Hotel Orca Praia - Adults Only

Hotels
8.3 (475 reviews)
Estrada Monumental-Praia do Arieiro , Funchal , PT

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 475 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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Gal • couple • il
9
היה מעולה
Pros:

את זה שהיה ממש נקי, החוף הפרטי היה נוח והיה כיף ונעים בבריכה

Cons:

ארוחת בוקר יכולה להיות טובה יותר , שעות ניקיון החדר לפעמים הפריעו למנוחה

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Lucien cedric • solo_traveller • gp
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Filip • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Simona • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Browning • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Quarto, pequeno-almoço excelente, funcionários bastante educados e compreensíveis.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ignacio • couple • pt
7
Agradable
Pros:

La vista es hermosa

Cons:

El estacionamiento es limitado y tuve que estacionar fuera, deberian tener suficientos puestos, adicionalmente necesitaba hielo y tuve que pagar por una garra que me dieron el en bar, fue solo un euro pero es algo que deberia estar inluido en los servicios del hotel

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
J
Johannes • couple • de
8
Pros:

Pool
Ausstattung
Nähe zum Meer

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Zugang Meer

Cons:

Sportraum

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Ibtissam • couple • ma
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
M
Mar • family_with_children • es
9
Increíbles vistas y personal del hotel inmejorable
Pros:

La estancia fue sobresaliente, desde el primer momento TODO el personal del hotel se involucró 100% en que todo fuera increíble, desde recepción, servicio, personal de limpieza, piscina, spa. El desayuno es muy bueno, pero hay que intentar evitar la hora punta ya que se forman colas. Personal del hotel 10/10. Recomendamos tratamiento en el spa!

Cons:

Fue todo muy bien, pero un día nos despertamos con comida de otros huéspedes en nuestra terraza por lo que estaba lleno de palomas... Desde la planta más inferior hasta la piscina hay un gran desnivel escalonado y muchas escaleras, la vista merece la pena pero la subida se hace dura!

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • couple • de
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • couple • pl
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Florian • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Casas • couple • es
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • pt
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Andreas F. aus DT • couple • de
9
Pros:

Pool, Strand und Frühstück

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • couple • gb
1
The worst customer service I’ve ever experienced. I won’t stay there ever again!
Pros:

The best thing about Hotel Orca Praia (Funchal) is its location and the great sea views. However, I would never stay in that hotel again. We had an incident with our luggage and the direction/management did not care at all. The luck of empathy was astonishing.

Cons:

We had an incident during our stay at Hotel Orca Praia (Funchal). At arrival to the hotel, we left our luggage in the luggage storage room next to the reception. When we returned to the hotel, to access our room, my partner’s luggage had been taken by mistake by another guest who left to travel to the south of Germany. As a result of this, my partner spent 7 days (the entire holiday) without his clothes and belongings. The hotel did not acknowledge any wrong doing on their part, despite the lack of system to identify luggage at the storage room and to securely handle the luggage to their owners. My partner had to buy some clothes with our own money. The hotel director was dismissive in email communications. He showed an extremely poor customer service and lack of empathy. We did not receive an apology from their side except from one member of the reception staff.
I had never had such terrible treatment as a customer. I do not think this is appropriate for a public establishment, let alone a 4-star hotel. I would never stay here again!

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee