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Hotel Orca Praia

Dawn silence, step onto your balcony and watch the Atlantic unfold endlessly.

Perched amphitheatre-style on a cliff, with direct access to Praia do Areeiro — Funchal’s only natural sandy beach —, Hotel Orca Praia is a four-star retreat where the Atlantic is a constant presence: from private balconies to the infinity pool and unforgettable sunsets.

Blending seamlessly with the cliffside, the hotel offers 128 rooms, including doubles, junior suites and family suites. Each features a private balcony with guaranteed sea views, along with modern interiors equipped with minibars, sofas, satellite TV and rain showers.

The highlight is the outdoor infinity pool, poised above the ocean and leading directly to Praia do Areeiro. Here, guests can alternate between a peaceful swim in the pool or a refreshing dip in the turquoise Atlantic, always with the horizon in sight.

Shared spaces extend this sense of ease: a panoramic restaurant serving buffet breakfast daily from 07:30 to 10:00 and evening meals with sweeping sea views; a lounge bar for cocktails at sunset; and a spa offering massages, treatments, fitness and yoga sessions.

Beyond the hotel, activities include guided levada walks, coastal trails and whale- and dolphin-watching tours, available on request. Complimentary shuttle service to Funchal, parking on request and electric car rentals with charging stations complete the offering.

With its privileged setting above the ocean, Hotel Orca Praia is defined by tranquillity, dramatic sunsets and the rare privilege of direct access to Funchal’s only sandy beach.

Additional Information:

Check-in from 15:00 | Check-out until 11:00
Breakfast: Buffet served daily from 07:30 to 10:00 at Panorama Restaurant
Wellness activities: massages, yoga, meditation
Outdoor activities: levada walks, coastal tours, dolphin and whale watching (upon reservation)
Transport and mobility: free shuttle service to Funchal city centre (scheduled times)
Bus stop next to the hotel
Electric car rentals and on-site charging stations
Languages spoken: Portuguese, English, German and French
Parking available upon reservation