SOLAR DA BICA

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Solar da Bica is a cosy and quiet rural tourism unit, nestled at the magic and idyllic São Vicente valley, in the Madeira Island. Located in an area with one unique view over the valley, it offers unforgettable landscapes through the breathtaking scenario of the mountains, including the exuberant vegetation of the Laurissilva Forest. The property results from the reconstruction, adaptation and preservation of the traditional typology of two century-old houses. Although it preserves many of the original elements, the Solar da Bica was adapted with modern infrastructures, of which are worth mention the indoor heated swimming pool, the sauna, the panoramic garden and the sustainable vegetable-garden. Madeira Airport is 45 km away. We recommend you to rent a car.

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Property amenities

Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Pool

Sauna

Coffee shop

Hiking

Board games / puzzles

Children's television networks

Street parking

Parking

Free internet

Wifi

Internet

Pool / beach towels

Indoor pool

Heated pool

Breakfast available

Breakfast buffet

Complimentary instant cofffee

Complimentary tea

Wine / champagne

Indoor play area for children

Fax / photocopying

Massage

BBQ facilities

Non-smoking hotel

Outdoor furniture

Picnic area

Sun loungers / beach chairs

Sun terrace

Sun umbrellas

Laundry service

Room features

Housekeeping

Interconnected rooms available

Private balcony

Bottled water

Refrigerator

Flatscreen TV

Walk-in shower

Hair dryer

Private bathrooms

Room types

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

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HOTEL CLASS

HOTEL STYLE

Great View

Family

Languages Spoken

English, French, Portuguese

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Contact

Sitio dos Lameiros São Vicente, Sao Vicente, Madeira 9240-211 Portugal

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Getting there

Madeira Airport26 kmSee all flights

Porto Santo Airport71 kmSee all flights

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Pico Ruivo

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9.7 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

9.7 kmGeologic Formations

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186Reviews3Q+A7Room tips

Wonderful, restful, comfort and pleasant stay.

This hotels is in the mountains. Amazing view from the room to surroundings. We stayed in the hotel for 3 nights and was able from this location to visit the west of the island, Porto Moniz natural swimming pools, Seixal beach with black sand, lava Caves, the lighthouse on the most west point of Madeira, where you can see the amazing sunset view. Also, the staff is very friendly and pleasant, everything is very clean and breakfast contains only the best quality of food. Not a very big selection, but always fresh, and all choices for everyone. There is a pool on site, where you can enjoy 26 degrees of water to swim and relax.

Date of stay: September 2019

Thank you so much for this wonderful words! What a pleasure it is to read your review and find you loved your stay with us. Thank you also for pointing how easy it is to explore the island having Solar da Bica as a base location. We wish you the best in life! Most sincerely Miguel (Solar da Bica team)

Relaxing

Spend 2 nights in this outstanding hotel. Warm welcome from staff who were extremely helpful and knowledgable about local area. Room was well equipped and very comfortable with the added benefit of a fantastic view over the valley. Breakfast had a good selection and was nicely presented. They have an honesty bar which has an adequate choice of drinks for the evening. They do provide water and hot drinks throughout the day from this same self service area. Hotel benefits from a small indoor swimming pool which is well maintained. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel and it is one when we are back in the area we will look to stay at again.

Date of stay: August 2019

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Thank you very much for this beautiful review. It is a joy to receive such amazing compliments and have guest leave Solar da Bica with this kind of felling. All the best on your life journey! My most sincere regards. Miguel (Solar da Bica team)

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Fantastic hotel

Spend there a night and got nothing but good things to say. Lovely staff who recommended us a good restaurant. Room was really cozy and clean with a great view. There's a pool and sauna. Free coffee/tee and water. Breakfast included fresh products and was really good. If i ever go to Sao Vicente again there are only one hotel for me and that's Solar Da Bico

Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Thank you so much for this amazing and lovely words. What a pleasure it is to read them and know that even for one night you experienced Solar da Bica to the fullest, with all our love and care. We will be waiting for your next visit soon ;D All the best for you. Gratefully Miguel (Solar da Bica team)

Comfortable enough, but soulless

The position of this hotel is a little out of the way but it is in a quiet area and has good views over the valley. There is a tight narrow corner between two buildings to turn onto the road the hotel is on so a small to mid-size car is needed. The car parking area is outside the hotel grounds on the side of the road. The room we were in had a small balcony, just enough room for a couple of chairs to sit out on to look at the view. The room was a reasonable size and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was also a reasonable size and had a good shower. There was an indoor swimming pool which looked quite nice but we weren't there long enough to use it. Hot and cold drinks were available in a communal area on the lower ground floor which is also where the residents' lounge and the dining room are situated. Breakfast was fairly basic but did include cereal, sliced bread, ham and cheese. Overall, the hotel was comfortable enough but it just felt rather soulless.…

Date of stay: March 2019

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Trip type: Travelled solo

Thank you for the time you took to write this review. We very much appreciate you choosing Solar da Bica for your stay in Madeira Island. We would love for you to have experienced our loving, caring and family energy as other guests do, but truly hope if you return again in future time you will be able to experience it with us. We wish you all the best joy in the world. Sincerely Miguel (Solar da Bica Team)

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Solar da Bica or Rain da Bica!?

Geographical situation, calm and peaceful village, except for some dog barking, church bells and roaster noise in the morning, but these definitely had their charm. Breakfast had good home made juice but bread and ham were not the top. Staff at reception very friendly. Nice orange massage from a local lady who came up to the hotel. I would not recommend this hotel if you have no car, as it is very hilly and difficult to get to the centre of Sāo Vicente. The hotel works with a restaurant called Lavrador whose owner gave us a daily ride to and from his restaurant which was very convenient. Small room with some damp smell, hardly ever warm water available as switched off during day time in order to save electricity we were told. We consider that if you get a permit to call your place a hotel, you should be able to supply warm water to your guests all day long. The heater did also not work until we found out that a timer reduced the hours of functioning. As it was raining and really cold, this was annoying for a day, until we removed the timer and had the heating working.…

Date of stay: April 2019

Thank you so much for your time and words. We thank you for all the appreciative words. We looked into the smell situation you referred and believe it was something temporary as we can't find it anymore, and in the mean time we already added more time of heating water, trying to balance it with our environmental friendly approach and philosophy of saving energy, as we also do with the bedroom heaters. We hope that next time you visit us you have an amazing experience. With all the best wishes. Sincerely, Miguel (Solar da Bica team)

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Is there a free shuttle service to Sao Vicente ? We will not have a car

Hello Pieter R! Thank you for contacting us at Solar da Bica. Unfortunately there are no free shuttle services to São Vicente. There is a bus, from the bus company - Rodoeste, that you can take from Funchal to São Vicente. Although we recommend to rent a car because it is the easiest and more comfortable way to get around the whole island. Hope this message will help you. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. Sincerely

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Hi, we are staying with you in a few weeks. How far from the coast are you? Our transport will be on foot or bus ( we are coming to Sao Vicente by bus. I looked on google earth and it looks about a mile and a half. Looking forward to our stay

Good Morning Ms.Rachel, Thank you for your contact. We are around 4Km (2.5 miles) from the coast of São Vicente. Hope we helped you! See you soon. Best Regards Solar da Bica reservas@solardabica.pt (+351) 291 842 018

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Bonjour, j'aimerais séjourner dans cet hotel avec mon compagnon. Nous voulons faire de grandes randonnées et nous rendre dans diverses villes voisinantes. Est-ce possible de circuler facilement en car/bus?

Oui, il est possible, selon l'endroit où vous voulez aller

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"The higher floors facing the front are the best but also the side rooms have an amazing view."

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"All rooms have good views, but upstairs is the best!"

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"Avoid room #1, it is without balcony, small terrace and window are facing the entry sidewalk."

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"Ask for one with a balcony. Hotel has doublemand twin beds so specify which one you prefer."

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"Make sure to ask for room with views down the valley"

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PRICE RANGE

€52 - €90 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

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LOCATION

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NUMBER OF ROOMS

12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Solar Da Bica

Which popular attractions are close to Solar Da Bica?

Nearby attractions include Véu da Noiva Viewpoint (7.0 km), Church of the Good Lord Jesus (4.8 km), and Sao Vicente Caves (1.6 km).

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What are some of the property amenities at Solar Da Bica?

Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free parking.

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Which room amenities are available at Solar Da Bica?

Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a view of the mountains.

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What food & drink options are available at Solar Da Bica?

Guests can enjoy breakfast, barbeque facilities, and complimentary tea during their stay.

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Is parking available at Solar Da Bica?

Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.

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What are some restaurants close to Solar Da Bica?

Conveniently located restaurants include Restaurante Caravela, Taberna de Sao Vicente, and Lavrador Sao Vicente.

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Are there opportunities to exercise at Solar Da Bica?

Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a sauna during their stay.

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Which languages are spoken by the staff at Solar Da Bica?

The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Portuguese.

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Are there any historical sites close to Solar Da Bica?

Many travellers enjoy visiting Santana (13.4 km).

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Does Solar Da Bica have any great views?

Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.

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