Socalco Nature Calheta

We had a lovely stay at Socalco. The location is beautiful, the staff are very welcoming & the food is great. (Chefs were very acommodating of dietary requirements too.) Our room was well equipped and very private -not overlooked by other guests. Definitely a place to return to.

We would like to share our experience in Socalco as is was unforgettable! From the moment you arrive you welcomed with big smiles and easy going chatter, welcome drink and the tour of the hotel including the kitchen! And the kitchen, what a beautiful and unique place that is that Andrea, the chef created with his colleagues! You must try their cooking classes as it is an experience and a half! Making the bread was my favourite! I also was lucky enough to join their chef for dinner service and it was the most exhilarating experience that I’ve ever had and will never forget. The food is stunning, every breakfast and dinner is fabulous and the afternoon cakes are to die for! Everything is made from natural, locally grown and organic ingredients and it’s so tasty!! If you’re a foodie, like my husband and I, you’ll enjoy the stay there! The hotel itself is situated on the cliff and it has fabulous views, the rooms are modern and comfortable! We loved it and we will be back!! Special thank you to Liliana, Andrea and other staff -sorry we don’t remember all of your names! Big hugs Anna and Luddie

The hotel room descriptions and rankings are misleading and exaggerated. This is not a 10 out of 10 property. The restaurant may be a 10 but accommodations are not. My room was listed and booked as a 1 bedroom premium room that sleeps 3. Anticipating the bed to be in its own room and a couch for the third person ( if needed) in a living area. The bed was separated from the kitchenette by a curtain and there was a narrow cushion on the kitchen window sill. No other living area seating. The desk was child size . This is not a “ one bedroom” by global standards. The rooms are small studios.The sq meters are omitted from all postings (shame on me for not asking!) There was no baggage service, which generally would be ok but we had to hand carry up 3- 4 flights of stairs along thin walkways in the sun. The parking is referred to as on site but it’s a hike up a significant hill. It is my opinion that a hotel with a 10/10 rating should have a baggage handler service and parking shuttle as a service. The photos of the pool size are lounge area are taken at an angle that make it look much larger and more spacious than it is. The service was noticeably different and better for young couples vs middle aged single fit female hikers. Unfortunately the room was just too small for 2 people ( non couple). We were told that no other rooms were available, so we lost our full prepayment for the 3 days. The photos and descriptions of the rooms remain misleading along with the 10/10 ranking.

A very good, service oriented hotel hidden in the lush greenery and flora. Very tranquil and silent with great views to the sea. I stayed here for 3 nights, the room had a nice layout with a separate kitchenette and even an outdoor veranda. Breakfast is included and served to table. If you have special wish what to have for breakfast, just ask. Otherwise, you get the breakfast of the day, which is still a good choice. In the restaurant they do not have a standard menu but a 'surprise menu'. Do remember to book it in advance. I did not have dinner there because having a 6 six course dinner alone is not that exciting if cannot share the experience with your partner. Note that the hotel is in a steep hill making the arrival with car quite adventurous. You can also walk to the Calheta centrum, it is not a long way but the elevation gain is significant when returning. Just make sure that you have the stamina to climb back up if you opt to walk down to the seaside and back. I would recommend this hotel especially for a special occasion.