Hotel The Cliff BayvsCalheta Beach
Hotel The Cliff Bay and Savoy Calheta Beach are both rated highly by writers. Overall, Hotel The Cliff Bay ranks significantly higher than Savoy Calheta Beach. Hotel The Cliff Bay ranks #2 in Madeira with praise from 5 publications including Michelin Guide, oyster.com and The Telegraph.
Hotel The Cliff Bay
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"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."
Calheta Beach
Vila da Calheta, Calheta, Madeira 9370-133, Portugal
From $121/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Right on the seafront with its own palm-studded grounds between the beach and Calheta's marina, this four-star hotel, decorated in beachy aqua tones, is popular in high season." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Right on the beach in Calheta, this superb, all-inclusive resort is the best spot on Madeira for a care-free family holiday." Full review