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Solar da Bica

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
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Exclusive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Quad Room, Private Entrance) | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Sítio Dos Lameiros, São Vicente, 9240-211
  • Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center
    4 min drive
  • Seixal Beach
    20 min drive
  • Pizzaria El Franco
    4 min drive
  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    48 min drive

Room options

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Panoramic Twin Room

Panoramic Twin Room

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Quad Room, Private Entrance) | Living area

Exclusive Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Quad Room, Private Entrance)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

São Vicente

When you stay at Solar da Bica in São Vicente, you'll be in the mountains, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center. .This country house is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Porto Moniz Natural Pools and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Laurisilva of Madeira.
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What's nearby

  • Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center - 4 min drive
  • Seixal Beach - 20 min drive
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 20 min drive
  • Pico Ruivo - 34 min drive
  • Pico do Ariero - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cascata Água D'Alto - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Porto de Abrigo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Caravela - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Quebra Mar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ouro - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Solar da Bica

Country house with free parking, near Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center
Solar da Bica offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the country house include an indoor pool and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a sauna. Additional amenities at this country house include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: EUR 33 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - hot stone

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 55 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 33 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 55 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 119

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Turismo Rural Solar da Bica
Turismo Rural Solar da Bica House
Turismo Rural Solar da Bica House Sao Vicente
Turismo Rural Solar da Bica Sao Vicente
Turismo Solar
Solar da Bica Country House Sao Vicente
Solar da Bica Country House
Solar da Bica Sao Vicente
Solar da Bica
Solar Da Bica Madeira Islands/Sao Vicente
Solar da Bica São Vicente
Solar da Bica Country House
Solar da Bica Country House São Vicente

Solar da Bica Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with the prettiest view, freshest breakfast and most helpful and kind staff! Everything about our stay was a 10/10 :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little piece of paradise!
This place is very special and has outstanding views across Sao Vicente. The staff are wonderful and it has a real ‘retreat’ style feeling. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nataliia

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth the drive
It is a very nice hotel, but the road to get there is difficult and there is no restaurant at the hotel, at least in winter, so you have to get out to eat. The staff is very nice and the breakfast is among the best.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent stay all round.
Excellent accommodation and locality. Fantastic views across the valley.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and helpful staff. Small and quiet hotel with spectacular views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, nice facilities,good breakfast. Only downside no restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay at Solar da Bica
Very friendly staff and lovely setting. Need a car to get around. Breakfast optional but fresh and varied- continental breakfast. Good walks a short drive away. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous views. Peaceful
Great hotel. Lovely location with superb views. Friendly helpful staff. Good rooms, if a little basic but you must remember this is a guest house not a five star hotel. Lovely fresh breakfast, although nothing cooked, with extensive range of local and fresh products. The hotel even encourages you to pick produce from the garden if you wish. No restaurant in the evening but plenty of places in the town. Both on the sea front and in town. Would recommend the pub bar, in the town itself. All in all this is a lovely little guest house and I would recommend it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronika , South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in the mountains
We arrived 1 day late due to our flight being delayed and the hotel accommodated our cancellation of 1 night without charging us. Really very helpful and friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Roy, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to stay in the north of Madeira
We stayed for 9 nights at Solar da Bica in December. It is in a good location (provided that you have a car) close to Sao Vicente and the northern coast. It is very comfortable and the staff are wonderful. Breakfast is very good. There is a small indoor swimming pool. On the lower floor where breakfast is served there is a lounge area with free tea & coffee (espresso maker). There is a well stocked 'honesty bar', you pay your drinks bill when you check out. There is a log fire in the evening. Not really required for heating during our stay but it provided ambience. We would definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Baldeep, Slough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful, Calm, Friendly, Clean!
Peaceful, calm, excellent Service. The staff at the hotel including the owners are amazing. Super friendly, happy to help and very accommodating. Very clean rooms. We had the apartment as there were 4 of us and it was comfortable, great size. The garden with fresh fruit and vegetables was amazing. The pool and pool area was extremely clean. Always room for us and always plenty of clean towels. Rooms were cleaned and organised daily which was nice. Out of the way of any of the towns but only a few minutes by car to Sao Vicente where there are a few decent restaurants and coffee shops which do amazing cakes. Great views into the valley and green everywhere. Perfect location to stay when visiting the island as it is pretty central to everything. I would definitely stay again. The fresh breakfast every morning in the hotel was excellent, locally produced products and home made cakes every day. okay the pillows were lumpy and the beds were firm/hard but when you are in a place like this and the staff are amazing, views are awesome, it does not really matter. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace and Quiet in Beautiful Surroundings
Friendly, clean, wonderful surroundings on the side of a beautiful valley close to the sea. Top marks for the swimming pool and garden. Free tea coffee and cake all day and an honesty bar that was well stocked. Would certainly return and take friends.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Yannik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solar da Bica bietet alles was man sich wünschen kann: eine tolle Aussicht, saubere Außenanlage und Zimmer, nettes Personal, biologischer Garten, exzellentes Frühstück, Parkmöglichkeiten direkt vor dem Eingang. Wir würden definitiv wieder kommen
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Qualité du service exceptionnel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023