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The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay)

5.0 of 5
Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532, Portugal
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The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay)
Ranked #5 of 93 hotels in Funchal
5.0 of 5 stars 616 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(36)
  • Sea view(26)
  • Michelin star restaurants(19)
  • Pool area(13)
  • Breakfast buffet(10)
  • Blue Lagoon(10)
  • Courtesy bus(8)
  • Well worth(8)
  • Top floor room(7)
  • Old town(7)
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Derbyshire England
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
5
people found this review helpful

Cliff Bay is a beautifully sited hotel about 12 minutes walk outside Funchal, just past the Reids Palace hotel. Taxis back from town cost under 5 euro and the hotel runs a courtesy bus 4/5 times a day. We chose one of the top floor rooms and had an unobstructed ocean view. The room had everything we needed from mini... More

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Ayr, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Just finishing our first week's stay here at Cliff Bay,it is truly superb! The staff could not be more pleasant or helpful. Food is excellent with a wide variety to choose from. Will definitely come again. Room tip make sure your company specifies room position,when you book.we found ourselves with a back garden view,we had expected it to be side/... More

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Jan Ringertz, General Manager at The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay), responded to this review
21 May 2012

Thank you for sharing your feedback at Tripadvisor. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you especially enjoyed our staff and food offering. Excluding our suites, The Cliff Bay offer land view rooms, side sea view rooms, sea view rooms as well as top floor rooms. I do agree that it is very... More

Huntingdon, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
5
people found this review helpful

We had a really nice stay for a week at the Cliff Bay, just back! We had a cot ready in our room on the 5th floor - beautiful views on the ocean and the hotel gardens (room 543). The swimming-pools were really nice, warm, and the children area was safe, plenty of balls to play with for our 15... More

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Jan Ringertz, General Manager at The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay), responded to this review
21 May 2012

Thank you for your feedback. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent holiday with your baby at our hotel. We try to offer a friendly service for all ages with facilities and services adapted for each clientele. Hoping to welcome you back in a near future. With kindest regards, Jan E. Ringertz General Manager More

Norwich, United Kingdom
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
7
people found this review helpful

We stayed at The Cliff Bay Hotel in August 2011. We had a wonderful holiday which was made extra special by the very helpful staff who were always on hand to help. We had a lovely room with a view of Funchal which was brilliant to wake up to in the morning.The restaurant was outstanding and the breakfast was beautiful... More

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Jan Ringertz, General Manager at The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay), responded to this review
21 May 2012

Thank you for your generous feedback. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your holiday at The Cliff Bay. Madeira is a beautiful destination and the view towards Funchal is with no doubt fantastic. Breakfast outside on the terrace at either Il Gallo d’oro or the Rose Garden is an excellent start of day while on holiday. I am... More

Basingstoke
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
6
people found this review helpful

We stayed at Cliff Bay for a week in August 2011. We booked a sea view top floor room which a stunning view. The pools were extremely clean and refreshing. Then there was the food .... Oh the food. Il Gallo d'Oro - what a restaurant ! Be it lunch or dinner .... Wonderful. Great people, service and overall a... More

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Jan Ringertz, General Manager at The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay), responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you for your feedback. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon again. With kindest regards, Jan E. Ringertz General Manager More

Ryazan, Russia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
5
people found this review helpful

Cliff Bay even better than Reid s Palace where I was 5,5 years ago,I had junior suite on 6 floor.Nice view,helpfull staff,very cozy breakfast and plenty empty sun beds where you want to tan.Good location and reasonable price.Take top floor room and relax!But Don't eat in Gallo d'oro it is Not Michelin star restaurant! It is only too many waiters.Cliff... More

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Jan Ringertz, General Manager at The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay), responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Hoping to see you soon again in Madeira. With kindest regards, Jan E. Ringertz General Manager More

Kent, UK
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012 via mobile
9
people found this review helpful

What a find! The Cliff Bay has a wonderful location with stunning views out to sea and towards Funchal. We followed the good advice of previous reviewers and paid a bit extra for a high floor sea view room which was really worth it. The spa is excellent which was fortunate for those cloudy days. Overall, with an excellent location... More

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Jan Ringertz, General Manager at The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay), responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you for sharing your opinions here at Tripadvisor. I am glad you enjoyed your recent stay with us. We are fortunate to have rooms with beautiful views towards the sea. I hope to be able to welcome you back again soon to Madeira. With best regards, Jan E. Ringertz General Manager More

Stamford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
6
people found this review helpful

Well what can I say, Amazing!!!!!!!!! Defiantly 5 star PLUS!! We went to the cliff bay for our honeymoon and we couldn't have asked for anymore. Perfect walking distance into town (Funchal). Very pretty and very clean... Spring is a perfect time to go to Madeira its so pretty and all the flowers are out. The hotel met all our... More

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Jan Ringertz, General Manager at The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay), responded to this review
15 May 2012

First of all congratulations and best wishes for the future. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your honeymoon and that you had a pleasant stay in Madeira. I hope to see you soon again in Madeira on many wedding anniversaries. With kindest regards, Jan E. Ringertz General Manager More

Yeovil, United Kingdom
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

We have just returned from our first visit to Madeira & The Cliff Bay hotel.We can find nothing but praise for the hotel.The staff were all very friendly & very helpful.The food was excellent,we went half board as we decided we did not want to take chance on restaurants,we certainly were not disappointed.Our room was very good & a really... More

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Jan Ringertz, General Manager at The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay), responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you for your feedback. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay with us and that you enjoyed the food service offerings. I hope to see you soon again in Madeira where no efforts will be spared to make a return visit as good as or better than the first. With kindest regards, Jan E. Ringertz... More

Brighton, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
5
people found this review helpful

This was the eigth time that my wife and I had stayed at Cliff Bay. The hotel arranged our taxi transport from the airport as part of the "Prestige" package for returning guests. It's very good value and beats booking via other agencies. The reception staff are very welcoming and professional and the same very high standard of staffing is... More

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Jan Ringertz, General Manager at The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay), responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you for your continuous confidence in letting us host your stay in Madeira. The prestige package is very popular when wanting to reserve directly with the hotel. I am delighted that you enjoyed the services we offer and the friendliness of our staff. I very much look forward to welcome you back for a ninth visit. With kindest regards,... More

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Address: Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532, Portugal
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