Hotel Orca Praia - Adults Only

Hotels
8.3 (391 reviews)
Estrada Monumental-Praia do Arieiro , Funchal , pt

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly personnel
Beautiful views
Cons:
Poor wifi signal
Limited parking options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
Mostly clean, but some issues noted with basic amenities.
Service
8.55
Friendly staff and good service overall.
Location
9.05
Excellent location with beautiful ocean views.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms are good but some equipment needs updating.
Amenities
7.55
Some facilities like the pool were under renovation.
Value for Money
8.55
Good value considering the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Breakfast is good but lacks variety.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall a pleasant stay with beautiful views and decent service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 07:21

Property Description

Breathtaking Ocean Views

Luxurious Accommodations

Perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Hotel Orca Praia offers a picturesque setting just 6 km from Funchal. The outdoor pool provides stunning panoramic views, while the spacious guestrooms boast private balconies for the perfect sunset spot.

Indulgent Spa and Activities

Relax with an aromatherapy massage at the spa, or stay active by renting a bicycle to explore the seaside. For indoor entertainment, the hotel features a games room with billiards and table tennis.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation

Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast and unwind at the cocktail bar or restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows. Don't miss the chance to experience international cuisine while enjoying the magnificent view.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Hotel Orca Praia!

Important information:

Renovation of the pool area will be carried out from 07/10/25 to up two weeks. In this period the facility will be close. During this time, and as an alternative, guests will be able to access the swimming pools of Hotel Alto Lido and Hotel Baía Azul, subject to availability. Please note that advance booking is required for both: pool access and the shuttle service.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FNC

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 391 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Piotr solo_traveller pl
10
Lux
Pros:

Posiłki

Cons:

Drogo

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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CheRie solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Jose couple pt
9
Pros:

Localização
Limpeza
Simpatia dos funcionários
Vista

Cons:

Pouca pressão água do duche

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Shandrak couple de
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Luís S. solo_traveller pt
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Dr. Anatoli couple de
4
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Nastassia couple by
9
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Petra couple ch
7
Pros:

Die Lage war toll, Zimmer sehr gut. Das Personal im Speisesaal sehr nett und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Der Empfang an der Rezeption war nicht gerade sehr freundlich. Man fühlte sich nicht willkommen. Parkplatz bezahlt man extra 10.- Euro pro Tag und muss mühsam mit dem Schlüssel eine Sperre auf und zuschliessen.
Das Büffet am Abend war mit 40.- Euro recht teuer für das, was es war (Massenabfertigung). Da haben wir in anderen Hotels auf der Insel günstigere und wesentlich schönere Buffets genossen.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
7
A perfect base for exploring beautiful Madeira
Pros:

Beautiful views, friendly helpfully staff, great beach access and a nice pool with plenty of loungers at all times. Very relaxed. Cleaners were excellent and even made sure to clean the balcony of bird droppings.

Cons:

Sometimes the lifts take a long time as there is only 2 and they are very small. The dinner buffet wasn’t quite worth the €40.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Frederico solo_traveller pt
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Aleš couple si
7
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Daniela couple ch
9
Sehr empfehlenswert
Pros:

Tolle Lage, gute ÖV Anbindung, nettes Personal, gutes Essen

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Bartos Ildi solo_traveller hu
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Creton solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Très bien.Vue sur mer. Repas excellent. Navette pour funchal très pratique.

Cons:

Rien.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Hirling solo_traveller de
7
Ruhiges Hotel direkt am Strand
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage, gepflegter und schöner Pool zum schwimmen.
Große Terrasse und schönes Zimmer.
Frisches Obst beim Frühstück.
Meeresrauschen und Stille bei Nacht.

Cons:

Terrassentüre war meistens nicht mehr verriegelt, wenn wir abends aufs Zimmer kamen. Frühstück erst ab 7h30 möglich, für Wanderungen manchmal zu spät.
Tresor war ohne Schloss bestückt.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Rui solo_traveller pt
8
Pros:

Desde a vista para o oceano, acordar com o barulho das ondas e o gato preto na piscina. 🤍

Cons:

Do quarto ser perto da cozinha e ouvia os empregados a arrumar a loiça.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Ariane couple pt
8
2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Andreas solo_traveller de
8
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Carolina solo_traveller pt
9
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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U7595FNcarolr Couples
8
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Lovely hotel, we had a deluxe room , comfy beds , large balcony and lovely sea view.
Very clean , good breakfast . The shuttle bus is good , we booked it the night before online. The bus drops you at the port in Funchal.
The pool area is lovely and clean and the snack bar food is very good.
The only reason we wouldn’t go back is the challenging steps down to the pool /bar and promenade although we did it most days we did struggle coming up again especially in the heat.

2026-04-16 via Tripadvisor