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The Cliff Bay

madeira, portugal

About The Cliff Bay

location

This luxury hotel is located raised, on an impressive peninsula, directly by the sea and with breath taking views of the Atlantic. The town centre, just 2 km away, can be reached with the free hotel bus and offers a variety of shopping facilities as well as entertainment venues. Links to the transport network can easily be reached on foot lying about 500 m from the hotel and the nearest airport can be reached within 20 km.

facility

12 suites and 189 double rooms are located on 9 storeys and can be reached by lift. The reception desk is open round the clock. Services such as a baggage storage service and a currency exchange service ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The resort offers a number of facilities for guests with disabilities. The complex has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. The grounds of the resort feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Extra comforts include a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a CD player, a DVD player and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests can take advantage of the nightly turndown service. Guests will also find slippers in their rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are provided. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The resort has 201 non-smoking rooms.

sport

Guests can work out or just relax in the outdoor and indoor pools. Kids can splash about in a special swimming area just for them. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A terrace with sun loungers and parasols is available. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis, crazy golf and golf are available. Water sports offered include snorkelling, and diving is available for a fee. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and squash. Various wellness options are available at the resort, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments and hydrotherapy treatments. Guests of all ages have the opportunity to enjoy a fun entertainment programme.

meals

Various dining options are available, including a non-smoking restaurant, a café and a bar. Catering options include half board and full board. A delicious and varied buffet awaits guests at breakfast. For lunch, guests can order à la carte. A set menu can be ordered at dinner. Diet meals, gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options, picnics and snacks are available. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction.

Amenities at The Cliff Bay

Facilities

24-hour receptionAir conditioningBar(s)Bicycle HireCaféCar ParkConference RoomCurrency ExchangeDisability-friendlyGames roomHairdresserKids ClubLaundry ServiceLiftsMedical AssistanceNewspaper kioskPlaygroundRestaurant(s)Restaurant(s) with non-smoking areaRoom ServiceShopsTV RoomWifi

Hygiene

Contactless check-in/-outContactless paymentEnhanced cleaning programmeHand sanitiserNo high-touch furnishingsNo high-touch furnishings in public areasTime interval between room bookingsUse of commercially available disinfectants

Meals

à la carte LunchBreakfast BuffetFull BoardHalf BoardSet menu dinnerSpecial DietSpecial Offers

Sport/Entertainment

Billiards/SnookerChildren's EntertainmentChildren's PoolCycling/Mountain BikingDivingEntertainment ProgrammeGolfGymIndoor PoolJacuzziMassageMinigolfOutdoor Pool(s)ParasolsSaunaSquashSteam bathSun loungersSun terraceTable TennisTennis

Location

Map preview
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Estrada Monumental 147

What's nearby

  • Restaurants100m
  • Public Transport500m
  • City Centre2km
  • Shopping opportunities2km
  • Golf Course12km

Check-in from 2:00 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM

User Rating & Reviews

4.8

Excellent

6764 reviews
  • Value
  • Rooms
  • Cleanliness
  • Service
  • Excellent5856
  • Very Good709
  • Average155
  • Poor26
  • Terrible18

Recent Reviews: 6764

  • User: EllenP79

    Absolutely perfect!

    02 May 2026

    We enjoyed a perfect stay at Cliff Bay. It’s a stunning hotel, really luxurious without being at all pretentious. The service is exceptional. Our room was enormous and had the most beautiful sea view. Lovely quiet and relaxing location by the sea, but very eas…

  • User: Julie K

    A beautiful paradise in Funchal.

    01 May 2026

    We have just spent 4 nights at the Cliff Bay Hotel in Funchal. Everything about the hotel was perfect: attentive, friendly staff; an excellent range of great food and drinks with several different dining options. We loved the beautifully tended grounds on the…

  • User: JuliaHornig

    Excellent hotel

    30 Apr 2026

    As usual this trip was made perfect by the hotel and fabulous staff. The views are breathtaking and I would not book any other hotel Guest Relations, Serviços ao cliente/atendimento at Hotel The Cliff Bay, responded to this review Dear Mrs. JuliaHornig,Th…

  • User: RobindYork

    Another wonderful holiday at this special hotel

    29 Apr 2026

    Great hotel in a great location, cannot fault it, deservedly 5* Excellent hepful and friendly staff throughout the place. Food and sevice in the restaurants is exceptional. The 30 minute walk down to Funchal is easy, and made more pleasurable by diverting thro…

  • User: andrewsmith40

    The cliff bay hotel

    28 Apr 2026

    A lovely hotel. Quality staff who ran the hotel like a well oiled machine. They were very helpful and made me feel welcome. Always smiling. Guest Relations, Serviços ao cliente/atendimento at Hotel The Cliff Bay, responded to this review Dear Guest,Thank…

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