Still No. 1 for our clients visiting Funchal

Perched on the cliff top facing south, this five star hotel is some 20 minutes’ stroll to the city centre, with a complimentary shuttle service 6 times daily. The Cliff Bay has direct views over the sea and the bay, and offers high standards of service with an enormous range of facilities for the discerning guest.

The emphasis at Cliff Bay is on activities and sports for the whole family, but relaxation too!

For a more relaxed holiday visit the Spa at Cliff Bay which offers sauna, steam rooms, whirlpool, a range of beauty and well being treatments using the E’SPA range of products, and a hairdresser.

" Cliff Bay is one I would recommend in Madeira, having stayed there I found it to be of a very good standard, not right in the centre of town but easily accessible and with a wide range of facilities..."

Ann, Reservations Prestige Holidays 

The 188 recently renovated guest rooms and 12 suites are spacious and beautifully furnished and have a marble bathroom with a separate shower and a hairdryer. Each room offers LCD cable TV, DVD/CD player, air conditioning, tea/coffee making, mini-bar, safe and balcony. Inland rooms overlook the guest car park and local houses. Side seaviews have a wall that can be seen over when standing. Seaviews have railings and the best view of the gardens towards the sea. Superior seaview rooms on the higher floors with upgraded services including complimentary drinks, à la carte breakfast and pillow menu.

Golf, Tennis and Big Game fishing are just some of the sports choices

Sporting facilities are superb including golf at the Palheiro course, Cliff Bay offers 30% discount on green fees, private diving centre “Golfinho’s”, PADI qualified, big game fishing, tennis, billiards, table tennis and walking tours are amongst other energetic pursuits on offer. Of course there are two pools (one partially inside and heated, the other with sea water) and direct sea access. A classical CD library and free Internet access is available in reception.

Youngsters have an unsupervised playroom and special children’s meals are available. Babysitting service is pre-bookable and payable locally.

Plenty to choose from for dinner

The “inner guest” is well catered for with a choice of four bars and three restaurants including Il Gallo D’Oro (jacket or tie), excellent à la carte dining, or the room service menu. Gala dinners on 24 and 31 Dec are included in our prices

The Cliff Bay is a Porto Bay Hotels and Resorts Member and has consistently been a favourite with our clients.

We include a private taxi transfer – approx. 30 minutes.