Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Canico de Baixo

Cais da Oliveira ****
Tour operator category

FNC054
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Location

The hotel was built in a breathtaking, quiet location on a rocky plateau above a small natural bay. The well-known underwater nature reserve "Garajau" begins right in front of the building. Caniço de Baixo is located on the route between the airport and the capital, Funchal, which can be reached by car in approx. 15 minutes (approx. 12 km away). Several bus connections operate daily. The main town of Caniço can be reached on foot in approx. 20 minutes (approx. 2.5 km away). The golf courses of Madeira are 9 and 15 km away respectively.
Hotel complex on rocky coast with clear blue sea and blue sky.
Hotel terrace with white chairs and tables, overlooking the sea under a clear blue sky.
View from a balcony over the open blue sea with palm trees and buildings on the shore.
Terrace with white tables and chairs on rocks by the sea under a blue sky.

Facilities

Pool area with palm trees and slide, perfect for sunny hotel vacation.
Modern hotel dining area with large windows and sea view in daylight.
Hotel with sunny outdoor area, palm trees, and lush green plants along a paved pathway.
Modern dining area with views of the sea, palm trees, and blue sky through large windows.
Balcony with tables and chairs next to a sparkling sea under a clear blue sky.
Hotel balcony with glass railing surrounded by tropical plants.
A set table in a restaurant with a sea view and glass windows.
Pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and lush flowering shrubs beside a hotel.
The small complex has a total of 52 rooms spread over 2 buildings. The hotel's facilities include a central reception in the neighboring Royal Orchid hotel, elevator (3rd-5th floor), Wi-Fi (included in hotel areas: lobby, bars, restaurants and in the rooms), à la carte restaurant, bar, and an outdoor freshwater swimming pool (sun loungers and 1 bath towel per person per stay included). There is direct access to the sea (via stairs) at the Rocamar Hotel; the outdoor pool, indoor pool, and sauna of the Royal Orchid can also be used.

Accommodation

Studios

Tastefully furnished studios with bath or shower/WC, kitchenette (with microwave, kettle, toaster, and 2 hot plates), rental safe (for a fee), air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, Wi-Fi (included), and balcony or terrace. The rooms have a view of houses (S12). Can be booked as a studio for single occupancy (S11). Studio with sea view (SM2) can be booked for an extra charge, as well as studio with sea view for single occupancy (SM1). Also available as a Type O studio with sea view with limited availability and at a special price (SOM) for Summer 2026.

Hotel room with two beds, seating area, balcony, and sea view in daylight.
Balcony with two wooden chairs and a table overlooking the sea on a clear day.
Compact hotel kitchenette with kettle and seating area, view into room with sea view.
Bright hotel room with two beds, green accent wall, and large mirror.
Bright hotel room with yellow sofa, armchair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with green sofa, dining area, and television.

Junior Suite Sea View

The slightly larger junior suites feature the same amenities as the studios with a living/sleeping room and can accommodate up to 3 people (J2M).

Senior Suite

The senior suites feature the same amenities as the studios, but with a separate bedroom and sea view (MM2).

Hotel room with two beds, blue and white decor, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Compact hotel kitchen with microwave, stove, sink, and white cabinets.
Hotel room with yellow sofas, small table, TV, and sea view from balcony.
Balcony with table and chair overlooking sea and cloudy sky.

Meals

U/ÜF/HP/AI

All meals are served in buffet form at the neighboring Rocamar hotel.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.), lunch (12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.), and dinner (6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) in buffet form/menu (depending on occupancy). Soft drinks, various juices, mineral water, coffee, tea, beer, sparkling wine, white, red, and rosé wine are offered with meals. Snack selection such as mini-sandwiches, cake, cookies, ice cream, various juices, coffee, and tea from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 6 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, coffee, tea, and cocoa (11 a.m. - 12 a.m.).

Sports included

Gym with treadmills and sea view through large windows.
Modern gym with benches, weights, and exercise machines in a hotel setting.
Fitness room in the neighboring Royal Orchid hotel (free of charge until 6 p.m., for ages 16 and up).

Sports for a fee

Diving school

Entertainment

Weekly entertainment program with folklore night and live music at the Rocamar Hotel.

Hotel service

The facilities of the neighboring Rocamar and Royal Orchid hotels (where the central reception for all 3 hotels is located) can be used.
Parking (subject to availability, for a fee, reservations are not possible)
Baby cot (free of charge, subject to availability).
Wi-Fi (included in hotel areas: lobby, bars, restaurants and in the rooms).
Daily shuttle bus to Funchal except on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (for a fee, only offered until 26.1.27).

Hotelhinweis

Please note: A tourist tax of €2 per person/night is charged on Madeira (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years are free). Payment is made on-site at the hotel. Changes are possible.
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Please note that with an occupancy of 2 adults and max. 2 children + baby, for space reasons, a separate baby cot cannot be provided in the parents' room. The baby must sleep in the parents' bed. A separate baby cot is only possible for 2 adults + 1 child + baby.
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Check-in and check-out at the Royal Orchid Hotel.
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The hotel is not suitable for people with walking difficulties.
There are no handicapped-accessible rooms available.
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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

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Hotel contact

CAIS DA OLIVEIRA
CAMINHO CAIS DA OLIVEIRA
9125-028 CANICO DE BAIXO
PORTUGAL/MADEIRa
TELEPHONE: 00351-291-934600
E-MAIL: BOOKINGS@ROCAMAR.PT or RLR@ROCAMAR.PT

Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet corresponding criteria and have been verified as part of independent certification processes. The product line offers our guests additional guidance when choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key (valid until 27.06.2027)

Seasonal information

The following dress code applies at Christmas and New Year's Eve: "formal".
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Every year the famous FLOWER FESTIVAL takes place on Madeira - the "Festa da Flor". Marvel at the elaborately decorated floats and let yourself be carried away by the joie de vivre.
Experience this floral event twice in 2027. On May 2nd and May 16th, 2027, up close on one of the stands at the port of Funchal. Book a grandstand ticket (limited availability) for only €47 per person in addition to your room of choice using the EDV code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
Starting in 2027, there will be 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 EDV code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event starts approx. 8 p.m.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 20:03