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The Cliff Bay

5.0 star property
Tennis courts and bike rentals satisfy active travelers near the CR7 Museum, while the poolside and spa treatments offer perfect relaxation options

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The Cliff Bay overlooks the ocean, blending natural beauty with modern comfort. Guests can sip drinks at the poolside bar, dine at three restaurants including a Michelin-starred option, or book spa treatments. Helpful staff, tennis courts, and bike rentals keep guests active.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩467,126
₩492,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Bay View (Funchal Bay)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Sea View | View from room

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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View from room

Double Room Single Use, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Estrada Monumental 147, Funchal, 9004-532

What's nearby

  • Lido Bathing Complex - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Madeira Casino - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • CR7 Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Funchal Marina - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villa Cipriani - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Mia by Giovanni - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tea Terrace at Reid's Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Local - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Reid's Cocktail Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Cliff Bay

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at The Cliff Bay. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment, or a body scrub at Spa at The Cliff Bay, the onsite 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
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a gift shop, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 202 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and bidets
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle up to 3 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • 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 in guestrooms
  • 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 available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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

Property is also known as

Bay Cliff
Cliff Bay
Cliff Bay Funchal
Cliff Bay Hotel
Cliff Bay Hotel Funchal
The Cliff Bay - Porto Bay Hotel Funchal
Cliff Bay Hotel Madeira
Cliff Bay Porto Funchal
The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay) Madeira/Funchal
The Cliff Bay Hotel
The Cliff Bay Funchal
The Cliff Bay Hotel Funchal

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cliff Bay 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?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cliff Bay on Jan 3, 2026 start from ₩467,126, 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 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cliff Bay?

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

What time is check-out at The Cliff Bay?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Cliff Bay 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 located?

This family-friendly Funchal hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lido Bathing Complex and Estádio do Marítimo. CR7 Museum and Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Cliff Bay Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 808 out of 912 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 912 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 912 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 912 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 912 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pashalis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Excellent location, excellent breakfast, excellent amenities, everything excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was marvellous in every way and we will certainly be returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really exceptional hotel in an excellent but quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nma Asso

We had a room
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a long time I wanted to stay and did read many reviews the hotel is all people rave about and more ! Amazing balcony views and i did enjoy the view of the Port of Funchal it really has the best location in Funchal . The rooms are spacious with a very private balcony (6th floor) extremely comfortable beds. The service was excellent from everyone we met .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Very friendly staff. Food was good at all restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaz

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property & amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every aspect
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with lots of touches that elevated it- the flower displays are stunning, the staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. Breakfast was fabulous. We will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic resort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained, good location with amazing views and great service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cliff Bay - Top of the Line

Cliff Bay is an excellent hotel. The rooms, service, happy hour, breakfast, pool, spa… all great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie

Beautiful, access to the ocean, great location, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - such friendly staff and beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and views were amazing. Staff were helpful attentive throughout our whole stay. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, fantastic service. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel at top end of Madeira. Spotlessly clean, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Great location. Kudos to Marla at the front desk. So kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J Hart and Craig

Impeccable in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025