Rocamar Complex - Roca Mar Hotel

🌊 Great ocean views from its dramatic cliffside setting
🪜 Direct access to a sea platform with steps into the Atlantic
🏙️ Near a small selection of local shops, bars and restaurants (approx. 200m)
😌 Relaxed, low-key atmosphere across the Rocamar complex
🤝 Warm Madeiran hospitality and excellent service
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: All Inclusive, Bed and Breakfast, Half Board, Self Catering

Child age classification: up to 11 years
Blocks: 3 | Rooms: 99 | Floors: 3 | Lifts: 1

Caniço’s coastline is made for cliffside hotels, and Roca Mar makes full use of it. The property sits high above the Atlantic with uninterrupted sea views and steps down to a rocky sea platform and saltwater pool.

You’re around 200m from a small cluster of cafés, shops and bars, with a pebble beach roughly 850m away. Caniço’s main resort centre is a short drive uphill, while Funchal’s harbour, old town and cable car are about 11km away, easily reached by local transport or the hotel’s weekday shuttle.

• Direct access to the sea via steps and sea platform
• Approx. 200m to a small selection of shops, bars and restaurants
• Approx. 850m to the pebble beach
• Approx. 2.5km to Caniço resort centre
• Approx. 11km to Funchal resort centre
• Shuttle bus to Funchal (Mon–Fri, except public holidays; local charge may apply)

Approx. transfer time from airport: 20 minutes

Canico, Madeira, Portugal

Food and drink are all about the views here, with terraces overlooking the ocean.

Restaurante Rocamar – Buffet Restaurant
The main buffet restaurant serves international and local dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with plenty of fresh fish and Madeiran flavours alongside familiar favourites. Expect relaxed, informal dining with seating out on the terrace. Snacks are available at selected times between meals, especially for All Inclusive guests.

Lee Hamilton Steak House – À La Carte
An à la carte option focusing on grilled meats and international cuisine, again with a terrace setting above the sea. Ideal for a special night, with highchairs available for families.

Bar Rocamar – Cocktail Bar
Open roughly 11:00–00:00 (hours can vary with occupancy), the bar mixes local and international drinks, including cocktails, wines and Madeiran poncha, all served with those huge Atlantic views.

Smart-casual dress is generally requested in restaurants and bar areas (beachwear is not usually permitted). Reservations may be needed for the steak house, and supplements can apply depending on your chosen board basis. Opening times and offerings can change in periods of low occupancy.

The focal point outside is the saltwater pool built into the cliff edge, with sunbathing terraces, loungers and parasols overlooking the ocean. From the same level you have direct access to the sea platform, where steps lead down into the Atlantic for an invigorating swim.

The nearest natural beach is a small pebble bay about 850m away. As with much of Madeira, beaches are mostly rocky, so this set-up is ideal if you prefer a pool-side perch with sea access rather than wide sandy shores.

Pool hours and available facilities can vary during quieter seasons or adverse weather.

Wellness and gentle activity are easy to build into your stay:

Spa & Wellness
• Spa with sauna, Turkish bath and whirlpool
• Range of massages and beauty treatments (charges apply)
• Minimum age for spa facilities is typically 16 years
• Usual opening hours around 10:00–18:30, subject to occupancy

Fitness
• Gym with cardio machines, free weights and fixed strength equipment
• Aerobics studio-style space
• Minimum age 16 years
• Usually open 09:00–18:00 (times may vary)

Other Facilities
• Shared use of facilities across the Rocamar complex
• Reception, check-in and check-out handled at Royal Orchid Aparthotel reception
• Shuttle bus to Funchal on weekdays (local charge may apply)
• Car parking available for an extra charge

Please note that facility availability and hours can change seasonally or with hotel occupancy.

Superior Twin Room with Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
For a front-row Atlantic outlook, these superior twins come with a sea-facing balcony or terrace. Inside you’ll find: flat screen TV, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, fridge, kettle and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer and shower bathroom. A safe is available for an extra charge. Rooms are cleaned daily, with linen and towels changed on request.

Superior Twin Room with Land View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
Similar in layout and facilities to the sea view option but looking inland towards the resort or surrounding area. A good-value pick if you plan to spend most of your time on the terraces and sea platform.

Superior Twin Room with Land View for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 1
All the comfort of a superior twin but priced for solo travellers, with land views and the same amenities: balcony or terrace, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities and shower bathroom.

Twin Room with Sea View for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 1
Ideal for solo guests who still want that sea panorama. These rooms typically offer a bath or shower, balcony or terrace, flat screen TV, Wi‑Fi, fridge and air conditioning, with safe available at a supplement.

Twin Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3
Flexible standard twins where views vary and may take in the mountains, resort or surrounding area. They include a balcony or terrace, bath or shower, flat screen TV, Wi‑Fi, fridge, air conditioning and hairdryer. Selected rooms can accommodate a third guest on an extra bed.

Twin Room for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 1 (plus infant on request)
Standard twin layout offered for single occupancy, with similar variable views and facilities as the main twin category.

Twin Room with Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3
As per the standard twin but oriented towards the Atlantic, giving you that classic cliffside Madeira outlook from your balcony or terrace.

Studio with Sea View (Self Catering Option)
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 3
A great choice if you like to self cater. Studios feature a balcony, sea views and a useful kitchenette with double cooking rings, microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge. You also get air conditioning, flat screen TV, Wi‑Fi and a bath or shower bathroom.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary. Some facilities, such as safes and certain amenities, may carry a local charge.

🏋️ Gym sessions with cardio, free weights and strength equipment (16+; daytime hours)
🎵 Daily evening entertainment across the year, including live music and professional shows (programme varies)
🌊 Sea swimming straight from the hotel’s platform when conditions allow
🚶 Scenic coastal walks around Caniço and viewpoints nearby
🛥️ Easy access to boat trips and diving excursions from local operators in the area

🛎️ Reception and concierge services (check-in/check-out via Royal Orchid Aparthotel reception within the complex)
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures
🚌 Weekday shuttle bus to Funchal (Mon–Fri, except public holidays; charge may apply)
🧼 Daily housekeeping with linen and towel changes on request
🚗 On-site car parking (extra charge)
🌐 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
👨‍👩‍👧 Highchairs available in restaurants for families with younger children

Certain services and facilities may be shared across the Rocamar complex and can change in low season.

Madeira pairs year-round mild temperatures with dramatic scenery, so Rocamar Complex – Roca Mar Hotel works well in both summer and winter. Caniço itself has two distinct sides: a quiet coastal strip with lidos and rocky bathing platforms, and a more traditional hilltop village with cobbled streets, gardens and an 18th-century church.

Local basics: language is Portuguese, currency is the Euro (€), and there is no time difference with the UK. Flight time from the UK to Funchal (FNC) is typically around 4 hours, with an approximate 20-minute road transfer from the airport to the hotel.

Due to the clifftop setting, steps and sea access points, this property may not be suitable for guests with significantly reduced mobility, and children should be supervised at all times near the water and terraces. Some facilities, activities and services may operate seasonally or depend on occupancy.

For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Portugal advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Rocamar Complex – Roca Mar Hotel right on the sea?
Yes. The hotel is built into the cliffs and offers direct access to the sea via steps and a man-made platform at water level. From here you can swim in the Atlantic or relax by the saltwater pool overlooking the ocean.

2. What board bases can I book at Rocamar Complex – Roca Mar Hotel?
You can book All Inclusive, Half Board, Bed and Breakfast or Self Catering (in studio rooms). The All Inclusive package typically features buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant plus snacks at set times and a selection of local drinks served for a minimum number of hours each day. Exact inclusions can change, so always check the latest details at the hotel.

3. How far is the hotel from Caniço and Funchal?
Rocamar Complex – Roca Mar Hotel is about 2.5km from Caniço resort centre and around 11km from Funchal. A small choice of shops, bars and restaurants is only about 200m away. The hotel usually runs a shuttle bus to Funchal Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays), or you can take a taxi or local bus.

4. Is this hotel suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
Because the property is set on a cliff with multiple levels and steps down to the sea platform, it is not the easiest choice for guests with significantly reduced mobility. Lifts help between some floors, but access to the water and certain terraces involves staircases. If mobility is a concern, contact us to discuss your requirements before booking.

5. Are there facilities for children at Rocamar Complex – Roca Mar Hotel?
Children are welcome and there are highchairs in the restaurants, but there is no dedicated children’s pool or kids’ club. The rocky coastline and stepped access to the sea mean that young guests must be supervised, so the hotel tends to suit older children, couples and groups of friends who are comfortable around the water.

6. What is the atmosphere like at Rocamar Complex – Roca Mar Hotel?
The mood is generally relaxed and scenic rather than lively and late-night. You can expect gentle daily evening entertainment such as live music or professional shows, but the focus is on peaceful sea views, good food and time by the ocean rather than a party environment.