Hotel Orca Praia

4.7 kmfrom the city center

from ₪ 597

Excellent

793 reviews

8.0

Carol b

The friendliest staff and amazing views helped make this one of our best holidays for a while. Had a change to our usual hotel at a recommendation from our travel agent. Very happy with the hotel. Wonderful welcome at reception with good explanation of the services available, how to access local transport and facilities. There is a shuttle bus service Monday - Friday which is a great asset. It’s a lovely walk from the hotel into central Funchal but in the heat it can be demanding so a one way trip using the hotel minibus made it easier. We opted to take the bus into town and walk back. There is an easy to use local bus in and out of Funchal and Camera de Lobos. Cheap and fast service- though we also walked to Camera de Lobos and back on one day which was a good way to work off lunch!! Currently the promenade walkway to CDL is closed but will be easy to get there on foot once reopened. Lots of cafe /restaurants along the walk to Funchal which give options for snacks and meals. Also a nice place at the top of the hill near the hotel, reception happy to book you a table. Breakfast options were very good, lovely fresh fruit and usual buffet options, can’t fault it. Price for renting safe key plus deposit so be prepared to pay for that, also deposit on credit card requested on arrival. ( cover for fridge/ minibar?) Lovely gardens on the walk down to the pool and beach. Staff in all areas very friendly and service is excellent. We enjoyed light lunch at the pool bar. Prices are competitive. We will definitely return here, loved sleeping with the sound of the sea each night. Thank you to all the team

Popular amenities

Free Internet
Transfer
Parking
Suitable for children
Swimming Pool

Location

CityBubbles • 390 m
Formosa Beach • 970 m
Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools • 1.4 km
Centro Comercial Forum Madeira • 1.7 km
Madeira Airport • 18.1 km

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Location

Estrada Monumental 355, Funchal

What's nearby
CityBubbles • 390 m
Formosa Beach • 970 m
Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools • 1.4 km
Centro Comercial Forum Madeira • 1.7 km

Airports
Madeira Airport • 18.1 km

Description of the hotel

Location

A great place to have a rest after an exciting day! Hotel «Hotel Orca Praia» is located in Funchal. This hotel is located in 5 km from the city center. You can take a walk and explore the neighbourhood area of the hotel — CityBubbles, Formosa Beach and Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools.

At the hotel

You can stop by the bar. Taste the local cuisine and have a rest in the restaurant. The hotel cafe is a nice place to have a snack. Free Wi-Fi on the territory will help you to stay on-line.

Specially for tourists who travel by car, there’s a free parking zone. Specially for tourists who travel by car, there’s a parking zone. Also, the following services are available for guests at the hotel: a massage room, a steam bath, a spa center and a doctor. Guests who love doing sports will be able to enjoy a fitness center, a gym, a table tennis area and a diving club.

You won’t be bored as at the hotel you will find a library and a ping-pong area. Swimming fans are going to enjoy a pool and an outdoor pool. In the hotel, you can arrange a business meeting, a board meeting, and even a job as there is a conference hall and meeting and presentation facilities. There are playrooms for children at the hotel. They will be having so much fun that you might have to spend the evening with adults.

To book an excursion, consult the tour assistance desk of the hotel. The staff of the hotel will order a transfer for you. There are other services available for the guests of the hotel. For example, a laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, car rental, a safe-deposit box and a concierge. The staff of the hotel will be happy to talk to you in English, Spanish, German and French.

Room amenities

In the room, there is a shower and a mini-bar. Please note that the listed services may not be available in all the rooms.

Facts about the hotel

Type of electrical socket

Type C

230 V / 50 Hz

Type C

(grounded)

230 V / 50 Hz

Number of rooms

128 rooms

Services and amenities

General

Shopping on site
24-hour reception
Currency exchange
Smoke-free property
Ticket assistance
Gift shop
Garden
Television in lobby
Terrace
Fire Extinguisher
Outdoor furniture

Rooms

Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Family room
Smoke Detector
Minibar
Hairdryer
Shower
Toiletries

Accessibility

Accessibility features

Services and amenities

Ironing
charged separately
Luggage storage
Laundry
charged separately
Safe-deposit box
Concierge services
Dry-cleaning
charged separately
Luggage storage

Meals

Bar
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast
Cafe
Restaurant
Snack bar
Vending machine

Internet

Free Wi-Fi
Internet
charged separately

Transfer

Shuttle
charged separately
Car rental
charged separately
Airport transportation
Transfer services

Languages Spoken

Spanish
German
English
French
Multi-language staff
Portuguese

Tourist services

Tour assistance

Recreation

Library
Bike rental
Billiards
Hiking
Fishing
Sun Deck
Ping-Pong

Parking

Parking
Free Parking on Premises

Pool and beach

Swimming pool
Spa tub
Outdoor pool
Beach facilities
Beach/pool towels
Next to the beach

Business

Business center
Fax and copy machine
Meeting and presentation facilities
Conference Hall

Sports

Diving
Cycling
Table Tennis
Fitness facilities
Gym

Beauty and wellness

Doctor
Massage
charged separately
Steam room
Beauty services
charged separately
Spa
charged separately
First Aid Kit

Kids

Playroom
Babysitting and childcare
Children's playground
Children swimming pool
Family/Kid Friendly

Health and Safety Measures

Temperature control for staff
Extra decontamination measures
Temperature control for guests
Personal protection equipment for guests
Contactless check-in and/or check-out
Additional measures against COVID-19

Conditions of accommodation

Check-in and check-out

Check-in
After 15:00

Check-out
Until 11:00

Early check-in / late check-out

Early check-in / late check-out is possible
30 EUR

Deposit

-
100 EUR per room for the entire period of stay

Additional bed

You must specify the maximum amount
60 EUR per guest per night

Pets

Any pets are allowed
15 EUR per each pet for the entire period of stay

Conditions of accommodation

Check-in and check-out

Check-in
After 15:00

Check-out
Until 11:00

Early check-in / late check-out

Early check-in / late check-out is possible
30 EUR

Deposit

-
100 EUR per room for the entire period of stay

Additional bed

You must specify the maximum amount
60 EUR per guest per night

Additional information

Front desk is open 24/7.

As of October 7, 2025, the swimming pool area will be temporarily closed for an estimated period of 2 weeks, until 21st October 2025. This closure is necessary to carry out essential cleaning of the adjacent cliff, for safety reasons, and also to prepare for a future project involving the installation of an elevator providing access to the pool. During this time, and as an alternative, guests will be able to access the swimming pools of Hotel Alto Lido and Hotel Baia Azul, subject to availability. Advance booking is required for both pool access and the shuttle service. The hotel will provide 2 shuttle transfers in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.

Fee for in-room wireless Internet: EUR 7.00 per week, rates may vary. The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

City tax is applicable to guests over 12 years old for a maximum of 7 consecutive nights per person.

From November 01, 2025, the hotel will be available only for adult guests. Guests who have reached the age of 16 are considered to be of legal age.

The elevators are under maintenance.