Hotel Orca Praia

Hotel Orca Praia is a four-star hotel at Estrada Monumental 335 in the Lido and São Martinho hotel zone of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The address lies towards the western end of the Estrada Monumental, on the seaward side, so the property enjoys an ocean outlook and a quieter feel than the central hotels. The old town and the Mercado dos Lavradores are several kilometres to the east and are reached by taxi or bus, while the surrounding streets offer cafes and small shops. The hotel is a mid-range property with a leisure focus on the sea. Room types are deluxe double rooms with ocean view, deluxe junior suites with ocean view and superior deluxe suites with ocean view, so every category is oriented to the Atlantic. Listed amenities include a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, an ocean spa, a diving centre and golf access. The ocean spa and the pool provide relaxation, while the diving centre suits guests who want to explore the waters off Madeira's coast. Golf access appeals to visitors who plan to play the island's courses, which are within a drive of Funchal. The restaurant serves breakfast and evening meals, and the bar offers drinks with sea views. Service is aimed at holidaymakers who want a comfortable, view-led base, and the price range is the upper mid-range band, with a rating of 4.1. The hotel zone is served by buses into the centre, and the airport is around 20 to 25 minutes away by road depending on traffic. Excursions to the levada trails, Monte, Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão and the north coast can be organised through local operators. The slope around the hotel is steep, so taxis are the practical way to return from the old town in the evening, and guests should confirm the details of the golf access and diving schedules with the property before arrival.