São Jorge Island, Azores hotel rooms at the Independent

"Diana is friendly and responsive with our requests. We stayed at one bedroom apartment. It feels like staying at home but in the paradise. "

"Exceeded expirations. Owner is beautiful, staff very helpful and customer oriented. On main hwy which is convenient but can be noisy. View is exceptional. Highly recommend!"

"Great location in Velas, beautiful property with pool, sitting deck with ocean view, sunsets and Morro Grande view and hiking within 10 minutes walk. Close to supermarket and restaurants, ideal location in Velas. Good buffet breakfast. Beds were a little too firm for me but great for my partner...highly recommended for location, cleanliness and great staff! "

"An excellent new Hotel in the Island and I am sure it will become a reference. Incredible architecture which uses local materials. Fantastic views from some of the rooms towards the Mountain of Pico. Staff is so nice. A special thanks to Daniela and Bianca. They accommodated vegan options for my wife. A newly opened Hotel which I am sure will only get better with time! "

"Quite secluded yet very safe. Overall an authentic experience. "

"Place is pretty beat up and could use some maintenence for sure. Oh, and the fire alarm was going off for a solid 3 hours in the middle of the night which made it pretty tough to sleep. Otherwise not too shabby. "

"Friendly staff. Owner lives on property. Fully equipped common kitchen including living dining room. Perfect place to recharge!"

"Very beauty house. "

"Excellent location. Staff was friendly. Air conditioner was not working in our room and it was so hot to sleep. The staff tried but could not fix it. Breakfast was simple but fine. Very clean all around and well kept. View was incredible from the front shared spaces. "