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Hotel Orca Praia

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Formosa Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
View from property
On the beach, black sand, beach towels
View from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Estrada Monumental 355, Funchal, 9000-236
  • Formosa Beach
    1 min drive
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
    4 min drive
  • Aconchego
    3 min walk
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    22 min drive

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
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Ocean View

Junior Suite, Ocean View | Exterior

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, Ocean View

Family Suite, Ocean View

Family Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 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
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Funchal

At Hotel Orca Praia you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Formosa Beach and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Lido Bathing Complex. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-service breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and aromatherapy. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym and steam room. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Funchal hotel include Madeira Congress Center and CR7 Museum.

What's nearby

  • Formosa Beach - 1 min drive
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 6 min drive
  • Madeira Congress Center - 7 min drive
  • CR7 Museum - 7 min drive
  • Funchal Marina - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Praia Formosa - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Beira Calhau - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizzo's Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria Lume - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪O Brás - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Orca Praia

On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Formosa Beach
Hotel Orca Praia offers its guests an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified Hotel Orca Praia. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Funchal hotel is smoke free.

  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Orca Praia offers 128 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology.

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 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

  • No lift

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
  • Minibar

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: EUR 15 per pet, plus a deposit of EUR 15 per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 11 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 6169

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Orca Praia?

Hotel Orca Praia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Orca Praia?

As of 28 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Orca Praia on 4 Jan 2025 start from NZ$266.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Orca Praia?

Yep, Hotel Orca Praia has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Orca Praia?

The closest beach to Hotel Orca Praia is Formosa Beach (0.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Orca Praia?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as sports massages.

Does Hotel Orca Praia have a pool?

Hotel Orca Praia has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Hotel Orca Praia a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Orca Praia.

Does Hotel Orca Praia serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary self-service breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Orca Praia?

No, Hotel Orca Praia does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Orca Praia?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Orca Praia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Hotel Orca Praia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alex

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Generally a nice hotel, clean and comfortable. Asked for a double room but it was just two twin beds next to each other. Hotel room view was lovely overlooking the sea and the beach was just out the front of the hotel. Not located in Funchal town so only really accessible if you have a car to go out for dinner and activities. Parking was limited and on two nights we had to park on the main road, and staff on reception were rude when we asked what to do when there was no spaces in the car park. They also hadn’t told us we needed a parking pass so we didn’t realise until the day after check in. There was a wide selection of food at breakfast, all tasting nice. They have recently put WiFi in the rooms which worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

GC, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Almost Perfect
Everything was lovely but let down by Average Buffet Meals & Lack of Lift down to swimming pool
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Not Provided, london

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)

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Philipp

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Wiesbaden

Travelled with partner
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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Tânia Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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 traveller

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