The Best Hotels on Sao Miguel, Azores

Where you stay on São Miguel shapes your Azores trip: hot springs on the doorstep in Furnas, the restaurants of Ponta Delgada, a surfer’s beach on the north coast, or a lakeside lodge in the crater of Sete Cidades. Here are the best hotels on São Miguel.

Quick answer: stay a few nights in Ponta Delgada (try Octant Ponta Delgada or Hotel do Colégio) and a night or two in Furnas at the Terra Nostra Garden Hotel or Octant Furnas for the thermal pools. For a special escape, White Exclusive Suites on the cliffs or Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort by the sea. For the lake, Sete Cidades Lake Lodge.

Furnas

1. Terra Nostra Garden Hotel

A classic Art Deco hotel inside the famous Terra Nostra Park, with free access to its huge thermal pool, plus two pools and a spa. Check prices

2. Octant Furnas

The former Furnas Boutique Hotel, with indoor and outdoor thermal pools at about 37°C, open 24 hours. Soak under the stars. Check prices

More in Furnas.

Ponta Delgada

3. Octant Ponta Delgada

A modern seafront hotel (formerly the Azor Hotel) with an outdoor pool and views over the marina. Walk to restaurants. Check prices

4. Hotel do Colégio

A charming hotel in a 19th-century building in the centre, with an outdoor pool. Check prices

5. Senhora da Rosa

A peaceful estate on the outskirts, with a pool and spa inside a former pineapple greenhouse. Check prices

More in Ponta Delgada.

Coast and countryside

6. White Exclusive Suites & Villas (Lagoa)

A minimalist clifftop hideaway with just a few suites and villas and a pool over the ocean. One for a special occasion. Check prices

7. Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort (Ribeira Grande)

Eco villas above a black-sand surf beach on the north coast. Relaxed and stylish. Check prices

8. Pedras do Mar Resort & Spa (Fenais da Luz)

A resort on the north coast, 10km from Ponta Delgada, with a sea-view infinity pool, an indoor pool and a spa. Check prices

9. Sete Cidades Lake Lodge

Wooden bungalows by the famous crater lakes. Wake up to mist on the water. Note the payment terms when booking. Check prices

Tips

• Split your stay: Ponta Delgada for convenience, Furnas for the hot springs.
• You’ll want a car to explore. See our 5-day São Miguel itinerary.
• Book early for July and August.
• Swimwear tip: iron-rich thermal water can stain light swimsuits.

More: Azores island hopping and all São Miguel stays.

From our sister blog: 20 unmissable things to do on São Miguel on Sunset Travellers.

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