Pedras do Mar Resort *****

Pedras do Mar Resort and Spa *****

North Shore (20 mins from Ponta Delgada), Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Extend your stay on Sao Miguel Island for a few nights or longer at our top pick of coastal stays on the island away from the main harbour town.

Pedras do Mar Resort & Spa, situated on the north shore of São Miguel Island, boasts stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s an ideal destination for a romantic escape or a family holiday. During the day, you can unwind at the ThalissiSPA, Pedras D’Alma beauty and wellness centre, or enjoy the health club, which features an indoor pool with a jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath with chromotherapy, and a gym. Outdoors, you can relax while taking in the Ocean views by the pool, play a game of tennis, or explore the Saint Peter walking trail and its natural pools. Children will enjoy the playground and dedicated pools. The elegant and contemporary rooms, with views to the sea or mountain offer contemporary comfort and every convenience. Meia Nau Restaurante offers a good and varied menu with regional fresh food inspired by local gastronomy, which you can enjoy while taking in the panoramic ocean views. Meia Nau Bar offers light meals and cocktails that can be served by the outdoor pool. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and all guests have access to bicycles and snorkelling equipment.

Accommodation options:

– Standard double room, balcony mountain or ocean view

– Triple room, mountain or ocean view

– Family room, mountain or ocean view

– Suite, mountain or ocean view

Room & Go by Lince

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Good standard, clean budget accommodation that is centrally located near to the old town centre and within easy walking distance of the marina and our boat base (10 mins). Room & Go (part of Lince Hotel group) has 20 rooms including 4 family rooms (max occupancy 4 people) and 16 twin/double rooms (max occupancy 3 people) with one of these rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

Rooms are modern and feature en suite facilities (shower) cable TV and free WiFi. Hairdryers are provided by reception in addition to towels for use outside of the property at the local marina for sea bathing (where there is a dedicated cordoned off area) and at Sao Miguel Island’s infamous geothermal springs/pools.

Breakfast is not included. Guests are free to use the communal dining room and outdoor terrace on the top floor where you will find cooking equipment (microwave, shared fridge, toaster, kettle and cooking utensils) .

Reception is open from 11:00 am to 08:00 pm. Guests who arrive outside of these hours will have an entry code for access. Check in is from 03:00pm and check out by 11:00am.

Accommodation sustainability policy

– Waste separation

– Use of LED lamps

– Floor aisle lamps with motion sensor

– Use of heat pumps and solar panels for water heating

– Gas isn’t used

– Guests are encouraged to recycle their towels (use the same towel more than once)

– The Hotel is built with large windows thus favoring ventilation and natural lighting

– Replacement of plastic water bottles with glass

Hotel Matriz ***

Hotel Matriz 3*

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Located in the historic centre of Ponta Delgada within walking distance to all the main attractions of Ponta Delgada, this hotel offers 30 rooms in a comfortable and relaxing environment. All rooms have air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TV. Buffet breakfast is served in the ground floor breakfast room. The hotel features conference rooms for business trips, a laundry service, bar, 24-hour front desk, shared lounge and luggage storage. Free parking is in the basement of the hotel with doors that connect to rooms giving guests direct access. The beach is 4km from the hotel and the Ponta Delgada airport is only 2km away.

Atlantic view

Atlantic View

Pico Island, Azores

Extend you stay with a trip to more remote Pico Island (one hour flight from Sao Miguel Island). You can explore this stunning island at your own pace (car hire recommended) with the option of adding whale and dolphin watching trips to sea and land tours to your itinerary.

This accommodation is superbly located with stunning views out across the ocean and Pico Island. Guests can choose from twin/double rooms or larger apartments featuring a fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining area. There is an outdoor pool with sun terrace and communal barbeque for relaxing after trips to sea. Breakfast is included and WIFI and parking is free for guests. Our boat base is a short 5 minutes drive away whilst the airport/ferry port is approximately 40 minutes by road.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE AT ATLANTIC VIEW, PICO ISLAND AZORES

Apartment 1 – T2 ( 2 Twins) – Ensuite apartment with two twin rooms, kitchen and living room
Apartment 2 – T2 (twin + double) – Ensuite apartment with one double bedroom and one twin
bedroom, kitchen and living room
Apartment 3 – T0 Couple Suite – Ensuite apartment with one double bedroom, kitchen and living room
Apartment 4 – T0 Couple Suite with hot tub – Ensuite apartment with one double bedroom, kitchen and living room
Apartment/Room 5 – Twin ensuite
Apartment/Room 6 – Double ensuite
Apartment 7 – T0 Twin Suite – Ensuite apartment with twin beds, kitchenette
Apartment/Room 8 – Twin ensuite
Apartment/Room 9 – Triple ensuite
Apartment/Room 10 – Double ensuite

The Azoriani Boutique ***

The Azoriani Boutique***

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Located in the heart of the old town centre and just 12 mins walking distance to the harbour where you board your boat, the The Azoriani Boutique Hotel offers good value, contemporary accommodation. Clean, modern sizable rooms look out to the historic Azorean streets. The hotel contains 46 rooms which feature en suite bathroom facilities, cable TV, air conditioning, hair dryer and direct telephone. There is a daily buffet breakfast which is included and free private parking. At the reception there is a safe box for any valuables. The hotel has recently been refurbished and offers modernized spacious rooms, and for families they have suites with interconnecting rooms.