Octant Vila Monte

Our wedding weekend at Octant Vila Monte was nothing short of extraordinary! The hospitality here is truly unmatched—every team member made us and our guests feel like family. They anticipated every need, worked seamlessly with our vendors, and handled every detail with such care. The food was absolutely phenomenal, and our guests haven’t stopped talking about it! Many said it was the best wedding meal they’d ever had. What’s more, the thoughtful accommodations for dietary restrictions ensured everyone enjoyed. It was clear that each dish was crafted with the same level of attention that defined the entire weekend. We are especially grateful to Laura, the Events and Reservations Manager. Her warmth, expertise, and incredible eye for detail made the planning process a joy and brought our vision to life in the most beautiful way. We *truly* couldn’t have done it without her. Long story short: with its stunning grounds, exceptional food, and outstanding hospitality, choosing Octant Vila Monte was, without a doubt, the best decision we made. We wholeheartedly recommend it!

Fantastic visit. Beautiful surroundings, laid back vibe and superb service. Great attention to detail throughout and nothing too much trouble for the wonderful staff. We barely moved but should you be tempted to leave and/or be more energetic there is a team on hand to help. Both restaurants were excellent but particularly loved dining in the garden at la Terra and loved the outdoor cinema complete with popcorn! The whole hotel is a real treat but the real stars are the staff - perfect combination of attentive but not over-bearing, casual but not “too cool for school” and genuinely committed to ensuring each guest enjoys their visit.

Could not have asked for a more amazing experience. The hospitality, the rooms, the food and everything was above and beyond. One day our plans that we made had fallen through so the hotel staff did everything possible in terms of setting up transportation, an itinerary and even a boat a day if we pleased. We truly had a wonderful time :)

This is a fabulous place in the rural country side. Delightful grounds excellent staff great food. They have a shuttle to the beach which was great complete with picnic. The concierge team gave Great restaurant recommendations. Didn’t want to leave. Would have stayed longer but they didn’t have space! It was fully booked. :(

When we checked in and went to our room we were underwhelmed. The Secret Suite was advertised as a private part of the property that sounded very romantic. It was anything but. However, Pedro was very determined to find us a suitable alternative. His commitment to first class service transitioned us from disappointment to hope for an enjoyable experience at Vila Monte. If you choose to stay there, you would be wise to ask for him. The property has beautiful grounds with plenty of spaces to kick back and relax. The staff is friendly and attentive. We had a spectacular dinner last night, thanks to Raquel, Daniel, Juceila and Joao. From Racquel’s warm greeting when we arrived at A Terra, to Daniel and Juceila caring for our needs throughout the evening, we could not have asked for more. The cuisine was exceptional, as it was each night that we ate there. And Joao! What a superb sommelier!!! His recommendations provided us with special introductions to Portuguese wines. He was full of insights and interesting stories. Do not go to Vila Monte without spending an evening with Raquel, Daniel, Juceila and Joao! BTW…shout out to Paolo and the rest of the team who took great care of us on previous meals at A Terra.

Just returned from a fantastic 9 nights at Octant Vila Monte. From the moment we arrived we knew we were in for a treat here. The always helpful reception staff greeted us with a cool drink and immediately offered to collect our luggage from our hire car. |There is something very special about this hotel and its staff. It is very high end, but not stuffy in any way.|Service was outstanding across the whole hotel, and we were always greeted with a friendly smile. Nothing was ever too much trouble, whether it was helping to arrange a birdwatching photography trip to Rio Formosa or a massage for our 8 year old (lol).|The hotel itself is beautifully designed, from the stunning lobby, restaurants and vast grounds (watching turtles in the lake was fun!), through to the Junior suite we had too (and the outrageous Indigo villa, which we went for a tour round too... wow). Our room was a good size, clean, good strength shower, lovely light.|We had planned to do a little travelling during our holiday, however the stunning family pool was too tempting, and we spent most days lazing and paddling, often sipping delicious cocktails (or tasty fresh lollies) from the pool bar. We've often ended up with freezing pools on holiday - but this was absolutely spot on, and heated. There was a second adult pool, which we didn't use, but it looked lovely too. |I hired the incredibly knowledgable and lovely Luiz for a birdwatching walk at Rio Formosa during a sunrise - it was a brilliant experience, and one I would recommend. We also went for a picnic morning at the sandbank just off the coast - great fun having a swim in the Atlantic! My wife went for a massage with Anna, and she loved it. She also went for the shamanic voyage, which she thought was fantastic too.|Food was always delicious. The breakfast buffet was vast, with a range of fresh juices, many pastries and large range of other items - all delicious, alongside eggs (however you want them cooked). We ate lunch and dinner at the hotel every day of our stay, and it was always a treat. There was a kids menu, and our son loved it - chicken, fish, pasta, pizza, all the usual favourites. He also made good use of their wide range of mocktails (often dwarfing him once they arrived). We loved the meat - the chef cooked this to perfect, and we sampled pretty much everything on the menu during our stay. I highly recommend the charcoal grilled pork, lemon roast chicken and the T-bone steak... They know how to cook a steak here. Salads are great too. Their selection of wine is fantastic. Staff at the restaurant were just lovely, and it was pretty sad saying goodbye to them all at the end of our stay! A special mention to Olympia and Siciliano in the restaurant, the pool bar staff and actually, many more - they were all so nice!|Wifi was very good. We worked a little and the connection speed was spot on.|Honestly, I cannot think of anything negative in any way. Perhaps the price of food, it was not cheap, but then we could always just eat out if we wanted. It's only 30 mins from Faro and even closer to other places.|Everything was just so easy here, it is everything you could want in a hotel.

This is a special place. It’s a great hotel in a stunning location. The staff were great, food delicious and we had a very relaxing time in Villa Indigo. We would not have guessed that they were about to close for renovations as the excellent service and standards were maintained throughout. We look forward to coming back to an even more special place once the work is done. Thank you to the whole team.

We had a delightful stay at the hotel; the staff were exceptionally welcoming, the food was superb, and the grounds were beautifully maintained. We visited with our two-year-old toddler, who was thrilled by the thoughtful additions of a baby bath, teddy bear, rubber duck, and balloon. We highly recommend this hotel and are certainly planning to return.