Ribeira Grande hotels

Pros: Location was convenience for what I had to do during my vacation. Very quiet during night time so we all had good sleeps. Enjoyed walking through the entire property. The owner (Manuela) offered us a free breakfast on the first day which was very nice. Thank you Manuela.

Cons: The parking loot is too tight. When arriving late, the parking lot was full which we had to park the car out side of the property.

Pros: The owners were very friendly. The kitchen was good - good breakfast and I had dinner there one night. The apartments were nice, large and comfortable. There was a gate with remote that you could take in order to get in and out and park in the gated area. Very nice stay overall and a great price!

Cons: Not much other than that it is not at the beach.

Pros: Beautiful grounds, helpful staff.

Cons: The first room we were in was spacious but had an overwhelming smell of dampness, mold, and mildew. I didn't want to touch or sit on anything. Tried to go to bed, but the twin mattresses they stuck together to make a queen stunk and were rock hard. After a few hours we asked to switch rooms. The staff was accommodating with no extra charge. The second room was a bit better, but still had a lot of evidence of water intrusion and a mildew smell and the bed was the same as the last place. Definitely got what we paid for and was the low point of our trip.

Pros: Great apartment, looks really nice! Very friendly staff, lots of cats, nice garden, swimming pool, overall was a good experience :)

Cons: Some mould in the bathroom. The location is far away from anything, and it's hard to leave the hotel without a car. The roads surrounding the town don't have sidewalks, it's almost as if the place wasn't designed for humans.

Pros: This place is a little piece of heaven. Absolutely stunning. Very clean. Very friendly & helpful staff. I lived it & will be returning one day.

Pros: Garden is so beautifully kept!

Pros: The view is just spectacular, studios are well equipped with all necessary kitchen utensils, bed is really comfortable, bathroom is big and nice. Rooftop terrace is a must see, could use more sitting spaces though.

Pros: All was good, we enjoyed the time here. We got what We expected, even more. Joel was really nice and super kind, helpful. The room was amazing. We recommend it honestly.

Pros: Beautiful ocean view right from the bed, awesome location to explore the island, supermarket is just 5 minutes by car. Self check in is very good, especially when you arrive late and don't know exact time. Kitchen is ok, we cooked everyday without issues. There is also super clean pool on the property. I will choose this accomodation again on my next trip. Thank you.

Pros: Great and helpful stuff, private parking

Pros: Stunning location on the coast, spacious room that’s classy, simple, beautiful, stylish. We felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Incredible value for money compared to anywhere else in Europe. Great design and totally belongs in such beautiful nature. Stunning place.

Pros: The location was very good by car and our room was very cozy and beautiful. It was more than easy to check in and check out. It was a little pity that this was our last night in Azores and we had to leave there very early...

Cons: In the evening it was a bit disturbing, because there was some party going on in the pool and we heard the sound of bass and screams to our room. Fortunately, the sound insulation was quite good.

Pros: Nice view, all rooms are wirh the seaview, modern entrance and very nice decorated place.

Cons: The room was too noisy from neighbours, we heard almost everything from next room.

Pros: Just loved it. A perfect base to explore from, with the most relaxing view and comfortable bed. Had everything we needed to prepare our own meals and enjoy them with the sound of the sea in the background. Loved this place, will definitely recommend and return!

Pros: Awesome breakfast, fruit and cookies for the whole day. Emanuel is great. He is checking weather every day and giving tips for activities for the day acording the weather. He also took us to beautiful waterfall which is not in the maps - just locals know the place.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Immanuel will help you map out your adventures on Sao Miguel. Breakfast is plentiful and the hot rolls and homemade fig jam were delicious! Great location for getting around to any point on the island without being in the city of Ponta Delgada

Cons: Bed was rather hard Had to pay for a night we didn't use because of flight cancellation

Pros: Emanuel gives many tips, it was a perfect service. I could use a bike to ride to the beach and around Ribeira Grande Village. Thank you again.

Pros: Emanuel is a very kind host!

Cons: I’m a tall guy and the bed was a bit short

Pros: The owner was one of the kindest, most caring people I have ever met. Upon arrival he set me up with a glass of wine and a great plan for the next day. I wish I could live with him and his family year-round!

Pros: The stay was amazing. Emanuel is the best host in the world with his super cute family! We loved our stay here very much and he even gave us a chance to cook with him the famous cozedo! We made the whole thing with Emanuel! :) He also gave us great ideas what to visit during our trip here because a lot here is dependent on weather. Staying at Vila Laura was the best decision we made for the trip. Definitely recommend!

Pros: Clean towels everyday. Beds done. Lots of other facilities. Owner was available at all times

Cons: Bed and door constantly made noises but overall this is a perfect home for a short stay

Pros: Very ,very nice! Frendly staf super kichen. Cömfortable room, Modern tehnich, good wi fi

Pros: THE BREAKFAST - OMG! The breakfast was delicious and had pleanty of variety - we were full until dinner. The owner is extremely nice and recommended many places to visit in the island. The rooms were perfectly clean, even had all toileteries like soap, shampoo and showergel etc.. Definately recommend!

Pros: At the beginning it is worth mentioning the owners and Mrs. Menager who were very nice, polite, always smiling and ready to help. The room and bathroom was very clean. There was also a heater in the room. Breakfasts were very good and generous. The location was also great because it was close to everything. There is also a supermarket nearby. Parking is also next to the property. On the last day of the visit we had to leave early, so we could not eat breakfast. We got packed portions, together with a nice note wishing a nice journey, for which we are very grateful. :) We highly recommend this accommodation, everything was perfect.

Pros: The owner and staff were amazing. The location is a short walk from one of the best beaches on the island and the best food!

Cons: The room was a bit smelly from the high humidity

Pros: The view is quite nice (mountain view) and great location if you're travelling by car. Big supermarket is only 1km from the hotel. There are two beaches nearby, so you can hear the waves' sounds at night. We were the only tourists at most of the time in hotel. Everyday room-service (+the towels were changed every day). On Valentines day the bed was nicely decorated (look on photos). Very good price for such type of stay.

Cons: For a whole week we met a host only for 10 min. The bed (in room 3) was creaking so much, that we couldn't sleep full night without being awake. The breakfast was very minimal (bread based), no vegetables, but enough for non-vegans. We needed to make a call to be able to enter during check-in, which wasn't a big deal for us, but could be for people with expensive roaming or turned off phone, we weren't informed about it before. Wifi is working only in common area.

Pros: We have a great twin room downstairs next to the kitchen and access to garden

Cons: We loved everything. If I can Just recommend would be double socket and stronger internet.

Pros: Good location

Pros: Everything was fine. We had a sea view room and a private bathroom. Very clean, great cleaning every day. Very welcoming and attentive staff + we were lucky with our neighbors (quiet and neat)

Cons: -

Pros: Fred, the owner, gave me a lot of tips about daily trips and trekking tours starting from Ribeira Grande. The breakfast was very good including home-made bread and home-made jams from typical Azorean fruits. The common room is very nice. There is also a terrace which I suppose is great to use in summer.

Pros: Amazing place! Very helpfull home team, gave us perfect tips for trekking and restaurants and everything on the island. Very good breakfast, recycling, I like the style. This is the place where I would like to stay longer :)

Cons: Shared bathroom, but they are going to build private ones for the new season. Anyway, we were the only guests at the time so it was no problem.

Pros: The house, the location and most importantly the hospitality of Fred and his family. They were extremely welcoming, great at giving tips for the remainder of our travels, by far the best place we stayed on São Miguel.

Pros: Very welcoming and friendly. Nice breakfast and cozy rooms!!

Pros: The best host ever! So many tips from all the island.... Calm place Fully equipped Near city center Great local breakfast

Cons: They were repairing the bathroom so it was not possible to extend the stay

Pros: A small house just outside the main church. Very nice place. There was a balcony and breakfast. The owner met and treated him with local sweet wine. I thank him for his advice (and his wife) for advice and hospitality.

Cons: -

Pros: It was a lovely, familiar guest house with everything you need nearby... The owners are very friendly and warm-hearted!

Pros: Really nice studio with private parking in the middle of the city center. It has everything you need to make your holiday memorable; clean, cosy, comfortable and really helpful people from the accomodation!

Pros: Everything was great! We were greeted by a really nice person who took the time to inform us about the island, the visits and many activities. The room and the bathroom were super clean. A free car park is available. The location was perfect to us! We recommend this accommodation.

Cons: One small remark: it is a bit unfortunate that the bathroom is outside the room. But it’s not a big deal because it’s private!

Pros: The guy that welcomed us was very kind, polite and professional. Definitely recommend this place. Thank you

Pros: Casa De'l Rei is located in the heart of Ribeira Grande. The house is a beatifully reconstructured old building with a really nice enterior. Tatiana was very helpful and shared us useful information. Hosts provided clean towels for thermal bath and standard use too. We had the opportunity to put our clothes into a dedicated place in order to wash them for free.

Cons: Little bit noisy at december, but loved the spirit of Festas.

Pros: It was a great stay, perfect location across from the beach. I would advise getting a car at the airport, there's heaps of free parking on site! We were given so many recommendations when we first arrived which was excellent!

Cons: There was a fridge, cutlery and plates which was all great but there was no where to wash up. We had to walk things back and forth to the bathroom.

Pros: Very nice place, very clean, excelente check in with a lot of information. The studio is having all the necessary and more. Very nice place and special decoration. Also easy to park your car

Cons: Nothing to say . Everything was perfect

Pros: Upon arrival we were met by a representative of the owner who was so welcoming and thorough in all the details regarding the property, the parking, and how to get around. she made suggestions for meals, sightseeing and leisure activities. The owners are committed to ensuring their guests needs are met to a level that exceeds satisfaction. Everything that you may need or any questions you might gave during your stay has been thought of and is offered as a resource. The owner's father-in-law was the kindest and most compassionate person, that we were treated and felt like we were family. The housekeeping staff were always willing to accommodate any request or answer any question with exuberance. The apartments were meticulously clean, and smelled fresh. All linens and towels supplied for guests were fresh and high end. Towels for hot springs and beaches are provided during your stay. The location of the units were centrally located, and within walking distance to anything you needed. The location was also ideal, being in the middle of the island made ideal to explore and plan day trips. If there was any question we had, the staff always had an answer, a tip, or a way to get whatever you needed accomplished. We travelled with a large group of friends and family during our two week vacation. During that time, given the size of our group we rented five separate units. Every single one of the people in our party felt the same way-we would be back and would stay here again. This rental is highly recommended by all of us.

Cons: Some windows did not have screens in them, making it hard to open the windows and enjoy a good breeze at night, without being bitten by mosquitoes. The owners should consider getting screens for all windows. This would be our only recommendation for this property

Pros: Everything is perfect, prom location, private parking to the studio, the way it’s decorated, cleanness, all facilities are great, kitchennete has all that is needed for cooking! Thank you for having us!

Cons: Nothing except maybe for a pretty slow WiFi

Pros: Interior design and location were perfect. The housing/kitchen had everything it needed and was absolutely clean. Communication and key exchange were perfectly organized by the host. Sea view from our window :-) Overall, we enjoyed our stay!

Cons: Unfortunately there was no a/c and the house was rather noisy because of other guests (family) who lived above us. The bed was semi-comfortable as there was only one thin duvet to share (which is common in Portugal). There was no opportunity to open a window in our bathroom, though there was one.

Pros: Very lovely place, with an attention to detail. It was clean and the kitchen is perfect if you need to cook. It was super cheap and the services offered were high standards. The city is very cute, and has nice features to offer.

Pros: We had a great stay! Thank you :)

Pros: Staff service very friendly. Room, bathroom and kitchen clean and comfy. Kitchen facility fully equipped. 2 bathrooms for 4-5 rooms totally enough. Perfect location in the middle of the island, near to east and west part. 20 mins to the airport.

Cons: None. Everything was perfect.

Pros: Very nice room, comfortable bed, nice view of the church. We were provided towels appositely for the hot springs. Check-in was fast and staff was friendly. Very recommended.

Pros: Very nice and cozy interior design. Great kitchen fully equipped and beautiful terrace in the back of the house. Comfortable and quiet room and super friendly staff. I had a wonderful stay there.

Pros: The host, Lorena, is very nice and welcoming. She will provide good tips where to eat and drink in the neighbourhood. The room looks nice too. Good price for what you get.

Cons: The room could have been cleaner. On our second day the room wasn't cleaned and there were no clean towels.

Pros: Lorena and her family are so nice you'll feel home very easily. You can use all the house facilities and they will always be around to help you with tips about the island. Ribeira Grande is a nice place to stay because it's very central.

Cons: The room we stayed is not modernized yet (new rooms are already being prepared). Not much about surf ambience or information.

Pros: Lorena was a wonderful host along with her family! Very inviting , very warm , easy to talk to, informed us of local places to visit, and eat great food and great restaurants! Our stay at Lorena’s very enjoyable, very caring , kind and friendly! Lorena is family oriented! She has a beautiful family !!

Cons: I liked everything no complaints!

Pros: Location close to the beach, the absolute friendliest and most helpful hosts, comfortable beds and beautiful home

Cons: Absolutely nothing with the property but Google Maps suck as far as getting you where you want to go in the best way possible.

Pros: The room was ok. Confortable bed, clean and tidy. The host seems good and kind people but not professional.

Cons: We couldn't sleep until 1.00am because a familiar hosts party. The shower was "flooded". The comune zones were a mess.

Pros: This is the best place to relax in the north of the island.

Pros: Friendly hosts. Clean rooms and bathroom. Great spot to stay if you're in Ribeira Grande!

Cons: Difficult to find from the street.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Etat

Pros: it was last minute booking after SATA cancelled our flight. we were so happy to find this hotel. the owner was kind and made us feel at home. i really enjoyed the community.

Pros: The attitude of the staff

Cons: It's gone glory but staff is nice

Cons: The bed was uncomfortable and creaked. The window wouldn't lock and opened onto a further accommodation area. An outside door banged all night. The sink leaked and a light fixed to the ceiling with plasters flashed all night.

Cons: room too hot - no air con plugs were behind the bed- inconvenient

Pros: Quiet; friendly staff, clean, good bargain; breakfast and lunch extra, moderately priced. Best reference point is yellow building opposite large yellow secondary school building.

Cons: A bit hard to find; only a small sign identifies it as a hotel. Street sign arrows in neighborhood say “Residençial”

Cons: Very poor internet. Not enough hot water. But staff very friendly and helpful.

Pros: Nice situation of the apartment near beaches pools supermarket and town Filipa the owner give infomation about good restaurants and sites to visit.

Cons: To add table and chairs on the patio More pots in the kitchen and a plastic protection for the table of kitchen and this apartment will be perfect

Pros: I really liked that our host (Filipa) gave us many tips for trips on the island. I liked I got this tips from her position (restaurants, thermal baths) Interior modern look Easy parking

Cons: Little bit more noisy than expected, but closing windows solves everything.

Pros: Hosts lovely, greeted us warmly and gave us a personalised list of "must do's" while on the island. Apartment completely spotless - impressive considering the amount of sand we'd accumulated by the end of the week!

Cons: Would have been useful to be provided with extra bin bags as only a small bin which quickly fills. Some of the towels were old beach towels that smelt odd when they got wet, we were unable to use them after showering.

Pros: Host was nice. Checkin was pretty easy, just needed to find address and ring doorbell. The apartment is right around the corner.

Cons: Had to park across the street and it is upstairs so you have to carry bags up stairs

Pros: - Fantastic location near the beach of Ribeira grande, also with enough free parking space in front of the place and near the main street, giant supermarket and center - Comfortable spacious well equiped rooms and very clean, also nice modern interior design - The host was very friendly and kind - By car you can reach the high way quite fast to other places, we had surf lessons every morning near ponta delgada and we were within 20 minutes at the beach - Would come back some day to visit the beautiful island!

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The host (Filipa) was amazing. Gave the best flexible service and provided top recommendations.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: Huge, sparkling clean 2 bedroom apartment. Bathroom was great with a nice shower. The location was fantastic with very easy parking. The family that owns the apartment live right across the street and the 2 sisters were very sweet.

Cons: A little bit of road noise when the windows were open but it was not a big deal at all.

Pros: Host are very kind and helpful!

Pros: We had a wonderful time at casa da flor! The breakfast was also really good and the hosts are really nice!

Cons: If I have to say something then I would say the bed was not really comfortable so I didn’t sleep that well but all the rest was really good!

Pros: We appreciated the Courtesy of the owners and their suggestions about the beauties of Sao Miguel. Rich breakfast Super cleanliness

Cons: Everything was fine and comfortable. Just a note about the bed that is noisy.

Pros: Florbella and Luis are really Perfect hosts! They were very helpful, they gave us many tips regarding the island, and thay had always time to talk. We could feel that the life on Azores slows down. We spent a week in their house and we will have only good memories.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Owners were extremely kind and available for any request, it's not a very common thing

Cons: Humidity was very high, I guess it's in general the case on the island, but it was sometimes uncomfortable at night

Pros: Waking up to the fresh food and fruits each morning was such a nice treat and a great way to start our day. The room had enough space for all of our stuff and the bathroom was always cleaned and stocked. Having the sign on the bathroom (free or occupied) really was helpful when sharing a space! Would definitely recommend to our friends

Cons: The room could use a fan as it was a bit hot at times at night, but other from that no complaints!

Pros: Everything was great and Luis and Florbela indeed are giving their best to make their guests feeling home. They are ready to answer all your questions and are there always reachable if you have any! The only small suggestion to the hosts is to make the breakfast a bit more variable. If you stay longer, it is nice to have something different. But except that, all perfect! Thank you for everything!

Pros: The location was great, we could walk everywhere in town! The owners are incredible, friendly, and made us feel right at home! Breakfast was great and they accommodated all food allergies with ease. Suite room with private bathroom gives great value. Highly recommend Casa da Flor!!

Pros: Homemade cakes at breakfast, nice house, nici location, Florbela was nice

Cons: There are quite some rules to consider to take care of the room/house, also shared bathroom to consider, and we had some unexpected arguments with the owner (e.g. for leaving the window shutter open by mistake in the first day)

Pros: The hosts were great, a lovely couple. We had the separate garden unit which I would recommend. It is private and has everything you need. Our hosts did our laundry (we offered to do it ourselves) as we were travelling for a few weeks already, so this was a major bonus for us. They provided excellent information about the town, sights, surrounding area and the island as a whole. The breakfast was really good and plentiful. There is a nice common area to hang out in and a terrace. Quiet neighbourhood.

Cons: Parking was an issue but you can find a spot on the next street if needed. There is a slightly unusual requirement to unlock and relock all the doors with a key as you move through the house. I get security, but because there is no knob on the inside of the door for the lock you must use your key each time, twice per door, which is a bit cumbersome.

Pros: Beautiful and clean accommodation equipped with everything you might need. The host was super nice :)

Cons: Changing the choices of breads and cereals each day would have been nice, but the food that was served was always plentiful, fresh and nutritious.

Pros: João and Raquel gave us an excellent welcome and were the perfect hosts. Property well located for exploring the island.

Pros: The garden was very colorfull! The owner was very helpful and kind!! He give us lots of answer to our questions!!

Cons: -

Pros: Very cute and cozy chalet with a wonderful peaceful garden. The place provides all you need and even more - a welcome package from the hosts. Nicely decorated place! We were welcome by Raquel - such a lovely person, thank you for your hospitality !

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The place was nicely done, tidy and clean. Joao was very nice host, he took a good care of everything. We good all the information about area, good care and comfort.

Pros: João und Raquel did everything to make our stay perfect. They were so welcoming and kind and gave great recommendations. The accommodation was amazing. Extremely clean, super quiet and close to all the hotspots of the island. The garden with banana trees and fresh herbs is a huge plus. Thank you for this great experience on São Miguel!

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: The host was very kind to us, he greeted us with a basket of local fruit, milk etc. really nice touch after the long flight to Azores. On the departure evening the host offered nice light liqueur and bisquits, following Portugal tradition. We also offered us some stories about the Azorean way of life, which allowed us to better understand the local culture.

Cons: The sofa in the living room was uncomfortable, however there were also two armchairs, set of chair and also the outside table and chairs, so not a big issue. Compared to the rest of the appartment, which was spacious and equipped with nice furniture, the bathroom was a bit small.

Pros: Our stay was absolutely amazing, we liked the place, garden and hospitality of Joao an Raquel (owners). we highly recommend to stay at this place. there is very nice beach close to the property and location is very strategic. worth the value.

Pros: Delicious breakfast

Pros: The friendliness of the hosts, the fresh local pastries at breakfast, easy parking, walking distance of a take-away (good to keep expenses low).

Pros: Amazing hosts Fantastic personalised daily breakfasts with all local produce and food Super comfortable bed and room Can’t fault it in anyway, will definitely visit again

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The place was clean and nice. Orlando and his wife was helpful and they have made our stay even more comfortable with the amazing breakfasts!

Pros: The owner of the house is very kind, the house is clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. We had everything what we needed there. I highly recommend staying in Cabo da Vila Guesthouse!

Pros: Orlando and Carlo were fabulous, relaxed and friendly hosts. Our room was perfect - lots of storage, comfortable bed and lots of hot water. We chose to have breakfast there and each day it was different and delicious. Thank you so much, Orlando and Carla

Pros: Everything was perfect, Carla and Orlando are amazing, we had a really pleasant stay! They are very kind, helpful and funny!

Pros: Very nice hosts, cheap large delicious breakfast and clean rooms. Everything was perfect, I recomande for all.

Pros: The friendly welcoming cat.

Cons: No space for luggage. The showercurtains... 2 wineglasses for 4 guests.