Hôtels près de São Miguel Cattle Dog Statue à Vila Franca do Campo

I just returned from a three night stay at this hotel with my girlfriend and our teenage daughter. We have been countless times in S. Miguel as we consider it such a pleasant and beautiful island. This time we opted for a hotel outside the main towns and in fact we managed to do just that. At the same time it is only 20 minutes away from the airport and 15 minutes away from Ponta Delgada or Ribeira Grande, the two main towns. We already visited the nine islands of the Azores archipelago and always get a rental car at the airport (exception at Corvo Island). If you are staying in this hotel, it is paramount that you do the same. As to the hotel itself, we booked it only four weeks in advance on high season, thus we had to pay the full rate of the stay at that moment. Upon check-in on room 206, we were given two identical cards without any distinctive element, one to open the door and the other to insert into the slot for lightening. That is odd, generally, hotels give two identical keys to open the door and one of them, if necessary can be left on the slot when we are out. We were assigned a spacious accommodation with living room, bedroom and bathroom. We did not have sea view and the living room had lots of glass walls overlooking the adjacent condo. All those glasses made it very hot on the sun shining days and we had to keep the AC on during the day. The décor of the room was unstylish and lacking attention to details. The bedroom had a big closet but no clothes rail or hangers. Besides that, one of the doors of the closet could not be opened fully, because it bumped into the shelves that are installed as bedside tables. The safe was old style, that is to say, it closes with a key that we had to ask for at the reception at no charge, along with a cumbersome key ring that we had to take with us whenever we were out of the room. The living room had a well equipped kitchen, that we did not use but it was constantly patrolled by half a dozen ants. We had bought previously some good looking fruits and had to fill a big dish with water and in the middle of it we put a small dish with our fruit so that the ants weren’t able to cross the water in order to get to fruit island. The bathroom was very spacious and pleasant looking even if the washbasin was more stylish than efficient. This room lacked tremendously of a place to put one´s belongings (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, electrical razor and so on). Amazingly no one foresaw the installation of a shelf. The social areas of the hotel such as the lobby are, again, unstylish, corridors have shabby carpeting. The room where breakfast is served has a view to an outside wall and lacks natural lightening. Breakfast itself has a reasonable variety of items, but by no means is it worth 12 euro per person per day, that in our case we were asked to paid in advance, precisely at the same moment we made the reservation. There is a restaurant at the hotel, called Dragoeiro but it features mainly sushi. It is in

Je ne sais pas comment est cet hôtel en haute saison. Ce qui est certain, c’est qu’au mois de novembre, il est d’un calme, hyper reposant, silencieux, avec une vue sur la mer à couper le souffle. Les chambres sont assez grandes, avec, encore une fois, la même vue imprenable sur l’océan, et la literie ne mérite que des éloges. Le personnel est prévenant et attentionné, à l’accueil, au restaurant, et pour le ménage. Le tableau serait parfait si les choix de buffet était un peu plus variés. En effet, il n’est proposé que trois ou quatre plats par jour, quelques entrées et quelques desserts. Il existe aussi une carte qui complète le choix. Les prix des vins sont très raisonnables. Au petit-déjeuner, il vous est proposé tout ce qui est nécessaire, mais il pourrait, lui aussi ,être un peu plus vaste dans son choix. Son emplacement à 20 mn de l’aéroport permet de visiter l’ensemble de l’île avec 40 minutes maximum de voiture. Nous sommes restés sept jours dans cet hôtel, et rien ne nous a semblé négatif au point de regretter de l’avoir choisi. Pour le trouver, un GPS est recommandé. Pour info : Sur la voies rapide, en arrivant de Ponta Delgada, sortez par la sortie numéro 12 descendez vers la mer et à chaque stop rencontré tourner à droite. Un panneau est effectivement mal situé car la route étant à sens unique, on ne peut le voir en arrivant à l’un de ces stops, sauf à se retourner.

Nous avons passé 5 nuits dans cet hôtel. Allons-y un par un. Chambre : Il n'y avait pas de système d'échappement dans les toilettes. L'odeur des draps était horrible depuis le premier jour. Le design était sympa. Le service de nettoyage était une blague... Nous avons dû demander jusqu'à trois fois pour faire la chambre... Chaque jour était un drame sachant quand cela allait être fait. Petit déjeuner : Un hôtel 5 étoiles ne mérite pas un si mauvais petit déjeuner. Le jus d'orange n'était même pas frais. Le jambon espagnol était horrible (vraiment de mauvaise qualité et boulangerie. . . juste sans voix) Restaurant : Variété de plats extrêmement courte. Encore une fois, pas au niveau attendu d'un hôtel 5 étoiles. Installations : Il y avait encore de nombreuses pièces à finir et pas complètement construites. Le cadre est vraiment moche.... Commentaires supplémentaires : Nous avons vu de nombreux couples et familles qui avaient réservé à la réception sans chambre disponible... L'hôtel proposait une autre chambre dans d'autres hôtels à 17 km !! Nous sommes allés jouer à la piscine (billard) et il y avait une fuite au plafond... Un hôtel neuf avec une fuite ??? En résumé, le meilleur de cet hôtel était le personnel... Pauvres d'eux, essayant d'”éteindre” tous les incendies causés par l'hôtel et la direction de l'hôtel. Spécialement le personnel de la réception : Merci de faire de votre mieux ! Je fournis 3/5 étoiles car je veux croire qu'ils résoudront tous ces problèmes en peu de temps et que ce sera bon d'ici là.

When you stay at Solar de Lalem in Ribeira Grande, you'll be near the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Gorreana Tea Factory. This bed & breakfast is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Moinhos Beach and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Santa Iria Viewpoint.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. This bed & breakfast has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

With a stay at Quinta da Abelheira, you'll be centrally located in Ponta Delgada, within a 10-minute drive of Ponta Delgada Harbour and Praia do Populo. This family-friendly hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Milicias Ocean Beach and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Azorean Pineapple Plantation.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to noon.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

With a stay at Volcanic Charming House in Ribeira Grande, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ponta Delgada Harbour and Caldeira Velha. This eco-certified hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Monte Verde Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Igreja do Espírito Santo.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Le lit d'appoint doit être réservé à l'avance. Je n'avais pas de rendez-vous. Je suis allé à l'hôtel et m'ai dit qu'il n'y avait pas de lit, mais que les enfants prendraient le petit-déjeuner et utiliseraient leurs serviettes de bain, donc le lit supplémentaire de 35 euros serait facturé. La chambre avait une odeur de moisi, la petite ne pouvait pas se retourner et les toilettes pour deux personnes se sentaient encombrées et ne recommanderaient pas un ami. Le design de l'hôtel est toujours bon, le service et le petit déjeuner sont trop mauvais.

With a stay at Herdade do Ananás in Ponta Delgada, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Ponta Delgada Harbour and Azorean Pineapple Plantation. This guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2 km) from University of the Azores and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Praia do Populo.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and bicycles to rent. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Herdade do Ananás, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

This apart-hotel complex is absolutely beautiful, flowering bushes everywhere with a lovely scent. Our apartment was large and airy and had a great private terrace on the first floor (2nd floor if you’re North American). It really was a home from home with a full dining area with table and chairs and lounge area with sofa, soft rug and tv. The main double bedroom was upstairs with an anteroom having a sofa/pull out bed for children or guests 3&4. Lots of storage in the bedroom but there was a distinct lack of hangers in the wardrobe but loads of drawer space. The kitchen is adequate enough for simple meals (no oven) with a twin hob and microwave, kettle and toaster, and a selection of pots and pans. We managed really well. The hotel provides breakfast 8am - 10am if you want it at 12euros per person. We didn’t try this option. Housekeeping are amazing and come every day! Everything is clean and beds are made. Towels can be changed daily if you like. For a self-catering holiday we found that a lot was provided in the apartment for us: washing up liquid, washing up sponge, washing up cloth and a tea towel. These are replenished and changed as needed. There is also toilet roll, shower gel and hand wash provided in the bathroom which was lovely - again, replenished when needed or on request. The complex gardens are beautiful and well-tended. The pool looked lovely and well-cared for, however we didn’t try it out. There seems to be a hot tub in a wooden building off the pool area - we took a look but it was grubby and the water had floating debris. I’m sure they would have sorted it out if we had asked, but we were out and about discovering the island every day. You definitely need to hire a car for the duration of your stay here as there isn’t any bus route nearby and taxis would be very expensive to get around the island. HANDY TIP: If you’re picking up your hire car on landing at the airport and driving to Quinta da Santana - to get into the complex there is an electronic gate that requires a remote control. When you first arrive, drive past the big metal gate and find the next smaller (pedestrian) gate. Put the hazard lights on in the car and get out to ring the bell. This alerts reception who will come and open the gate for you or just give you a remote straight away so you can drive into the complex. We had a horrendous time of looking and looking and going around and around the roads trying to find the entrance!! We didn’t know about the need to ring the pedestrian gate bell (face palm!) The reception staff are lovely and very accommodating and speak English very well. I’m not sure what other languages they can speak. The area that Quinta da Santana is situated in is the one fly in the ointment….it seems really run down and the road they are situated on is all full of industrial buildings and commercial businesses. Further exploration within Santana uncovers the grubbier side of agricultural life with its local working class community.

The helpfulness of all the staff was excellent, the breakfast is outstanding, as is the view from the restaurant and bar. The location and the beach are dramatic and beautiful. The hotel has been built sensitively, in harmony with the hillside, so much so that when we arrived in the dark and late, due to flights affected by a storm, we could not initially see the dark brown front door, it blends in so well! Our 9 night stay was perfect for the family to celebrate both of our wedding anniversaries. The younger couple found the hiking trails beautiful and great for the morning run but they do require a car to get to the start as the road by the hotel is not safe for pedestrians. Swimming pools are not heated, so are for summery days. Reception staff provided helpful and reliable advice and issued us with a list of recommended quality restaurants which they were happy to book for us. Food on the island was in general very good for fish and sea food but vegetables were unexciting.