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Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Funchal Marina

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Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Restaurant
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Estrada Monumental 355, Funchal, 9000-236
  • Place, Formosa Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Centro Comercial Forum Madeira
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ocean View (Single Use)

  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | Exterior

Junior Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, Ocean View

Family Suite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Funchal

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Funchal hotel, you'll find Formosa Beach and Lido Bathing Complex. CR7 Museum and Funchal Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Formosa Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • CityBubbles - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Centro Comercial Forum Madeira - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Parque Canino do Jardim da Ajuda - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools - 11 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On Water Academy Praia Formosa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Balcony - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizzo's Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Art Food Corner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪By the Sea - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only

4-star beachfront hotel near Funchal Marina
Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only offers its guests an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. 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 business-friendly Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Funchal hotel is smoke free.

  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is 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 – Adults Only offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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.

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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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day.

Property 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, per day
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • 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

How close is Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only to the airport?

Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only is 15.1 mi (22-min drive) away from the Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only on Jun 30, 2026 start from CA $438, excluding 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.

Does Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only.

How close is Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only offer free breakfast?

Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Madeira Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only have a pool?

Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body wraps, body treatments, and massages.

How close is Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only to downtown Funchal?

Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only is 1.2 mi away from São Martinho.

Hotel Orca Praia – Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every aspect of our stay was top class. The staff were extremely helpful and efficient.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed all aspects of the hotel. Great staff, entertainment and breakfast. Plus the views!! 5 star views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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)
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Daren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff (housekeeping, reception, hospitality, even maintenance) were top notch; people who appear to have found their niche in providing a welcoming, comfortable environment. The location and amenities were also great. Being built on the side of a cliff, the view from every room we visited was difficult to beat. The drawbacks of this hotel are (1) limited free parking (2) a location that’s a bit further from downtown amenities than some other options; requiring a car or using the convenient city bus (3) some slightly annoying cost management practices, e.g. locking the minibar unless a 200€ deposit was paid, providing only 1 pillow per guest (4) Pool access requires use of stairs, which might be a consideration for guests with limited mobility. On balance, a terrific place with terrific staff. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sigita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rent rom. Frokost ganske bra.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sauber, herrlicher Meerblick mit kuscheligen Brandungsgeräuschen, sehr freundliches Personal, bis auf den Kaffee ausgezeichnetes, umfangreiches Frühstück
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooi zwembad en uitgebreid ontbijt
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schön gelegen. Freundlich und sauber. Gutes essen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified 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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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