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Hotel Orca Praia

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
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Hotel Orca Praia

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Exterior
Front of property
Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Restaurant
Interior entrance

Overview of Hotel Orca Praia

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Estrada Monumental 355, Funchal, 9000-236
  • Popular LocationLido Bathing Complex6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMadeira Congress Center7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCR7 Museum7 min drive
  • AirportFunchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)21 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View (Single Use)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View (Single Use)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | Exterior

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Suite, Ocean View

Family Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room Single Use, Ocean View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room Single Use, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Funchal

Located in Funchal, Hotel Orca Praia is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Formosa Beach and Monte Palace Gardens, while Lido Bathing Complex and Madeira Botanical Garden are popular local attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Madeira Stadium. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a moped for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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What's nearby

  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 4 min drive
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 6 min drive
  • Madeira Congress Center - 7 min drive
  • CR7 Museum - 7 min drive
  • Town Square - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • On Water Academy Praia Formosa - 3 min drive
  • Pizzo's Café - 3 min drive
  • Beira Calhau - 3 min drive
  • Pizzaria Lume - 2 min drive
  • Taberna da Vitória - 13 min walk

About this property

Hotel Orca Praia

Eco-certified hotel near Formosa Beach
Located close to Lido Bathing Complex and Madeira Congress Center, Hotel Orca Praia provides free self-service breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room, and indulge in a sports massage, reflexology or a body wrap. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A local area shuttle, babysitting (surcharge) and a gift shop
  • Smoke-free property, beach towels and a vending machine
Room features
All 128 rooms include comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15, per pet, plus a deposit of EUR 15 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 11 lb per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: EUR 15 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 6169

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Orca Praia
Hotel Orca Praia Funchal
Orca Praia
Orca Praia Funchal
Orca Praia Hotel
Orca Praia Hotel Madeira/Funchal
Hotel Orca Praia Hotel
Hotel Orca Praia Funchal
Hotel Orca Praia Hotel Funchal

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Orca Praia have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Hotel Orca Praia pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 11 lb per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 15 per night and a fee of EUR 15 per pet. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Orca Praia?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Orca Praia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Orca Praia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Orca Praia located?

Nestled on the beach, this Funchal hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Formosa Beach and Lido Bathing Complex. CR7 Museum and Funchal Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Hotel Orca Praia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked location. I didn't like that there was no tea and coffee added every day in the room when run out. You have to go to the restaurant or bar just to have cup of tea.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location of the hotel is perfect for relaxing holidays, the view from the balcony is breathtaking. the hotel is very clean and safe. all staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aneeka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More like 4 star - highly recommend
This is a lovely hotel to relax in. My room was spacious, balcony was massive and private (I think all the rooms have balconies but some balconies are smaller and less private, my room no. was 816). Very clean and nicely decorated. It's so close to the beach that you can hear the waves from the room which is heaven and if that's not your thing the doors are soundproof. Best view I've had in a hotel (just the ocean). It's about 15 mins to the centro by bus, the hotel has a free shuttle service and the bus stop is just outside with a regular service. There is a black sand beach in front of the hotel, really pretty. The food was good, varied. Restaurant near it is worth a visit. If you are covid cautious, this place is for you. They take it very seriously (e.g. disinfected my suitcase on arrival, disinfected salt shakers when setting the table etc.) and it sets a good tone in the hotel e.g. ppl don't get in the same lift. They take your temp at check in and having masks, gloves and gel is mandatory (they made me buy gloves as I didn't have any). I felt very covid safe here. The only negative was that the service wasn't great. Only met 1-2 nice people on the front desk and otherwise, I found the staff to be a bit abrupt, questions about activities were met with responses about QR codes. Professional but not overly hospitable. There are steep gradients to the hotel and pool/beach! Overall my stay was super relaxing and I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk person that attend me was no nice. Has an actitude and kind of rude. The parking is terrible
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice experience! The rooms are nice, spacious and clean and they all have a gorgeous terrace with spectacular ocean views. The amenities are nice, the pool area is clean and very well maintained. Breakfast was ok, coffee could be improved but good value for money overall. We had a very nice stay although the location is not the best (being situated at the end of Funchal) but this is what makes it a bit quieter. They do offer a free shuttle bus to Funchal. All in all, I would recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, couldn’t fault it other then air con for the hotter periods of the year! We went May and it was fine and 23 degrees - great weather. The room are huge and has sliding doors opening to sea and hear the sea view. Easy quick access into Funchal with number 1 bus which stops outside the hotel takes you there within 10 mins. The staff are lovely, so kind and friendly. The food at breakfast was amazing and dinner buffet was such great value for money. Would so go again! The pool is also so great little walk down and back up but so worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very relaxing area. right on the beach. Breakfast ok and decent variety.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only a three star hotel but in my opinion it could be a four star. Fabulous uninterrupted views of the sea from all rooms and the restaurant too. Good breakfast buffet and very adequate dinner buffet with plenty of choice and good value. Far enough from town and other hotels, but with a good local bus service (half hourly). Beautiful good size uncrowded pool with access from there to the beach which though not private, is far enough from habitation to make it seem so. Good walks all around and a few little cafes , bars and restaurants within walking distance. Very friendly staff, large room with floor to ceiling windows and doors leading onto a good size balcony. I stayed for nine days and wished I had booked for longer From Funchal (about 20 mins on the local bus) I took a bus to Cabo Giro which travelled through some stunning scenery and some hair raising roads. I also booked an off road trip more into the centre of the island which was fun I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018