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Hotel Orca Praia

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Exterior
Restaurant
View from property
Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Garden
Hotel Orca Praia on Madeira's coastline offers relaxation and comfort. Book facials or sports massages at the steam room, then enjoy drinks at the poolside bar. This eco-certified property includes self-serve breakfast and public WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | Exterior

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Estrada Monumental 355, Funchal, 9000-236

What's nearby

  • Formosa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • CR7 Museum - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Funchal Marina - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Town Square - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doca do Cavacas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizzo's Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪On Water Academy Praia Formosa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Balcony - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪O Barqueiro - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Orca Praia

Hotel near Formosa Beach
Located close to Lido Bathing Complex and Madeira Congress Center, Hotel Orca Praia provides free self-serve breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room, and indulge in a facial, a sports massage, or a detox 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 like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, babysitting (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, laundry services, and concierge services
Room features
All 128 rooms offer comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day, 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 lbs 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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: EUR 15 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 6169

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 15 per night and a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day. 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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).

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Hotel Orca Praia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

malber Silva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ricardo at the Front Desk was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

quiet place for relaxing

very quiet hotel except the thundering of the waves (which we liked)

6/10 Okay

Magda lizeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the accommodations were very nice and everything was maintained well, however, the staff was extremely disappointing. They were not helpful at all and made us feel unwelcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location, views, and facilities. The staff could have been a bit more informative upon our arrival about the hotel services, like laundry and housekeeping. We had to figure out some important information ourselves and take the initiative to ask. Also, the restaurant menu was slightly pricy, and our dinner not as delicious. Still, the (free) breakfast buffet had an appreciable variety of good food which we really enjoyed. Also, our room was rather big and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Aussicht aufs Meer war traumhaft. Der großteil des Personals war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer war sauber, die Dusche bräuchte mal wieder etwas Aufmerksamkeit. Am Frühstücksbuffet gab es eine große und Wechselende Auswahl. Leider war die Qualität des Essens teilweise nicht so gut.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooi zwembad en uitgebreid ontbijt
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Angenehmes Hotel es war sauber. Das Zimmer erwies sich überraschenderweise als eine Suite, wow!. Panorama Fenster, großer Balkon mit herrlichem Blick aufs Meer. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Bei Problemen wird sofort geholfen. Die Küche ist hervorragend. Dieses Hotel kann auf jeden Fall empfohlen werden. Vielen Dank an das Personal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La vue était incroyable. La tranquilité des lieux et la gentillesse du personnel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Claimed to have sent VIP wine to the room and when confronted the staff wanted to double check with maid and we never heard the result. No luggage rack, heating iron, nor tissue paper. Really crowded breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel!

A wonderful stay, big rooms with excellent view, friendly and helpful staff. Rented the hotel's electric car, very comfortable to drive and not that expensive considering you don't have to pay for petrol (or even charging). Covid safety ensured very well by the staff, a big plus for that!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Mitarbeiter des Hotels leisteten in allen Bereichen ganz hervorragende Arbeit und haben alle meine Wünsche erfüllt. Vielen Dank dafür! Das war wirklich bemerkenswert. Die Lage des Hotels ist sehr gut, der Blick vom Balkon unglaublich schön und ich wäre gerne länger geblieben.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schön gelegen. Freundlich und sauber. Gutes essen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Personal (Rezeption, Service, Küche, Reinigung),
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Belle vue avec une belle promenade au bord de mer

Hôtel très sympa mais restauration sans intérêt. On a l’impression de manger dans une cantine. Heureusement il y a de nombreux restaurant sympas aux alentours.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

GLEB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, excellent sea view from the room. Sandy beach, swimming pool, good meal.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet location next to the sea

Veryu nice good value hotel. Food was ok but not that inspiring. Breakfast choices were good but the cooked was lukewarm much of the time. However overall very good.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Susann, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel mit grandioser Meersicht

Für ein Dreisternhotel ist das Hotel sehr gut. Die Zimmer sind grosszügig, haben einen grossen Balkon und bieten eine grandiose Aussicht aufs Meer (siehe Foto). In fünf Gehminuten am Strand entlang (in Richtung Funchal) kommt man zu netten Restaurants. In fünfzehn Fahrminuten ist man im Stadtzentrum von Funchal, wo die Zona Velha zu empfehlen ist. Es gibt einen schönen Pool beim Hotel. Das Frühstück hat alles was man sich wünscht. Da wir am Abflugtag früh losfahren mussten, hat das Personal uns das Frühstück am Abend vorher ins Zimmer gestellt.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018