4/5 - Good
Similar to other towns on the island but it lacked the degree of charm of some of the smaller towns. We stopped by the supermarket and found that the wine we had enjoyed in the local restaurants for 20E was 6E....worth a stop!






Clean, comfortable and a great price. Overall a great stay. Staff were friendly and helpful and the spa/pool areas were clean and well maintained. Decent breakfast. Definitely would book again.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Beautiful resort. Staff are accommodating and very helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

You need to have decaffeinated tea and coffee
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

You need to have decaffeinated tea and coffee
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

I highly recommend this hotel. The rooms were very roomy and all come with a view of the beautiful garden. The breakfast has to be the best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had almost a whole feast. Lived my stay.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Location was great, town was very walkable with very good restaurants near by. Super easy to get to all areas of the island from this spot.
Reviewed on May 13, 2025
Similar to other towns on the island but it lacked the degree of charm of some of the smaller towns. We stopped by the supermarket and found that the wine we had enjoyed in the local restaurants for 20E was 6E....worth a stop!
Santa Barbara Beach is a must see especially food and drinks at TUKA TULA bar and restaurant was fantastic with the best staff on the entire island. We also liked to just drive and take in the beautiful natural landscape and water views of Acores!
There was a music festival with drummers in the town square. A local man with his horse gave me a short ride! We enjoyed the feeling of this town. Everyone was friendly.
Has a way to go, before it can be considered a 5 star hotel. Perhaps when the spa is finished, the grounds do not have a dumpsite in back of it and you offer better options for people who do not eat meat or dairy in the future.
A nice place to stay if you like a balance between the city and countryside. The north side of the island around Ribeira Grande, Porto Formoso, & Maia is absolutely beautiful with sights, restaurants, beaches, swimming holes, and hikes to explore!
Great dining at Ala Bote Restaurant.
