Socalco Nature Calheta

We stayed for 10 nights in this hotel and it was wonderful. After a warm welcome and a tour of the common rooms and the kitchen we got to our room. It can be a climb on the stairs with the suitcase but it was well worth it. The view of the room was amazing and private. The food and wines are lovely as well. The staff is very kind and they all speak English very well. Make sure to say hi to Johnny the hotel cat.

My wife and I would recommend Socalco to any couple, family, or single individual looking to stay in Madeira. The room accommodations met and exceeded all expectations. The view the property provides is like no other on the island. The staff are all welcoming and especially, Diego and Rubina. You feel spoiled with all of the amenities they have to offer right from the start due to the excellent staff. We feel so fortunate to have come and it helped make our trip wonderful! You’d be foolish not to stay here.

My wife & I had the pleasure of staying at Socalco in May of this year - and what a pleasure it was! From the first welcoming hello to the last regretful goodbye, we can't fault the staff or the hotel. The staff were all very friendly & welcoming, from the management team to the gardener & house-keeping - we felt like we were amongst friends! Our room was very comfortable & well appointed with a little kitchenette, shower room, comfortable bed, window bench seats to enjoy our sea view. The hotel is built into the cliff, so there were plenty of steps to get around. The 'pool' is more of a plunge pool but was more than suitable for our needs. And the food! Wow! Andrea, the head chef, & his team produce extremely tasty & taste bud challenging food - and never the same meal twice - using local produce from the island or their own kitchen garden. They pride themselves, rightfully, on growing as much as they can themselves to use in the kitchen - a big ethos for them. Go for the cookery class they provide. We weren't shown how to use kitchen utensils, but how to challenge our taste buds with what we have available & produced delicious servings! And, made sourdough bread which was served to the guests!! We certainly recommend staying here without a doubt & will be back ourselves. Our stay at Socalco was one of the best we've had, hence this long review! Thank you & we'll see you again.

Just amazing - can't recommend enough! The staff were particularly incredible. Gonzalo was the absolute BEST. We really felt like family. Breakfast was great, views were amazing, property was peaceful. It is truly such a beautiful, special place.

Super Hotel, super Personal, super Location, schöner Ausblick. Das Personal war sehr freundlich. Das Frühstück ist außergewöhnlich, selbstgemachtes Sauerteigbrot, alles frisch. Das Meer ist fußlaufig erreichbar in 10 Minuten. Wir waren rundum begeistert.

The Socalco Hotel in Madeira, Portugal, offers stunning ocean views, luxurious modern rooms, and top-notch amenities. The warm, professional staff ensures a pampered stay. Dining is a gastronomic delight, featuring fresh, local ingredients. Perfectly located for exploring Madeira’s vibrant attractions, it promises an unforgettable experience.

The perfect setting for an outdoor meal, stunning views and good service. We had the 5 course taster menu with great local wine, which was amazing. Could not fault the attentive service, all produce locally grown or sourced. Enjoyed the Tomato variation starter and the Cream mushrooms were delicious. Next was the Black Scabbardfish Risotto, again delicious. The chicken we both found a little tough but the source and accompanying veg was yummy. Passion fruit dessert very sweet, but I liked it. Overall would recommend to anyone visiting, even if just to take in the views !

A beautifully situated hotel with a fabulous restaurant that deserves Michelin stars. Beautiful hotel property with beautiful views. Gorgeous dining room with outside seating. friendly, welcoming staff stayed four nights and ate at the restaurant for evenings.