Solar dos Cantos Botanic House & Garden

Solar dos Cantos Botanic House & Garden

Solar dos Cantos

Botanic House & Garden

Boutique hotel

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

**Solar dos Cantos Botanic House & Garden, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores**

Discover the charm and tranquility of Solar dos Cantos Botanic House & Garden, a unique retreat nestled in the heart of Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island. This boutique hotel is set within a beautifully restored traditional Azorean home, surrounded by lush botanical gardens that offer a peaceful oasis away from the bustling town.

Each room is thoughtfully designed, combining modern comforts with historic charm, and many offer garden views that bring the beauty of nature right to your window. Guests can relax in the serene outdoor spaces, explore the vibrant gardens, or enjoy a quiet moment in one of the cozy communal areas.

Perfect for travelers seeking a blend of cultural immersion and natural beauty, Solar dos Cantos provides an intimate and authentic experience while being just a short stroll from the city’s main attractions, shops, and restaurants. Whether you’re relaxing in the garden or exploring the island, this boutique hotel offers a perfect balance of comfort, seclusion, and accessibility.

Standard Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Junior Suite

Hotel Camoes ****

Hotel Camoes ****

Hotel Camoes****

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

This 4**** town hotel is centrally located just a short 5 minute walk to the boat base and harbour. It does not have a pool but there is a cordoned off area of the marina nearby for sea bathing which is popular with local people and tourists alike. The Hotel has a room equipped for people with mobility difficulty. Hotel Camoes is set in a traditional building that has been tastefully restored with an underlying theme of Portuguese overseas exploration, decorated with wooden floors and wooden furniture. There is a restaurant, bar and free WIFI throughout. Rooms come equipped with TV, mini bar and air conditioning, some rooms feature a private terrace. A buffet breakfast is included and served daily. There is a 24 hour reception and daily room service. Hotel Camoes is only a 15 minute drive from the Ponta Delgada Airport.

Hotel Lince ****

Hotel Lince ****

Hotel Lince 4*

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

A 20 minute walk from our boat base, the Lince Azores has all the convenient amenities you would expect from a hotel of this standard. There is a good sized outdoor pool set in well kept gardens with sun loungers for guests, a gym and sauna. Rooms do not have balconies but they have large windows that let in lots of light with views to either the mountain or sea, TV and private en-suite facilities. Each room includes a seating area with armchairs and the bathroom comes with a shower, free toiletries and bath. There is free WIFI throughout. Buffet breakfast is included with a variety of choices. There are 2 bars on site, a wine bar and a ground floor cocktail bar that features a terrace. Guests can enjoy the luxurious spa with steam bath, jacuzzi, massage and treatment rooms. The Ponta Delgada Airport is 3.7 miles away and 0.8 miles from the centre of Ponta Delgada. The beach is nearby, only 800 yards from The Lince Hotel. 

Armazens Cogumbreiro

Armazens Cogumbreiro

Armazens Cogumbreiro 

Boutique Hotel, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

This recently renovated historic building is set in the heart of the town and has been elegantly restored to retain many classic architectural features, stunning windows with wooden shutters and sculptured doorways whilst combining modern luxury. There are 9 self catering apartment rooms (equipped with a simple kitchenette) and a classy patisserie at the ground floor entrance where breakfast can be purchased*. As you walk in the grand doorway, it really conjures the romance and sense of occasion you would expect to find in a Paris boulevard! Breakfast at the Armazens Cogumbreiro is not included but the hotel patisserie on the ground floor serves continental breakfast and various delightful patisserie which you can purchase. They also have a kitchenette in the rooms to make your own breakfast! They also offer artisani homemade ice cream on site.

Rooms are light with big windows. Features include a flat screen TV, desk, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning, bed linen/towels and an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. The twin/double rooms can accommodate a child on an extra bed (aged 12 years and under).

The location is a few minutes walk to the harbour so after an exhilarating trip to sea you can pop back for a snack and a nap!

*open from 9am  – if you have morning boat trips at 08h30 or 09h00 please use kitchenette.

Hotel Alcides **

Hotel Alcides **

Hotel Alcides 2*

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Just 10 minutes walk to our boat base and centrally located in the historic town centre, this is a modern family run hotel decorated in a tasteful simplistic style. The hotel has 19 rooms that are nicely decorated with large windows that let in lots of natural light and rustic wooden floors throughout. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV,  telephone with direct line to front desk/bar services and en-suite bathroom facilities. There is a lively restaurant, terrace, and a bar. Free WiFi is available throughout. The hotel offers a laundry service, elevator to access all floors with ease, 24 hour front desk and the daily buffet breakfast that is included.

This hotel does not have a pool. There is a cordoned off area of the sea near the boat base for bathing which is popular with local people and tourists alike.  You’ll find beaches (black sand) 35 – 45 mins walk from our boat base or 10 mins drive. These include São Roque Beach, Milicias Beach and Praia do Pópulo beach.

 

“The Alcides hotel was clean and comfortable with very friendly, helpful staff. It was also very central for trips and the town centre. I would certainly recommend it” – Jane Swinney April 2022