Portugal ∙ Madeira ∙ Canico de Baixo

Cais da Oliveira ****
Tour operator category

FNC054
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Air conditioning
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Location

The hotel was built in a stunning, quiet location on a rocky plateau above a small natural bay. The well-known "Garajau" underwater nature reserve 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.
Pool area with palm trees and slide, perfect for sunny hotel vacation.
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.
Modern gym with benches, weights, and exercise machines in a hotel setting.
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. Hotel facilities include a central reception at the neighboring Royal Orchid hotel, elevator (3rd-5th floor), Wi-Fi (included in the hotel lobby, bars, restaurants, and rooms), à la carte restaurant, bar, and an outdoor freshwater swimming pool (sun loungers and 1 pool towel per person/stay included). There is direct access to the sea (via stairs) at the Rocamar hotel, and guests can also use the outdoor pool, indoor pool, and sauna at the Royal Orchid.

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 use (S11). Studio with sea view (SM2) can be booked for an extra charge, as well as studio with sea view for single use (SM1). Also available as a Type O studio with limited allocation 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 have the same amenities as the studios with a living/bedroom area and can accommodate up to 3 people (J2M).

Senior Suite

The senior suites have 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

RO/BB/HB/AI

All meals are served buffet-style at the neighboring Rocamar hotel.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30 am - 10:30 am), lunch (12:30 pm - 3 pm), and dinner (6 pm - 9:30 pm) buffet-style/menu (depending on occupancy). Soft drinks, various juices, mineral water, coffee, tea, beer, sparkling wine, and 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 am - 12 pm and 3 pm - 6 pm. 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 am - 12 am).

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 at the neighboring Royal Orchid hotel (free of charge until 6 pm, from 16 years of age).

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 spaces (subject to availability, for a fee, reservations are not possible).
Crib (free of charge, subject to availability).
Wi-Fi (included in the hotel lobby, bars, restaurants, and in the rooms).
Daily shuttle bus to Funchal, except Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (for a fee, only offered until 26.01.27).

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

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Indoor pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Golf
  • Diving
  • Internet
  • Hotel safe
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance to help you make conscious choices. 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 cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

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

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

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 for an occupancy of 2 adults and max. 2 children + baby, a separate crib cannot be provided in the parents' room due to lack of space. The baby must sleep in the parents' bed. A separate crib is only possible for bookings of 2 adults + 1 child + 1 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 limited mobility.
There are no wheelchair-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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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 2026. Get up close on May 3rd and May 17th, 2026, on one of the stands at the harbor of Funchal and book a grandstand ticket (limited availability) for your room of choice for only €47 p.p. using the system code FNC500.
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Grandstand tickets for CARNIVAL:
From 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 preferred room and add the system code FNC520 for the bookable grandstand tickets.
Price: €35 per ticket (limited availability)
Evening event starts at approx. 8 pm

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Arrival by car

Directions from Funchal Airport (FNC):
From the airport, take the highway towards Funchal. After approx. 10 minutes of driving, take the "Caniço de Baixo" exit on the right. Then turn left towards Caniço de Baixo. Follow the road until you find the hotel signs. Turn right here and then left again until, after approx. 100 meters, you see a sign for the hotels Cais da Oliveira and Roca Mar; turn right there. You will arrive directly at the parking lot of the Royal Orchid hotel.
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Please find the rental car conditions on our homepage: www.mietwagenbedingungen.de

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 02:18