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Quinta MirabelavsHotel The Cliff Bay
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel The Cliff Bay ranks significantly better than Quinta Mirabela. Hotel The Cliff Bay comes in at #3 in Madeira with positive reviews from 5 sources such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Quinta Mirabela
The Telegraph
Oyster
Caminho do Monte 105-107, Funchal, Madeira 9050-288, Portugal
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
The Telegraph8.0
"High up above Funchal, with magnificent views over the bay, and perfectly positioned to enjoy the New Year’s Eve fireworks, the 24-bedroom Quinta Mirabela offers a luxurious base from which to explore." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl Quinta Mirabela is located relatively far inland, a 30-minute walk away from Funchal's center, but this means views overlooking the city and sea are breathtaking." 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."
