FAQ’s

In general, you can check-in from 14.00 hours on the day of arrival. If you expect to arrive earlier at Monte Rosa, please let us know in advance. We will try our best to have the room ready for you. In case the room is not ready yet, it is possible to store your luggage. Meanwhile you can enjoy a nice breakfast, a drink in the garden or take a dip in the pool.

BREAKFAST
We serve a daily breakfast between 08.30 and 10.00. Usually it is a buffet that includes warm bread, various cheeses and jams, coffee/tea, fresh juice, fresh fruit, yoghurt, home made muesli and eggs. On request we also serve oat porridge. The price for breakfast is €12 p.p., for children till the age of 8 it is €6.

LUNCH
We only serve lunch to groups starting from 8 people, €14 per person. During breakfast guests can make their own packed lunch for €8 per person, with sandwiches, fruit, muesli bar and juice or water.

DINNER
From April to September we serve a three-course dinner (usually a Portuguese menu or vegetarian) on Tuesdays, when we have a min. amount of 6 participants. Price €25, including wine or other beverage. Children till the age of 8 pay €12,50, drinks included.

Dietary requirements can always be taken into account.

For drinks and snacks we have an ‘honesty bar’ that works with a self service system. You keep score of your consumption at a ‘barbill’ and pay when leaving, preferably in cash , if not by internet banking.

No, at Monte Rosa you can only pay in cash or you can make a transfer with internet banking. The nearest ATM is in Barão de São João (2km).

Yes, there is a bus stop in front of Monte Rosa to Lagos (10 km) at 8.02 a.m  and at 8.04 p.m on weekdays. On weekends, there is transportation to the village of Barão de São João (2 km) at 19:04 p.m.

From the zoo (15 min walking) you can go seven times a day to Lagos.

With the Uber app you can go or come to Monte Rosa for approximately €8.

Pets can come to Monte Rosa on request. Dogs must be kept on the leash at all times. There’s an additional charge of €10 per day per pet for extra cleaning.

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. 

After your stay at Monte Rosa, we welcome you to leave a message in our paper guest book. Your message will appear on our website under reviews. You can also write a review on Tripadvisor or, for example, on Facebook. 

We ask our guests to leave the room/house ‘wipe clean’. This means you leave 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 per room or €40 per house we can arrange the final cleaning for you.

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. You can NOT exchange your own books for our books.

Yes, we are proud to tell you that our drinking water is “pure water,” without any additives. It is pumped up at a depth of 86 meters. A water treatment installation (ultraviolet lamp) kills all bacteria and also it removes the excess calcium from the water.

We can offer babysitting (eg during yoga classes) if requested at least one day in advance. Babysitting is €10 per child. After 7.30 pm the rate is €15.

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 before the 42nd calendar day prior to the day of departure: the deposit but no more than 35% of the total price of accommodation
• 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

Yes, that is possible in consultation, we will then show you where the key is. We expect you to leave the space as you enter.

Yes, you can rent a tracking bike,  per day €12 (or €75 per week) or an e-bike for 25 per day (€150 per week)

On request, we offer an extension of the usual check out time up to 7:00 pm.
price: €20
please consult with office availability.

Yes, you can have visitors, but if they stay longer than 2 hours and use the pool, we will charge €10 per person. Please inform us beforehand when you expect visitors.