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Hotel The Cliff BayvsHotel Quinta Da Penha De Franca
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel The Cliff Bay scores slightly higher than Quinta Da Penha De Franca. Hotel The Cliff Bay has a TripExpert Score of 91 with recommendations from 5 sources such as Frommer's, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
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."
Hotel Quinta Da Penha De Franca
Concierge Fodor's Frommer's The Telegraph Oyster
Rua Imperatriz da Amelia 85-87, Funchal, Madeira 9000-014, Portugal
From $67/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Just a kilometer from the center of town, this Quinta seems miles from urbanity as you stroll from your room, under the palms of the harborside gardens, right down to the sea."
Fodor's "In an unbeatable location at unbeatable prices—just above Funchal Harbor—this place pleases those who prefer their resorts casual rather than glitzy." Full review
Frommer's "This gracious old manor house is now a guesthouse, with an annex containing 33 sea-view rooms, a balcony, and a terrace." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A charming oasis of tranquillity and subtropical planting amid the chaos and construction din of Funchal’s port area." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range, 109-room Quinta Da Penha De Franca is housed in an old traditional house and expanded with a more modern annex, set among tropical gardens and with views of the sea." Full review
