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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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Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
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
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
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
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
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
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
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
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
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 - 0.2 miles
  • Lido Bathing Complex - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • CR7 Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Funchal Marina - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Town Square - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

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 body scrub, a facial, or Ayurvedic treatments. 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 tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and massage treatment rooms
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.

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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

  • 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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