When visiting Calheta, Socalco Nature Calheta is a great choice to consider. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Caminho do Lombo do Salão, 13, Calheta, Madeira, 9370-174
What's nearby
Casa das Mudas Arts Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Calheta Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Ponta Do Sol Beach - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
Porto Moniz Natural Pools - 36 min drive - 36.4 km
Funchal Marina - 39 min drive - 39.7 km
Getting around
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Pukiki Bar - 3 min drive
Leme Marisqueira - 16 min walk
Manifattura Di Gelato - 16 min walk
Marina Azul Restaurante - 17 min walk
Joe's Bar - 6 min drive
About this property
Socalco Nature Calheta
When visiting Calheta, Socalco Nature Calheta is a great choice to consider. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 11 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 42.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 11 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Socalco Nature Calheta?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Socalco Nature Calheta?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Socalco Nature Calheta and nearby?
Socalco Nature Calheta has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Socalco Nature Calheta like?
Socalco Nature Calheta is located a short 9-minute walk from Casa das Mudas Arts Center.
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Reviews
Socalco Nature Calheta Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The restaurant served fresh, inventive, and very tasty food with a focus on locally grown ingredients. (28 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, wonderful, and of exceptional quality with a variety of options. (24 reviews)
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Beautiful stay! Delicious food, great service, great room, great view! Would stay again in a heartbeat!
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
This Hotel and the staff were a absolut highlight of our tour.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2023
Beautiful views of town grounds and surroundings Clean quite comfortable and peaceful
Wonderful wine list and service
Delicious breakfasts
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
The property is charming and the staff is very nice and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2025
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
Loved the restaurant and the friendly staff. Great location to see the western part of Madeira. Great views.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
Nice place to stay with a great environment. The breakfast is very good, and the staff is excellent.
I highly recommend it.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2025
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
Beautiful and unique property. Very friendly and inviting staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2023
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
Lovely staff. Stunning breakfast and beautiful evening meal, cooked with own grown vegetables and herbs.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Very original place to stay. Heads up for the local products you can eat directly from the garden.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2025
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!
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2024
Beautiful property. Pictures don’t do it justice. Staff were incredible so friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2025
It's a beautiful place and the people are lovely. For me a highlight was the breakfast. You get it every day to the table - sometimes new things but also the classical things in a very high quality. The rooms are bright and modern.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2023
December stay
Lovely experience. Views amazing as was the food. Great friendly service. Very peaceful, surrounded by nature and the sound of running water
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
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.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2025
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!
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
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!
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
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.
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8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2023
Pros: location, really calm, the views from the room over the vinewayrds and the sea. The pool and the amazing restaurant at a very decent price.
Cons: no space to hang wet stuff when coming back from the pool or a hike, nothing dries out in the bathroom. The breakfast starts at 8am which is wayyyy too late when you want to hike and it's not buffet which makes it waste a lot of things and is not quick. The staff also should be able to make restaurants recommendations outside of tbe hotel.