At Royal Orchid, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travellers can enjoy fitness classes, snorkelling and mountain biking at this aparthotel. Indulge in aromatherapy, a facial and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as scuba diving. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as car hire on-site and a steam room.
Located in Santa Cruz, Royal Orchid is on the waterfront. Funchal Farmers Market and Avenida do Mar are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Laurisilva of Madeira and Reis Magos Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Madeira Stadium or Estádio do Marítimo. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
Travessa Vista Da Praia, S/N, Santa Cruz, Madeira Region, 9125-039
What's nearby
Reis Magos Beach
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Ponta da Oliveira
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Road of Christ the King
20 min walk - 1.6 km
Garajau Cable Car
5 min drive - 3.1 km
Cristo Rei
7 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
14 min drive
Restaurants
Ondamar
4 min walk
La Carbonara
6 min walk
Laranjinha
7 min walk
Nico Burguer
14 min walk
A Traineira
2 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Royal Orchid
This smoke-free aparthotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a poolside bar and a sauna are on-site. Each apartment provides a fridge and a microwave, plus a stovetop and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Additional amenities include a coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and a phone.
Royal Orchid offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 8.50 per person
A poolside bar
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Entertainment
LCD TV with satellite channels
TV in common areas
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Blackout drapes
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board on request
Multilingual staff
Phone
Safe (surcharge)
Wedding services
Location highlights
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Fitness classes
Gym
Mountain biking
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
1 building
7 floors
98 units
Built in 1993
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 8.5 per person
Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 5.00 per day
In-room safe fee: EUR 1.25 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Hotel Royal Orchid Canico
Hotel Royal Orchid
Royal Orchid Canico
Royal Orchid Hotel
Hotel Royal Orchid
Royal Orchid Santa Cruz
Royal Orchid Hotel Santa Cruz
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Orchid have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Is Royal Orchid pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Royal Orchid?
Self-parking is available for EUR 5.00 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Royal Orchid?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Royal Orchid?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Royal Orchid located?
Situated on the waterfront, this luxury aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ponta da Oliveira and Reis Magos Beach. Road of Christ the King and Garajau Cable Car are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Reviews
Royal Orchid Reviews
7.8
Good
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Hotellet ligger fint vid havet med fint utsikt. Rymligt hotellrum och ok badrum. Servicen når inte upp till förväntningarna. Receptionen är inte intresserade av att hjälpa till med information. Maten på hotellet får 1 av 5 möjliga, vad ni är ni gör akta er för nyårsmeny. Gymmet är slitet och man känner sig inte välkommen där. Rummet var väldigt lyhört. Vi kommer inte att boka om detta hotell fast att vistelsen på Madeira var för övrigt fantastiskt.
Elias
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
6/10 Okay
Stephan, Frankfurt
26 Nov 2018
Die Nähe zur Tauchbasis und die Sauberkeit in den Zimmern... allerdings ist es in den Zimmern immer etwas feucht/klamm... es würde auch mal nicht schaden über den Notausgang-Tafeln die Spinnweben zu entfernen... ;-)
Stephan
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
6/10 Okay
Uwe, Witten/Nrw
10 Oct 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Parking Situation is terrible. You must be back at 16:00 Hrs otherwise you must fight for a parking lot. On our first night (arrivel after 7 PM) it took us 60 Minutes to get a parking lot near by. Further we notic, that Hotel employees taking parking lots away for guest. No Disable parking lot on the property.
The hotel is not good for people in a weehlchair or with cruches. Not really suitable for handicaped people.
Otherwise, nice hotel, Breakfast not good , but acceptable. Cleaning very good. Hotel Staff. very friedly and helpfull.
However. Facing the daily fight for a parking lot, we will chosse a different hotel next time.
Good location, not far from Funchal and from the airport. Public bus very near. Rooms are clean and nice (except the ones near the public areas like terraces or stairs very close to the balcony with people coming uop and down). Breakfast was also OK, quite big variety, although similar every day. Swimming pool very small, but direct access to the ocean. Fitness Centre open only till 21.30 during weekdays and till 20.00 on Saturdays and Sundays (It was the most weird and crazy there). Many floors and only one lift. So you must be prepared for using stairs. If anybody needs TV, the TV set will be a little surprising: very small. Strange for such a hotel.
Marek
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
6/10 Okay
laurence, paris
5 Aug 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
club plongée dans l'hôtel
idéal pour la plongée
attention des escaliers partout!
buffet du soir pas à notre goût
great hotel big rooms great location about 10 minutes drive from downtown funchal free parking available fantastic view of ocean deliscious breakfast available lots of stairs no beach wifi available
Das Hotel ist schon etwas älter, aber sauber - allerdings ist von der Lage her ein Auto von Vorteil - eine Autovermietung befindet sich direkt vor dem Hotel. Absolut spektakulär ist die Lage betreffend Aussicht.
Ruth
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
6/10 Okay
Silvia, Bubikon, Schweiz
5 Apr 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel direkt am Meer
Reception Personal teilweise sehr unfreundlich.
Reichhaltiges Frühstück aber keine Abwechslung, kastrophaler Kaffee.
Großes Appartement, aber sehr laut. Küche mit teilweise defekten Utensilien.
Silvia
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
8/10 Good
janet, uk
7 Mar 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel
Hotel with large spacious rooms, we were on b+b basis and found the breakfast to be good with plenty of choice, Due to poor weather conditions we were unable to use the outdoor pool and sun bathing facilities but all looked lovely.
beim zimmerservice war mir das austauschen der badetücher nicht ganz klar. es klebte ein hinweis an die umwelt an der wand
austauschen = über die adewanne hängen
nicht austauschen = an der stange aufhängen
die tücher wurden ausgewechselt obwohl ich sie an der stange hängen liess und einmal wurden keine neuen hingehängt obwohl auch kein Austausch gewünscht war.
ansonsten sehr freundliches personal!
Die Verknüpfung der Infrastruktur von drei Hotels ergibt eine gelungene Vervielfältigung der Möglichkeiten für den Gast. Besonders die Poollandschaft, SPA und die direkten Zugänge zum Meer haben uns gefallen.
Der Tauchkurs am "hoteleigenen" Riff war einer der Höhepunkte unserer Zeit in diesem Hotel.
Die andere Seite der Bündelung der Kapazitäten: z.B. das zentrale gemeinsame Frühstücks-Buffet ist zwar ohne Zweifel wirtschaftlich und logistisch sinnvoll - führt aber sehr zum Gefühl der "Massenabfertigung"...
Hôtel très agréable conforme au descriptif du site
Bien situé près d'une entrée sur la voie rapide (nous avions loué une voiture ce qui me parait indispensable pour profiter de l 'île), en bord de mer. Nous avions choisi un studio vue mer avec petit déjeuner ( conforme aux photos du site ). Très grande pièce lumineuse avec cuisine équipée et balcon.
Petit déjeuner buffet copieux avec beaucoup de fruits frais,petits pains variés et service impeccable sur une terrasse vue mer, servi jusqu'à 11h, parfait pour les gros dormeurs que nous sommes!
Accueil très sympathique, un grand merci à André qui parlait bien français et nous a donné plein de bons conseils notamment pour les routes à prendre pour visiter l'île (nous avons loué un GPS à l'hôtel 5€ par jour, 3 fois moins cher qu'avec le loueur de voiture !! )
La femme de ménage était charmante.
Bref un bon rapport qualité/prix pour ce séjour.
Never been to Madeira before, decided to give it a try. This place was nice and central to where we wanted to go, and as it turned out, a pleasant spot.
I had booked mountain view room, but what we got was a huge room (Room 218), above the entrance area, with 2 small windows at the side of the room, overlooking the entrance steps, and a frosted glass partition above reception itself. The view was not good, the room a bit dark. We did try for an upgrade but the place was fully booked. As it happens, we were hardly in there apart from sleeping so it wasn't too big an issue in the end.
Comfortable enough, with large patio areas and sea views at the back where all the balconies were situated. The patios were on multiple layers down to the sea with plenty of loungers etc.
However, the areas themselves were looking shabby, rusted guard rails, stained and worn loungers, the place needs a face lift.
There was a gym, quite well equipped, and saunas and jacuzzi with pools.
Breakfast was self service and plentiful, although it did get crowded and the food toward the end of the week bland.
Plenty of bars nearby, some excellent eating. There is also a free shuttle bus to Funchal, but you must book to get a place.
This place was a 5 star RCI resort, but no longer.
Still well worth a visit and I would return.
Nice hotel with great facilities , great sea views , good food and very helpful staff good regular buses to funchal and good restuarants in walking distance
john
6/10 Okay
Ivo, Kronberg
29 Jul 2016
Hotel mit Top Anlage
Hotel hat perfekte Meerblick, etwas weit von alles und wäre gut, wenn ein Auto zu Verfügung gibt’s,, Hotel ist etwas schon alt, Essen ist OK!
Large apartment very clean .in a lovely location. Had breakfast in the Rocomor hotel which the royal orchids has a corridor leading to as they had building works. Which was outside and overlooked the bay . Only stayed one night .but would go back. Very small pool though
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Easy access using Hotel or Public Bus and Taxi to Funchal. Book a Minibus trip at reception, Nun's Valley trip was great, lots of places to visit and things to do, Cable Car trip to Monte Palace Gardens, Catamaran Dolphin spotting, Aqua Park nearby etc etc. Some great restaurants within walking distance near the Spar shop and lovely lady with souvenir shop, carry on along the coast to Reis Magos for a swim in the sea.
Excellent staff, going out of their way to help and accommodate, both on Reception and in the Restaurant and Bar. I had a very pleasant stay. Thank you.
Sejour du 12 fevrier 2015 au 23 fevrier 2015
Hotel bien situé en cette période
Calme et reposant
Bel emplacement
En été ?
Pratique pour faire des visites en bus ou en voiture si c'est le cas
Personnel agréable et serviable
en cette période
Allmänt ok hotell men dåliga sängar och ingen wifi på rummet drar ner betyget ordentligt. Hotellet ligger fint vid vattnet och har fin utsikt. Rummen är stora men börjar bli rejält slitna.
Verified traveller
4/10 Poor
Marie-Françoise, Toulon
12 Feb 2015
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Pour un 4 étoiles, préférez le Galo Resort !
A part le cadre, l'apparence générale et la surface de la chambre, nous avons été très déçus. Le pire était la restauration du niveau d'un self-service de cantine et encore. Nous avons été obligés de changer d'hôtel avec toutes les difficultés imaginables(aucun S.A.V. chez Hotels.com, quand vous êtes sur place).
J'espère que mon avis sera publié en entier ... d'autant que j'aurais plus à dire sur ma mésaventure qui nous a gâché notre séjour.
Sijainti lähellä lentokenttää tärkeä omatoimimatkailijalle, kitchenette ruokavaliota noudattavalle. Parveke, josta näkyy vain merelle, luksusta. Ympäristössä kaikki välttämättömät palvelut, ja Funchaliin pääsy helppoa yleisilläkin kulkuneuvoilla. Hotellillahan on palvelubussi, jota en ole tarvinnut. Paikallisbusseilla saa sight-seeingin erilaisten kylien kautta.