Orca Praia, Funchal, Madeira
Hotel Information
Recent Price: £73
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Hotel Description:
Superbly located on the side of a cliff, the Hotel Orca Praia overlooks a small sand and shingle beach (with EU flag) giving way to a relaxing bay which offers you the most beautiful images over the Atlantic ocean. The hotel is just 22km (20 minutes) from the International airport, 6km from the centre of Funchal and just 15 minutes walk to the shopping area. The Orca Praia facilities include 25m swimming pool with children's section, sun terrace with sun beds and umbrellas, 24 hour reception, gift shop, newspapers and magazines, car parking and rental and laundry service loading...
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Orca Praia Reviews
" The hotel is in a superb location... "
Submitted By: Mrs V Sale
The hotel is in a superb location with a little beach and wonderful swimming pool. It was very clean but food was mundane so we were pleased we didn't do full board. The hotel is a half hour bus ride from Funchal but there is an excellent bus service...
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Happy Holidays
" We arrived at Orca Praia a week... "
Submitted By: Mrs P Jones
We arrived at Orca Praia a week before Christmas for a 28 day break. It was absolutely brilliant. Before we left the UK we were a bit concerned that it might turn out to be too far from Funchal, but it was great. The Hotel, the area, the food, the...
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Took my 23yr old daughter with me on... "
Submitted By: Mrs H Gould
Took my 23yr old daughter with me on this holiday as a last minute booking. Did a bit of research on hotel locations, as there were a couple available. Glad I chose this one in the end. I did not find it a problem at all that the hotel is 'a bit out of...
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Agree with the previous comments... "
Submitted By: Mr M Porter
Agree with the previous comments about the hotel and it's location, especially those about the helpful staff. The chef even produced a specially cooked vegetarian meal each evening!
As far as building work is concerned, by Oct 2007 the... read more
As far as building work is concerned, by Oct 2007 the... read more
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Ended up at the Orca Praia due to our... "
Submitted By: quellysmedlington
Ended up at the Orca Praia due to our original apartments being unsatisfactory. What a lovely location BUT what are the Madeiran government doing? They are carrying out pointless building work and it's not anything to do with the hotel. The hotel have...
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- Date of Holiday:May 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" Don't be put off by the distance out... "
Submitted By: quellysmedlington
Don't be put off by the distance out of Funchal this hotel is. Courtesy bus good (but book quick as it's a small vehicle), regular buses (buy tickets in advance at hotel-cheaper) and a taxi from Funchal is very reasonable.
Hotel clean and... read more
Hotel clean and... read more
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" The hotel itself was excellent with... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Gotts
The hotel itself was excellent with friendly & helpful staff. It is about 6km from Funchal but there are frequent buses.
However it is built into the cliffs and access to the beach is by a lot of steep steps. Even to reach the road... read more
However it is built into the cliffs and access to the beach is by a lot of steep steps. Even to reach the road... read more
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- Date of Holiday:Jan 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:First Choice
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