FAQ’s

We ask our guests to check out between 10.00 and 11.00 hours on the day of departure. When you have a late departure, for example because of an evening flight, it is possible to store your luggage with us. Of course you are welcome to enjoy our garden and swimming pool on your last day! 

No, the beds are made on arrival and two towels per guest are provided. We do ask you to bring your own beach towels. You can also rent beach towels at Monte Rosa for €5 per week. Sheets are changed every week and twice a week you will receive fresh towels and dishcloths. 

We ask our guests to leave the room/house ‘wipe clean’. This means that the bed is stripped, there are no dirty dishes left, the trash cans are emptied and the room/house has been swept. In this way, no additional cleaning fee will be charged. If you don’t feel like leaving it tidy yourself, for an extra charge of €20 we can arrange the final cleaning for you.

Yes, in the covered communal kitchen you find a gas stove with oven, a large fridge, pots, pans, cutlery, crockery etc.

Yes, you can have breakfast at Monte Rosa daily between 08.30 and 10.00 hours. Breakfast includes warm bread, various cheeses and jams, coffee or tea, fresh juice, fruit, yogurt, muesli and an egg. Costs for breakfast are €10, children under 11 years pay €5. We serve lunch only to groups starting from 10 people (€12). During breakfast guests can make their own lunch package for €6 (sandwiches, fruit, muesli bar and packet of juice or water). From April to September we serve a delicious 3-course dinner (vegetarian, fish or meat) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for €22 including wine or juice. Children under the age of 11 pay €11. Sometimes, on warm summer evenings, we organise a BBQ in the garden on Friday, with an extensive buffet of meat, fish and/or vegetarian delicacies, lots of salads and sangria. Dietary requests can always be taken into account. For drinks and snacks, guests can use our so-called ‘Honesty Bar’ (self-service).

For a small fee (€3) guests can use the washing machine. Detergent is available.

Yes, there is a library with many recent books in different languages. Novels, detectives and books in the field of personal development. You can also find books and travel guides about Portugal and the Algarve in the library. 

No, at Monte Rosa we only accept cash payments. The nearest ATM is in Barão de São João (2km). 

In the unfortunate event of you having to cancel your stay at Monte Rosa, the cancellation conditions as described in the ‘ANVR-Reizigersvoorwaarden’ will apply:

• In case of cancellation from the 42nd to the 28th day prior to the day of departure: 35% of the total price of accommodation
• In case of cancellation from the 28th to the 21st day prior to the day of departure: 40% of the total price of accommodation
• In case of cancellation from the 21st to the 14th day prior to the day of departure: 50% of the total price of accommodation
• In case of cancellation from the 14th to the 5th day prior to the day of departure: 75% of the total price of accommodation
• In case of cancellation from the 5th day prior to the day of departure to the day of departure: 90% of the total price of accommodation
• In case of cancellation on the day of departure or later: 100% of the total price of accommodation

Pets can come to Monte Rosa on request. Dogs must be kept on the leash at all times. There’s an additional charge of €5 per day per pet for extra cleaning.

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