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Villa Alto Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast

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Free daily continental breakfast
Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Lombo De SĂŁo JoĂŁo, Ponta do Sol, 9360-223
  • Place, Ponta Do Sol Beach
    â€Ș5 min drive‬
  • Place, Beachside Square
    â€Ș5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cascata dos Anjos
    â€Ș5 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Pool View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Pool View

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

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

Ponta do Sol

In Ponta do Sol .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ponta do Sol hotel, you'll find Church of Our Lady of Light and Beachside Square. Ponta Do Sol Beach and Cascata dos Anjos are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ponta Do Sol Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Beachside Square - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Church of Our Lady of Light - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Cascata dos Anjos - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Ethnographic Museum of Madeira - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel

3-star Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast
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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game 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 safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, bidets, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

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 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.

Property 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, 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
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, 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, 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 each 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

How close is Villa Alto Boutique Hotel to the airport?

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel is 26.9 mi (41-min drive) away from the Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa Alto Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Villa Alto Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.4 mi (10-min drive) from Ponta Do Sol Beach and 13.2 mi (40-min drive) from Paul do Mar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Alto Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Madeira Casino (27-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Villa Alto Boutique Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Villa Alto Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Villa Alto Boutique Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Villa Alto Boutique Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Villa Alto Boutique Hotel to downtown Ponta do Sol?

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel is 1.4 mi away from Ponta do Sol.

Villa Alto Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Orleans

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fairly high up the hillside, so the drive up is exciting! The hotel itself is amazing. We had a great corner room and balcony with amazing sea and valley views. The staff were very friendly. The only downside was the restaurant was only open for breakfast during our stay, so dinners had to be elsewhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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.

8/10 Good

Dorthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alt i alt havde vi et godt ophold med 3 overnatninger. Fin modtagelse. VÊrelset var pÊnt stort og senge var gode. Savnede kaffebreve pÄ vÊrelse - der var kun tebreve. Synes dog ejendom var noget slidt - og vinduer i vores vÊrelse var i meget dÄrlig stand - og hul i glas (det ene vindue var helt lukket med brÊdder pga stand). I fÊllesrum / stue trak det, sÄ det var koldt at sidde en aften pÄ denne Ärstid. Der var ikke wifi pÄ vÊrelset - kun i fÊlllesrum, hvilket var lidt trÊls nu koldt i fÊllesrum. Parkering er sparsom og i lille gÄr eller ude pÄ vej langs hotel - det var ikke nemt at parkere med mellemstor bil. Dejlig lÊkker stor morgenmadsbuffet med lidt variation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastisk hemmalagad frukost! Supermysigt hotell som rekommenderas!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Susanne, Berlin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Villa Alto Boutique Hotel ist eine Frechheit. Unser Zimmer hatte zwei zerbrochene Fensterscheiben, ein Fenster war von außen zugenagelt, damit man sich nicht an den Fensterscherben verletzt. Die BalkontĂŒr defekt, es regnete herein. Im Winter ist das Haus völlig ungeeignet, da es sich nicht heizen lĂ€sst. So wurde alles feucht und wir haben uns sehr erkĂ€ltet. Die AufenthaltsrĂ€ume sind ebenfalls nicht geheizt, die GĂ€ste saßen in Thermojacken und in Decken gehĂŒllt beim FrĂŒhstĂŒck und am Abend. Das versprochene Restaurant gibt es nicht. Das bedeutet, jeden Abend ins nĂ€chste Dorf fahren - eine Taxifahrt von jeweils 25€. Viele GĂ€ste haben sich im Supermarkt versorgt und abends im ungeheizten Aufenthaltsraum eine kalte Mahlzeit eingenommen.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xenia, Dresden

Traveled 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

Traveled 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