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Reviews of Solar da Bica

Rua Bica, 17 , 9240-211 São Vicente, Portugal

#3 of 7 B&Bs and inns in São Vicente

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 178 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A very subtle quiet sound that the electricity box made in the room.. but I might be very sensitive to such sounds so it's not something to worry about or could be improved instantly.

    This was the best place in the whole of Madeira. And probably the best hotel ever. The place is exceptional, cosy, homey, clean, well designed, not crowded with guests. The staff was genuinely friendly and helpful. The room was perfect, great shower, great details and extras. Make you feel really welcomed. We swam in the pool. Good temperature for swimming, perfect area to chill,read, enjoy the view. We booked sports massage and it was really good and worth the money. They also gave us bathrobes.The breakfast was exceptional, smoothies, freshly squeezed juice, garden veggies etc. Outside area is also very comfy for chilling. You need to have a car for this place. Some good restaurants around.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful location and property. Wonderful breakfast and friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    10
    worth every euro spent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it is a small guest house, where every detail is taken care of. it feels like home, and is also very romantic. we had our best time in Madeira there! amazing view on the mountains

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful views, spacious and quiet rooms, clean. Super friendly and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast filled with fresh products.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    2 night stay for family 2 adults + 10&14yo children. Stayed in garden room, which unfortunately have limited view ov
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Greta location with good facilities, breakfast, friendly staff good view from terrace and the top rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The heater stayed hot for so long that it was uncomfortable for sleeping at the recommended setting. We had two rooms and the electricity in one stopped working the morning of check out. We could not figure out what was wrong. Construction on the street during our stay - not their fault, just frustrating. Parking was best for a small vehicle.

    Nice little place. I couldn't decide if it was a small hotel or a big BnB but it worked. The view was very nice. We could see all the stars at night from our balcony. Breakfast was pretty good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    9.0
    Amazing vieuws cosy terrace
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Warm inside swimming pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    8.0
    Decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room looked a tiny bit outdated (different from the pictures).

    The pool was great and breakfast was decent. Shower was also very nice. Staff was very kind.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    10
    Absoluetly worth it, if you like cozy and calm atmosphere and self made stuff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit far from everything, car really needed, but totally worth the time to get there. Maybe the climate of the island is not the best at this accompdatipn, but it can depend on many things

    The atmosphere, the self made “products”, the calmness that the place has

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    10
    Fabulous stay, location, and people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The road getting up there isn't ideal, but you get used to it once you've been there a couple days. It just happened to be under construction when we were there, but nothing they can do about that.

    We had an incredible time at this gorgeous family-run property. They really go above and beyond to make you feel taken care of. Homemade cake at breakfast, fresh flowers from the garden in the bathroom, and a fresh bag of dried herbs for tea upon arrival. They are really just lovely people. They are inspiring an incredibly sustainable lifestyle we should all learn from. No plastic bags in the garbages, fresh eggs at breakfast from their chickens, homemade jam and yoghurt, and they only do the towels when needed. I will miss seeing them, and the views :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    variety of breakfast after 3 occasions were getting boring , however was super (personal choice of preferences)

    beautiful view, nice pool, super environment

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is good, but requires the car to go anywhere, as it is located up on the hillside.

    Cleanliness, the pool and sauna, breakfast was very good with lots of home-made stuff taken from their allotments, and the staff are very friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful hotel, we loved our stay (2N). Nice room with thoughful details. Wonderful views from the terrace and delicious breakfast (best in whole of Madeira). Thank you!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Absolutely amazing views, looked like we were staying on the set of the Emperor's New Groove

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    10
    Great place away from the main touristy area
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Do need a car or bike if you want to wonder down to the main restaurant beach area.

    Nice pool, great views and cool area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    10
    Hikers retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all

    Loved Solar da Bica. The staff there are wonderful, the room was great. The breakfast was excellent, and I liked that they changed things up a little every morning. The sauna and pool was a real treat after a long day hiking. We also loved the little tuck shop in the reception where you could buy beers!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There wasnt a restaurant for dinner

    Breakfast, and room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    9.0
    Very satisfied there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice accomodation,friendly staff,amazing breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    great staff, great breakfast, quiet area. perfect for a tranquil holiday!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The offer for buying food and water from a "bar" could have more options. Chips and cookies are not particularly good after long day of travel, when you arrive and don't wanna go anywhere else and rest as I traveled by motorcycle.

    The place is absolutely beautiful, even it is far from everything (you have to drive to get somewhere). It is like a rural area of small village so not many stuff around but the view in the morning from windows was just spectacular. Staff was helpful and really nice. The breakfast was good enough to get your day started. I really enjoyed the bed, I could sleep in there all day. if you like calm spot with a amazing view, this is your place.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Had to drive about 10 minutes to get dinner, but not too bad

    The breakfast was amazing particularly the tomato jam. Our bathroom and room was spacious with a beautiful view. The indoor pool was awesome to relax in after a hike.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We looooved this little family run, boutique hotel nestled above São Vincente. It is a lovely little oasis geared towards relaxation. The staff all very helpful & so kind. We enjoyed a wonderful & much needed massage (we had done the Pico to Pico hike prior to our stay), the pool, the gardens--from which we enjoyed much of the produce at our breakfasts which were fantastic with delicious veg and fruits, homemade jams and yogurt. We stayed 4 nights & from here easily traveled to Santana, Ponta do Sol, Levada walks, the incredible scenic drive from São Vincente to Seixal to Porto Moniz, the Laurisilva Forest (Fanal Forest) and much more! We definitely will definitely stay here again when revisiting Madeira

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    9.0
    Very kind staff and a beautiful location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some little facilities didn’t work or wasn’t maintained.

    The location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great and really special breakfast, complementary coffee/tea/water, beautiful garden and view, very nice and friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2023

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