This hotel is lovely,we went in jan 2008,the weather was between 14 degrees and 20 degrees,and a few showers,the pool was very cold,and the beach was black volcanic rock,so does not look the best! The hotel was clean,comftable,and the staff helpful and friendly.The food was very nice also.This hotel is not suitable for people with walking or breathing diffulculties,as many... More

We came here for break around christmas time and we were happy (and lucky!) to be lying by the pool in the 21 degree heat. The rooms are great, lots of space and huge doors that slide open to let in the air, no heating though, we had great weather, but could be an issue when colder?, the bathroom was... More

Just returned from a wonderful week and had the advantage of watching the fireworks by the kind arrangement of the hotel. Bus provided to the centre of town and also a bottle of wine for us to share. What could be better. The hotel was fabulous and like many other visitors have said, the view of the sea from the... More

We have recently returned from 3 weeks staying at the Orca Praia hotel, What a find. We chose it because the price was very reasonable and was outside the touristy part of town. We couldn't have picked a better positioned hotel. Every room faced towards the sea, and the rooms are very spacious with huge balconies. You walk into reception... More

I am just back from a wonderful 2 week stay with my husband at this hotel. I chose it because my overworked OH needed to relax, it looked just the ticket, and we were not disappointed. GENERAL: Prior to going, I e-mailed the hotel and asked for a high floor room with good balcony as it was important for us... More

This is an excellent hotel in a lovely peaceful spot away from the Hotel Zone. It is good value for money, the staff are very pleasant and we would love to go back. I was taken ill on the last night of my holiday and the staff were very kind and got me to hospital. The hotel is spotlessly clean,... More

Just spent 3 weeks at this hotel. Spotlessly clean, massive bedroom with a massive balcony even though I was on my own, the view from the balcony was wonderful, sat on there you could believe you was on a cruise ship (except for the motion), wonderful view of the Atlantic, was hoping to see some sea life from there as... More

We found this hotel on trip advisor , together with the excellent pricing for half board with beverages booked throught travelrepublic we decided to book. A twenty minute taxi ride from the airport and a little further out from the centre of funchal. however there was a complimentary shuutle bus and a bus stop on the main road where you... More

First time in Madeira, chose this hotel for location as we like to relax on holiday, sight seeing by day and after dinner just relaxing in the bar till bed time, but even if you are planning on visiting Funchal by night this is not a problem as the buses are so regular and run till very late at night.... More