When you a stay at Royal Orchid in Santa Cruz, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Ponta da Oliveira and Reis Magos Beach. .This luxury aparthotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Road of Christ the King and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Garajau Cable Car.
What's nearby
Reis Magos Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Ponta da Oliveira - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Road of Christ the King - 20 min walk - 1.0 mile
Garajau Cable Car - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
Cristo Rei - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
Getting around
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Ondamar - 4 min walk
Nico Burguer - 14 min walk
Laranjinha - 7 min walk
La Carbonara - 6 min walk
Cafe do Jardim - 3 min drive
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
Luxury aparthotel with a full-service spa and a nearby private beach
Royal Orchid offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards 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 center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Catelaia serving guests of Royal Orchid. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Catelaia - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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.
Property amenities
Beach
Private beach nearby
Pool/Spa
2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Full-service spa
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Manicures/pedicures
Outdoor pool
Pool umbrellas
Sauna
Sports massages
Steam room
Turkish bath
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free area shuttle
Car rental
Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
Limited onsite parking
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Restaurants on site
Catelaia
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Dining
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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
Elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Blackout drapes
Housekeeping (daily)
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
Snorkeling
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)
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
Property payment types
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: 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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