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Villa Alto Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and sauna

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Double Room, Pool View
View from room
Restaurant
Front of property
Perched in the mountains, Villa Alto Boutique Hotel offers a serene retreat with continental breakfast and a manager's reception. Unwind by the outdoor pool or visit the sauna for some relaxation. With free WiFi, coffee shop, garden and helpful staff assistance with tours and tickets.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry

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Standard Double Room, Pool View

Standard Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Lombo De São João, Ponta do Sol, 9360-223

What's nearby

  • Beachside Square - 7 min drive
  • Church of Our Lady of Light - 7 min drive
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 10 min drive
  • Cabo Girao - 20 min drive
  • Seixal Beach - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Levada di Nova - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bravogosto - Pastelaria e Pizzaria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sol Poente - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A Taberna da Madalena - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caprice - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel

Hotel in the mountains
At Villa Alto Boutique Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as desk chairs and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bidets, baths or showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Estonian, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 47

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 47 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 0610

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Quinta Alto São João
Hotel Quinta do Alto de São João
Quinta Alto São João
Quinta do Alto de São João
Quinta Alto São João Hotel Ponta do Sol
Quinta Alto São João Hotel
Quinta Alto São João Ponta do Sol
Alto Hotel Ponta Do Sol
Quinta do Alto de São João
Villa Alto Boutique Hotel Hotel
Villa Alto Boutique Hotel Ponta do Sol
Villa Alto Boutique Hotel Hotel Ponta do Sol

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Alto Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Villa Alto Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 47 (subject to availability).

Does Villa Alto Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Villa Alto Boutique Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Church of Our Lady of Light, Beachside Square and Ponta Do Sol Beach. Ethnographic Museum of Madeira and Laurisilva of Madeira are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our pillows smell like sweat, the bathtub had rust, there were bugs in our room but the front desk staff was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts at this magnificent old-school hotel. The views are stunning, and the interior of the hotel is warm and welcoming. GPS directions don’t work so well, so just follow the blue signs up from the center of Ponta do Sol
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set high up on the side of a mountain, you have beautiful views from your room and property. The rooms are older but go with the setting and are very comfortable. The staff is outstanding. Graciela and Brayanni were so helpful and fun to talk to. They both truly made our stay incredible. There is a daily breakfast, which was outstanding. There is wine, beer, and other spirits that can be purchased on premises during your stay. The pool was wonderful, but if you don’t like pools, ask for some beach towels and head to one of many beaches. If you like cats, there are some to great you everyday. They were so sweet and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villa is stunning, the view from our room was spectacular. Staff were very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely relaxing holiday watching birds of prey over the gorge by the pool. The staff are excellent and the food delicious. High up in the mountains so nice and quiet. We hired a car but I think there were buses available near by.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Boutique hotel sounded like a good idea until we had to take an extremely dangerous road to reach the place with very limited parking spots. Our room did not have Air conditioning, not even a fan and the room was very warm. Opening the window connected you with the noisy road right at the window and leaving you completely exposed to anyone climbing in the room through the window. The front desk lady was rude, and did not even offer any accommodations to make our stay bearable and so we had to leave and book another hotel. If you want to go for a very steep adventure, risk not having a parking and sleeping in a room with no ventilation, air conditioning or a fan the this might be your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Pierre-Phillippe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr Elwira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felix, Keighley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful characterful hotel
This hotel is uphill from Ponta do Sol and, having arrived from Funchal by bus, we were prepared to walk what looks on the map like a couple of kilometres. However, we decided to take a taxi and were glad we did, as the journey by road is more like 6 or 7 kms. The taxi was 10eu, quite reasonable. At the hotel a very warm welcome from charming manager Feliks, who went out of his way to be helpful at all times. Beautifully situated old manor house in a peaceful rural location, with immense traditional character, well appointed rooms & fabulous views. Amazing value. Good buffet breakfasts in the attached restaurant, though we were disappointed that it was otherwise closed (perhaps out of season?) as we had no car. There are few local facilities apart from a cafe next door with limited menu. Nevertheless we enjoyed our peaceful days by the pool and a couple of pleasant levada walks accessible just up the hill. Our only criticism/suggestion is about the mention on the website of own quinta produce such as orchard fruit and honey, raising expectations of sampling home-produced foods. Sadly, not only was there no such produce apparent at breakfast but, as almost always these days, standard mass-produced fare such as plastic & foil servings of imported butter, jam and honey. What a shame! It would really enhance the customer experience and the reputation of a character rural hotel like this to offer locally sourced ingredients.

6/10 Okay

Franziska

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zak

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Smukt hotel med fantastisk udsigt
Hotellet er smukt og placeringen fantastisk. Maden og service var i top. Til gengæld mangler hotellet en kærlig hånd ift. renovering, hovedrengøring og komfort ift. behagelige stole i restaurant og udeområder. I badeværelset manglede fx badeforhæng, nogle små ting, som let kunne udbedres ville højne opholdet betragteligt. Og så ville muligheden for køb af lokale vine til maden og eftermiddags drinken være prikken over i’et :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist einfach fantastisch. Direkt wenn man auf den Parkplatz fährt sieht man eine tolle Sitzmöglichkeit unter einem Pavillon, die abends schön beleuchtet ist. Hier man eine gute Sicht bis zum Meer. Das Gebäude an sich bietet super viel. Vom Zimmer aus hatten wir einen tollen Blick auf den Pool und der Wintergarten in dem auch das Frühstück serviert wird ist einfach ein Traum! Vor unserem Balkon war ein riesen Avocadobaum und die geernteten Avocados gab es morgens zum Frühstück. Absolut empfehlenswert, wenn jemand eine Unterkunft mit besonderem flair haben möchte.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotell and place.Good place to relax from everyday thinks.Just enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rostflecken in der Dusche
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bertram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tak villa alto
Smukke omgivelser og venlige ansatte. Jeg anbefaler at man har bil da der er en god gå tur ned til vandet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Aufenthalt war eine wahre Freude. Wer ein Auto hat und somit flexibel ist, ist hier sehr gut aufgehoben! Das Personal war sehr aufmerksam und vor allem die öffentlichen Bereiche sehr liebevoll ausgestattet. Sollte man einen Kritikpunkt finden wollen, so wäre einzig und allein die Dusche in unserem Zimmer zu erwähnen. Sie würde sich über eine neue Duschtasse, ein Ersetzen der fehlenden Fliesen und die Ansage zum Kampf gegen einsetzenden Schimmel aufgrund der Feuchtigkeit sehr freuen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai

Liked: Staff & service
So lovely!
Quaint and just lovely. The restaurant has no menu but you get what they offer you on the day. It feels homemade which is nice. The view is excellent and the area is gorgeous. The room lacked vacuuming and was a bit worn, but no big deal. There are beautiful walks in the area - we easily made do without a car.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jean-François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel super sympa avec une décoration très british. Le personnel est très gentil et aux petits soins avec les clients (Samantha géniale). Reproches : pression d'eau trop faible et difficile à avoir de l'eau chaude, et insonorisation à revoir. Malgré cela, c'est hôtel vaut vraiment le coup d'y aller.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the great stay in your beautiful Villa.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wundervolle Unterkunft für die man aber ein Auto benötigt und sehr persönliches und nettes Personal. Kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021