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Monte Santo Resort

5.0 star property

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Lake
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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

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

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

Luxury Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Pool View

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Suite, 3 Bedrooms

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

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

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

Luxury Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

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

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

Luxury Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

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

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

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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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 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Marinha Beach and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Rocha Beach.

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 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.

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
  • 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

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
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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 495 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

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amardeep Kaur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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
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
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.
Missing/broken fixings in bathroom
Missing shelf in fridge
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Travelled with family
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
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
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
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
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, St Louis

Travelled with partner
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
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