Vila Monte
Boho-chic farmhouse. Think wicker lampshades, hand-thrown pottery, basket weaving, and wooden trusses — not minimalist design hotel, not stuffy manor house. The Algarve's Moorish heritage runs through the architecture without being heavy-handed about it.
Book the Saturday market visit with the chef — it's a genuine look at the Olhão fish market that most tourists miss entirely
Why It Matters
One of very few upscale properties in the Algarve that deliberately situates itself inland, away from the golf-resort belt. The À Terra restaurant, with its Josper grill and wood-fired oven, is praised in the Michelin Guide as nearly worth the trip in itself. The hotel's Experience Manager curates off-property excursions — chef's market visits, oyster farm trips on Ria Formosa, Flor de Sal harvesting — that feel genuinely local rather than packaged.
Octant Vila Monte is a farmhouse-style boutique hotel spread across nine hectares of gardens in Moncarapacho, a quiet corner of the eastern Algarve. Orange groves, cypress trees, and walking paths make the grounds feel more like an estate than a hotel. Following a major refurbishment in 2025, the property added a new spa wing, indoor pool, yoga deck, and additional restaurant — but the whitewashed walls, terracotta tile floors, and boho-craft aesthetic remain intact.
Where You'll Stay
15 room types available
Deluxe Room
Situated in the Pátio building or Upper House. Offers a bedroom and a terrace with leisure area at the entrance (ground floor excepted). Same whitewashed Algarvian aesthetic as the Superior, with slightly more space.
Deluxe Suite
A step up from the Junior Suite with more space and refined detailing. Features the property's hallmark Algarvian craft décor — basket pieces, woodwork, glazed pottery — against white walls and natural floors.
Family Garden Suite
Two communicating rooms, each with living room, bedroom, and bathroom with bathtub. Enormous private garden (45 sqm) with shade trees, geometric walls, and rustic wooden fencing. Babysitting service available. Purpose-built for families.
75.39 sqmJunior Suite
Situated in Laranjal, Pátio, and Upper House buildings. Comprises a living room and a bedroom with a terrace and leisure area. The living room has a sofa bed that can accommodate a child or one adult.
King · 45 sqmLounge Terrace Suite
Enters through a typical Algarvian brick floor that transitions through the suite. White walls, rope lanterns, wooden trusses, Algarve basketware and pottery. Includes a patio with table and seating under a wooden pergola, plus a private solarium on the old açoteia roof terrace with 360° views of the property, the barrocal hills, and the sea. Butler service included.
Master Pool Suite
One of the flagship suites. At 74 sqm, it includes a private garden and plunge pool. The Laranjal Master Suite variant is specifically called out in guest reviews as 'really special.' Features living room with sofa bed, bedroom, and full bathroom.
King · 74 sqmMaster Pool Suite (Adults Only)
Adults-only version of the Master Pool Suite, located in the Casa de Cima area. Private plunge pool, garden, and access to the adults-only pool area. Butler service.
Ocean & Mountain View Suite
Positioned for views across the Algarvian barrocal landscape toward the sea. Praised in multiple guest reviews as a standout room — heated pool noted as 'wonderfully warm' in February visits. Same terracotta-meets-whitewash aesthetic throughout.
Olival
A newer room type introduced following the 2025 property expansion. Named for the olive grove (olival) setting.
Pool Suite (Adults Only)
Adults-only suite with private plunge pool and garden. Two variants exist — Suite 6 features a blue plunge pool that connects visually with the sky; Suite 7 includes a winter garden. Both in the adults-only Casa de Cima building with butler service.
Secret Suite
A boho finca-style suite in Casa de Cima with a private heated plunge pool and garden-view terrace. Part of the newer addition to the property, drawing on biophilic design principles. Adults-only access and butler service.
Double · 93 sqmSolarium Suite
Located in Casa de Cima (adults-only building). Living room, bedroom, bathroom with shower, patio, and a private solarium. The terrace runs the full length of the suite. Quiet and isolated by design — one of the most private rooms on the property. Direct access to the adults-only pool area. Butler service.
52.64 sqmSuperior Room
Located in the Pátio building or Upper House. Air-conditioned with a terrace and leisure area at the entrance (first floor units excepted). Simple but elegantly done — whitewashed walls, terracotta tile floors, woven jute mats. All the basics: minibar, coffee machine, kettle, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, safe.
Villa Alegria
A newer villa addition following the 2025 expansion. Private villa-style accommodation on the property.
Villa Indigo
The most private option on the property — a fully standalone villa with 3 suites (one with a living area), a living room with fireplace, dining room, and open kitchen. The outdoor area includes a 71 sqm furnished balcony, 112 sqm solarium with sun loungers, and an exclusive 5x10m heated pool. Check-in at 3pm. Stays include Faro airport transfers, a €200 food and drink credit for private events at the villa, €85 wellness credit, and a deserted beach boat trip (June–September).
Mixed (3 suites) · 330 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided bird watching, notably in the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Guide Luis is mentioned by name in guest reviews.
Seasonal shuttle and boat service to a secluded beach not accessible by public ferry. Runs June through September. Small fee applies. Villa Indigo guests get this included.
Join the chef at the Olhão Saturday market. A hands-on look at the region's seafood and produce, leading to a customized meal. Frequently cited by guests as one of the best experiences at the property.
Bicycles available for rent or use on the property and the surrounding roads. The eastern Algarve is well-suited to cycling.
Horse riding organized through the hotel. Can be arranged by the front desk.
Guided or self-guided trekking in the surrounding Algarve hills.
Fishing organized through the hotel in the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Visit the salt pans of Castro Marim with local artisan Jorge. Harvest your own Flor de Sal, learn to distinguish artisanal from industrial salt, and finish with a tasting and aperitif featuring traditional Algarve tapas.
A guided walk departing from Vila Monte toward the hills at full moon. Focused on nocturnal wildlife, lit only by moonlight. One of the signature after-dark experiences at the property.
Aqua fitness classes organized by the hotel.
Dedicated kids club with activities and a bouncy castle. Seasonal. Praised by families in guest reviews. Babysitting also available (surcharge).
Summer-only screenings under the stars in the hotel gardens. Seasonal.
Traditional pottery class with a local master potter. Bring home a unique handmade piece.
Depart from Olhão, cross the Ria Formosa Natural Park by boat past deserted islands and fishing villages, then stop at an oyster farm for a tasting paired with Portuguese white wine.
Outdoor tennis court available by reservation. Private lessons also available.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Amendoeiras meeting room (85 sqm, up to 60 people) plus the Laranjal Restaurant space (285 sqm, up to 200 people). AV equipment, projector, screen, and Wi-Fi available.
Complimentary throughout the property, including in-room.
Available on request for a surcharge.
Well-equipped fitness center open around the clock.
A large koi pond features prominently in the grounds.
Reading library within the Lobby Market area.
Multiple secluded fire pits throughout the gardens. Good for evening wind-down.
Pets welcome. Non-refundable fee of €50 per pet per day applies. Includes dog bed, bowls, towel, poop bags, and a chewing bone. Plenty of green space on the property for walks.
New addition from the 2025 spa expansion — a heated indoor pool for year-round use.
Both heated to around 26°C. One is adults-only (in the Casa de Cima area), one is family-friendly with poolside snack bar access. After the 2025 expansion, a third pool may also be available.
On-site shop selling regional gourmet products, local items, and many of the objects found throughout the hotel. A genuine place to take something of the Algarve home.
Available during limited hours.
Dedicated Experience Manager who curates off-property activities and handles all in-stay arrangements.
Available on request for a surcharge. Approximately 25 minutes to Faro Airport.
EV charging station available on site.
Free on-site valet parking. Note: some guests find the signage a bit confusing on first arrival.
New outdoor yoga deck added as part of the 2025 expansion.
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