Overlooking the beautiful bay of Funchal, approximately 20 minutes from the airport.

The 202 rooms and suites each feature a balcony, marble bathroom with a shower and bathtub, Rituals or Bvlgari bathroom amenities, a pillow menu, bathrobes and slippers, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, a smart TV, complimentary WiFi, and air conditioning. Interconnecting rooms are available. Superior Upper Floors rooms are an indulgent choice as all feature fresh flowers, fruit and wine on arrival, daily water and juice from the mini bar, and breakfast at the two-Michelin-star Il Gallo d'Oro restaurant. All rooms and suites feature views of the gardens, Funchal Bay, or the shimmering blue Atlantic. 

Boasting the first Michelin star in Madeira, the two-Michelin star, multi-award-winning Il Gallo d'Oro is the place to be for Iberian-inspired dishes in sophisticated surroundings – booking ahead is recommended. It’s not only the food that’s sought-after here; the wine cellar has won its fair share of awards, too, and sommelier Leonel Nunes is there to guide you through the hundreds of items on the wine list. Moving on to the other offerings on The Cliff Bay’s roster, and you have Avista which truly has vistas to die for, Blue Lagoon, with a la carte offerings alongside a fresh salad bar, and Rose Garden with its daily rotating a la carte menu making use of delicious local produce. Afternoon tea is a special treat you can indulge in daily, and pool bars serve up cold cocktails and caffeine-rich coffees. To top it all off, 24-hour room service is at your command.

You’re right on the Atlantic here, with the hotel’s pontoon stretching out into the sea and the pool overlooking the ocean. Summertime sees introductory diving and snorkelling lessons take place; plunge into the sea directly from the hotel’s pontoon and discover a world of marine life swimming below the shimmer of the waves. Two other pools include a children’s pool and an indoor/outdoor pool next to the spa. Inside the spa, there are eight treatment rooms, a Jacuzzi, Turkish steam bath, sauna, and relaxation room. And for active guests, there’s a gym, tennis court and table tennis.