I originally wrote this review to post on the booking site, but it got truncated by their word limit. I'd like to start by saying that points in the hotel's favour are the chatty and knowledgable owners, excellent Chinese food on offer in the restaurant and quality toiletries in the rooms. Beyond that, there is little to praise. Filipa on... More

The grounds are really quite spectacular. We had some of the best meals of our entire vacation at the hotel restaurant. At night, we would fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean crashing against the cliff about 25 yards away. More

Sadly, I only had time on my itinerary to spend two nights on Pico, but I was very happy to spend both of them here. What a beautiful place they have made! The grounds are lushly landscaped, providing habitat for many kinds of birds. The whale watching tower is a treat - I saw whales within about 30 seconds. I... More

As all ready said here, this is beautiful and tranquil place, just check out the pictures. The surface is quite big, so can wander all around discovering sort of private areas / small gardens with stone chairs, listening to the distant seashore and numerous birds. My favorite spot was beneath the whale tower (great to check out dolphins if you... More

I do extensive research on places before choosing them, and I read so many conflicting reviews here on Aldeia Da Fonte, but I'm so glad I went with my instinct and booked this gorgeous place. We arrived jetlagged and spent, drove from the airport, stopping so many times on the road to take in scenes of cattle roaming (probably the... More

Stayed 2 nights and was upgraded to nice room with stone verandah. I have a bit of a dilemma what to write. It is a very special hotel with beautful grounds and nice staff (like Sidd and Sonia) but the rooms are not too great. They smell and are outdated, rustic, 1960's style. I had a bad first night, could... More

I've spent some time reading reviews of Aldeia da Fonte, and have been particularly interested in the bad ones. I can compile a short list of the perceived ills here, after which I'll say why they're off the mark (mostly): - Rude/glum/uncommunicative staff who can't speak English - Smelly rooms, small beds, bad view, general ambiance - The bar queue... More

A charming hotel - albeit a little Fawlty Towers - we did call out for Manuel at one point. Lovely staff - especially in the restaurant. Food was nothing fabulous but fresh and tasty. The front desk was a little disjointed. The rooms were in wonderful individual buildings made of the grey lava stone. Beautiful landscaping. Very lush. A walk... More

I’m even more convinced after a WONDERFUL stay at the Aldeia Da Fonte that most people who take the time to write reviews are the ones who are disgruntled! We pre-booked the Aldeia Da Fonte and almost cancelled our reservations after reading some of the reviews people had posted. I was determined to take the time to say I’m so... More