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Pestana Casino ParkvsHotel The Cliff Bay
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel The Cliff Bay scores significantly better than Pestana Casino Park. Hotel The Cliff Bay ranks #3 in Madeira with praise from 5 reviewers including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and The Telegraph.
Pestana Casino Park
Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Rua Imperatriz D. Amelia 55, Quinta da Vigia, Funchal, Madeira 9004-513, Portugal
From $154/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Part of a complex designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the architect of Brasília (capital of Brazil), this high-rise hotel sits on concrete stilts next to the Casino da Madeira." Full review
Frommer's "Part of Madeira's Casino and Conference Centre, this deluxe citadel is a 7-minute walk from the town center, nestled in a subtropical garden overlooking the harbor." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Pestana Casino Park Hotel is a 379-room upscale property occupying a landmark piece of iconic modernist architecture." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Casino Park is a Madeira icon from the 80s which looks fit to stage an old Bond movie." Full review
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."
