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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
Junior Suite
Restaurant
View from room
Junior Suite

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$324
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May

Explore the area

Map
Lombo De São João, Ponta do Sol, 9360-223
  • Beachside Square
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cabo Girao
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Pool View

Standard Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 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
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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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 Farmers Market and Porto Moniz Natural Pools.

What's nearby

  • Beachside Square - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Church of Our Lady of Light - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 10 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cabo Girao - 20 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Seixal Beach - 51 min drive - 32.8 km

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

Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and sauna
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.

Languages

English, Estonian, French, Portuguese

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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 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

  • 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
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 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 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

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 27 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel on 2 May 2025 start from AU$316.68, 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. 26 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

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

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

Anette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ren afslapning

Rigtig hyggeligt herskabshus, med rummelige værelser. Lækker morgenmad og smuk beliggenhed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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