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Solar da Bica
Rua Bica, 17 , 9240-211 São Vicente, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 407 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
We really enjoyed the beautiful, rural location of this hotel, steeps hills and all! It was peaceful and charming overall, and the room was very relaxing with everything done perfectly. The staff were kind and personable, the pool was lovely and I had it all to myself when I went swimming. The bed was very comfortable with good pillow options. The local herb garden was another perfect touch to a charming overall experience.
Michael
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe breakfast, the garden tour by the owner, the juice she made from the garden, the views incredible!! Staff great.
Jennifer
United States of America
United States of AmericaVery nice accommodation, cosy rooms and great facilities, delicious breakfast.
Nicoleta
Austria
AustriaThis place is paradise. Beautiful house surrounded with mountains and with amazing view. you can enjoy your morning coffee on your own little balcony or spacious terrace right next to building. For breakfast they serve also fruits from garden- so delicious! At check-out they gave me little souvenir, post card with discount for the next stay and their local tea :) Thank you! Its better if you travel by car, it is 7 min drive to Sao Vicente beach, 25 min drive o South of Madeira.
Alise
Latvia
Latviavery friendly and familiar host. breakfast was very delicious.
Isabella
Austria
AustriaVery cozy accommodation located in beautiful mountains. Great base for the trips, you just need a car. Common area with tea and coffee available at all time for free. Delicious breakfast made with local eco fruits and veggies. Warm pool with salted water. Just perfect!!!
Barbora
Czech Republic
Czech RepublicNice accomodation in mountains. Everyone was friendly and helpfull, nice smaller pool. Breakfast is tasty. Church is near, but it stops ringing between 10pm and 8am, uf 😃
Vanda
Czech Republic
Czech RepublicExcellent location, the view is spectacular. Rooms are small but nice and well equiped, comfortable beds. Tasty breakfast, delicious fresh orange juice and local pastry. Swimming pool with warm water, our kids loved it. Service is excellent. The hotel staff is very polite, kind and helpfull. Great płace to stay !
Emilia
Poland
PolandEverything was excellent, lovely breakfast, clean comfortable rooms, great facilities, friendly and attentive staff.
Martin
Ireland
Irelanda quiet and tranquil location with a great breakfast
Christopher
Romania
Romania9.2
Wonderful
410 reviews
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Michael
United States of America
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Jennifer
United States of America
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Nicoleta
Austria
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Alise
Latvia
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Isabella
Austria
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Barbora
Czech Republic
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Vanda
Czech Republic
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Emilia
Poland
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Martin
Ireland
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Christopher
Romania
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Solar da Bica is a cozy and tranquil retreat. This comfortable guest house faces the mountains and has green natural surroundings.
The Solar features accommodations in rooms and an apartment. The rooms all feature a private bathroom, satellite TV and mountain views.
Guests of the apartment are welcome to prepare their meals in the fully-equipped kitchen of the unit. A homemade breakfast, featuring a variety of jams and local delicacies, is served each morning at the property.
A heated salt water swimming pool and a sauna (extra) are available for guests to enjoy a relaxing break. A comfortable lounge, with sofas and a fireplace is also a part of the property, where guests can quietly enjoy a book or the scenic mountain surroundings. The Madeira International Airport is a 42-minute drive from the Solar da Bica.
The famed São Vicente Caves, one of the most emblematic landmarks in Madeira, are a 5-minute drive away. The tranquil Solar overlooks the S. Vicente Valley and the green mountains of the Laurissilva Forest. It is an ideal starting point to explore the northern coast of the island and enjoy its landscapes.
The Madeira International Airport is a 42-minute drive from the Solar da Bica.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Most popular amenities
1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
4 reasons to choose Solar da Bica
Closest beach
Sao Vicente Beach
7.3 Good beach1.7 miles from property
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Michael
United States of America“We really enjoyed the beautiful, rural location of this hotel, steeps hills and all! It was peaceful and charming overall, and the room was very relaxing with everything done perfectly. The staff were kind and personable, the pool was lovely and I...”
JenniferUnited States of America“The breakfast, the garden tour by the owner, the juice she made from the garden, the views incredible!! Staff great.”
Nicoleta
Austria“Very nice accommodation, cosy rooms and great facilities, delicious breakfast.”
Alise
Latvia“This place is paradise. Beautiful house surrounded with mountains and with amazing view. you can enjoy your morning coffee on your own little balcony or spacious terrace right next to building. For breakfast they serve also fruits from garden-...”
IsabellaAustria“very friendly and familiar host. breakfast was very delicious.”- Barbora
Czech Republic“Very cozy accommodation located in beautiful mountains. Great base for the trips, you just need a car. Common area with tea and coffee available at all time for free. Delicious breakfast made with local eco fruits and veggies. Warm pool with salted...” 
VandaCzech Republic“Nice accomodation in mountains. Everyone was friendly and helpfull, nice smaller pool. Breakfast is tasty. Church is near, but it stops ringing between 10pm and 8am, uf 😃”
Emilia
Poland“Excellent location, the view is spectacular. Rooms are small but nice and well equiped, comfortable beds. Tasty breakfast, delicious fresh orange juice and local pastry. Swimming pool with warm water, our kids loved it. Service is excellent. The...”- Martin
Ireland“Everything was excellent, lovely breakfast, clean comfortable rooms, great facilities, friendly and attentive staff.” 
Christopher
Romania“a quiet and tranquil location with a great breakfast”
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- Do you offer a shuttle service to the property from Funchal? Thanks in advance!Thank you for your question. We do not offer shuttle service. We advice all of our guest to rent a car, in order to better explore the island. All the best! With warmth, Solar da Bica FamilyAnswered on January 6, 2021
- Hi, Will the pool and sauna be open in November and will there be a charge for it? ThanksGood evening, Thank you very much for your contact. with reference to your question we inform you that, our indoor pool it´s open and the sauna it is available for a extra charge. We are available for more information! Best regards Solar da BicaAnswered on October 6, 2021
- Bom dia, A piscina e apenas interior ou também há uma piscina exterior? ObrigadaBoa tarde, Estamos gratos pelo seu contacto e interesse no Solar da Bica! Informa-se que, dispomos de uma piscina interior de água salgada e aquecida. Continuação de ótimo dia! Com carinho, Família Solar da BicaAnswered on July 24, 2021
Hosted by Solar da Bica
9.7
Host Review Score
Solar da Bica
Solar da Bica is a cosy and quiet agro tourism house, nestled at the magic and idyllic São Vicente valley, in the Madeira Island. Located in an area with one unique view over the valley, it offers unforgettable landscapes through the breathtaking scenario of the mountains, including the exuberant vegetation of the Laurissilva Forest.
The property results from the reconstruction, adaptation and preservation of the traditional typology of two century-old houses.
Although it preserves many of the original elements, the Solar da Bica was adapted with modern infrastructures, of which are worth mention the indoor heated swimming pool, the sauna, the panoramic garden and the biological vegetable-garden where many of our breakfast products come from.
There is no restaurant at Solar da Bica.
For our privileged location, to better explore the island, and to drive to local restaurants and sample our delicious cuisine, a car is recommended.
Madeira Airport is 45 km away.
At Solar da Bica, our team is our family and it is this sense of home way from home we want our guests to experience with us.
The nearest restaurants are at 4km.
Bus stop 4km.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Car is recommended.
Languages spoken: English,French,Portuguese
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of Solar da Bica
Bathroom
Bedroom
View
Outdoors
Room Amenities
Activities
Living Area
Media & Technology
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
Front Desk Services
Entertainment & Family Services
Safety & security
General
Indoor swimming pool
Spa
Languages Spoken
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 25 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Solar da Bica accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note that the property is not served by public transports.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Solar da Bica of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
License number: 119/RNET
FAQs about Solar da Bica
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Solar da Bica may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Solar da Bica offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Walking tours
- Swimming pool
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Guests staying at Solar da Bica can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Buffet
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Solar da Bica by:
- Car 45min
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Check-in at Solar da Bica is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Solar da Bica is 1.5 miles from the center of São Vicente.
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Room options at Solar da Bica include:
- Apartment
- Twin
- Double
