The Cliff Bay

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Outdoor spa tub
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy
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

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Spa
The current price is AED 1,137
AED 1,199 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

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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
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Bay View (Funchal Bay)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

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

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
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room Single Use, Partial Sea View

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Estrada Monumental 147, Funchal, 9004-532

What's nearby

  • Lido Bathing Complex - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • CR7 Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Funchal Marina - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Town Square - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villa Cipriani - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Os Arcos Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tea Terrace at Reid's Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Avista Asia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Local - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Cliff Bay

Luxury family-friendly hotel near CR7 Museum
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at The Cliff Bay. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body scrub, or a facial 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), massage treatment rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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

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
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.

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.

Is The Cliff Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Cliff Bay?

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 1 mi (2 km) of Lido Bathing Complex and CR7 Museum. Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex and Funchal Municipal Garden 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. 802 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 904 reviews

Reviews

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

jaz

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Mark

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

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

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

Danelle

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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful, restaurant excellent and facilities very goid
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous views friendly staff. Comfortable rooms Beautiful island
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nada

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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property in a great location in Funchal. Highly recommended for both the amenities and the friendliness of the staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Soonkie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view and pretty garden. Food was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Opal G D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the property, views, location, amenities, and most importantly, the staff for their professionalism, respectable, thoughtfulness, and kindness.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cliff bay is a lovely hotel . Staff are very good , and if you have a request they try to sort it for you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cliff Bay is a fantastic hotel, with the most amazing views. Staff were excellent, from the moment we walked in to the moment we left they couldn’t do enough for you. Spotlessly clean hotel with great facilities. Really lovely 4 night stay .Only slight downside is that the air conditioning could be a bit colder .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matilda

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

Can’t wait to be back

Cliff Bay hotel was nothing short of amazing. We cried when we had to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, nice location. Limited choice for dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid for an ocean view room that came with either a king or twin bed. We were celebrating our 15 year wedding anniversary so before we went I sent them a message asking if we could have the king bed with a great view of the ocean. To my surprise they put us in the most beautiful suite, a gesture that was kind and beautiful but not expected at all. Such a fun surprise and made for an amazing experience at the Cliff Bay hotel for our first time in Madeira.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Poupak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ileana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beautiful hotel! The views are amazing! It is definitely a quiet quiet resort to stay at. If you’re looking for a place to relax, no noise, hardly any children or teens. Definitely a place to relax. This is the place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

I have visited the cliff bay hotel several times and am always pleased to return. It’s an outstanding hotel and the staff can’t do enough to make your stay great. Definitely, a 5 star choice. Have booked for next year already.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

W

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

Fantastic stay at this great hotel

Everything about the hotel is very stylish. The rooms are large and comfortable and have everything you need. At breakfast there is plenty of choice and plenty of helpful staff. Outside there are plenty of loungers and masses of space. Highly recommended.
View from our room
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024