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Hotel The Cliff BayvsDorisol Pousada dos Vinhaticos
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Hotel The Cliff Bay scores significantly better than Dorisol Pousada dos Vinhaticos. Hotel The Cliff Bay ranks #3 in Madeira with endorsements from 5 publications such as Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Hotel The Cliff Bay
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Independent
Estrada Monumental, 147, Funchal, Madeira 9004-532, Portugal
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "One of the island's top lodgings, rivaled and surpassed only by Reid's, this nine-story hotel is dramatically located on a craggy bluff towering over wave-lashed rocks." Full review
Michelin Guide "This sumptuously appointed hotel offers every modern comfort."
OysterLuxury
"The Cliff Bay (Porto Bay) is a luxury hotel with a striking cliff-side setting overlooking the Atlantic, a bit more than a mile from Funchal's city center." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Standing on a promontory with direct access to the sea and beautiful views over the Bay of Funchal, the five-star Cliff Bay is part of the acclaimed Porto Bay hotel group." Full review
Lonely Planet "An award-winning hotel in Funchal’s Hotel Zone featuring luxurious bedrooms, a Michelin-star restaurant and direct access to the sea." Full review
Fodor's "One of the most highly regarded hotels on the island, this elegant resort sits on a spectacular promontory with a series of terraces spilling down the cliffs and all the way to the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet "An award-winning hotel in Funchal’s Hotel Zone featuring luxurious bedrooms, a Michelin-star restaurant and direct access to the sea" Full review
Independent "If you’re looking for a slice of luxury, The Cliff Bay is the place to go. From waking up in extra large beds to dining at the two-Michelin star restaurant, Il Gallo d’Oro, you’ll get pampered."
Dorisol Pousada dos Vinhaticos Fodor's The Telegraph
Serra d'Agua, Ribeira Brava, Madeira 9350-306, Portugal
From $58/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Guest rooms at this cozy mountain lodge on the edge of a pine forest are mostly in the original 1930s building; some quarters are in a modern pine annex." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Surrounded by Unesco-protected laurel trees, this cosy granite lodge sits more than 2,000 feet (660 metres) above sea level, with far-reaching views over the mountains and valley of Serra de Água." Full review
