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Reviews of Solar de Boaventura

3 out of 5
Solar de Boaventura
Sitio do Serrao, Boaventura, São Vicente

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Very peaceful. Staff looked after me really well.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice smaller hotel with good facilities. Pool and Jacuzzi are very nice. Sauna costs extra, which is not indicated at the time of the reservation, but worth it. Room included an excellent continental breakfast and dinner was also very good. Would definitely recommend. December is low season and it was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were wonderful. The place is quiet and clean with great views all around and some good hikes near by if that's your thing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view gorgeous property staff at reception was hard to find sometimes and very few spoke English
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

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8/10 Good

Richard Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely character hotel with friendly staff, who even russled up a salad at 2300 when we finally arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mateusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect to run away from all the masses in Funchal! Unique and stunning, will definitely come back in the future;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Filip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Chicago

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Loved it. Perfectly nestled away from the masses.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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5 Nights in Madeira
Very nice hotel with stunning views, can't fault it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Inez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solar de Boaventura Peaceful, Tranquil, Relaxing
The staff was welcoming, the hotel is very clean, the food and the Chef are amazing! Everyone was pleasant and willing to help whenever required. The grounds around the hotel are beautiful and peaceful. There are nooks and crannies with benches, tables, chairs to sit and relax. The indoor pool is huge. The view from the hotels magnificent with mountains, mist and beautiful scenery. You MUST experience this hotel!
As a vegan it's awesome to find staff and Chef working to create a dessert for me Orange Juice Cake!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO

Travelled with partner
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Uniqueness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurence, Elk Grove

Travelled with family
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Beautiful views of the valley and the Atlantic from our room Beautiful gardens, indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Large common area with lots of room to spread out, antiques from the area and other items of interest. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

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Lovely
I’ve stated here before and always enjoy the faculty. It’s quite beautiful with a nice pool and jacuzzi.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and location
Really lovely staff (one woman in particular seemed committed to not only quality service but also to making real connections with her guests while juggling food service for dinner, check ins, guest requests and more at the same time). Also, the BEST shower ever - fantasic rainfall shower head but with good water pressure and a full seal on the doors so you don't end up with a soggy bathroom floor. The location is beautiful, so a stay would be worth it just for that. Only complaints - the pillows were very flat and we only got two total for two people. And sounds traveled rather well between rooms (we were next to a family with a young child and could hear every time he was upset or excited).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing short stay, staff are exellent, cleanliness top marks, relaxing spa great. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

francisco

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah

Furnishing of hotel was beautiful and spotless. Had some great games on the pool table and pool was great for a swim. Bed was a disappointment (very noisy/ creaky and uncomfortable mattress that felt old), and breakfast had bananas that had gone completely black and bread that felt stale.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

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Decent place to stay
Comfortable place in residential area of village. Has the old feel but doesn't quite deliver complete charm. Decent value for budget stay. Nice gardens. Food in restaurant at dinner was at best fair, but not worth the price compared to what we had elsewhere. Breakfast modest. But, cost was 50 euros, so you have to factor that in as a budget accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
well situated, quiet and peaceful location. helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Linas, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with view to mountain and ocean
Very good location to explore Madeira. No noise or crowds. A car is necessary.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Nick , UK

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Lovely hotel on beautiful island
We really enjoyed our stay. Food was excellent with a good breakfast (would have been good if it started from 7.30am rather than 8). Very clean and smart rooms and lots of lovely outdoor space to sit and relax in. Our initial room had a shower problem but we were quickly reaccommodated into a room with a sea view so very happy with outcome. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great hotel in a beautiful little town!
The hotel was much larger and more modern than we expected, especially for the price. We lucked out and got a room with a balcony overlooking a little garden and the sea. Room was good sized and modern, with a large bathroom. Bathroom was slightly outdated, but clean and functional with good water pressure. The hotel had several pleasant sitting areas, one with a fire, one with a tv, and pool table. They also had an interesting collection of Madeira wine and some antique weaving machines. Outside there's a nice place to sit in the garden, and inside there's a breakfast room and an atrium. Cafe/restaurant on sight. Free breakfast included in our room rate was decent. Overall, great find, we would stay again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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The staff were attentive.
The staff were warm and attentive. Beautiful grounds, peaceful environment.

10/10 Excellent

taffy, wales

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Disaster
Had to leave after 3 days because of groin injury good for treking independ also good bar in Pont Delgado in walking distance very scenic area with sports channels
Hotel
Pont delgado
Cafe
Off limits not locals

10/10 Excellent

Alex, West Wales, UK

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Quiet hotel, well appointed & away from the crowds
Set in a small village, with the church bells chiming every half an hour, this hotel is ideal for those wishing to get away from it all. A 20 minute walk from a rocky beach, & surrounded by Levada & other walks, this location is great for the walkers amongst us. The North of the island is generally cooler, wetter & greener (that's a bonus in my book). Thankfully, you're also away from the touristy hustle & bustle of the South of the island (Funchal etc.). If you want to explore the island, hire yourself a car. The hotel is a fabulous base to explore the island.

8/10 Good

obs, Surrey, UK

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A great experience on Madeira's North coast
The hotel was easy to find, with views from our window down to the sea. The staff were warm and hospitable. We enjoyed the breakfasts and ate simple but tasty dinners in the hotel on two of our five nights in Madeira. Our only complaints were a leaky shower and a hard mattress on the bed.

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service
The hotel was very quiet and yet nothing was too much trouble for the lady who booked us in and later looked after us in the restaurant. She is a credit to this hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Authentic Gem Tucked Away on North Side of Island.
Stayed for a week in November. Had the place to ourselves pretty much. If you're looking for a base to go hiking or just want to lay low reading etc. This might be the spot for you.

10/10 Excellent

jjhants

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely quiet hotel, in great surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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8/10 Good

Graham, Lytham

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Good quality, quiet hotel with some reservations
Overall, the hotel offers a high standard of accommodation - good, large, clean and comfortable rooms, and good quality lounge areas. One problem with the lounge areas is that they are almost impossible to use after dark, as the lights are on a 5 minute timer, so by the time you have settled onto a couch and opened your book - the lights go out!! Also the room lights are quite dim - in fact they need replacing - so again reading became something of an issue. The other real problem that I had was with the quality, and the price, of the meals in the restaurant. The menu is less than extensive and the prices are significantly higher than other restaurants in the area. The food quality is not particularly high either, especially when considering the price levels. The breakfast service was passable, but the scrambled eggs were usually cool and rubbery - and the lack of staff overseeing the buffet meant that the coffee and hot water flasks quite often ran out and they were not refilled for some time. The hotel is located in a small village on the north coast- the village is still only accessible by the older roads, so expect a lengthy drive, via "interesting" roads to get anywhere. As with all of Madeira, there is a bus service, but you really do need a car to access this hotel. But as a complete change from Funchal, it is to be recommended as it is good to experience the real Madeira away from the crowds.

10/10 Excellent

Dzintars

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Peaceful
Peaceful, quiet. Breakfast a bit limited. Difficult to find first time late at night. Beautiful views short walk away.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Quaintessential, picturesque village
Nice staff, decent room size, tidy and warm bath/shower. we enjoyed their signature dish of fish fillets cooked with bananas, tasty chips and salad - tasted organic and delicious. We drove through the narrow winding mountain roads- serene and picturesque. The weather was a bit chilly that evening and the radiators luke warm. Nice area if you love the solitude and ideal for trekking. We asked a couple of local residents for directions to Sola de Boaventura and they were very pleasant and helpful. It was a bit quiet - probably because it was off peak.

10/10 Excellent

Matjaz

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Wonderful hotel, wonderful staff
This is a lovely quinta in a gorgeous setting. The hotel receptionist/waitress was extremely friendly and helpful and made us feel at home. The room was big and comfortable.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Relaxing hotel
Lovely hotel on the north side of the island. It's the quieter side, if you're looking for a relaxing holiday. The rooms are in a modern annex next to the old house where the reception and restaurant are. Large room with large bathroom. Wifi was a little spotty, but generally ok. Really friendly staff who speak fluent English. The hotel is easy to find. If in a car drive to Boaventura and turn at the road that has a large black brick tower on the corner (only one road passes through Boaventura) and the hotel is about 100m down the road on the left.

8/10 Good

adbhet, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet hotel
Pleasant clean hotel in a small village on the north of the island. The rooms and large common areas are spotless. The food is typical of the island. Ideal for a quiet holiday. The only problem we had was the bed was very hard.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great stay, quiet and very pleasant hotel. Clean rooms, nice environment, kind and helpful staff.

10/10 Excellent

Richard., Coventry UK

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Blissfully peaceful; Clean and comfortable.
We had a great Christmas break. This hotel was spotlessly clean and we had a lovely room. Clean comfortable, spacious and with plenty of drawers and hangers to unpack into. Good shower. It was lovely and warm It is so so peaceful. I don't know when I last went to anywhere had enjoyed such peace and quiet. Catia looked after us wonderfully. A very friendly and warm welcome. She was very helpful about local information. Great food. The village is small but beautiful and the walking is stunning and wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Very nice hotel in a beautiful environment
The Solar de Boaventura is a very nice hotel in the valley of North Madeira. It has a beautiful garden and terraces. The hotel staff were very kind and helpful. We had a great time there.

6/10 Okay

ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smaakvol ingericht, netjes, personeel vrijwel allemaal aardig. Wat ik minder vond waren de blaffende honden in de nacht(van het hotel zelf notabene) Een persoon bij de balie sprak geen engels en bleef alles maar in portugees herhalen. En ik miste een airco. De prijs is natuurlijk niet hoog maar het ligt dan ook in een omgeving waar je zonder auto niks kan.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hôtel se situe dans une maison de charme, totalement rénovée avec le confort moderne. Les chambres sont propres et la literie est confortable. Il y a une piscine, que nous n'avons pas eu l'occasion de tester : nous avons favorisé la randonné à proximité. Le restaurant de l'hôtel vaut également le détour. En somme : c'est une bonne adresse où séjourner dans la région
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024