The Cliff Bay

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

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Outdoor spa tub
Garden
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
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym
The current price is £294
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Bay View (Funchal Bay)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Double Room Single Use, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Twin Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 323 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Estrada Monumental 147, Funchal, 9004-532

What's nearby

  • Lido Bathing Complex - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • CR7 Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Funchal Marina - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Town Square - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Funchal Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Os Arcos Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hole in One - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Petit Fours - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tea Terrace at Reid's Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Villa Cipriani - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Cliff Bay

Luxury eco-certified hotel near CR7 Museum
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden at The Cliff Bay. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body wrap at Spa at The Cliff Bay, the on-site 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 hire, an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 202 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cliff Bay on 16 Sept 2025 start from £293.73, including 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 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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