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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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013
Ann W Cambridge, United Kingdom
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  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

Still having a lovely break at this hotel. I am quite fussy about hotels but this has met my every expectation. The rooms are lovely, very spacious, our balcony overlooks the harbour and the view is beautiful. The staff are all very attentive, nothing is to much trouble. Rooms are cleaned daily and turned down at night. Very comfy, good... More

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Newbury, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

This was our second visit in 5 years. On our original visit in 2008 we thought that it was an excellent hotel with facilities to match. We were not disappointed this time. The hotel in general, the staff, food and the facilities (spa, pools etc.) were all of a very high standard. In particular the staff, whether in the restaurant,... More

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norfolk england
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

holidayed in this superb hotel after having read favourable reviews in trip adviser and found it a wonderful , luxurious stress free vacation. My wife cant stop talking about the size and comfort of the memory bed we slept in which there were two kings pushed together even though i found them unsociable as we were at least 8 feet... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

We've stayed here on five occasions and have been treated like royalty.During the month of June there is a magnificent fireworks display over Funchal harbour eachSaturday night at 10.30pm.Whilst the in house restaurants provide good choices they are a little pricey,there are many better value restaurants close by.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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61 reviews 61 reviews
38 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Just got back from 2 weeks at this great hotel.From the second i entered felt at home.It is nice to be greeted by name by the staff most of whom are old friends.Reception ladies do a fine job hard at times with a few fussy guests just a few i know but worth telling. Cliff Bar staff great as well... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Just returned from a week at this amazing hotel. The service and facilities were first class.....the staff are so friendly, hard working and attentive. We had a room overlooking the harbour on the fifth floor which was lovely. Breakfast was superb as were other meals we had in the hotel. The spa and pools were very nice with access to... More

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Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We have just returned from our second stay at the Cliff Bay. This time we took our adult daughter and she had a lovely double room to herself across the corridor from ours. Nice fruit, free drinks and flowers in the (superior) room and the hotel replenished the mini bar with what we asked for rather than the standard mix.... More

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York, United Kingdom
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Just had one weeks stay at The Cliff Bay, so glad I checked on tripadvisor to get feedback. It's a perfect hotel in a great position for walking into the old town and marina area. We had a sea view room on the 7th floor, the views are amazing and the room was sooo big with a very large comfy... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Our first visit, and what a fantastic experience. Quite probably the best hotel we have stayed in in the world, and this is not said lightly. The food, service, accommodation and facilities were superb. A great choice for dining, including Madeira's only M* restaurant. A big thank you to all, we will certainly be returning to this gem of a... More

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Portsmouth
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5 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

Third visit in 4 years and we seem to enjoy it a little more each time. The hotel is excellent in every respect - service,restaurants, rooms, cleanliness and especially staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. I could write pages of praise to describe how we feel about Cliff Bay but it has all been accurately documented in previous... More

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  • Sea view(75)
  • Very good(66)
  • Michelin star restaurants(22)
  • Pool area(13)
  • Blue Lagoon(11)
  • Courtesy bus(10)
  • Old town(7)
  • Breakfast buffet(6)
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Additional Information about The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay)

Address: Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532, Portugal
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Region: Portugal > Madeira Islands > Madeira > Funchal
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Luxury Hotels in Funchal
#7 Family Hotels in Funchal
#9 Romantic Hotels in Funchal
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Atlantic Ocean stretches as far as the eye can see at the foot of The Cliff Bay which is perched on the top of a natural promontory. The hotel is surrounded by gardens with innumerable secluded corners and centenary palm trees extending to the very edge of the cliff face. The panorama is completed by a magnificent view over the bay of Funchal to the left of the hotel.The most influential restaurant guide in the world, the Michelin Guide, has awarded a star to Il Gallo d'Oro, The Cliff Bay's gourmet restaurant run by Chef Benoît Sinthon. This is Madeira's first and only star ... more   less 
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