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Hotel Orca Praia

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool for sandy fun near Lido Bathing Complex

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Exterior
Garden
Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Restaurant
View from property
On Madeira's picturesque coast, Hotel Orca Praia invites you to unwind in style. Enjoy a rejuvenating facial or sports massage at the steam room, followed by a refreshing drink at the poolside bar. With free self-serve breakfast and public WiFi, this eco-certified hotel is perfect for relaxation.

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
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 301 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | Exterior

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 301 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, Ocean View

Family Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 301 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Funchal, Hotel Orca Praia is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Formosa Beach and Monte Palace Gardens, while Lido Bathing Complex and Madeira Botanical Garden are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Madeira Stadium. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a moped rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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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 - 5 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
  • ‪Doca do Cavacas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizzo's Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Balcony - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria Lume - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Orca Praia

Eco-certified 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 aromatherapy, a sports massage, or a facial. 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 vending machine, laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 128 rooms offer comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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

  • No elevator

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
  • 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 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, 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
  • 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. 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. 26 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

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

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

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Fabiha

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

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

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Artur

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Wiesbaden

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

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

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night 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

Tânia Maria

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