We loved this hotel. Our room was huge and very clean. All rooms have sea views and balconies and we loved watching the sunset while drinking a glass of wine! The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was plentiful, but I found it a bit samey. We loved being a bit out of town as it was so... More

Just come back from a week here - rroms and balconies a very good size. Location superb, views of the sea. Try the bakery just up the road (turn right out of hotel entrance) - 2 cakes plus 2 coffees only 3.2 euros! Only a short climb up some stairs opposite hotel to join levada. On levada turn right for... More

We visited from Canada for a 2 week early winter break. The weather was perfect while we stayed and we enjoyed Funcal/Maderia completely. Local Transportation is fabulous, cheap and easy to use. The Hotel is beautiful and clean, Staff was awesome and the views are just spectacular. Rooms are very spacious and the balconys on our floor were huge. Our... More

This hotel is lovely,we went in jan 2008,the weather was between 14 degrees and 20 degrees,and a few showers,the pool was very cold,and the beach was black volcanic rock,so does not look the best! The hotel was clean,comftable,and the staff helpful and friendly.The food was very nice also.This hotel is not suitable for people with walking or breathing diffulculties,as many... More

We came here for break around christmas time and we were happy (and lucky!) to be lying by the pool in the 21 degree heat. The rooms are great, lots of space and huge doors that slide open to let in the air, no heating though, we had great weather, but could be an issue when colder?, the bathroom was... More

Just returned from a wonderful week and had the advantage of watching the fireworks by the kind arrangement of the hotel. Bus provided to the centre of town and also a bottle of wine for us to share. What could be better. The hotel was fabulous and like many other visitors have said, the view of the sea from the... More

We have recently returned from 3 weeks staying at the Orca Praia hotel, What a find. We chose it because the price was very reasonable and was outside the touristy part of town. We couldn't have picked a better positioned hotel. Every room faced towards the sea, and the rooms are very spacious with huge balconies. You walk into reception... More

I am just back from a wonderful 2 week stay with my husband at this hotel. I chose it because my overworked OH needed to relax, it looked just the ticket, and we were not disappointed. GENERAL: Prior to going, I e-mailed the hotel and asked for a high floor room with good balcony as it was important for us... More

This is an excellent hotel in a lovely peaceful spot away from the Hotel Zone. It is good value for money, the staff are very pleasant and we would love to go back. I was taken ill on the last night of my holiday and the staff were very kind and got me to hospital. The hotel is spotlessly clean,... More