Hotel Orca Praia

Tudo muito bom.

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

This hotel is a must! It is out of the busy hotel quarter, but easy to walk into Funchal. There is an easy bus route into Funchal if you don't fancy the walk Free hotel bus shuttle Monday to Friday. The hotel view is the best I have ever seen, waking and sleeping to the sound of the ocean. The rooms are spacious and the beds comfortable. All the staff have been amazing and friendly. Pool area and bar are spotlessly clean overlooking the ocean. Steps are steep but manageable if you take your time. Unavoidable when the hotel is built into a cliff!! We were half board and was satisfied with the choice, maybe another vegetarian dish would be good. Great stay and I'm sure we will be back Thank you Orca Priaia

Clean modern hotel. Gorgeous rooms overlooking the beautiful black sand beach and rocky ocean. The huge glass doors that open to the big patio makes the whole room airy like the outside. Nice to sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine and watch the boats go by. Sleeping on the comfortable bed and listening to the waves at night was pure heaven. The bathroom outdated but large and functional. The double beds were right beside each other which was strange but we could live with it. The pool was not heated but very clean and refreshing. The sitting area by the pool was gorgeous and relaxing. You can get pool towels at the reception for a refundable 10 euro. We only had the breakfast but it was fresh and plentiful with lots of options. The staff were friendly and helpful.

This hotel is fabulous. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the hotel is spotless. The views are fabulous.... and the promenade walkway is literally on the doorstep of this hotel. It is a little out of Funchal town, but does offer free mini bus drop off services into and out of Funchal which is great. Bus stop just outside of hotel with buses running every 20-30 mins into and back from Funchal. Only downside is parking at the hotel is expensive, but having a car to explore the island is well-worth this (10 euros a night at the hotel) - you can try to park on the roads by the hotel but it was very difficult to find a space so we opted to pay for the parking. A lovely touch was the Prosecco for my birthday - from the management team - thank you. Breakfast good and plentiful (7am - 10am) and dinner service available (buffet expensive at 40 euros) but other menu option prices in line with most restaurants. Entertainment some nights - very good. Lovely restaurant about two mins walk down from hotel hotel (Aronchego) - we ate there three times - good food at good price and lovely staff. Overall very relaxing holiday, in great hotel. Well recommended.