Name: Socalco Nature Calheta
Address: Caminho Do Lombo Do Salv O N 13, Calheta, PT

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Brywn

The best place we’ve ever stayed

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Lloyd Arne

Absolutely fantastic place to stay. Wonderful staff, incredible food, clean and comfortable rooms, beautiful views! Lots of stairs and steep narrow roads so not the best place for people with mobility issues. We loved it and highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

lynda

Without a doubt Calhetas best place to stay and eat. Small boutique hotel with high quality food, service, rooms/ houses and a cliff top location second to none. Staff provide attentive but not obtrusive service. Really lovely place to stay. Imagine sitting amidst the vines, fruit veg and flower garden by the lavender edged pool watching the sunset with wine from their own vines before sampling their Michelin type taster menu. Yep that’s Socalco.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Jessica

Socalco is a truly gorgeous accommodation for a unique stay in Calheta. The entire property is beautiful, lined with gardens growing grapes, herbs, and vegetables under the scenery of a Madeiran coastal hill. Every corner of Socalco is tastefully decorated and the rooms have a clean and modern aesthetic that exudes comfort. The rooms boast views over the coast and breakfast is a true highlight, enjoyed on the terrace with a view over Calheta beach. Breakfast is also thoughtfully curated, with meats, cheeses, fruits, tea, coffee, and a cooked egg breakfast, all of exceptional quality. We were so pleased to stay here and we will absolutely return if we are back in Madeira. Treat yourself to even a few nights here, it's absolutely worth it!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Ruth

Beautiful hotel, lovely staff all very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, I loved the breakfast and the two evening meals we had were top quality. You can also order drinks and snacks during the day if you are relaxing at the property. The room was perfect (cascata, room 10) very private with lovely views and everything you need.
It was worrying driving up the road the first time as it is very steep and with a sheer drop off the edge of the car park and road but to be honest after one day driving in Madeira you are used to it!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Leslie

Everything was top notch. The property is fantastic, our room was beautiful and very clean. The breakfast was wonderful. We stayed for dinner one evening and service and food was fantastic. Don’t hesitate to stay here. Our only challenge was navigating parking on a very steep hill - but this is true of many places on Madeira.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Daniel

Book it!

Amazing! Loved the location, view and room. Breakfast and service amazing. Dinner was good too. Went for cocktails one night, maybe near closing and wasn’t the same level as previous experienced but mostly amazing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Kristy

The most wonderful stay

We had the most incredible stay. The views were fantastic from the hotel/room. The breakfast included was amazing, you need to have dinner at the restaurant. The staff at this hotel were incredible and made the stay even more special. We look forward to staying here again when we next visit Madeira.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2025

Ye San

Parking in front hotel is always limited in the evening. Got the room with great seaview and signal tower seen from window. Breakfast was good but don’t expect something big.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

lynda

Not enough superlatives to describe this hotel

We stayed in the cascades room. Absolutely beautiful . Breakfast on terrace with gorgeous fresh and delicious food. Everything here here is quality- food, service, craftsman furnishings and fittings, fabulous tended grounds. Loved our little Levada walk around the room to the river source. Everything so secluded. Views are incredible.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2025

Heather

Beautiful location with excellent staff and food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Judy

We had an incredible stay at Socalco! We stayed in the cave room and it was a beautiful and unique experience. The room was comfortable and the property grounds are gorgeous. We had an incredibly relaxing stay- a perfect retreat after hiking around the island. The staff gave excellent recommendations for places to explore. I highly recommend getting dinner at their restaurant. We ended up eating there both nights of our stay because we had such an incredible experience the first night. Everything is made fresh and includes food from their garden. Their is no menu, the chef changes what he makes daily.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Angy

This is a unique hotel

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

SIAN

Lovely staff. Stunning breakfast and beautiful evening meal, cooked with own grown vegetables and herbs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Nicola

Amazing hotel

Our stay at Socalco Nature was truly unforgettable. The hotel is ideally located above the town to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. The rooms are welcoming, with lovely big windows to sit in and look out onto the vineyards. The staff are incredibly welcoming and go above and beyond to ensure you have the perfect stay.

We didn't want to leave, and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for relaxation, delicious food, and beautiful views.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Manning

Parking is a little tough

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

susan

Loved the restaurant and the friendly staff. Great location to see the western part of Madeira. Great views.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2025

Ben

Fantastic stay, couldn’t have asked for more. Food was fantastic, we ate in the restaurant 4 out of 4 nights. Fresh, inventive and very tasty.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

Kimberly

Beautiful and unique property. Very friendly and inviting staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Solomon Kwong Yin

Socalco definitely surprised me. A place that is a bit harder to get to but it’s well worth it. The best part of the hotel is the fact that it’s also a mini-winery where they grow the grapes that makes the two local wines they offer. Breakfast is excellent with a samples of a lot of different things like cheese and deli plate, sour dough bread and eggs my way. Dinner options is also great with a selection of 3/4/6 course meal. Given Octavio Frietas is a Michelin star chef, his menu at Razao is equally as good. The farm to table concept is excellent and offer a lot of fresh ingredients. My all time favourite is the sour dough bread where you just can’t stop eating it. Only thing is that the area is hilly and finding parking close to the hotel may be difficult if you happen to get there on a night where there are a lot of restaurant goers.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Dec 2024

Stephanie

Terrible customer service

We arrived to the hotel, checked in and the person who checked us in showed us the dining area and kitchen then apologized for the amount of stairs to our room. She wasnt kidding there were over 125+ stairs to our room. Midway she asked if we were ok and wanted to get our bags. We said we wanted to see where the room was first. Once we made it to.the room after, my husband and I are both in great shape and have been hiling all over portugal. The associate again apologized showed us the room and apologized for the minimalist room and left. I sat on the bed that was so hard and my husband said that there was no way he could carry our luggage from our two week stay up these stairs. There is no disclosure of how many stairs and there are no hand railings. He had shoulder surgery and couldnt physically do it without harming his shoulder. So we trecked back down to the office and told them ofnour problem, asked if they had anyone who could help us or if they had an alternative room. They said that they didnt have either. But we could carry minimal bags up to the room we had rented and once the room above the lobby opened the next day (where you could hear barking dogs and a lot of noise) which was a lessor catergory room. We could move there without help and without any adjustment in the rate and that was all they could offer us as they were sold out the night of our arrival and only had the one room the next day.We said that that didnt remedy carrying and the physical limitation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Philippe

Amazing place will come back for sure !

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Kathi

We stayed here three nights and found the staff friendly and helpful. We had an amazing view! The gardens are lovely and they grow right along the paths. We had a delicious dinner and the breakfast was wonderful. We could not make one breakfast and they packed us a picnic lunch which was wonderful. We would absolutely stay here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

We would like to share our experience in Socalco as is was unforgettable! From the moment you arrive you welcomed with big smiles and easy going chatter, welcome drink and the tour of the hotel including the kitchen! And the kitchen, what a beautiful and unique place that is that Andrea, the chef created with his colleagues!
You must try their cooking classes as it is an experience and a half! Making the bread was my favourite! I also was lucky enough to join their chef for dinner service and it was the most exhilarating experience that I’ve ever had and will never forget.
The food is stunning, every breakfast and dinner is fabulous and the afternoon cakes are to die for! Everything is made from natural, locally grown and organic ingredients and it’s so tasty!! If you’re a foodie, like my husband and I, you’ll enjoy the stay there!
The hotel itself is situated on the cliff and it has fabulous views, the rooms are modern and comfortable!

We loved it and we will be back!!

Special thank you to Liliana, Andrea and other staff -sorry we don’t remember all of your names!
Big hugs
Anna and Luddie

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2024

Courtney

The hotel room descriptions and rankings are misleading and exaggerated.
This is not a 10 out of 10 property.
The restaurant may be a 10 but accommodations are not. My room was listed and booked as a 1 bedroom premium room that sleeps 3. Anticipating the bed to be in its own room and a couch for the third person ( if needed) in a living area. The bed was separated from the kitchenette by a curtain and there was a narrow cushion on the kitchen window sill. No other living area seating. The desk was child size . This is not a “ one bedroom” by global standards. The rooms are small studios.The sq meters are omitted from all postings (shame on me for not asking!)
There was no baggage service, which generally would be ok but we had to hand carry up 3- 4 flights of stairs along thin walkways in the sun. The parking is referred to as on site but it’s a hike up a significant hill.
It is my opinion that a hotel with a 10/10 rating should have a baggage handler service and parking shuttle as a service.
The photos of the pool size are lounge area are taken at an angle that make it look much larger and more spacious than it is.
The service was noticeably different and better for young couples vs middle aged single fit female hikers.
Unfortunately the room was just too small for 2 people ( non couple). We were told that no other rooms were available, so we lost our full prepayment for the 3 days. The photos and descriptions of the rooms remain misleading along with the 10/10 ranking.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Graham

Beautiful stay! Delicious food, great service, great room, great view! Would stay again in a heartbeat!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2024

Christian

Absolutely amazing !!!! No need to say any more…

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

NANCY

The property is charming and the staff is very nice and helpful

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2024

Bethany

Beautiful property. Pictures don’t do it justice. Staff were incredible so friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

James

Beautifully clean and presented, 20 min walk into Calheta beach. Fantastic staff.
Breakfast is freshly prepared daily and is delicious.
They also have a restaurant for evening meals, and the food is good, but nothing mind blowing, we expected a bit more as it was offered as a ‘tasting menu’, but that’s the only downside. We stayed for 5 days in the Groto room and it was huge and well appointed. Would return!

I was ill on the last day and we asked to check out as late as possible so I could recover, they did their best to help and we checked out 3 hours after time, thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2024

John

Nice quiet hotel with beautiful views of the sea .

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2023

Andrew

December stay

Lovely experience. Views amazing as was the food. Great friendly service. Very peaceful, surrounded by nature and the sound of running water

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

Iman

Beautiful view and very peaceful hotel. We only stayed for 1 night, but we enjoyed every minute of it. Staffs were very kind and welcoming.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2023

LILIANA

Beautiful views of town grounds and surroundings Clean quite comfortable and peaceful
Wonderful wine list and service
Delicious breakfasts

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2023

Kate

We just had a really lovely stay at Socalco! The room was beautiful, the staff very helpful and friendly, and the food amazing. It’s up a steep hill, get ready to climb everywhere in Madeira! But that comes with wonderful views over the sea. Definitely have dinner in the restaurant a few times, and enjoy having breakfast presented on your table each morning.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2023

Malcolm

Great setting, comfortable room, great dining options and very friendly staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2023

WARREN

Impeccable service, thoughtful and fresh food, beautifully designed rooms and property with stunning views

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Annick

Hôtel magnifique situé au milieu des vignes et des bananiers. Un emplacement idyllique et nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Excellent restaurant et petit déjeuner servi à table.
La vue est splendide, le service exceptionnel.

Je voyage beaucoup et c'est la première fois que je vois en chambre une bouilloire à dispo avec un pot de mente fraiche, j'ai beaucoup apprécié cette touche:-).

je ne peux que recommander ce lieu exceptionnel.

2/10

Poor

07 Mar 2026

Maude

Très mauvaise expérience avec cet établissement, alors même que nous n’avons malheureusement jamais pu y séjourner.

Notre vol pour Madère a tout simplement été annulé en raison de la fermeture de l’aéroport, sans aucune autre possibilité de nous rendre sur l’île, si ce n’est avec deux ou trois jours de retard. Nous comprenons évidemment que cette situation ne dépend pas de l’hôtel. En revanche, la façon dont notre demande a été traitée nous a profondément déçus pour un établissement de ce prix et de ce standing.

Malgré cette situation exceptionnelle et indépendante de notre volonté, l’hôtel n’a rien voulu savoir : aucun remboursement, même partiel, et aucune possibilité de reporter les dates pour un futur séjour. Pour un séjour de 4 nuits à plus de 300 € la nuit, nous espérions au minimum une proposition de solution.

Cela rend cet établissement très risqué à réserver pour les voyageurs venant de l’extérieur de l’île. Aucune assurance annulation ne nous a été proposée lors de la réservation, ce qui laisse les clients assumer seuls les aléas de transport, pourtant assez fréquents à Madère.

Nous déconseillons donc fortement cet établissement. Leur manque total de compréhension et de flexibilité face à une situation exceptionnelle nous a vraiment refroidis à l’idée de reprogrammer un voyage à Madère, alors que nous attendions ce séjour avec beaucoup d’enthousiasme.

Conclusion : à éviter absolument si vous ne voulez pas prendre de risque !

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Anne-Marie

Det dejligste sted og alt var helt perfekt!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

PHILIPPE LEON

Honnêtement, c'était top. Je ne pense pas être leur clientèle habituelle, mais la vue sur la mer depuis la chambre (grande fenêtre avec renfoncement pour lézarder ou lire), avec les vignes juste devant... La classe. Et le petit déj est un brunch de qualité (c'est aussi un moyen d'accrocher pour le dîner, mais c'est de bonne guerre)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Simone

Sehr sauber und schönes Hotel :)

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Jacqueline

Das Hotel und das Zimmer ist sehr schön. Man hat einen super Blick auf das Meer, da man hoch am Hügel ist. Das rauffahren zum Hotel und parken ist ein bisschen challenging, was aber auf die gesamte Insel zutrifft ;) Das Frühstück war jeden Tag super lecker und wurde serviert. Das Personal ist sehr Kundenorientiert und immer freundlich und zuvorkommend. Ich kann das Hotel für jeden weiterempfehlen, der entspannen möchte und etwas fernab vom Trubel seinen Urlaub genießen möchte

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Phala

La beauté naturelle ...

Nous avons été agréablement surpris par le style atypique de cet établissement. Tout a été conçu pour se fondre dans le décor naturel, du potager au jardin d'herbes aromatiques en passant par le vignoble. Le petit-déjeuner ou le dîner se prennent devant un panorama époustouflant. Tout le personnel a été accueillant. Une expérience inoubliable !

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Daniel

Cet endroit est un petit paradis !!! Isolé au sommet de la ville de Calheta avec la vue sur la plage. L’idée du repas surprise à tous les soirs est particulier mais intéressant et intriguant !!!
Très bonne cuisine !!! Tout est parfait !!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Elodie

Superbe 😍

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Leon

Die Unterkunft und das Gelände sind super schön! Man kann an vielen Ecken neue Dinge entdecken. Zwischen den Weinreben befinden sich kleine angelegte Gärten und überall fließt Wasser.
Das Personal ist super nett und immer hilfsbereit.
Die Parkplätze sind, Madeira typisch, eng, aber wir konnten immer einen finden. Das Frühstück und Abendessen war sehr lecker und es blieben keine Wünsche offen.
Das Apartment ist stilvoll, minimalistisch eingerichtet mit einer wunderschönen Regenwalddusche und einer (ziemlich) kleinen Kochecke. In den Apartment waren ein paar Haken und weitere Verstaumöglichkeiten schön gewesen. Auch der Tisch zum Essen war sehr knapp bemessen. Beim Kochkit haben wir ein Schneidebrett und ein Tuch zum Abtrocknen vermisst.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

philippe

Très belle semaine avec un accueil chaleureux, personnels au petit soin, magnifique environnement, très propre, petit déjeuner exceptionnel. À recommander.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Kevin

Eine traumhafte Unterkunft in einer Traumhaften Umgebung. Service und Personal waren exzellent und alle waren super freundlich. Das Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen und war sehr lecker. Das einzige was spannend ist, ist die steile Anfahrt zur Unterkunft, vor allem bei Gegenverkehr. Aber alles machbar. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Jakob

AMAZING

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