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Monte Santo Resort

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Dates

February 2026

March 2026

Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

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Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Spa
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning

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Monte Santo Aldeamento Turistico, Rua Joao Paulo II, Lagoa, 8400-559

Place, Carvoeiro Tennis Club
‪10 min walk‬
Place, Carvoeiro Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Carvoeiro Boardwalk
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
‪53 min drive‬

Room options

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Luxury Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

Exceptional

130 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

80 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Luxury Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Pool View

160 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Very good

75 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Very good

100 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

160 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Garden view
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Luxury Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

Garden view
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Pool
Spa pool
Spa
Kids’ pool

About the area

Lagoa

When you stay at Monte Santo Resort in Lagoa, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Carvoeiro Beach and Slide and Splash Water Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Sao Rafael Beach and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Albufeira Marina.

What's nearby

Carvoeiro Tennis Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Carvoeiro Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Paraiso Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Carvoeiro Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Algar Seco Rocks - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

Lagoa Ferragudo Station - 11 min drive
Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Smiler's Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪chef’s kitchen - ‬3 min drive
‪Galo d' Ouro - ‬3 min drive
‪Café Central - ‬3 min drive
‪Restaurante Oasis - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Monte Santo Resort

Luxury hotel with 5 outdoor pools, near Carvoeiro Beach

Monte Santo Resort offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Lagoa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor tennis court, a health club, and a water park (surcharge) are featured at the hotel. 5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 112 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and microwaves.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor pools, a water park (surcharge), and a health club. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

You can enjoy a meal at Aroma Restaurante serving the guests of Monte Santo Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Aroma Restaurante - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
2 bars/lounges
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Aroma Restaurante

Things to do

5 outdoor pools
Basketball
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Health club
Indoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Sauna
Steam room
Water park
Yoga classes

Family friendly

5 outdoor pools
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free children's club
In-room cot
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
In-room washing machine/dryer
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Water park (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Business centre
Meeting room

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Spa open daily

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

2 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Built in 2008
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot

Bathroom

Bidet
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Freezer
Hob
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Air conditioning
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children

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, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Monte Santo

Monte Santo Carvoeiro

Monte Santo Resort

Monte Santo Resort Carvoeiro

Resort Monte Santo

Santo Monte

Santo Resort

Monte Santo Hotel Carvoeiro

Monte Santo Resort Carvoeiro, Portugal - Algarve

Monte Santo Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Judith

9 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filomena

Travelled with family

16 Oct 2025

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

Staff lovely , so helpful ! Room great very walkable to pool , lounge. Only thing is that nothing really walkable outside of resort, needed to drive to get to town etc.But would still stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family

11 Oct 2025

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

Stunning venue.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with partner

2 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The location is perfect, but for a five star resort unfortunately it falls short especially in the properties. We stayed in a two bedroom Town House which on arrival looked fantastic, but soon noticed the poor condition internally. The living room had several loose floor tiles large chunks of plaster missing from walls and the skirting boards in an awful condition. The handrails for the stairs was a worry though they had definitely been coming away from the wall at some point and silicon had been used to try and hold the rail in place which wasn't working and clearly this is something they should address for safety purposes. Jacuzzi in each bathroom didn't work shower fixings broken or missing in each bathroom. Main bedroom balcony patio door lock was broken and the outside light didn't work.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivam

Travelled with family

30 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing resort!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family

28 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean and comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

25 Sept 2025

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

Resort is very family friendly. Breakfast was great and the pool was clean. I would recommend this resort.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

15 Sept 2025

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

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lourdes

5 Sept 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amardeep Kaur

5 Sept 2025

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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

4 Sept 2025

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

Great find

Lovely chilled resort. We walked a lot, there’s a lot of hills nearby so be prepared for that. Otherwise taxis are very cheap

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyung Min

Travelled with family

4 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a nice stay at the resort. The property is clean and well equipped.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family

16 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

This resort has great bones. It has the potential to be great and, I think, was once, not long ago. It’s let down by the condition of the rooms/apartments. The location is good, it’s possible to walk to a few restaurants and Carvoeiro is within striking distance. Our apartment was a good size, but just needed some maintenance and updating. The dishwasher didn’t wash dishes properly. The rail on the balcony was warped, “splintery” and needed painting/staining. The fittings in the bathroom were, in some cases, missing or broken. The mats in the gym are worn thin, the floor of the gym is stained and damaged. The TV service was good in terms of choice of channel, signal was patchy though and could benefit from providing access to Netflix, Prime etc. Would I go back? Yes, right after a renovation.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

16 Aug 2025

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

We really enjoyed our stay at Monte Santo and would happily return. Our room didn’t have enough blankets or towels and when they were replaced they often weren’t replaced equally (no bath mat after cleaning, missing face clothes). Otherwise, it was a great stay

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

8 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Travelled with family

29 July 2025

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

Great group family resort

Great staff and the main pool was the main attraction. We were a group of 20 people staying in a mix of 2 bed apartments. All the rooms were good, clean and had everything you needed. We didnt need to fight for loungera in the morning but most people were quite quick to place towels. Some of the pool area had tiles that could do we replacing and some of the bridges needed attention. The Cool Bar by the pool was great for drinks, ice creams etc. The breakfast was always good, attentive staff. They offered various eggs too but no sign to say that so found out by seeing other peoples food. The nearby town of Carvoiero was great to visit too. Easy to get around in cabs and Ubers.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarabjit

Travelled with family

29 July 2025

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

Amazing trip!

This was an amazing trip for us! We were a family of 18 staying in multiple apartments over the resort. The pool, the townhouses and apartments, the service. All was amazing! We can not fault it. We went with elderly family members at 70 years and old and the youngest was 7!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mr B

Travelled with family

29 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing Stay – Far from 5-Star Standards

Our stay at Monte Santo Resort started well but quickly turned into a series of frustrations. Upon arrival at our 3-bedroom villa, we found an external door that was unable to be locked and none of the phones working. Reporting these issues to reception was futile, as the phones were apparently on back-order – a claim I found hard to believe. The pool area was another disappointment. Despite a policy against reserving sunbeds with towels, this was ignored, making it impossible to find a sunbed during peak hours unless you joined in the same practice. The villa had significant maintenance issues. Two bathrooms had baths that wouldn’t drain, and the third lacked a plug entirely. Maintenance eventually fixed the drains, explaining parts were missing – a baffling oversight. The worst issue came two days before checkout when a plumbing leak caused the downstairs bathroom ceiling to collapse, leaving two bathrooms unusable. Despite reporting this early, the response was slow, and a villa change was only offered late in the day, which was impractical as we were attending a wedding. Other issues, like loose bannisters, added to the disappointment. Overall, Monte Santo Resort fails to meet 5-star expectations. Poor maintenance, lack of attention to detail, and inadequate handling of issues made this a stay we wouldn’t recommend or repeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family

16 July 2025

Unfortunately we had a number of maintenance issues , lots of broken things in the 2 bed townhouse air conditioning after a number of attempts could not be fixed , door was Broken , button to flush toilet and more they definitely need to be maintained better . Staff are great it’s a lovely resort but I can’t say it’s 5 star due to those issues I would say 4 stars and unfortunately won’t return .

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venisha

Travelled with group

12 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

8 July 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, St Louis

Travelled with partner

1 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice property 15 minutes walk to town (downhill) cheap Uber back. Had only a couple of small issues. They do need to change the music in the bar/restaurant. 5 songs in the entire loop.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with family

16 June 2025

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

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful hotel in Portugal. From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming and especially great with the kids, which made a huge difference for us. We stayed in a two-bedroom apartment, and it had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The space was clean, well-equipped, and perfect for our family. The breakfast offered a great selection each morning – something for everyone – and really set us up for the day. But honestly, the highlight for the kids was the pool area. They didn’t want to leave! It was safe, fun, and a big hit for the whole family. Could do with a small amount of upkeep in this area with the decking but this didn’t hinder or bother us in anyway. All in all, a fantastic experience and we would definitely return. Highly recommend for families looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

14 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Travelled with family

7 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel, we had a great time

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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Lagoa

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Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Monte Santo Resort

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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Monte Santo Resort Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

9.2/10

8.8/10

8.4/10

9.0/10

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Judith

Judith

10/10 Excellent

Filomena