Monte Santo Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
VIP Access

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Front of property - evening/night
Indoor pool, 5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lake
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Monte Santo Aldeamento Turistico, Rua Joao Paulo II, Lagoa, 8400-559
  • Place, Carvoeiro Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Benagil Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocha Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬
VIP Access
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Room options

Luxury Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1399 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Luxury Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 1722 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1722 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

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

Luxury Townhome, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

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

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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About the neighborhood

Lagoa

Within a short walk of Carvoeiro Tennis Club, Monte Santo Resort is within 2 miles (3 km) of Paraiso Beach. This 112-room, 5-star hotel has 5 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and a water park.

What's nearby

  • Carvoeiro Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Slide and Splash Water Park - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Benagil Beach - 12 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Portimão Marina - 19 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Rocha Beach - 20 min drive - 7.8 miles

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
  • ‪Galo d' Ouro - ‬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 features a full-service spa, 5 outdoor pools, and a water park. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym.
32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Kitchens, washers/dryers, and furnished balconies or patios are other standard amenities.
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • 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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • The 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Monte Santo Resort?

This hotel is located in Lagoa within a short 10-minute walk of Carvoeiro Tennis Club. You'll also find Carvoeiro Beach and Benagil Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Monte Santo Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Monte Santo Resort?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, prenatal massages, body wraps, and reflexology.

Does Monte Santo Resort feature a casino at the property?

No, Monte Santo Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Monte Santo Resort?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with 5 outdoor pools.

What do couples enjoy most about Monte Santo Resort?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 5 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Does Monte Santo Resort have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Monte Santo Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Monte Santo Resort serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Aroma Restaurante.

Does Monte Santo Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Monte Santo Resort.

Does Monte Santo Resort have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Monte Santo Resort?

The closest major airport to Monte Santo Resort is Portimao (PRM), which is 11 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Faro Intl. Airport (FAO), which is around 28.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Monte Santo Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Monte Santo Resort comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden or pool views.

Does Monte Santo Resort have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Monte Santo Resort.

Monte Santo Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 492 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashish, troy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 . 😍😍