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Villa Alto Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Mediterranean hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Restaurant
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BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

Explore the area

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Lombo De SĂŁo JoĂŁo, Ponta do Sol, 9360-223
  • Place, Cascata dos Anjos
    â€Ș3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponta Do Sol Beach
    â€Ș4 min drive‬
  • Place, Beachside Square
    â€Ș4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    â€Ș44 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Pool View

Standard Double Room, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Ponta do Sol

At Villa Alto Boutique Hotel you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Church of Our Lady of Light and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Beachside Square. Highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the sauna and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Ponta do Sol hotel include Funchal Marina and Porto Moniz Natural Pools.

What's nearby

  • Cascata dos Anjos - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Beachside Square - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Church of Our Lady of Light - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ethnographic Museum of Madeira - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • â€ȘTabĆ«u - ‬10 min drive
  • â€ȘSol Poente - ‬7 min drive
  • â€ȘTaberna da Madalena - ‬10 min drive
  • â€ȘBar Sra Maria - ‬10 min drive
  • â€ȘRestaurante Moreia - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel

Mediterranean hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
Villa Alto Boutique Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Villa Alto Boutique Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Ponta do Sol hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Villa Alto Boutique Hotel offers 14 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, bidets and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 self 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

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 normal check-in hours will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 47 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, cash, mobile payments and PayPal. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 0610

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Quinta Alto SĂŁo JoĂŁo
Hotel Quinta do Alto de SĂŁo JoĂŁo
Quinta Alto SĂŁo JoĂŁo
Quinta do Alto de SĂŁo JoĂŁo
Quinta Alto SĂŁo JoĂŁo Hotel Ponta do Sol
Quinta Alto SĂŁo JoĂŁo Hotel
Quinta Alto SĂŁo JoĂŁo Ponta do Sol
Alto Hotel Ponta Do Sol
Quinta do Alto de SĂŁo JoĂŁo
Villa Alto Boutique Hotel Hotel
Villa Alto Boutique Hotel Ponta do Sol
Villa Alto Boutique Hotel Hotel Ponta do Sol

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

As of 16 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel on 19 Feb 2026 start from AU$169.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Villa Alto Boutique Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

The closest beach to Villa Alto Boutique Hotel is Ponta Do Sol Beach (2.3 km).

Does Villa Alto Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 24 hours.

Does Villa Alto Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Y M

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful tranquil hotel

Great little gem high up on the mountain which gorgeous tranquil views. Receptionist was super helpful and very informative, always helped us where we can. Couldnt fault the hotel, it was a lovely stay, great staff..amazing breakfast and beautiful nooks around the hotel. A joy to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim Lorrae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa Alto is a lovely old house set high up in the hills above Ponta do Sol. With beautiful views. You will definitely need a hire car. The Staff are wonderful and work very hard to make you feel welcome. The breakfast is amazing, all freshly made from scratch. Sadly there was no dinner service available during our stay. Our room (no 9)was small and needed some TLC. The weather during our stay was stormy and the room was cold and damp. The curtains were stained and hanging from the rails. The sash windows need attention/replacement as all three were exposed to the wind and rain. We would definitely return to Villa Alto and hope for better weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful older but full of character villa. Breakfast was top notch. The staff were very friendly and willing to point you in the right direction. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights 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.

10/10 Excellent

Xenia, Dresden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Valérie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quelle charmante demeure, tout est bien pensĂ© et on a l’impression d’avoir fait un bond dans le temps. Petit dĂ©jeuner buffet trĂšs bon avec du salĂ© et du sucrĂ© fait maison gĂąteaux, crĂȘpes, pancakes. Seul bemol, l’hĂŽtel n’a plus de restaurant et devoir faire 25 minutes de route pour dĂźner par des chemins trĂšs sinueux en plus c’est compliquĂ©. Pourquoi ne pas proposer un petit snacking simple pour le soir ou un buffet froid?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TrĂšs joli domaine, le personnel est accueillant, bienveillant et de bons conseils. Dommage qu’il n’y avait pas de service de restaurant sur place, sachant que sur le site c’est indiquĂ© qu’il y en a un. On a juste pas eu de chance par rapport Ă  notre chambre si tu es directement sur la rue ou certaines personnes se gare juste devant notre fenĂȘtre
 Cependant, le cadre est magnifique.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enzo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hÎtel, paisible, de beaux jardins avec une belle vue. Le petit déjeuner était bon.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Schöner RĂŒckzugsort

Das FrĂŒhstĂŒck war hervorragend und sehr divers. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich und das Zimmer und das gesamte Haus sehr stylisch mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Die Unterkunft ist etwas umstĂ€ndlicher zu erreichen mit dem Fahrzeug, dafĂŒr mit wunderschöner Aussicht. Einziger Kritikpunkt wĂ€re, dass das Zimmer etwas sauberer sein könnte und die RĂ€umlichkeiten nicht mehr im Neusten Zustand sind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ikke rent og fyldt med katte

Hotellet er et smukt gammelt hotel. Men ingen service ig ikke alle medarbejdere talte engelsk. Pool hÄndklÊder skulle man lede efter. Katte og kattehÄr gÞr det svÊrt for folk med allergi. Beskeden morfenmadsbuffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas Friedrich Josef, Ruhstorf

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage ist gut, aber es mĂŒssten dringend mal die Zimmer renoviert werden. In unserem Fall ließ sich die BadtĂŒre nicht schließen (verzogen). Die EingangstĂŒr zum Zimmer ist so undicht, dass der komplette Lichteinfall von draußen nach innen scheint.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricarda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gutes und liebevoll zubereitetes FrĂŒhstĂŒck. Sehr nettes Personal Sehr schöne Unterkunft Absolut zu empfehlen
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

BRUNO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Situation au calme mais Ă  quel prix !

TrĂšs bon petit dĂ©jeuner. AccĂšs difficile en pleine montagne avex des % Ă©levĂ©s. Ceci dit, cela ne doit pas poser de problĂšme pour quelqu'un habitant en montagne. Personnel un peu froid, exceptĂ© la dame de l'accueil, pour le coup accueillante ! Nous avions pourtant une excellente image des portuguais, extrĂȘmement gentils et accueillants, vela a t-il changĂ© ou est-ce uniquement Ă  MadĂšre ? Belle piscine, Ă  l'ombre tout l'aprĂšs-midi, ce qui peut ĂȘtre un avantahe quand il fait trĂšs chaud !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025