Skip to main content

Solar da Bica

3.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful moments in garden surroundings with rejuvenating spa treatments by day and cozy evenings by the fireplace at this countryside retreat.

Choose dates to view prices

Solar da Bica, near Caves of Sao Vicente, offers a genuine country house experience amid picturesque landscapes. Guests can relax in the garden, book spa treatments, and enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi. Visitors particularly appreciate the peaceful setting.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Twin Room

Panoramic Twin Room

Panoramic Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Located in São Vicente, Solar da Bica is in a rural area and in the mountains. Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center is another place to visit that comes recommended. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our São Vicente travel guide
View more Country houses in São Vicente
Map
Sítio Dos Lameiros, São Vicente, 9240-211

What's nearby

  • Encumeda - Levada das Rabaças 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2016 🏖 World's Leading Island Destination 2015 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2014 🏖 Europe's Leading Island Destination 2013
    Laurisilva of Madeira
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center showing caves
    Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center
    5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Madeira Island showing rocky coastline
    Seixal Beach
    16 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Porto Moniz Natural Pools featuring rocky coastline
    Porto Moniz Natural Pools
    31 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Funchal Marina
    40 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Funchal (FNC-Cristiano Ronaldo)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Poncha de São Vicente
    5 min drive
  • Venda Nova
    8 min drive
  • Calhau Padaria & Pastelaria
    6 min drive
  • Restaurante Baía dos Juncos
    7 min drive
  • Ferro Velho
    6 min drive

About this property

Solar da Bica

Country house near Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Solar da Bica. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks at this country house include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and mini fridges

Similar properties

Indoor pool, pool loungers
Solar de Boaventura
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 242 reviews
Solar de Boaventura
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 33 for adults and EUR 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 55.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 33 for adults and from EUR 22 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 55.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 119
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Turismo Rural Solar da Bica
Turismo Rural Solar da Bica House
Turismo Rural Solar da Bica House Sao Vicente
Turismo Rural Solar da Bica Sao Vicente
Turismo Solar
Solar da Bica Country House Sao Vicente
Solar da Bica Country House
Solar da Bica Sao Vicente
Solar da Bica
Solar Da Bica Madeira Islands/Sao Vicente
Solar da Bica São Vicente
Solar da Bica Country House
Solar da Bica Country House São Vicente

Frequently asked questions

Does Solar da Bica have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Solar da Bica pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Solar da Bica?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Solar da Bica?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Solar da Bica?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Solar da Bica located?

Situated in the mountains, this country house is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Caves of Sao Vicente and Volcanism Center.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Solar da Bica Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with the prettiest view, freshest breakfast and most helpful and kind staff! Everything about our stay was a 10/10 :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

victor

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

Higher expectations which didn’t materialise

Pictures in the website do not truly reflect the actual condition of the place. It’s dated and in need of some basic maintenance. Doors catching on the floors, tarnished brass on door handles, musty smell, … overall appearance is tired and could do with a freshen up. Room service/cleaning only done if booked the day before (and before 6 pm) which was sneakily put through. Not what I would expect for the price charged, it should be by default! Breakfast was ok but average quality foods. Staff was very nice and friendly though
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A little piece of paradise!

This place is very special and has outstanding views across Sao Vicente. The staff are wonderful and it has a real ‘retreat’ style feeling. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The quiet and very beautiful small hotel is situated in a valley near the northern coast of the island. The approach is partly steep, but otherwise unproblematic. The accommodation is very well connected to the other places on Madeira by a well driveable expressway - in only a few minutes you reach the southern "sunny side" of the island. All the sightseeings of the island as well as the hiking trails can be easily reached from this accommodation, whereby the north-east of the island is less well developed in terms of traffic. Our room was very nicely and tastefully furnished - with a wonderful view to the rugged valley. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, we immediately felt very comfortable. Since we don't need breakfast, we limited ourselves to coffee in the morning, which can be freshly prepared around the clock for free at a self-service counter. There is also fresh water, tea, a honesty-bar etc. In the evening you can warm yourself at a cosy fireplace. We enjoyed our stay very much - and would book the "Solar da Bica" at any time again as accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parfait endroit pour un séjour paisible à Sao Vicente. L'ambiance calme qui y règne nous donnait envie de chuchoter. La vue de notre chambre était magnifique, surtout au lever du soleil où pouvait admirer le "montain glow". Le déjeuners inclut était composé d'ingrédients frais et variés, comme les fruits du jardins et le yogourt maison. Nous y avons passé deux nuits et on aurait voulu rester plus longtemps!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le stationnement était très contigü
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yannik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solar da Bica bietet alles was man sich wünschen kann: eine tolle Aussicht, saubere Außenanlage und Zimmer, nettes Personal, biologischer Garten, exzellentes Frühstück, Parkmöglichkeiten direkt vor dem Eingang. Wir würden definitiv wieder kommen
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Qualité du service exceptionnel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabuleux

Séjour fabuleux dans cet hébergement familial où la gentillesse des hôtes et le confort des installations en ont fait une des plus belles étapes du séjour
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La piscina è molto bella e il personale gentile. La nostra camera poteva essere più carina ma comunque andava bene ed era pulita.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jens

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

Very pleasant again

Have been there for the second time. Very friendly staff, clean nice room, super breakfast from the garden, relaxing location, perfect stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

Trismo rural no seu melhor!

Sítio perfeito para descansar, muito acolhedor, funcionários super simpáticos..enfim adoramos..recomendo a todos os que apreciam o silêncio e natureza.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Christian

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

Worth the drive

It is a very nice hotel, but the road to get there is difficult and there is no restaurant at the hotel, at least in winter, so you have to get out to eat. The staff is very nice and the breakfast is among the best.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

T&T, NRW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr ruhige Lage am Berg. Tolles Panorama. Sehr freundliches Personal. Gutes Frühstück. Kühlschrank im Zimmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Romain

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

Comme à la maison

Petit hôtel excentré par rapport à Sao Vicente mais très agréable. Nous avions réservé l'appartement en rez de jardin. Il était parfaitement équipé. Le personnel de l'hôtel est particulièrement sympathique et disponible. L'hôtel dispose d'un portager dans lequel vous pouvez prendre légumes et fruits à volonté. L'hôtel ne dispose pas de restaurant mais il y en a plein a Sao Vicente (10min de route). Nous avons pu également profiter de la piscine et du sauna (ce dernier en supplément mais privatisé). Pas mal de randonnées à proximité également !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alain

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

A ne pas manquer

Excellent séjour dans cette belle maison. Belles prestations et excellent petit déjeuner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

An excellent stay all round.

Excellent accommodation and locality. Fantastic views across the valley.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ida

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

Mysigt hotell

Fantastiskt läge, utsikten är superb. Jättetrevlig personal och god frukost där mycket är odlat i hotellets trädgård. Rummet vi bodde i kändes lite fuktigt men helhetsintrycket är väldigt bra.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and helpful staff. Small and quiet hotel with spectacular views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, nice facilities,good breakfast. Only downside no restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bonne qualité de séjour et services mais ...

Je regrette mais la localisation de l'hôtel s'est avéré un problème pour moi : rue vraiment très ride et étroite à l'arrivée (je me suis vraiment demandée si je devais passe là), hôtel situé très haut et très loin de Sao Vicente : la vue n'est pas meilleure que plus bas, le calme pas plus calme, bref pour moi cela ne vaut pas le coût de monter là haut. La piscine : elle ferme peu de temps après le retour d'excursions 20h, résultat pas mis les pieds dedans. Le petit déjeuner est copieux (charcuterie, fromage, pain, fruits, céréales) mais sans plus. Bref, c'est la 1e fois en 30 ans que je ne suis pas d'accord avec le Routard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Stay at Solar da Bica

Very friendly staff and lovely setting. Need a car to get around. Breakfast optional but fresh and varied- continental breakfast. Good walks a short drive away. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

antoine

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

Bel hébergement dans un endroit magnifique

Magnifique et très calme, propre et confortable. Seulement dommage que l'appartement situé en bas n'ait pas beaucoup de vue sur cette magnifique vallée.

8/10 Good

Pascal, Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon accueil, le personnel du solar est attentionné, les chambres sont spacieuses, le petit déjeuner est parfait (sauf le thé... qui pourrait être "en vrac"). C'est un endroit agréable pour se reposer dans un environnement champêtre et visiter la côte nord-ouest.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018