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Orca Praia Hotel

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Estrada Monumental 335 | Prainha do Arieiro, Funchal, Madeira 9000-236, Portugal
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Ranked #36 of 92 hotels in Funchal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

I was looking for a quite place during a business trip in the city and ultimately found this hotel on the internet. We booked two rooms for our four days stay in the city and it turned out to be a great choice. Property is well maintained and very clean. Rooms are excellent and view of sunset and sunrise form... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Location is great if you like to wake up to the sound of waves or see the sunset from your balcony. Stairs go straight from hotel to the pool and beach is 5 feet away, too. A bit outside of town and you need to take the bus or a 20-25min walk to Lido/outside of Funchal. Remodeled a few years... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2012

Pros: view from the balcony, especially at sunset. Fantastic. Just take a bottle and sit and watch Decent size and quality of room, despite ants. Balcony itself - large (some rooms have small). Location between Funchal and Cabo is nice. Cons: decidely indifferent, almost to a person, staff. Not rude, just not happy to be there. Tasteless breakfasts, which you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

It is a very special hotel, wonderful for those who do not look for crowds. It is situated some 15 minuted bus ride to the center of Funchal. It is quiet, clean, with a beach (partially sandy, partially pebbled), a number of nice restaurant around, including some on the oceanfront. The rooms are very big, so are most of the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

Location Pro - fantastic location set in the cliffs above Praia Formosa beach - the views of the ocean are amazing and we left our room doors open all night and fell asleep listening to the ocean. Con - the hotel is very isolated - it is 3 miles to the nearest supermarket and when the courtesy bus is not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 10, 2012

We stayed there only one week but it was wonderful week! Hotel Orca Praia was the best choice for us. Thanks to other reviews here. We are young couple but we don´t like to lay all days on the beach or go to to disco at night. We prefer calm places and harmony of nature. Only noise you can hear... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 1, 2012

Just returned from a weeks stay at the Orca Praia & as in previous reviews the access back up from the pool bar & "promenade" is REALLY steep,we did it in stages & the steep climb from the front of the hotel to the main road.Having said that the hotel is in a lovely setting very peaceful & great sea... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2012

I stayed her with my adult daughter for two weeks, we had a wonderful holiday, our room was huge with a fantastic private balcony on the 10th floor. The food was varied and attentive staff. This hotel is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties due to the steep access. It's a delightful walk into Funchal along the beach, stopping... More

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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2012

Just returned from 2 weeks half board at this hotel which was very enjoyable. The rooms and patio where absolutely amazing, spotlessly clean and modern, bathroom was superb spacious and well kept. Our room was located on the end of floor -9. The only noise you need to get used to at night are the ocean waves. Not sure why... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2012

The Orca Pria is situated a 20 minute bus ride from the centre of Funchal.Hence the price is less than those in the centre.Also the local bus stops outside the hotel and runs until late.(There is alkso a free limited hotel shuttle bus) The hotel is built into the cliffs with reception at road level and the rooms below.The rooms... More

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Also Known As:
Hotel Orca Praia
Orca Praia Funchal
Orca Praia Hotel Madeira/Funchal
Address: Estrada Monumental 335 | Prainha do Arieiro, Funchal, Madeira 9000-236, Portugal
Region: Portugal > Madeira Islands > Madeira > Funchal
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Free Parking Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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