Hotel The Cliff Bay Resort^{(5 stars)}

Hotel own description

• Adress:
  Estrada Monumental, 147 Funchal +351 291708750 book@portobay.pt
  Email: book@portobay.pt
  Phone: +351 291708750
  Website: http://www.portobay.com/hotel.aspx?areaId=49
  

• What the hotel offers
  The Atlantic Ocean stretches as far as the eye can see at the foot of The Cliff Bay hotel, in Funchal, which is perched on the top of a natural promontory. The hotel is surrounded by gardens with innumerable secluded corners and centenary palm trees extending to the very edge of the cliff face. The panorama is completed by a magnificent view over the bay of Funchal to the left of the hotel. This hotel is the jewel in the crown of the Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts and every single little detail has been carefully conceived to ensure genuine peace, well-being and elegance. With direct access to the sea, spell-binding views, the quality of the SPA and sophisticated cuisine clearly position The Cliff Bay as a premium resort.
• Location
  The Cliff Bay is located on a promontory on Estrada Monumental, which is 2 km from the centre of Funchal. The Hotel's priveleged position on this promontory gives it direct accesss to the sea. The Hotel is also close to the sea-front promenade and shops.
• Accommodation
  Divided into SUITES (Peninsula, Atlantica, Executive, Junior) TOP FLOOR, SEA VIEW and MOUNTAIN VIEW, this five star hotel's 200 ample rooms with private verandas offer the best of a combination of comfort, space and views resulting in the perfect hideaway.
• Food and Drink
  The Cliff Bay's sophisticated flavours satisfy the most exigent tastes. Start the day with a unique experience: breakfast in The Rose Garden or the exclusive Il Gallo d'Oro. Lunch on the terrace of the Blue Lagoon is inspired by the ocean with its refreshing sea breeze. Violin melodies and the tempting aroma of scones, chocolates and petit fours accompany the ritual of afternoon tea. Later, in the evening, enjoy diverse flavours in The Rose Garden restaurant or an exclusive and sublime dinner at Il Gallo d'Oro, the gourmet restaurant awarded Madeira's only Michelin star for the second year running.
• Leisure
  Sports: gymn • golf green fee* • tennis court • table tennis • billiard room • children's playroom • games room • scuba diving centre Entertainement: entertainment programme • children's entertainment programme (seasonal) • library • live music every-day Pools: outdoor sea-water pool at sea level • heated indoor/outdoor pool * subject to a charge
• Other facilities and services
  24h room service • weekly rotation of daily themed buffets • outdoor SPA • Wi-Fi access in the reception area and lower lobby • free Internet access terminal at reception • beach towels • free hotel/town centre shuttle • baby-sitting* • rent-a-car* • tours* • doctor* * subject to a charge

Hotel description *

• Location
  This luxury hotel is located raised, on an impressive peninsula, directly by the sea and with breath taking views of the Atlantic. The town centre, just 2 km away, can be reached with the free hotel bus and offers a variety of shopping facilities as well as entertainment venues. Links to the transport network can easily be reached on foot lying about 500 m from the hotel and the nearest airport can be reached within 20 km.
• Facilities
  Opened in 1994 and renovated in 2002, this 9-storey hotel comprises 201 rooms in total, of which 189 are double rooms and 12 are suites. A lobby area welcomes guests into the hotel with a 24-hour reception, valuables' safes, a currency exchange counter and lifts. The first class facilities in this hotel include a kiosk, a shop, a hairdressing salon, a games room and a TV room. Options for wining and dining include various bars, all offering a different character, a café and 3 air-conditioned restaurants (à la carte, buffet, gourmet-grill) with highchairs for infants provided. Business guests may find the conference room and public Internet terminal of particular interest. In addition, there is a laundry service, room service, medical assistance as well as a kids' club and a playground on offer. Guests may park their cars in the hotel's car park or in the garage provided.
• Rooms
  The elegant and equally comfortable rooms come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, Internet connection, a minibar, a king-sized bed, carpeting, a hire safe and central heating.
• Sports/Entertainment
  The well kept tropical grounds offers a salt water pool as well as a heated indoor/ outdoor pool attached to the hotel buildings, offering a snack bar, 2 sun terraces, sun loungers and parasols. Additionally, gym, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam bath and a massage service are also offered. Those with an enthusiasm for sport may chose to try out the tennis, table tennis, squash, billiards or golf facilities: Road and mountain bike hire is also available (additional fees apply to some activities. An animation programme is offered every evening as well as live music. The hotel has team up with the Palhiero Golf Club (12 km) and Santa Serra Golf Club, (25 km) to provide reduced green fees and other special offers.
• Meals
  Guests may select their breakfast meal from an ample buffet; the evening meal can be chosen from a menu and lunch is available à la carte. Furthermore, the restaurant caters for special dietary requirements.
• Payment
  American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.