Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Canico de Baixo

Royal Orchid ****
Tour operator category

FNC003
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Location

Directly by the sea, in a magnificent location, immediately next to the Hotel Rocamar. It is approx. 2.5 km to the center of Caniço, approx. 12 km to Funchal, and 9 km to the airport.
Hotel complex on rocks overlooking the clear blue sea and cloudy sky.
Large curved outdoor pool with clear water and metal railing under blue sky.
View of the coastline with clear blue sea and a small harbor area under a sunny sky.

Facilities

Coastal hotel overlooking rocky shoreline, turquoise water, and clear blue sky.
Hotel with balconies by the sea, green plants, and blue sky with clouds.
Natural pool on rocky coast with stairs and railings near the sea.
Terrace with tables and chairs on rocks above clear sea under a blue sky.
Modern hotel complex with sun loungers and infinity pool on rocky coast overlooking the sea.
Terrace with white tables and chairs beside a yellow building by the sea under clear sky.
A sunny outdoor area of a hotel with palm trees and a well-maintained walkway.
Modern hotel lounge with large windows, sea view, and stylishly set tables.
Modern restaurant with terrace and sea view, bright interior with glass walls.
Modern hotel bar area with wooden chairs and selection of drinks behind the bar.
Modern dining area with sea and palm tree views through large windows.
Modern outdoor area with white chairs and tables beside palm trees overlooking the blue sea.
Sunset over the sea with palm trees and a terrace restaurant with seating.
Outdoor restaurant seating area with tables and palm trees by the sea at sunset.
Completely renovated in 2022, the hotel has a total of 104 residential units spread over 8 floors and connects to the associated neighboring Hotel Rocamar. Facilities include a reception, elevator, lounge, and indoor pool (heatable). The outdoor area features a freshwater swimming pool (not heated), a sun terrace (sunbeds and 1 towel per person/stay are included), and direct access to the sea (steps).

Accommodation

Studio Superior

The renovated studios feature a bathroom with a floor-level shower/WC, hairdryer, a fully equipped kitchenette (hotplates, refrigerator, electric kettle, toaster, and standard set of dishes, pots, microwave, etc.), air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, and rental safe (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), and are located on the land side (U2S). Also bookable as a studio for single use (U1S). Studio Superior with sea view (with balcony or terrace) bookable for an extra charge (UT2). Also bookable as a studio with sea view for single use (with balcony or terrace) (UT1).

Hotel room with two beds, sofa, TV, wooden desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with two separate beds, balcony, and view of green landscape.
Brightly furnished hotel room with balcony, double bed, workspace, and kitchenette.
Modern bathroom with large mirror, glass shower wall, and white towels under the sink.
Modern hotel room with two single beds, green bedspread, and large window.
Bright hotel room with wooden floor, seating area, and balcony with curtains.
Bright hotel room with wooden floor, sofa, dining table, kitchenette, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, marble countertops, and built-in microwave

Senior Suite side sea view

The renovated Senior Suites feature a bathroom with a floor-level shower/WC/hairdryer, living room with sofa (sofa bed), kitchenette (hotplates, refrigerator, electric kettle, microwave, toaster, dishes, pots, etc.), separate bedroom, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, Wi-Fi (included), rental safe (for a fee), and balcony or terrace with side sea view (SSY).

Junior Suite side sea view

The renovated Junior Suites feature a bathroom with a floor-level shower/WC/hairdryer, combined living/bedroom with sofa (sofa bed), kitchenette (hotplates, refrigerator, electric kettle, microwave, toaster, dishes, pots, etc.), bedroom (not separate), air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, Wi-Fi (included), rental safe (for a fee), and balcony or terrace with side sea view (2JS).

Modern hotel room area with sofa, armchairs, wooden furniture, and a balcony view.
Modern hotel corridor with wooden floor, open closet, and view of bathroom and living area.

Meals

U/ÜF/HP/AI

All meals are buffet-style and are served in the neighboring Hotel Rocamar.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast in buffet form (7:30-10:30 a.m.), lunch in buffet form (12:30-3:00 p.m.), and dinner in buffet form/menu (depending on occupancy, 6:00-9:30 p.m.). Soft drinks, various juices, mineral water, coffee, tea, beer, sparkling wine, white, red, and rosé wine are offered with meals. Selection of snacks such as mini-sandwiches, cake, pastries, cookies, ice cream, various juices, coffee, and tea (11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and from 3:00-6:00 p.m.). Selection of local non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks such as vodka, gin, brandy, whiskey, regional liqueurs, red, white, and rosé wine, sparkling wine, sangria, draft beer, soft drinks, various juices, cocoa, coffee, and tea (11:00 a.m.-midnight).

Sports included

Gym with treadmills and panoramic windows overlooking the sea.
Modern gym with dumbbells and benches in a hotel.
Large fitness room with many spinning bikes on a light floor.
Very well-equipped fitness room (until 6:00 p.m.)

Sports for a fee

Aerobics. The diving school can be used.

Wellness

Whirlpool, Turkish bath, and sauna. Massages for a fee.
Cozy seating area with rattan furniture and a glass vase of colorful flowers in a hotel room.
Modern indoor pool in a hotel with calm water and comfortable lounge chairs.
Modern round indoor pool with dark water and two columns in a brightly lit room.

Entertainment

Weekly traditional folklore night and live music at the Hotel Rocamar.

Hotel service

Private parking subject to availability and for a fee (advance reservation not possible).
Public parking nearby subject to availability and for a fee (advance reservation not possible).
The facilities of the neighboring hotels Rocamar and Cais da Oliveira can be used.
Wi-Fi (included throughout the hotel).
Crib free of charge.
Hotel shuttle service daily except Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. (for a fee, only offered until 01/26/27)

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance to make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
Accessible rooms are not available.
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No dogs allowed!
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Diving school in the hotel.
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Various excursion/hiking packages can be booked as an optional additional service in the reservation system:
Madeira hiking combo (choose 2 from currently 8 hikes). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC501
Hiking week (for those who want to hike a little more). Description at www.hotel-beschreibung.de/hotel/FNC999

Zusatzhinweis

Please note: a tourist tax of 2 EUR per person/night is charged on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Please note that if occupying with 2 adults and max. 2 children + baby, a separate baby bed cannot be provided in the parents' room due to space constraints. The baby must sleep in the parents' bed. Only with 2 adults plus 1 child + baby is there the possibility of a separate baby bed.
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Hotel contact:
ROYAL ORCHID
TRAVESSA VISTA PRAIA
9125-039 CANICO DE BAXIO
PORTUGAL/MADEIRA
TELEPHONE: 00351-291-934600
E-MAIL: BOOKINGS@ROCAMAR.PT or RLR@ROCAMAR.PT
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Accessible rooms are not available.

Seasonal information

The following dress code applies at Christmas and New Year's Eve: "formal".
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The famous FLOWER FESTIVAL, the "Festa da Flor," takes place on Madeira every year. Marvel at the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the zest for life.
Experience this floral event twice in 2027. On May 2nd and May 16th, 2027, up close on one of the grandstands at the port of Funchal and book a grandstand ticket (limited availability) for your room of choice for only €47 p.p. with the computer code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
From 2027 there are 2 dates for the colorful parade: you can experience the event up close on February 5th and February 6th, 2027.
Book your desired room and enter the computer code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event starts approx. 8:00 p.m.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 05.08.2026 11:37