Description
This hotel is the jewel in the crown of PortoBay Hotels & Resorts. Being located high on a natural promontory ensures genuine tranquility and well-being. Its direct access to the sea, the Il Gallo d’Oro restaurant with its 2 Michelin stars and the gardens with their numerous hidden corners and ancient palm trees complete the picture with a magnificent view over the bay of Funchal. In 2021 the hot… more
You can also choose to cool off or work out in one of the swimming pools. At sea level, you will find an outdoor swimming pool with salt water. There is also a children's pool in the play area. Next to the spa area you will find an indoor/outdoor pool perfect for cooler days.
Rose Garden: Simple, elegant and flavourful cuisine, where the classics of international gastronomy are reinvented with an emphasis on the use of local produce. At the Rose Garden you will find a different à la carte menu every day, with various options for starters, main courses and desserts. Don't miss the Chef's Suggestion menu either! There’s a lot to choose from! (advance booking is required) Il Gallo d'Oro: The two Michelin-starred Il Gallo d'Oro restaurant offers exquisite Mediterranean and Iberian-inspired aromatic cuisine.
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- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Entertainment
- Games room
- Live music
- Pool table
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Covered parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Security-controlled parking
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Bike rental
- Breakfast in bed
- Café
- Car rental
- Coffee machine
- Conference centre
- Currency exchange
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Hair salon / beauty centre
- Hairdresser / Barber
- Heated pool
- Indoor pool
- Ironing equipment
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Medical service
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Reading room
- Room service
- Safe
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Wake-up call service
- Children
- Babysitting service
- Childcare
- Cot
- Game area
- Kids' playground
- Kids' pool
- Kid´s club
- Swimming pools
- Children’s playground
- Children’s pool
- Full SPA circuit
- Gardens
- Poolside sun loungers
- Sun loungers
- Bars
- Bar
- Indoor bar
- Pool bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Rooms for events / banquets
- À la carte restaurant
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Jacuzzi
- Massages
- Sauna
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Golf course
- Snorkelling
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Accessibility
- Accessible floor to the restaurant
- Cabin with handrail
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Ground floor reception
- Hotel entrance with ramp
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Funchal
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michaelgS9163TL
Shorne, United Kingdom
10/05/2026
“EXCELLENT HOTEL IN EVERY ASPECT”
Our 2nd visit and just as good this time as before. One of the Best Hotels that we stay at. Just superb service, welcoming and attention to detail.
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Romford53
Romford, United Kingdom
07/05/2026
“Another excellent stay”
Absolutely fantastic hotel. Beautiful location, stunning views, gardens and near to city centre. Staff are outstanding. Everyone so helpful and friendly. We stayed half board and the food is the best. We cannot fault this lovely hotel. We are already booked for next year! Highly recommend.
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Clifftech
Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
06/05/2026
“Always a welcoming and relaxing first class hotel”
We have been staying at The Cliff Bay regularly over the last 19 years and it has always maintained its high standards
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sandraemerson34
05/05/2026
“Wonderful vacation”
Staff give personal and attentive service without any fuss. The food in all restaurants was excellent again with exceptional service. Highly recommend staying here.
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SMM-globetrotter
Oxford, United Kingdom
06/05/2026
“A Relaxing Break”
Great quality hotel, just slightly on the edge of town (20 min walk to port - but uphill on return). Good service with very good breakfasts if staying in Superior room or above. Friendly and helpful staff.
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Based on 3 reviews
Service: 8
Cleanliness: 9
Room: 9
Facilities: 9
Location: 9
Breakfast: 10
Lunch/Dinner: 9
Quality/Price: 8
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