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Royal Orchid Hotel
Portugal, Europe
Canico
Tucked away on a peaceful promontory in Caniço de Baixo, just outside the lively resort of Caniço Bay, the Royal Orchid Hotel offers a tranquil escape with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s one of the eastern coast’s hidden gems—perfect for sunseekers, swimmers, and explorers alike.
Whether you're here to relax by the outdoor pool, dive into Madeira’s marine nature reserve, or simply soak in the scenery, the Royal Orchid is your gateway to both seclusion and adventure. With warm, sunny weather year-round and a setting that feels worlds away, it’s the ideal base for a memorable Madeira holiday.
Seclusion, beautiful views and a world of possibilities at the Royal Orchid Hotel:
The Royal Orchid Hotel offers four-star comfort in a stunning seaside setting. Each room includes a kitchenette, bathroom, satellite TV, telephone, and hairdryer. Safe deposit boxes are also available for hire. Most rooms feature a private balcony to soak in the sea views, while studios without sea views offer a cosy, comfortable space without a balcony.
The Royal Orchid Hotel, where wellness and convenience come together for the perfect getaway. The health club features a tranquil indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and an authentic Turkish bath—ideal for unwinding after a day of exploration. For the ultimate relaxation, treat yourself to a massage (additional fee).
Looking to explore the vibrant city of Funchal? The weekday shuttle service (available for a small fee, excluding public holidays) makes it easy and comfortable to discover the local sights.
Dining is a delight at the sister hotel, Rocamar, located just next door, where guests enjoy a variety of delicious meals in a scenic setting. You’ll also have access to the facilities at Cais da Oliveira and Rocamar, giving you even more options to relax and enjoy your stay.
Some images shown feature the sister hotels, Cais da Oliveira and Rocamar, showcasing the full range of facilities and dining experiences available to Royal Orchid guests.
Facilities
- Fitness centre
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Health club with sauna and steam bath and Jacuzzi
- Massage (at a fee)
- Bar
- Shuttle bus to Funchal
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
- Meals are served in the sister hotel 'Rocamar' next door
- Guests may use the facilities of the Rocamar and Cais da Oliveira hotel
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Overlooking beautiful Canico Bay on the eastern side of Madeira, this hotel affords its guests breathtaking views of the Atlantic. It is in the small resort of Canico de Baixo. Canico de Baixo is one of the most picturesque sights in Madeira - and if you've already spent any time there, you'll know that's quite a claim. But the beautiful bay and the nearby marine nature reserve both point to this being as unspoilt as it gets.
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good496 reviews
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Excellent service , great value for money .
Amazing hotel with beautiful views over the sea ,was lovely clean and comfortable, staff very friendly food was lovely too , lots to do in and around hotel , lots of lovely restaurants to eat out & plenty of places to visit .we will return to this hotel for sure
Review by christine t Bristol, United Kingdom
Not 4 star
Self catering accommodation very poor. We wanted self catering with the facilities of a hotel. The room was big and clean. However, the kitchenette was very poor Limited amount of utensils and pots. No small pot to boil eggs. The microwave was out of reach and dangerous. I am 5ft 2 and had to stand on a stool to put anything in or out. No washing up sponge or washing up liquid. Everything was difficult The cooker was too big. We arrived after midnight and asked for milk.We were told it would be in our fridge. There was no milk so I asked the man on the desk to give us a small jug full. He said 'the kitchen was closed for the night!! One gets the feeling they dont want you to self cater. Most of the staff were pleasant. When we tried to access the pool no one told us what to do Firstly the guy on reception said we were given towels and we were not..No one said you need to change in your room before going down and how to get there. We went down and tried to find the changing room there wasn't any so we got changed in toilets!! There is no robes for guests to put on so you have to trek up 3 floors soaking wet and shower in your room. We had breakfast on the first morning it was a rather disorganised. The food is not of a high standard. Doesn't cater well for British guests. There where a couple of staff who were helpful. If this was the holiday inn express it would be fine but this is advertised as 4 star. It didnt really live up to our expectations. The area is lovely. The car parking is very very limited.
Review by Tiede Fermanagh
Good experience, we would return
This is a lovely location, our rooms were Ocean front with balconies.
We were surprised by the placement of two twin beds made separately but pushed together.
Very clean , staff was attentive, we opted for the breakfast plan only since there are many restaurants in proximity to the hotel.
If you opt for full meal plan dinner is not there strong suit.
Amazing choice to visit Madeira
The hotel was fantastic. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, and the room was very clean, comfortable, and in excellent condition. It was also very quiet, which made the stay even more enjoyable. The breakfast was very good every day, with a nice variety of options. Free parking was available, which was very convenient. Additionally, the hotel is located in a very pleasant area and in a great location overall. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend this hotel.
A long but honest review!
Hotel is overall nice and pretty modern.
Outdoor pool was good too and plenty of sun loungers around the complex. We had to ask for towels for the pool rather than being informed or just given them at check in.
Spa is very humid and noisy and the 2 times we used it, there were children running around and jumping in and out of the pool even though there is a rule for no under 16s in the spa pool. I never noticed any lifeguards at all in any pool either... I would have liked some music playing around the pool too, nothing crazy but maybe something light like they play in reception.
Our room was lovely but far too hot and air con didn't cool it down as quick as I would have hoped compared to other experiences. Pillows could be better as well.
Lovely views of the sea and the diving centre was a great addition to the trip.
They have a shuttle bus that runs from the hotel to Funchal at €7.50 each but we used public buses which ran very regularly and that only cost €5.30 each and had way more options for departing and returning!
Breakfast was nice but did get slightly repetitive by the end of the week.
Wristbands are very annoying and can be sharp!
The only type of entertainment is live music on an evening but nothing during the day, not even for kids.
You also need to have your booking summary voucher printed out to give to reception when you check in which we wasn’t informed of so I had to figure out which email it was as it is not obvious so I could forward it to them but signal is poor and WiFi wouldn’t work on my email app.
