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Orca Praia

locationFunchal, Madeira

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About Orca PraiaAbout Orca Praia

Location

This hotel lies on a sloping terrace overlooking pebbly Arieiro Beach (around 50 m away) and offers a stunning view out over the Atlantic. Bars and restaurants are to be found in the vicinity (400 m away) and links to the transport network are also situated nearby (50 m). Within 7 km, guests will arrive in the centre of Funchal, which runs a number of times a day. The nearest shops and Câmara de Lobos are located 2 km away, and the airport is around 25 km from the hotel.

Facility

35 suites and 93 double rooms are located on 10 storeys and can be reached by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and drinks machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a hotel shuttle bus. A bicycle hire service gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms

Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. The hotel has family rooms and 128 non-smoking rooms.

Sport

Guests can work out or just relax in the outdoor and indoor pools. Kids can splash about in a special swimming area just for them. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A terrace with sun loungers and parasols is available. The hotel offers a variety of outdoor sports, including cycling/mountain biking. For a fee, guests can also enjoy fishing and horse riding. A number of sports are available, including water sports such as snorkelling and aquafit. For a fee, guests can also enjoy water skiing, windsurfing, jet skiing, banana boat rides, canoeing, sailing, kayaking and diving. The hotel offers numerous indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, darts and yoga or, for a fee, billiards. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments and hydrotherapy treatments. Additional leisure activities include a kids' club, live music and a dance club.

Meals

The dining area includes a restaurant and a bar. A variety of catering options can be booked. Guests can choose between half board and full board. At breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests serve themselves at the delicious buffet or order a set menu for lunch and dinner. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Payment

The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.

Amenities at Orca Praia Amenities at Orca Praia

  • Facilities

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Hire

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Conference Room

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      Currency Exchange

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      Foyer

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      Games room

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      Garage

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      Hairdresser

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      Hotel Safe

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      Kids Club

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Medical Assistance

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      Nightclub

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      Pets

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      Playground

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Restaurant(s) with high-chairs

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      Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area

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      Room Service

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      Small supermarket

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Health checks on staff

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      Housekeeping only upon request

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      Medical teleconsultation

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Packaged meals

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective equipment for guests

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Time interval between room bookings

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      à la carte Lunch

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      Breakfast Buffet

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      Evening Buffet

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      Full Board

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      Half Board

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      Lunch Buffet

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      Set menu dinner

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      Set menu lunch

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      Special Diet

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      Special Offers

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Aerobics

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      Aqua aerobics

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      Banana Boat

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      Billiards/Snooker

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      Canoe

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      Children's Pool

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Darts

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      Diving

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      Entertainment Programme

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      Gym

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      Horse Riding

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      Indoor Pool

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      Jacuzzi

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      Jet Skiing

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      Massage

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      Outdoor Pool(s)

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      Parasols

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      Sailing

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      Sauna

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      Steam bath

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      Sun loungers

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      Sun terrace

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      Table Tennis

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      Water Skiing

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      Windsurfing

LocationLocation

Map preview

Around this property:

Beach

50 m

Public Transport

50 m

Restaurants

400 m

Bars / Pubs

400 m

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

  • Locationrating
  • Sleep Qualityrating
  • Roomsrating
  • Servicerating
  • Valuerating
  • Cleanlinessrating

Excellent

315

Very Good

308

Average

103

Poor

29

Terrible

29

Recent Reviews: 784

  • User:Nicky R

    Trip type:

    Lovely hotel but could be so so much better

    rating21 Nov 2025

    This Hotel was fine but it could be something quite special. The rooms and balconies are what sell it and the breaksfast was absolutley fine. On arrival we were met by orlando ( receptionist) who...

  • User:stevesview2015

    Trip type:

    Paradise with stunning views

    rating05 Oct 2025

    We stayed for 5 days in room 206 that had exceptional views with a large balcony, clean and modern. The hotel top floor is -1 with the ground floor being -10 where the walkout to pool and ocean is...

  • User:Charlotte R

    Trip type:

    Stunning views but not a 4* in quality

    rating08 Sept 2025

    We had a deluxe suite room on floor -5 – this is one large room, rather than multiple rooms, as the word ‘suite’ often implies. The balcony was vast (although there were only two chairs, despite the...

  • User:Noah W

    Trip type:

    average hotel

    rating26 Aug 2025

    Reception team, apart from the young guy who is really nice are a little cynical and not 4* hotel trained. They did not have a dental kit or shaving kit and kept asking me if there was more than one...

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