Fantastic views. The walk up from the beach is pleasant - a little steep, but not so bad. Calheta beach is close by and has sand.

The restaurant detracts from this delightfully property. The quality and quantity of breakfast food was mediocre to poor, with slow to non existent service. The restaurant only serves a fixed course dinner that needs to be booked in advance, and is very expensive. You can’t get just a typical one or two course meal. Noise from heavy construction work fairly close by.

We spent one night at Socalco, as we wanted to visit the Razao restaurant. We appreciated the quality of the food at both dinner and breakfast.

- The staff was not very welcoming - The room was very small - We expected a better view of the ocean - No slippers provided - There was no sauna, which is something you expect from a 4-star hotel - The breakfast variety was limited, there was no buffet or menu. You just receive a fixed selection and can choose what type of eggs you want. Unfortunately, we were not impressed by the facilities and service at Socalco.

Incredible food. Such a cool location. Exceptional view of the sea. Rooms were quaint, but very well supplied. The second room we stayed in, Gruta, was one of the most incredible rooms i've ever seen, built around a cave. Worth the stay alone. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. You absolutely have to stay for dinner, if not you're wasting one of the best meals you could have on the island.

Not enough parking, we had to leave the car elsewhere one night. But for most of the stay there was enough room.

This was one of the most beautiful hotels I have visited. I fell in love with Madeira. But staying at Socalco Natural I now know I will be returning this time next year!!! And I am staying here!! The staff was unbelievable, friendly, kind, attentive… just the best! After 2 days I felt like family!

Just a little bit of miss communication with pricing on their written menus. But when we talked with Miguel, he handled it with so much integrity. I just can’t say enough positive things about this experience!

Stunning location especially the restaurant/breakfast patio overlooking the coast. Food was excellent, freshly baked bread every day, good breakfasts. We had a 3 course dinner every evening and enjoyed them all, the food was freshly cooked and served with an array of fresh vegetables. The whole place was super clean and very well kept. All the staff were friendly and welcoming.

Our only comment is that it would have been nice to have a few shady areas to sit with comfortable chairs. Small parasols were available over a few sunbeds but did not provide sufficient shade. Also they were insufficient for the number of rooms.

Everything!! Perfect hotel!! We did our last night at Madeira at the hotel and I am sorry we didn't do the whole week there. You sleep inside a vineyard with a view to the Ocean, they grow most of the food in the property, they have an exceptional breakfast and I recommend making a reservation for their dinner as well to the tables outside. When you come to Madeira this is the plase to stay!!

We had alot of luggage to take and our room was far and had alot of stairs on the way. But still we loved everything about our stay.

Very nice location, very friendly staff, good food. Nice rooms with nice view. Fresh produce at the restaurant (farm to table) and they had good wine. Breakfast was very good.

The bathroom doors were light wood, not very sound proof. Bathroom was also tiny. Balcony area of the room could be open (it is pretty much boxed with a small window. Parking was a bit complicated but the staff always willing to help.

- Very good airconditioning in room, it does not make any noise. - Nice ocean view, from terrace and our room. - Very good breakfast. Would have expected more variation in choices ( pancakes or French toast instead of every day banana cake). - Very good diner options (also vegetarian or vegan) surprise menu with fresh ingredients.

There are 2 small parking lots, but still parking was difficult (little room to maneuver uphill and downhill). There may not be enough spaces when they are fully booked.

We simply loved everything, the hotel is perfect integrated on the nature and Madeira landscape. The hotel is located in a cliff with a perfect view of the mountains and the see. All the bungalows are perfectly equipped and have a beautiful view. The breakfast is just perfect, with all the ingredients from the gardens, homemade bread and jams, cakes and perfect omelette. The dinner menu with 4 courses is a must, it is a surprise menu, always working accordingly availability of fresh ingredients, we stayed three nights in the hotel and we had dinner there three times. I highly recommend this hotel.

I have nothing to complain.

This place is amazing. Natural, simple and peaceful. Up away from everything in the steep, beautiful hills of Madeira, overlooking the sea and terraces. We properly relaxed and were incredibly well taken care of by the attentive staff. Breakfast was a particular highlight (especially the fresh fruit and home-cooked bread). Dinner in the restaurant changed each day and we could choose meat, fish (or vegetable). The staff were happy to accept any requests to adjust it to your preferences. It felt so special to eat in the restaurant and know so much of it was home-grown and/or local produce, especially with the gorgeous views of the bay. The emphasis on the environment and local produce was excellent. Sitting amongst the vineyards was a real treat! Our room had sea views and was quiet, clean, spacious and with a great shower. The window seat overlooking the sea was my favourite spot to sit and watch Calheta below and the birds in the terraces. We had such a lovely time and it's probably the best hotel I've ever stayed in. Thank you to the team for making us so welcome.

Nothing - but to flag this place has a lot of steps (up to rooms) and so isn't perhaps suitable for everyone. We didn't have a car so occasionally walked down the v steep hill to Calheta to the beach or for dinner. Coming back up us about 15 mins hard slog uphill! We never saw a taxi so was our only option but we didn't mind too much (but definitely not for everyone). Pool was very cold as unheated but we appreciated the fact it was more environmentally friendly so can't complain!