sunset.
Cozy spa relaxation room with loungers and plants in warm lighting.
Modern sauna with green lighting and two benches, one person sitting relaxed.
Person relaxing in a rectangular jacuzzi with decorative wall tiles and soft lighting.
Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Funchal

The Cliff Bay *****

FNC067
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The Hotel The Cliff Bay is situated on a cliff, offering a magnificent view over the Atlantic Ocean. The center of Funchal is approximately 2 km away. The airport is approximately 17 km away.
Person stands at the end of a pier with lounge chairs looking out over calm sea.
Path lined with tropical plants leads to hotel with sea view and palm trees under blue sky.
Person relaxing on lounge chair with sea view, surrounded by green plants and red flowers.
A garden path leads through green plants with a view of the sea under a blue sky.
Hotel on a rocky cliff overlooking the blue sea under a clear sky
Night coastal scene with illuminated city and moon over calm sea
Illuminated hotel pool with lounge chairs by the sea at dusk.

Facilities

Covered terrace with set tables overlooking garden and sea.
Indoor pool with large windows and lounge chairs in a modern hotel setting
Hotel corridor with large antique vases and a mirrored wall.
Illuminated pool at night overlooking the sea with a bright moon.
Covered terrace with wicker chairs and tables overlooking a garden and the sea.
Person relaxing in a hot tub on a wooden deck with sea view and umbrellas.
Cozy seating area with table and drink next to an indoor hotel pool.
Hotel restaurant with terrace, set tables, and waiters, surrounded by garden plants.
Cozy lounge area with armchairs, sofas, and decorative cushions in a modern design.
Cozy hotel dining area with set table and view of a garden
Elegant dining table with white tablecloths and wicker chairs, decorated with flowers and dishes.
Bartender mixes drinks behind a bar with four green bar stools.
Modern hotel dining area with tables, chairs, and plants used as partitions.
Modern hotel lobby area with large windows overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel lounge area with plants, seating groups, and natural light.
Large hotel room with panoramic sea view and modern furnishings.
This 5-star resort, belonging to the PortoBay hotel chain, is built in a terraced style, offering fantastic views of the sea and the island's capital, Funchal. The elegant and luxurious hotel features 202 rooms, a lobby with a reception, 3 à la carte restaurants, two bars, a hairdresser, and a kiosk. The beautiful garden area includes several sun terraces. The freshwater pool is connected to an indoor pool. At sea level, there is a saltwater swimming pool with a freshwater children's pool and direct access to the sea. Sun loungers, cushions, umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pool.

Accommodation

Double Room

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

Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and terrace view.

Double Room with Side Sea View

The comfortable double rooms with side sea view are approximately 36 sqm, located between the 1st and 4th floors of the hotel with views to the south or southwest. They feature a bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, tea/coffee 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 available as a double room with side sea view for single use (DES).

Bright 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 approximately 36 sqm, located on the 1st-4th floors and feature a bath/shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, Smart TV, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (for a fee), safe, air conditioning, balcony, and sea view (DM). Only in summer, also available as a double room with sea view for single use (DEM).
Additionally bookable as a double room with sea view, type O, with limited availability at a special price (DMO).

Double Room Sea View Upper Floors

The comfortable double rooms with sea view on upper floors are approximately 36 sqm, located on the 6th-9th floors and feature a bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, Smart TV, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (daily refill of water and soft drinks included), safe, air conditioning, and a 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).

Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, chair, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, armchair, and balcony with sea view
Bright hotel room with double 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 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 Double Room Superior (DSU/DSE/DRU/KDS).

Junior Suite Sea View

The comfortable junior suites are approximately 40 sqm, located on the 3rd-6th floors, featuring 2 queen-size beds, a separate living area, bath/shower, separate WC, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, pillow menu, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, Smart TV, Wi-Fi (included), minibar (daily refill of water and soft drinks included), safe, air conditioning, balcony, and a view of Funchal, 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).

Bright hotel room with seating area, TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Family Room (FNCA52)

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

Meals

BB/HB/FB

Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, served as a set menu.
Half board includes dinner from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM as a 3-course menu choice.
Breakfast and dinner are served in the "Rose Garden" restaurant.
Full board includes lunch as a 3-course menu choice from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the "Blue Lagoon" restaurant.

Elegant table setting with salad, bread, drinks, and a small plant in the 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, babysitter (on request and for a fee).

Wellness

Two spa beds under a canopy overlooking the sea and mountains at sunset.
Cozy spa relaxation room with loungers and plants in warm lighting.
Modern sauna with green lighting and two benches, one person sitting relaxed.
Person relaxing in a rectangular jacuzzi with decorative wall tiles and soft lighting.
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.

Entertainment

Live music daily.

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 for the Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the 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 holds 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 Combo 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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Accessible rooms are available upon request.
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No pets allowed!
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Please note: Madeira charges a tourist tax of €2 per person per night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years 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
Email: cliffbay@portobay.pt
In the "High Class" catalog 2026 on page 112.

Seasonal information

On Christmas and New Year's Eve, the dress code is "Black Tie".
****************************************Every year, Madeira hosts the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL - the "Festa da Flor". Admire the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be swept away by the joy of 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 just €47 per person 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 preferred room and enter the EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event - start approx. 8:00 PM
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Additionally bookable under FNCA52

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5 Sterne
Last updated: 21.02.2026 08:28