This hotel lies on a sloping terrace overlooking pebbly Arieiro Beach (around 50 m away) and offers a stunning view out over the Atlantic. Bars and restaurants are to be found in the vicinity (400 m away) and links to the transport network are also situated nearby (50 m). Within 7 km, guests will arrive in the centre of Funchal, easily reached with the hotel shuttle bus, which runs a number of times a day. The nearest shops and Camara de Lobos are located 2 km away, the closest nightclub is around 6 km away, and the airport is around 26 km from the hotel.
Opened in 1993, this 10-storey hotel comprises a total of 128 rooms, of which 93 are doubles and 35 are suites. The foyer, awaiting guests, includes a 24-hour reception desk, lifts and a currency exchange counter. Further facilities offered include a bar with piano music, a games room, a TV room, an a la carte restaurant (highchairs for children available) and a public Internet terminal. There is also a laundry service on offer within the hotel and guests may park their cars in the car park or the garage.
Superbly located on the side of a cliff, the Hotel Orca Praia overlooks a small sand and shingle beach giving form to a relaxing bay which offers guests the most beautiful images over the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel is approximately 2 Km from Camara de Lobos (fishing village), 3.5 Km from Lido (touristic centre), 15mins walk from the shopping area, and 6 Km from Funchal, the capital of Madeira. The hotel offers several services to make sure guests are as comfortable as possible during their stay. Apart from the familiar atmosphere and the friendly staff, guests will be delighted with the outdoor swimming pool overlooking the ocean, bar, restaurant, pool bar, indoor entertainment room, and evening shows that include folklore and live music. Close to the pool at the Beach there is a Rock prepared for climbing. An Internet Point is also available. Staying at any of the 128 spacious rooms of the Orca Praia Hotel guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from the large balconies, where guests will be able to sit and contemplate the stunning sunset of Funchal. All the rooms have been lightly decorated and furnished with a modern style, and offer guests a warm and welcoming atmosphere and standard amenities.