An impressive swoosh of white metal sitting in a residential area of Ponta Delgada, the mid-range Lince Azores Great certainly stands out. This property is bright and modern, with clean-cut interiors and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, as well as a small gym and hair salon. While the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Ponta Delgada’s seafront promenade, it's quite removed from the center of town at a 20-minute walk to the old part. The 154 rooms are generic and starting to look dated, but they're spacious and outfitted with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and safes. Guests looking to stay closer to the center of the city might want to consider the Hotel Talisman.
An impressive swoosh of white metal sitting in a residential area of Ponta Delgada, the mid-range Lince Azores Great certainly stands out. This property is bright and modern, with clean-cut interiors and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, as well as a small gym and hair salon. While the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Ponta Delgada’s seafront promenade, it's quite removed from the center of town at a 20-minute walk to the old part. The 154 rooms are generic and starting to look dated, but they're spacious and outfitted with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and safes. Guests looking to stay closer to the center of the city might want to consider the Hotel Talisman.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Marina Atlantico is a bright, contemporary property across from the harbor in Ponta Delgada. Its setting overlooking cruise ships and a 10-minute drive from the airport is convenient, but some guests have complained about noise issues at night. The 184 rooms are up-to-date, albeit generic, outfitted with brown and blue decor, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Also on the downside, travelers have complained of poor shower curtains that get water on the floors and no kettles in rooms. A sizable indoor pool, spa treatment rooms and a sauna, and small gym are on-site, as is an all-day restaurant serving free continental breakfasts. Travelers wanting to stay somewhere with an outdoor pool may prefer feature-packed Sao Miguel Park Hotel.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Marina Atlantico is a bright, contemporary property across from the harbor in Ponta Delgada. Its setting overlooking cruise ships and a 10-minute drive from the airport is convenient, but some guests have complained about noise issues at night. The 184 rooms are up-to-date, albeit generic, outfitted with brown and blue decor, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Also on the downside, travelers have complained of poor shower curtains that get water on the floors and no kettles in rooms. A sizable indoor pool, spa treatment rooms and a sauna, and small gym are on-site, as is an all-day restaurant serving free continental breakfasts. Travelers wanting to stay somewhere with an outdoor pool may prefer feature-packed Sao Miguel Park Hotel.
This three-pearl 111-room hotel sits on a picturesque clifftop in Ponta Delgada, a quiet village located in the north of the island. The hotel has away-from-it-all atmosphere that attracts families and mature travelers, with simply decorated rooms and furnished balconies -- many have unforgettable ocean views. All are equipped with air-conditioning and TVs, but Wi-Fi is only available in the lobby and decor is a bit tired. Facilities are family-friendly and include two swimming pools, a spa, fitness center, game room, playground, daily activities, and nightly entertainment. All-inclusive rates are available, and there's a buffet restaurant serving international cuisine, plus a seasonal poolside bar and room service. Travelers preferring a less isolated location might like Hotel Baia Azul, which is within walking distance to a beach and local amenities.
This three-pearl 111-room hotel sits on a picturesque clifftop in Ponta Delgada, a quiet village located in the north of the island. The hotel has away-from-it-all atmosphere that attracts families and mature travelers, with simply decorated rooms and furnished balconies -- many have unforgettable ocean views. All are equipped with air-conditioning and TVs, but Wi-Fi is only available in the lobby and decor is a bit tired. Facilities are family-friendly and include two swimming pools, a spa, fitness center, game room, playground, daily activities, and nightly entertainment. All-inclusive rates are available, and there's a buffet restaurant serving international cuisine, plus a seasonal poolside bar and room service. Travelers preferring a less isolated location might like Hotel Baia Azul, which is within walking distance to a beach and local amenities.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Talisman is a dated, 57-room property in the center of Ponta Delgada. Occupying a historic 17th-century building, there are some lovely traditional elements such as stained glass, ornamental ceilings, and a spiral staircase. Old-fashioned rooms are well-maintained, and outfitted with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles. On-site features include a small, mostly shaded rooftop pool, all-day restaurant serving free breakfasts, plus seafood and Portuguese cuisine, and a small gym and kids' club. Views from the rooftop terrace are lovely. Note that there's no proper spa and some past guests have complained of noise issues. Travelers wanting something more modern might prefer the nearby Hotel Marina Atlantico, which is also closer to the ocean and has a small spa.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Hotel Talisman is a dated, 57-room property in the center of Ponta Delgada. Occupying a historic 17th-century building, there are some lovely traditional elements such as stained glass, ornamental ceilings, and a spiral staircase. Old-fashioned rooms are well-maintained, and outfitted with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles. On-site features include a small, mostly shaded rooftop pool, all-day restaurant serving free breakfasts, plus seafood and Portuguese cuisine, and a small gym and kids' club. Views from the rooftop terrace are lovely. Note that there's no proper spa and some past guests have complained of noise issues. Travelers wanting something more modern might prefer the nearby Hotel Marina Atlantico, which is also closer to the ocean and has a small spa.
Vila Nova Hotel is a three-pearl property, conveniently located near the beach and golfing in the center of Ponta Delgada. Its 102 clean, though simple and dated, rooms feature AC, free Wi-Fi, shower/tub combos, and TVs with cable channels -- most TVs are old tube-style and only some units have mini-fridges and balconies. Drawing mostly couples and some families, guests can expect a good range of basic features like a buffet restaurant, free breakfast, room service, small game room and gym area, heated outdoor pool with drink service, lobby bar with snacks, and free overnight shoeshines. For a better bang-for-your-buck, check out the nearby Caloura Hotel Resort, where you'll also get a sauna, clifftop sea views, and tennis courts.
Vila Nova Hotel is a three-pearl property, conveniently located near the beach and golfing in the center of Ponta Delgada. Its 102 clean, though simple and dated, rooms feature AC, free Wi-Fi, shower/tub combos, and TVs with cable channels -- most TVs are old tube-style and only some units have mini-fridges and balconies. Drawing mostly couples and some families, guests can expect a good range of basic features like a buffet restaurant, free breakfast, room service, small game room and gym area, heated outdoor pool with drink service, lobby bar with snacks, and free overnight shoeshines. For a better bang-for-your-buck, check out the nearby Caloura Hotel Resort, where you'll also get a sauna, clifftop sea views, and tennis courts.
The Sao Miguel Park Hotel is a three-pearl hilltop property that's a 10-minute walk from the historic center of Ponta Delgada. The 163 rooms are clean, and many have views of the ocean from furnished balconies. Features include indoor and outdoor pools, plus a health club with a fitness center, a hot tub, and a sauna. A kids' club is handy for families, and the bar hosts karaoke for adult entertainment. A free buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant, which also offers lunch and dinner. The decor and features here are simple and a little bland, and Wi-Fi can be weak in some areas of the hotel. Travelers may want to compare rates at the Hotel Talisman, which has more charm and is located within the city center.
The Sao Miguel Park Hotel is a three-pearl hilltop property that's a 10-minute walk from the historic center of Ponta Delgada. The 163 rooms are clean, and many have views of the ocean from furnished balconies. Features include indoor and outdoor pools, plus a health club with a fitness center, a hot tub, and a sauna. A kids' club is handy for families, and the bar hosts karaoke for adult entertainment. A free buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant, which also offers lunch and dinner. The decor and features here are simple and a little bland, and Wi-Fi can be weak in some areas of the hotel. Travelers may want to compare rates at the Hotel Talisman, which has more charm and is located within the city center.