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Hotel The Cliff BayvsEstalagem Da Ponta Do Sol
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Hotel The Cliff Bay is preferred by most reviewers compared to Estalagem Ponta do Sol. Hotel The Cliff Bay has a TripExpert Score of 91 with endorsements from 5 sources like Oyster, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
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."
Estalagem Da Ponta Do Sol Fodor's The Telegraph Michelin Guide
Quinta da Rochinha, Ponta Do Sol, Madeira 9360-121, Portugal
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "This modern boutique hotel, perched on a cliff overlooking the charming town of Ponta do Sol about 11 km (7 miles) east of Calheta, attracts a younger and livelier crowd." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Perched on a cliff overlooking the sea high above the pretty village of Ponta do Sol, this stark, white inn...is dramatically eye-catching as it tumbles in a series of layers down the slope." Full review
Michelin Guide "Interiors are chic in the current minimal style, with hardwood floors in the public spaces and plenty of whitewash and designer furniture...each of the 54 rooms has a balcony, with dramatic views " Full review
