Grand Hotel Azores Atlantico *****

Grand Hotel Azores Atlantico 5*

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

The Grand Hotel Azores Atlantico***** has a formal and traditional elegant style and is well known for its prime location with friendly yet unobtrusive service . Just 3 minutes walk to our boat base and close to the historical centre, the hotel faces the marina and the ocean. The contemporary design evokes the European style of “Grand Hotel” with references to Ponta Delgada’s maritime history. The à la carte restaurant “Barcarola” overlooks the marina and specialises in Portuguese cuisine while the bistro near reception serves light meals and drinks. A sumptuous breakfast is included featuring a selection of locally produced products and the hotel caters for guests with specific dietary requirements. Guests can also enjoy use of the indoor pool and gymnasium.

Hotel rooms are sound proofed and come equipped with flat screen cable TV, mini bar and air conditioning. Guests can choose from city view rooms, ocean view rooms and suites. Interconnecting ocean view rooms are available for families. Bay view and upper ocean view rooms at the front of the hotel facing the marina come with a bath or shower (let us know your preference at the time of booking).

Room categories include:

City view classic: These rooms have an average size of 23m2 (247 sq2), and offer views of the city of Ponta Delgada. They can accommodate up to 2 guests.

City View (Balcony): These rooms have an average size of 23m2 (247 sq2), and offer views of the city of Ponta Delgada. They have balconies and can accommodate up to 2 guests.

City View (Triple): These rooms have an average size of 28m2 (301 sq2), they offer views of the city of Ponta Delgada and can accommodate up to 3 guests.

Bay View rooms: These rooms have an average size of 23m2 (247 sq2), and offer wonderful views over Ponta Delgada bay. All rooms have balconies and can accommodate up to 2 guests.

Ocean View rooms: These rooms have an average size of 25m2 (269 sq2), and front-ocean views. Ocean View rooms includes a private balcony and can accommodate up to 2 guests.

Junior Suite: These rooms have an average size of 36m2 (387 sq2), and offer views of the sea and the bay. They have a living room and can accommodate up to 2 guests.

Suites: These rooms have an average size of 52m2 (560 sq2), and have sea views. The suites offer a balcony and a living room and can accommodate up to 2 guests

Accessibility:

This hotel has an adapted city view room. All bay view rooms at the front of the hotel facing the ocean feature a walk in shower.

Summary of hotel facilities:

24h Reception
Serviço concierge
Restaurant
Bar (Tea Time & Happy Hour)
Room service
Laundry service
Wake-up service
Babysitting (by appointment)
Free Wi-Fi
Medical service
Indoor heated pool
Gym
Valet parking (Limited spaces)
Live Music

Antillia Apartments ****

Antillia Apartments 4*

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Centrally located in the town centre and just a few minutes walk to the marina and our boat base, Antillia Hotel offers spacious family accommodation in modern rooms and self catering apartments. There are excellent facilities including outdoor and indoor pools, gym, health spa, restaurant, bar and games room.

All rooms are air conditioned and fitted with cable TV. Apartments are one or two bedroom with 2 x single sofa beds in the lounge and include an open-plan living room with kitchen and dining area. Free WiFi is available in the rooms and private parking is available for €12 per day.

Hotel Antillia uses renewable energy to heat water and grass roofs adorn some areas of the hotel. The buildings are deliberately built to a low level in keeping with the height of buildings in the surrounding area.

Octant Hotel Ponta Delgada*****

Azor Octant Hotel 5*

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

This luxurious hotel is located alongside the marina – just a 5 minute walk to our boat base. The hotel design is innovative and contemporary. It has a wine and cheese shop together with an excellent restaurant with views over the harbour and out to sea. There is a spectacular panoramic roof top out door pool and bar. Buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant overlooking the harbour and is included. The hotel is made up of 123 rooms and suites all with breath taking views of the ocean. The Octant Hotel Ponta Delgada features a casino, conference centre with 7 rooms, gym, spa and lobby market. The spa is environmentally friendly and they use natural, organic and locally produced products. A TERRA restaurant features local and fresh produce, their menu pays tribute to traditional Azorean foods and flavours.

Rooms have patio doors leading onto balconies to take in the view. The rooms facilities include, air conditioning, soundproof walls, minibar, telephone, safe box, coffee machine, kettle/complimentary tea, USB ports, and a flat-screen cable TV . Private bathrooms come with a walk in shower (suites have bath and walk in shower), a hairdryer, bathrobe, hair dryer and free molten brown toiletries. Free WiFi is available throughout. The hotel’s interior is inspired by the natural surroundings of Ponta Delgada, showcasing their use of wood and shades of calming green.

24 hour access to the pool and gym and breakfast can be ordered any time of the day. For double rooms – maximum 2 adults and 1 child in an extra bed.

Accommodation sustainability policy

– The Azor has developed a project called DHM green (reduce, reuse and recycle) that is being implemented in all our hotels and these measures will make it possible to reduce the environmental footprint of the hotel.

– They guarantee the application and execution of the various measures and the constant awareness for all the hotel staff.

– The hotel has developed a Certification system as a way to encourage the staff to make this change increasingly visible.

Hotel do Colegio ****

Hotel do Colegio 4*

Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

This traditional Azorean building was once a school. A former pupil (the current owner) beautifully restored the building and incorporated the college theme throughout the décor (hence the name “Colegio”). This hotel is in a good, central location and approximately 10 minutes walk to our boat base. Rooms are modern and come equipped with a minibar, air conditioning, TV, and private bathroom with hairdryer. The hotel has a good sized outdoor pool (not heated) located in the inner courtyard and there is free WIFI throughout. The hotel has a restaurant that serves a good buffet breakfast and signature cuisine, made from locally grown ingredients. There is free parking for guests in the hotel car park (for up to 8 cars on a first come first served basis). There is also on street parking nearby for an extra fee. Guests can book double, twin and triple rooms and our solo guests are allocated double rooms for sole use.

It was a fabulous hotel and lived up to expectations in terms of interest, location, comfort and peace. – Richard Rose-Casemore May 2022

Casa Portuguesa

Boutique Hotel, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Casa Portuguesa is a stunning property, newly refurbished and opened in January 2024. It was originally a very grand manor house in one of the most prestigious streets in Ponta Delgada. The restoration took many years and has retained a lot of the historical features as well as offering modern luxury and flair. The property is set in an elevated position in a quiet area overlooking one of the classic Portuguese public garden and town hall.

Most rooms are doubles with private balcony areas. There is one family suite with 4 beds and a small kitchenette. A sumptuous breakfast is included as well as use of the hotel lounges.

There is a swimming pool in the gardens, a hot tub inside a glass house and outdoor terraces.

The boat base and harbour is a 10 minute walk through the old town.