I have never posted a review prior to this, but this place deserves an exceptional review. Firstly, the staff are excellent, in particular Pedro, Homraj and the lady who runs the bar/restaurant (whose name we didn’t get), nothing is a problem for them. The place itself is immaculate, accommodation is fantastic and we particularly loved the quiet atmosphere they promote, no ridiculous music all day at the pool for example. The town centre is a pleasant 11 minute stroll going to and an unpleasant 22 minutes in the other direction (all uphill), however there are Tuktuks that will bring you back for a fiver, (look for George). The town is very pleasant loads of shops and places to eat and very picturesque. We will definitely return.

Have stayed here many times with the kids…can’t be faulted

Nothing

The room is big, beds are comfortable. Full equipment in the kitchen. Good cleaning everyday.

Swimming towels if you want to change to the clean one and you have to pay 1 euro each time per towel. No hairdryer in the bathroom of swimming pool. Jacuzzi has very low pressure. The lady at reception was not helpful, anything you ask the answer is: that’s the way we are always doing in this hotel. Feels like they are 5 star hotel but they don’t want to provide 5 star service. I will ever choose to stay there anymore.

A Wonderful Stay Made Even More Memorable by Exceptional Care This was our third visit to Carvoeiro and our second time staying at Monte Santo Resort – and once again, it reminded us exactly why we love coming back. The resort is beautiful, the location is perfect, and the team truly goes above and beyond to make every stay special. During this visit, our daughter unfortunately injured her foot and required stitches – not the kind of holiday moment any parent wants to deal with. But the way the staff at Monte Santo responded was absolutely outstanding and turned a difficult situation into something positive. A heartfelt thank you goes to Mariana, who was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely caring throughout our stay. Her support made a big difference and truly stood out. We were also deeply touched by the thoughtfulness of the wider team. Everyone from the reception staff to housekeeping asked after our daughter and offered help in every way they could. Despite the unexpected twist to our holiday, Monte Santo helped make it a memorable and positive experience. We’re so grateful for the care and professionalism shown, and we’ll absolutely be returning again. Highly recommended – not just for the beautiful setting and facilities, but for the incredible people who make it truly special.

We had the most wonderful and relaxing stay at Monte Santo Resort. The staff are so lovely, facilities are great, this includes a very well stocked kitchen in our apartment (I have to cook all my meals due to dietary requirements. I avoid gluten, dairy, soy, corn and grains- tricky!). However, breakfast was included, and i was able to have a few things for breakfast, which I was very grateful for. (Gluten-free options available) We loved everything from the moment we stepped in and had a very warm welcome to the minute we left. Parking wasn't an issue. The resort is nice and quiet. (We did visit out of season, which worked for us well) Our apartment view was amazing. We enjoyed the beautiful pool outside as well as the steam room, sauna, and indoor pool on those less sunny days. It was my husbands birthday whilst there, and he received a complimentary bday cake as well as a bottle of bubbles. That's a very thoughtful and kind touch (maybe a gluten-free option could be considered). Our housekeeping ladies were brilliant - we really are so appreciative to EVERYONE here. Numerous grocery shops are nearby. We had a car, so it was easy to get around. We walked to Carvoeiro a few times (approx 20 mins at pace but it is not flat!), but, beautiful views once you're near. I do think we will be back! If I was to make a couple of comments/ observations, these would be: - the only thing I would have loved to have in the kitchen is a non stick pan (everything else was there and of good quality) - some areas of the resort, including the rooms, look little tired in places - this wasn't an issue for us, but a refresh might be a good idea in the future - the resort isn't too accessible for those with moderate to severe mobility issues. Speaking to one of the guests who was in a wheelchair, he really struggled to enjoy his holiday fully due to lack of accessibility.

There is nothing we didn't like, for us, this was a perfect place/ holiday.

The resort itself is very good and the staff are lovely and helpful. Inside the buildings areas are super clean but the outside could do with a bit of spit and polish as they say . Unfortunately our stay in mid April wasn't a good week weather wise so the lovely pool etc wasn't a very good option as is wasn't very warm. The bed was comfortable and the shower was nice and hot . The A/C was quiet and worked well. The kitchen section was clean and tooled up with a washing machine , microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher. A little lacking in dish clothes and cleaning products to make you feel totally at home , or is that just me ha ? My biggest concern was not the resorts fault but has to be said that there's a lot of potholes in the roads in Portugal and are very dangerous and could very easily cost you your rental car ... be warned !! All in all we had a good week touring the coastal towns and even ventured up to Monchique .. so yes this is a good location for a base to travel around easily.

As mentioned.... nothing that is the resorts fault . Best go May onwards for the weather and hire a Hummer as a rental car !

The suite I stayed in was perfect. I could have used the catering facilities to be self-catered if I'd really wanted to. But why would you? Carvoeiro is 25 mins or so down the road and has a wonderful range of eateries. There was enough space in my room to focus on truly relaxing, but the hotel's facilities meant I didn't spend a lot of time in it! The pool area was to die for, catching the sun throughout the whole day, and the indoor facilities (gym, sauna and pool) were great on the one day when the weather wasn't so good. I can't write a review without mentioning the staff! José Boto and team were just wonderful. They were very kind and welcoming to a solo traveller like me - offering local recommendations and a smile at every stage. It was my birthday during the stay and the team went an extra mile by wishing me the best and delivering a special gift to my room. This was very thoughtful and left a lovely impression.

I can't think of a single thing the hotel itself could improve. Exceptional. But I would call out a couple of things about the location for other visitors. 1) The walk to/from Carvoeiro takes about 25 mins, and it is quite hilly! I'd suggest taking some sturdy shoes. 2) If you don't have access to a car, it's a bit of extra effort to get to and from the hotel from major transport hubs. But it's well worth it! I found it much simpler to use Bolt rather than relying on buses for my transfers.

Stayed 4 nights, amazing breakfast, beautiful setting, and gym and pool facilities. Had dinner on the last night, and the restaurant manager Christiano, exceeded our expectations with customising some of our dishes and even had halal dishes on the menu. We had an early checkout on our last day and missed breakfast, and he even provided breakfast boxes for our two teens for takeaway.

We checked in at around 5pm to our house, ac was not working, after several phone calls and three trips to reception, finally got someone to come and check it and they then told us that there is some technical issue and that we need to move. We then had to repack and move to another house at 10pm at night, whilst one of our teenagers was already in bed and the other in the shower. This experience could have been avoided entirely by checking the property before issuing it to a guest. Cleaning ladies came at disparate times, didn't clean properly, nor changed the sheets or replaced finished toiletries or changed towels every day, or at least every other day.

The resort was gorgeous! The room was huge! It was easily the biggest and nicest place we stayed at on our European vacation but it was also easily the least expensive. I loved the area and how close it was to a town. The streets were all manicured nicely! The staff went out of their way to be nice to us. The heated pool was amazing! Loved the sauna / hot tub/ steam room and gym as well. I liked it so much I might buy a unit! Can’t say enough great things about this place. The romantic package I paid for was so well presented with rose petals everywhere and champagne as well as chocolate to die for. The cliff lines out there are breathtaking and the Bengali caves kayak tour was a must do!! Unless you’re out of shape…then maybe take a boat or see if you can find an escalator.

That we had to leave.

We loved Monte Santo, it's classy & calm but still has all amenities like kids club, poolside waiter service, room service, daily cleaning. You could probably let the location put you off as it's about 20 minute walk to the beach but its actually so much nicer than the streets off from the beach. Taxi's generally cost under 5 euro & arrived within minutes of booking on Uber (we travelled in mid may so I'm sure its busier in peak seasons) before we arrived I had read some reviews that the place needed some minor redecoration or fixing up - I can say it was all done & everything was perfect. Obviously its not a chef standard kitchen in the suites and townhouses but everything you could possibly need, a functioning washing machine, dishwasher, hob & cutlery etc. Staff couldn't be more attentive & friendly. The pool is luxurious, the pool restaurant and bar is elegant & the gym is spacious. All the changing areas and restrooms are really nice too - A higher standard than what you'd expect from resorts similarly priced / located. Spa looked (and smelled) great, we didn't find the time to use it this time but would next time! We had a 2 bed suite & it's really spacious for a family of 3/4. We did a local pirate ship tour from Portimao, got a Taxi which was cheap & it was one of the best things we've done, the staff were so friendly, it wasn't cheesy but still great fun, took us into the local caves on smaller boats & the surroundings were incredible. Would highly recommend.