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Monte Santo Resort

5.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Lake
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Monte Santo Aldeamento Turistico, Rua Joao Paulo II, Lagoa, 8400-559
  • Place, Carvoeiro Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Benagil Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocha Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Pool View

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

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 3 Bedrooms

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • 160 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lagoa

When you stay at Monte Santo Resort in Lagoa, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Carvoeiro Beach and Benagil Beach. .This family-friendly hotel is 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Sao Rafael Beach and 21.9 mi (35.3 km) from Marina de Lagos.

What's nearby

  • Carvoeiro Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Slide and Splash Water Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Benagil Beach - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Rocha Beach - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Portimão Marina - 16 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Lagoa Ferragudo Station - 13 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smiler's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪chef’s kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café Central - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jomar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Encci - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Monte Santo Resort

Luxury hotel with 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
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 swimming 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • 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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 482 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with family
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, we had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, well maintained with a super staff. Townhouse has everything needed and they fitted stair gates immediately when we asked. Will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Outstanding

The most amazing place. Staff were lovely, everywhere extremely clean, facilities fantastic and our suite was just perfect. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish, troy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly team, town house was very well located and amminities . Can use better mattresses
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhavraj

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it at Montesanto, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful, we were there to celebrate my husband 50th birthday and they surprised him with a bottle of wine and cake. The facilities are very accessible for someone with difficulty with mobility for example, lift to the restaurant and pool and walkable paths around the property. We are definitely coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

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

Nice place

Nice spot really enjoyed it. All facilities excellent. Only small negative. The balconeys are unbelievably close to each other. It's like you're sharing a balcony nearly with your neighbours.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda, Niagara on the Lake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view and staff. Too far from restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gulamgaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chioma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice location if you want quiet time to your self and friends. My friends loved the peace of the environment. Nice staff . A bit out of town other wise lovely . 😍😍

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed mid-October. Fantastic resort, staff super friendly and attentive. We celebrated a couple of birthdays and received cakes and sparkling wines from the resort. Buffet breakfast was excellent. The resort was kept spotless and rooms cleaned each day. The location was great, near the beach, supermarkets, town and some great restaurants. Only thing I’d say could be improved upon is the heating of the indoor pool could be slightly warmer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort with a fantastic swimming pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Great resort with some flaws

Fantastic place, couldnt fault how nice the rooms are and hotel. Onky downsides were 1. Location - it is on the outskirt of the town which means if you don't have a car you're talking 20-30 minutes of walking into town which is made hard since it is downhill and on the way back it is uphill 2. Barely any staff was knowledgeable in English which made it hard to order food/drinks 3. Kids - I love kids but there were a lot of families with kids and couples with kids which means a lot of noise 4. Not the best options for gluten free for breakfast. They have bread which isn't nice, cereals and croissant/madeleines (if they remembered to take them out of the freezer). No separate toaster either Otherwise can not fault the hotel. We were a couple with no kids and we went in September to avoid kids. If you have a family then great place as they have a kids playground and a small kids pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Azim

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was really good and the unit was great. The safe did not work but all else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024